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Dr. Douglas Minnich, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 50
Dr. Douglas Minnich, MD
4.2 (17 Ratings)

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Dr. Douglas Minnich, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Birmingham, AL.
Dr. Douglas Minnich, MD
4.2 (17 Ratings)
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Dr. Douglas Minnich, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 50
Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Douglas Minnich, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Birmingham, AL.

About

Dr. Douglas Minnich, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Birmingham, AL and has 25 years experience. They graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1999 and completed a residency at Shands Hos University Fl.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham, Princeton Baptist Medical Center, Shelby Baptist Medical Center and Walker Baptist Medical Center. At present, Dr. Minnich received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Minnich is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aneurysm
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Biliary Atresia
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Breast Cancer
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Gallstones
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation
Pulmonary Embolism
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Vulvar Cancer
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Acid Reflux Surgery
Aortic Valve Surgery
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Colectomy
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Heart Mitral Valvuloplasty Robotic A
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Drainage of Pleural Cavity With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Dental Blue 100/200/300
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Bhc - Occupational Medicine Rehab
    833 Princeton Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Birmingham Vascular Associates PC
    2018 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr Ste 214, Birmingham, AL 35209
  3. 3 Princeton Baptist Medical Center
    701 Princeton Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211
  4. 4 Office
    800 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 510, Birmingham, AL 35205

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4.2
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4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
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1 Star (3)

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Jun 28, 2023
Excellent doctor.
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Rebecca earned her Master of Social Work degree from California State University, Sacramento, and her Bachelor of Sociology degree from Fort Lewis College in Colorado. She has over 15 years' experience in mental health, substance abuse and weight/food issues. She creates a welcoming, supportive, and safe atmosphere for clients to feel comfortable enough to work on their issues. She believes strongly in starting where the client is and helping them to identify these issues. She uses a strength-based approach to therapy to help clients recognize their own inner strengths. She likes to use humor, when/if appropriate, to help clients feel more comfortable and at ease.
Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Douglas Minnich, MD is a thoracic surgery specialist in Birmingham, AL and has over 24 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1999. He specializes in Thoracic Surgery.
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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Shands Hospital University FL
    2000
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Shands Hos University Fl
    2005
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    2005
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Douglas Minnich, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Minnich's profile.

Dr. Douglas Minnich, MD is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham, Princeton Baptist Medical Center, Shelby Baptist Medical Center and Walker Baptist Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Douglas Minnich, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham

    810 Saint Vincents Dr, Birmingham, AL

  • Princeton Baptist Medical Center

    701 Princeton Ave SW, Birmingham, AL

  • Shelby Baptist Medical Center

    1000 1st St N, Alabaster, AL

  • Walker Baptist Medical Center

    3400 Highway 78 E, Jasper, AL