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Dr. Richard Clay, MD

Dr. Richard Clay, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Clay, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Huntsville, AL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities Crestwood Medical Center and Huntsville Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

201 Sivley Rd SW Ste 300 Huntsville, AL 35801

Make an Appointment

(256) 534-8344

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Clay specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. • 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. Clay's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Clay

4.5

19 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
84%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
11%
11%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bill Downs – Jan 17, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Bob Riccelli – Oct 06, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Wesley Birdsong – Jan 05, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Preston Family – Dec 07, 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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mike ross – Aug 23, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Susan H. in Huntsville – Aug 09, 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
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 24, 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
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cecilia Osborn in Ardmore, TN – Jul 11, 2016
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
1 person found this helpful
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Amy Perry in Madison AL – May 04, 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
No results
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Elaine Jordan in Huntsville, AL – Apr 05, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Clay, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Huntsville, AL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with medical...read more

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

  • Critical Care Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Cleveland Clinic

    Fellowship Hospital, 1987

  • Bridgeport Hospital|cleveland Clinic

    Residency Hospital, 1986

  • Bridgeport Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1982

  • University Of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Huntsville Cardiothoracic Surgeons PC201 Sivley Rd SW Ste 300 Huntsville, AL 35801
1

Practice

Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital2651 E Discovery Pkwy Bloomington, IN 47408
2

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
    View all patient feedback

  • Crestwood Medical Center

    1 Hospital Dr SW
    Huntsville, AL 35801
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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