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Dr. Joel Bolen, MD

Dr. Joel Bolen, MD

Geriatric Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Joel Bolen, MD is a geriatric medicine physician in Montgomery, AL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wake Forest University in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Baptist Medical Center East and Baptist Medical Center South. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 2 Star Rating (35 reviews)

Practice

1230 Carmichael Way Montgomery, AL 36106
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(334) 277-7665

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Bolen specializes in the areas of Geriatric Medicine & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Bolen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bolen

2.0

35 ratings, 20 with a written review
5 Star
17%
17%
4 Star
9%
9%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
69%
69%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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PATIENT – Nov 03, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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anonymous – Mar 20, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jan 31, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jun 01, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Avis Love Lewis – Jan 30, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Mom – Jan 10, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Nov 24, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Patrick – Nov 08, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Jul 30, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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May 29, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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May 28, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Heartbroken in AL – Jul 22, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Prattville, AL – Sep 29, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Montgomery, AL – Sep 29, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
TF in Montgomery, AL – Aug 13, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lynn Adams in Opelika – Jul 07, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Robert in Montgomery, AL – Oct 31, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Elmore, AL – Jul 25, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Larry P. in Montgomery, AL – Jul 01, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
22 people found this helpful
Helpful
Elmore, AL – Jan 09, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Joel Bolen, MD is a geriatric medicine physician in Montgomery, AL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wake Forest University in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Baptist Medical...read more

  • Geriatric Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Wake Forest University

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Geriatric Medicine
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Internal Medicine
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More than three years ago
Alabama State Board of Medical Examiners

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Locations

Practice

Geriatric Associates of Montgomery PC1230 Carmichael Way Montgomery, AL 36106
1

Practice

Merry Wood Lodge280 Mt Hebron Rd Elmore, AL 36025
2
Arabella Health and Wellness of Montgomery4490 Virginia Loop Rd Montgomery, AL 36116
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Baptist Medical Center East

    400 Taylor Rd
    Montgomery, AL 36117

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Baptist Medical Center South

    2105 E South Blvd
    Montgomery, AL 36116
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Jackson Hospital and Clinic

    1725 Pine St
    Montgomery, AL 36106

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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