Covington county, AL

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Covington County, Alabama[edit | edit source]

  • Covington County is a county located in the southern part of Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 37,631. The county seat is Andalusia. The county was established on December 17, 1821, and was named for Brigadier General Leonard Covington of Maryland.

Healthcare in Covington County[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare is a significant aspect of life in Covington County, with several healthcare facilities providing a range of services to the residents.

Andalusia Health[edit | edit source]

  • Andalusia Health is a 113-bed, acute care hospital serving the residents of Covington County. The hospital offers a variety of services including emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation services.

Mizell Memorial Hospital[edit | edit source]

  • Mizell Memorial Hospital is a 99-bed hospital located in Opp, Alabama. The hospital provides a range of services including emergency care, surgical services, and a variety of specialty clinics.

Covington County Health Department[edit | edit source]

  • The Covington County Health Department provides a variety of public health services to the residents of Covington County. These services include immunizations, family planning, women's health services, and environmental health services.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

  • As of the 2020 census, there were 37,631 people, 15,640 households, and 10,791 families residing in the county. The racial makeup of the county was 86.2% White, 11.6% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. 1.3% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Economy[edit | edit source]

  • The economy of Covington County is diverse, with a mix of manufacturing, services, retail, and agriculture. Major employers in the county include Shaw Industries, Vector Aerospace, and Southeast Alabama Medical Center.

Education[edit | edit source]

  • Covington County is served by the Covington County School District, which includes several elementary, middle, and high schools. The county is also home to LBW Community College, which offers a variety of academic and technical programs.

Transportation[edit | edit source]

  • Covington County is served by several major highways, including U.S. Route 84, U.S. Route 29, and Alabama State Route 55. The county also has a regional airport, South Alabama Regional Airport, which provides general aviation services.

Recreation[edit | edit source]

  • Covington County offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including hunting, fishing, and hiking. The county is home to several parks and recreational areas, including the Conecuh National Forest and the Frank Jackson State Park.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Covington county, AL



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Khan Neelam 1427021435 MD F Other 2002 Family Practice 849 S Three Notch St Andalusia AL 36420 3342228466
Maddox John 1477575868 M University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine 1980 Family Practice Geriatric Medicine Andalusia AL 36420
Norman James 1437411576 M Other 2012 Family Practice OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY 702 N Main St Opp AL 36467 3344933541
Smith Joanne 1104821099 F Nova Southeastern College Of Osteo Medicine 1989 Family Practice Andalusia AL 36420
Crowe Kenneth 1124169651 M Other 1978 General Practice Opp AL 36467
Butler Rex 1730184961 M University Of Alabama School Of Medicine 1979 Internal Medicine 843 S Three Notch St Andalusia AL 36420 3.34223E+12
Chemtob Josef 1376562132 MD M Other 2003 Internal Medicine 849 S Three Notch St Andalusia AL 36420 3342228466
Yongkuma Yongkuma 1417148081 M Other 2000 Internal Medicine Andalusia AL 36420



Covington county, AL - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Andreas Muench 1326027491 MD M University Of Texas Medical School At Houston 1996 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) 1330 Hwy 231 S Troy AL 36420 3347121929
Gary Scott 1194700450 MD M University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine 1985 Diagnostic Radiology 805 Friendship Rd Tallassee AL 36420 3348343671
Paul Turner 1942285697 MD M Eastern Virginia Medical School 1982 Diagnostic Radiology 805 Friendship Rd Tallassee AL 36420 3348343671
Farris Rory 1568671204 M University Of Alabama School Of Medicine 2004 Orthopedic Surgery Andalusia AL 36420
Benet Alexandru 1033114269 MD M Other 1983 Urology Suite 2 Andalusia AL 36420



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Alford Diana 1588663082 PA F Other 1996 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) 849 S Three Notch St Andalusia AL 36420 3342228466
Gay Julie 1730417973 F Other 2009 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Andalusia AL 36420
Cosby Emma 1760713119 F Other 1996 Clinical Social Worker Andalusia AL 36420
Cassady Candace 1093922718 F Other 2006 Nurse Practitioner Andalusia AL 36420 8504748382
Ellis Erica 1053885012 F Other 2021 Nurse Practitioner Opp AL 36467
Gibson Allison 1437861051 F Other 2022 Nurse Practitioner Suite 100 Andalusia AL 36420
Johnson Holli 1184092488 F Other 2015 Nurse Practitioner Suite A Andalusia AL 36420
Merrill Richard 1043312499 M Other 1975 Optometry Suite D Andalusia AL 36420
Rider Thomas 1518044171 M University Of Alabama School Of Medicine 1979 Physical Therapy Andalusia AL 36420


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