DeKalb county, AL

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DeKalb County, Alabama[edit | edit source]

  • DeKalb County is a county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2020 census, the population was 71,513. Its county seat is Fort Payne. The county was named after Major General Baron Johann DeKalb, a hero of the American Revolution.

Healthcare in DeKalb County[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in DeKalb County, Alabama is a critical aspect of the county's infrastructure, providing essential medical services to residents of the county. The healthcare system in DeKalb County includes hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.

Hospitals[edit | edit source]

  • DeKalb Regional Medical Center is a 134-bed facility located in Fort Payne, Alabama. The hospital provides a range of services including emergency care, surgical services, women’s health, and rehabilitation services.

Clinics[edit | edit source]

  • There are several clinics in DeKalb County that provide specialized medical services. These include the DeKalb County Health Department, which offers a variety of public health services, and the Northeast Alabama Health Services, a federally qualified health center that provides primary care services to the underserved population.

Long-Term Care Facilities[edit | edit source]

Health Statistics[edit | edit source]

  • According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, DeKalb County has a lower rate of uninsured individuals compared to the state average. The county also has a higher rate of individuals with diabetes and obesity compared to the state average.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in DeKalb County, Alabama is a vital part of the community, providing necessary medical services to its residents. With a variety of healthcare facilities and services, DeKalb County is equipped to meet the health needs of its population.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care DeKalb county, AL



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Ajamoughli Ghaith 1841212974 MD M Other 1983 Family Practice 1040 Glenn Blvd Sw Ft Payne AL 35967 2568456900
Argo Scott 1285963421 M University Of Alabama School Of Medicine 2009 Family Practice 309 Medical Ctr Dr Sw Fort Payne AL 35968 2568450345
Burnes Daniel 1487851077 M University Of Alabama School Of Medicine 2010 Family Practice Fort Payne AL 35968
Cowser Douglas 1952715989 M Other 2014 Family Practice Fort Payne AL 35968
Ham Jason 1245560796 M University Of Alabama School Of Medicine 2009 Family Practice GENERAL PRACTICE 309 Medical Ctr Dr Sw Fort Payne AL 35968 2568450345
Hodges Durwood 1821027137 M University Of Alabama School Of Medicine 1981 Family Practice Fort Payne AL 35967
Hodges Durwood 1821027137 M University Of Alabama School Of Medicine 1981 Family Practice Fyffe AL 35971
Sherrill Monique 1629019724 MD F University Of California, Davis School Of Medicine 1990 Family Practice Pediatric Medicine Fort Payne AL 35967



DeKalb county, AL - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Cox William 1952353153 MD M Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine 1978 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Fort Payne AL 35968
Digby Michael 1871758938 M Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med 2008 Dermatology Fort Payne AL 35968
Eleanor Mathews 1982051116 F University Of Alabama School Of Medicine 2016 General Surgery 309 Medical Ctr Dr Sw Fort Payne AL 35968 2568450345
Doyle Stephens 1114147097 M West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine 2004 Urology 713 Goodyear Ave Gadsden AL 35968 2564924040
Manish Shah 1558328625 M University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas 1995 Urology 713 Goodyear Ave Gadsden AL 35968 2564924040
Merle Wade 1033167465 MD M University Of Alabama School Of Medicine 2001 Urology 713 Goodyear Ave Gadsden AL 35968 2564924040



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Lee Richards 1427002518 M Other 1997 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) 701 Princeton Ave Sw Birmingham AL 35968
Wisniewski Leah 1275207409 M Other 2005 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) 1720 University Blvd Birmingham AL 35968 2053258387
Protz Paul 1306994405 M Other 1970 Chiropractic Crossville AL 35962
Butts Sebrina 1881776052 F Other 2005 Nurse Practitioner Suite 6 Rainesville AL 35986
Capps Dedra 1114027513 NP F Other 2005 Nurse Practitioner Suite 6 Rainesville AL 35986
Chacon Carlos 1477095883 M Other 2015 Nurse Practitioner Crossville AL 35962
Cobble Deann 1427475045 F Other 2012 Nurse Practitioner Fort Payne AL 35967
Henderson Paula 1912470824 F Other 2017 Nurse Practitioner Rainsville AL 35986
Thomas Ashley 1497027684 F Other 2011 Nurse Practitioner Rainsville AL 35986
Habel Martin 1396735593 M University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry 1978 Optometry Rainsville AL 35986

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