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Dr. Rick Player M.D., Internist
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Dr. Rick Player M.D.

Internist

4/5(16)
1515 6th Ave S Birmingham AL, 35233
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4/5

About

Dr. Rick Player is an internist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Player specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Player provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 39 years of experience

Dr. Rick Player M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1515 6th Ave S

1515 6th Ave S -
Birmingham, AL 35233
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New patients: 205-403-1907, 205-786-0065
Fax: 205-252-0197

927 MEDICAL CENTER DR -
BESSEMER, AL 35022
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New patients: 205-481-7670
Fax: 205-481-7397

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Patient Experience with Dr. Player


4.0

Based on 16 reviews

Dr. Rick Player M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 16 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Internist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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