DeKalb county, AL

DeKalb County, Alabama

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Long-term care facilities in DeKalb County include the Collinsville Healthcare & Rehab and the Crowne Health Care of Fort Payne. These facilities provide skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, and long-term care for the elderly and disabled.

Health Statistics

• 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

• 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 DeKalb county, AL

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Sims Anthony 1992786636	MD	M	University Of Alabama School Of Medicine	2001	Family Practice		18324 Broad St		Henagar	AL	35978	2566571101

DeKalb county, AL - Specialists

• Addiction medicine doctors
• Advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologists
• Allergy/immunology doctors
• Anesthesiologists
• Cardiac electrophysiologists
• Cardiologists
• Dermatologists
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Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Meese Merrick 1790914844		M	University Of Texas Medical School At Houston	2013	Anesthesiology			Dekalb Regional	Fort Payne	AL	35968
Al Halaseh Wael 1760645311		M	Other	1999	Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)				Fort Payne	AL	35968
Steven Isbell 1881659084		M	University Of Alabama School Of Medicine	1980	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

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
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
Shore Hunter 1649989757		F	Other	2014	Nurse Practitioner		306 Medical Ctr Dr Sw		Fort Payne	AL	35968	2568459255
Parker Michael 1477521698		M	University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry	1980	Optometry				Fort Payne	AL	35967

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