Dr. Fred Herndon, MD
Internal Medicine ·
Male ·
Age 55
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Dr. Fred Herndon, MD is an internal medicine specialist in Birmingham, AL and has been practicing for 25 years. He graduated from UNIV OF SOUTH AL COLL OF MED in 1993 and specializes in internal medicine.
Insurance Accepted
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Humana
- MultiPlan
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Dr. Herndon's Experience
Dr. Herndon's experience matches your search based on the following criteria:
- Based on total number of patients treated over the last 12 months
- Specializes in Internal Medicine
- Board certified in Internal Medicine
- No sanctions found
- No board actions found
1 Specialties
- Internal Medicine
1 Board Certifications
- Internal MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
153 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Thyroid
- Actinic Keratosis
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anemia
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Asthma
- Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
- Ataxia
- Back Pain
- Bladder Atony
- Bladder Diseases
- Blood Disorders
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Bone Disorders
- Breast Diseases
- Breast Pain
- Bronchitis
- Bursitis
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Confusion
- Constipation
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Cough
- Diabetes Mellitus, Secondary
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty With Walking
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Dizziness
- Dysphagia
- Dysthymia (Chronic Depression)
- Dysthymia and Cyclothymia (Mood Disorders)
- Ear Ache
- Ear Disorders
- Earwax Buildup
- Elbow Injuries
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enteritis
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Esophageal Diseases
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Foot Conditions
- Gait Abnormality
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Glaucoma
- Gout
- Hair Loss
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heart Palpitations
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypokalemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Influenza (Flu)
- Insomnia
- Iron Metabolism Disorders
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Joint Pain
- Knee Disorders
- Limb Cramp
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Liver Damage from Alcohol
- Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
- Low Back Pain
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
- Migraine
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
- Muscle Weakness
- Nausea
- Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Painful Urination (Dysuria)
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Pharyngitis
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Pneumonia
- Polyneuropathy
- Prostatitis
- Pulmonary Disease
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rash
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Sarcoidosis
- Shortness of Breath
- Shoulder Disorders
- Sinusitis
- Skin Infections
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
- Sore Throat
- Spondylosis
- Stomach Diseases
- Symptomatic Menopause
- Testicular Dysfunction
- Thrombosis
- Thyroid Disease
- Tinnitus
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Tremor
- Ulcer
- Urinary Disorders
- Urinary Hesitancy
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Stones
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
- Vertigo
- Viral Enteritis
- Vitamin D Deficiency
Less
22 Procedures
- Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
- Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
- Cholesterol Screening
- Diabetes Screening
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Gonorrhea Screening
- Hepatitis A Screening
- Hepatitis B Virus Screening
- Hepatitis C Virus Screening
- Hepatitis Screening
- HIV Screening
- Immunization
- Liver Function Test
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Pregnancy Test
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Pulmonary Function Test
- Rapid Flu Test
- Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
- Syphilis Screening
- Thyroid Screening
- Wellness Examination
Background Check
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- UNIV OF SOUTH AL COLL OF MEDMedical School | Graduated 1993
- University Of Al HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Very patient and thorough. Great listener and caring bedside manner. My favorite doctor.
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1Paul Barber in Birmingham , AL – Jul 03, 2018
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I went in to get my meds refilled cause of my insurance changed and I had gone to him before. What a mistake.. I guess he only refills meds at one per visit.. Other words if your on more then one med you must go back several times to get them refilled. I have been on these meds for year for blood...Read More
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21Matthew in Birmingham, AL – Apr 25, 2017
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He seems to enjoy educating his patients on any topic that affects his patient's health and interest. He also provides an opinion on any issue. I have had a number of health issues, and he is very good at anticipating problems and dealing with problems quickly. I have CAD, bladder cancer and...Read More
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53John R. in Vestavia, AL – Aug 04, 2016