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Dr. Steven Hefter, MD

Addiction Medicine · Male · Age 61

Dr. Steven Hefter, MD is an addiction medicine doctor who practices in Birmingham, AL. He is 61 years old and has been practicing for 33 years.

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(205) 209-4611

Dr. Hefter accepts the following insurance:

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

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3 disciplinary actions Found

Unknown (4/12/2018)View details
Action Taken: Voluntary Surrender
Summary: Hefter, Steven Bruce MD: License # MD.25137: NATURE OF COMPLAINT: Unknown at this time. ACTION TAKEN: The Alabama Board of Medical Examiners accepted the physician's VOLUNTARY SURRENDER.
State: Alabama
Unknown (3/6/2018)View details
Action Taken: Summary Suspension
Summary: Hefter, Steven Bruce MD: License # MD.25137: NATURE OF COMPLAINT: Unknown at this time. ACTION TAKEN: The Alabama Medical Licensure Commission issued an Order Temporarily Suspending License and Setting Hearing.
State: Alabama
Substandard Care, Incompetence or Negligence (11/15/2004)View details
Action Taken: Revocation
Summary:
Dr Steven Bruce Hefter; License # 15620
Nature of Complaint:
The Physician has been charged with:
Failure to keep written records justifying the course of treatment
Unprofessional, unethical and dishonorable conduct
Making a deceptive, untrue representation in the practice of medicine
Failing to practice medicine with that level of care, skill and treatment which is recognized by a reasonable, prudent physician.
Action Taken:
The Physician's license to practice medicine in West Virginia has been Revoked.
The Physician is also ordered to pay all court costs.
State: West Virginia

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Dr. Hefter's conditions and procedures:

Addiction Treatment
Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
Drug Withdrawal
Group Psychotherapy
Medication Management
Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Opiate Dependence
Opioid Dependence
Outpatient Addiction Treatment
Outpatient Opioid Detoxification
Suboxone® Treatment
Substance Abuse
Substance Dependence
Substance Use Disorders
Substance Withdrawal Delirium
Withdrawal Delirium

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Biography

The Life Group serves residents throughout the state of Alabama, including the communities of Birmingham, Decatur, and Anniston. Dr. Steven Hefter has over 30 years of experience. As a graduate of St. George's University of Medicine, the doctor speci...

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