Dr. James Sullivan, MD
Internal Medicine•Male•Age 63
Accepting new patients
Parkway Medical
1160 Huffman Rd C Birmingham, AL 35215Dr. James Sullivan, MD is a Internal Medicine Specialist in Birmingham, AL and has over 38 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine medical school in 1983. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Sullivan to book an appointment.
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Dr. Sullivan didn't even see me st my visit. I had a simple question about the anxiety medication and I was told to never ask about it again. Felt like trash
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Robert Kennedy – Dec 12, 2020
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next! JERK! picks and chooses!
he will NEVER talk to me like that again!
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What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Office environment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Long wait times
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
ex -patient – Feb 08, 2020
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wow! never again with this one! this guy is conceited, ego driven! can not get a single word into a conversation with him! i have never been talked to like i was, ever in my life! not even by an enemy! he belittles you! atmosphere is scary, very uncomfortable, i couldn't imagine how this "man" talks to his staff. was there for 9 am appointment, was not seen until 11:15! i will back-billing him for 2 hours! left feeling worst than when i got there!
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rick – Feb 07, 2020
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"Government sanctioned drug dealer'!!! Only concern is EGO and POCKETBOOK! ONE WORD FOR THIS " MAN"! KARMA!
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He knows who – Feb 06, 2020
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The office staff is polite and efficient; Dr. Sullivan is the most competent, knowledgable physician I've met. Coming from out of town, it is worth the extra 120 miles of roundtrip travel to have confidence in his diagnosis and expertise. For well over a decade, Dr. Sullivan has seen to it that I remain healthy and appraised of new medical breakthroughs that might affect my quality of life.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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D.W. – Aug 09, 2019
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I’ve been seeing this Dr. Sullivan for year! He’s kind an caring! He knows his stuff! He’s straight forward,no sugar coating it. That’s what I want in a Doc! He won’t run you through the mill with unnecessary test or run you around town. Good Christian man but no pressure in that since. He has many awards an certifications for everything! Great doc!
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Long wait times
Lisa Thompson in Bham, Alabama – Jun 15, 2019
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Dr. Sullivan is compassionate and actually listens. Before I was seeing him, I was seeing another doctor who was unhelpful. I had told this doctor my medications weren't working, and he said there was nothing he could do because I'd already tried everything. When I went to see Dr. Sullivan, he said there were plenty of other options, and after trial and error, because he actually listened to me and cared, we were able to find a combination of medications that actually worked for me and allowed me to have a better quality of life. Can't recommend him enough.
What went well
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Long wait times
- Appointment was rushed
Abyrd – Jun 03, 2019
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Hands down worst doctor I have ever been to. Ever. Period.
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May 01, 2019
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My visit with Dr Sullivan is always good. He respects me and always concerned about my well being. He shows great bedside manners. He is a busy man with many patients. He is there to do a job and to listen to our medical problems not your home problems. Very professional. Thank you Dr Sullivan.
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Apr 24, 2019
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It really is sad!
1).each and every visit is very uncomfortable.
2).Definitely has a "better than you" attitude!
3).Portrays his time as being so important, that he will not even give 1 minute extra, to listen to any issue whatsoever I try to explain to him! His exact words every single time,"Hurry! Hurry"!
4). Will enter the room,ask a question or two,walk out and not return! Leaving me to feel like"WTH"? So many unanswered questions!
5). Staff is noticeably, very much scared of him! 100% TRUTH
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Long wait times
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Alec in Birmingham, Al – May 02, 2018
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He was kind and caring when I started using him a few yrs ago. The last couple of yrs he would never give me the time to talk about any other medical problems or questions. He would print out my refills and walk off. My last visit just over a month ago, I was the last patient and again he handed me my refills but i was persistent and kept asking a question. He turned around, red faced, snatched my scripts, tore them up and said no more. He has totally gone crazy!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Office environment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Long wait times
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
V.H. in Bham – May 02, 2018
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James had no regard for my time and told me that i was inconveniencing him and to not “try to get inside his head.” He struck me as very unstable mentally with a superiority complex and complete disregard for me as a patient. I will be submitting formal complaints to all entities possible.
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Atlanta, GA – Nov 22, 2017
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I had a very pleasant experience with Dr Sullivan. The whole team working together and all the nurse's ,and the other medical staff are so nice and professional. A very relaxing and enjoyable visit to be at a Doctor's appointment
.I'm more than pleasantly surprised.
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Gina Bowman in warrior Alabama – Nov 02, 2016
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Absolutely the rudest, most uncaring doctor AND STAFF!!! I have ever had to deal with! Money hungry! RUDE! SHORT! COCKY!!! AND THE RECEPTIONIST NEEDS TO BE FIRED!!! SHE THINKS SHE OWNS THIS PLACE! IF YOU SCHEDULED YOUR VISIT, IT IS A DEFINATE 2-4 HOUR WAIT! GUARANTEE D!!!
THIS DOCTOR NEEDS TO RETIRE! HAS NO REASON WHATSOEVER, TO BE WORKING WITH THE PUBLIC!!!!!
AND THIS IS EVERY VISIT! NOT JUST ONE!!
PLEASE, IF ARE GOING TO SEE A DOCTOR.... DO NOT USE THIS ONE! THERE IS MUCH BETTER OUT THERE
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justice for humanity in Birmingham, AL. – Jun 28, 2016
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Doc Sullivan has been my doctor since he first put his shingle out in the early 80's. He is kind and compassionate. He is very smart, you will be amazed.
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Lynda Lee Williams in Birmingham. Al – May 24, 2016
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He is unpredictable, My apt was at 1 PM, didn't get out till 4:15PM. He doesn't understand Pharmacokinetics, he doesn't listen and is delusional when it comes to benzodiazepines . He will write benzo's for patients on Hydrocodone,but not Subutex (a much less dangerous drug) He said he would inject my knee,but never came back to the room I had to leave to take care of my mother. I wouldn't recommend him due to his unpredictability.He treats patients I have referred to him much better than me !!!!
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ToxDoc in Birmingham, AL – Apr 07, 2016
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Dr. Sullivan addressed all of my concerns with knowledge and expertise. He was patient, kind and friendly.
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Timika Cooper in Centerpoint – Feb 04, 2016