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Dr. Joel Pickett, MD

Dr. Joel Pickett, MD

Neurosurgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Joel Pickett, MD is a neurosurgeon in Huntsville, AL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with Huntsville Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 43 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (43 reviews)

Practice

201 Governors Dr SW Fl 1 Huntsville, AL 35801

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(256) 533-1600

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Pickett specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Low Wait Times
    Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
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Dr. Pickett's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pickett

3.3

43 ratings, 23 with a written review
5 Star
51%
51%
4 Star
2%
2%
3 Star
2%
2%
2 Star
16%
16%
1 Star
28%
28%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jun 15, 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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Anonymous – Feb 19, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Dec 28, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
3 people found this helpful
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Richard Sikes – Sep 14, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Will Walsten – Jun 26, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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KC – Jul 01, 2021
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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
What could be improved
No results
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Peggy M Counts – Apr 14, 2021
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Thomas Hollis – Sep 04, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
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Eric Sharp – Dec 08, 2019
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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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
21 people found this helpful
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ThumbGirl – Jun 19, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Apr 03, 2019
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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
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Debbie Lowery in Decatur, AL – Nov 23, 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
3 people found this helpful
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Jake Simmons in Anniston, AL – Oct 30, 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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Hartselle, Alabama – Apr 10, 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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 21, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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LynnK80 in Huntsville, AL – Jan 31, 2018
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mandy in Lester, AL – Apr 06, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
Albertville, AL – Dec 01, 2016
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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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
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DANIEL in ARAB AL – Dec 01, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Karen in Cullman, AL – Nov 18, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Joel Pickett, MD is a neurosurgeon in Huntsville, AL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with Huntsville Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Vanderbilt University

    Residency Hospital

  • University S Ala

    Internship Hospital

  • University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Locations

Practice

Huntsville Hospital Spine and Neuro Center201 Governors Dr SW Fl 1 Huntsville, AL 35801
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:00am - 3:30pm
    • Tue: 7:00am - 3:30pm
    • Wed: 7:00am - 3:30pm
    • Thu: 7:00am - 3:30pm
    • Fri: 7:00am - 3:30pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Huntsville Hospital

    101 Sivley Rd SW
    Huntsville, AL 35801

    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

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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