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Dr. James Alderson, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 71
Dr. James Alderson, MD
3.1 (14 Ratings)

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Dr. James Alderson, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Hoover, AL.
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Dr. James Alderson, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 71
Hoover, AL
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40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Alderson, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Hoover, AL.

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Dr. James Alderson, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Hoover, AL and has 40 years experience. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham, Ascension St. Vincent's East and Grandview Medical Center. At present, Dr. Alderson received an average rating of 3.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Alderson is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Complete Health -greystone
    7191 Cahaba Valley Rd Ste 300, Hoover, AL 35242
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 628-9167
  2. 2 Norwood Clinic Inc
    339 Walker Chapel Plz Ste 101, Fultondale, AL 35068
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 250-6830
  3. 3 Drs. Simon & Medlock Prtnr.
    832 Princeton Ave Sw, Birmingham, AL 35211
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 780-7053
  4. 4 Inri Medical Associates PC
    70 Plaza Dr, Pell City, AL 35125
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 814-9284

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  • Dr. James Alderson, MD is an internal medicine specialist in Hoover, AL and has over 39 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1984. He specializes in Internal Medicine.
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  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    1984
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  • Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Alderson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alderson's profile.

Dr. James Alderson, MD is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham, Ascension St. Vincent's East and Grandview Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Alderson, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham

    810 Saint Vincents Dr, Birmingham, AL

  • Ascension St. Vincent's East

    50 Medical Park Dr E, Birmingham, AL

  • Grandview Medical Center

    3690 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL