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Dr. John Long, MD

Dr. John Long, MD

Ophthalmology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. John Long, MD is an ophthalmologist in Birmingham, AL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa in 1983. He is affiliated with UAB Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 51 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (51 reviews)

Practice

1000 19th St S Birmingham, AL 35205

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Long specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Long's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Long

4.2

51 ratings, 33 with a written review
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4 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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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
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GP – Mar 12, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jill – Sep 12, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Sad reviewer – Jul 28, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Amy Mistake – Jun 27, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Cherry – Mar 03, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 21, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Laurie Brown – Apr 23, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
6 people found this helpful
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Dec 05, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
4 people found this helpful
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Melissa S – Jul 09, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 15, 2022
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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
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Charlotte – Jan 22, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Patricia Guy – Oct 14, 2020
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Carrie – Feb 26, 2020
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Nov 08, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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JWalters – Aug 09, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 10, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 08, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 01, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Diane R. in AL – Sep 27, 2018
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kathy Leonard in Birmingham , AL – Aug 05, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. John Long, MD is an ophthalmologist in Birmingham, AL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa in 1983. He is affiliated with UAB Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Ophthalmology

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  • University Of Iowa

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Alabama Ophthalmology Associates PC1000 19th St S Birmingham, AL 35205
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UAB Hospital

    1802 6th Ave S
    Birmingham, AL 35233
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    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

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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