I've been seeing Miss Ann for a number of years now and she's great. She's a caring person and she…read morelistens to what you say. I would definitely recommend her. Thank you Miss Ann for always caring about me and my health issues. God Bless You!

As a prior patient of other pain clinics in Birmingham, I can say that unlike the other pill mills,…read moreThe Doleys Clinic staff has been wonderful, helpful, and sincere about finding out why I am in pain and helping me managing it. They offer both homeopathic medicines as well the standard medications. Dr. Jimmeh (who sadly left during COVID) was the most knowledgeable and helpful, she was one of the best pain/neurologist doctors I've seen ever. The staff is always helpful, and easy to work with, Especially when BC/BS messes with medication coverage. Sadly after Dr. Jimmeh left I was put with another doctor, him and I didn't see eye to eye and my confidence in the Doleys clinic lagged. I may have left but I would still very much recommend them as one of the few good pain clinics in the Birmingham area. Just remember, although you are a patient, you are also a customer, so don't be afraid to be assertive and ask questions of your doctors. You will get the best care when you do.

I've had three outpatient procedures with Southern Pain Specialist. Dr. Varley is excellent and his…read moretechnique is truly incredible. That and something funny. He looks like Tommy Chong. LOL Dr. Varley and all his staff are compassionate and very easy to talk too. Either Online, Portal Use or Calling in making appointments, paying bills, Etc., is very easy. Southern Pain Management offers all the traditional pain/nerve blocks, Radio Frequency Ablasions, Etc; Several new innovative procedures including Ketamine infusion treatments at affordable cost to patients. The science of Ketamine Infusion makes too much sense for insurance companies to my help pay for such a thing. They would much rather pay for pain medicine. To my knowledge insurance pays ZERO MONEY for Ketamine Infusion Treatments. Hunter Chatham, CRNA manages all IV Theropy, he too is excellent, professional and compassionate. You can't go wrong coming to Southern Pain Specialist

I have been seeing Dr. Varley for several months and am very happy with the care I have received…read morethere. He was the only doctor in the Birmingham area who was willing to refill my implanted pain pump. Before finding him, I had to drive to Slidell, LA every month to have it filled. He and his staff work together as a team. It is comforting to see teamwork in one's medical care. They are also very good at what they do, and each one plays a part in your care. I have suffered from hip and thigh pain since I had a defective hip replaced with a non-defective one. I thought that the pain was caused by all the surgery. Thank goodness Dr. Varley had other impressions. He discovered that the pain was emanating from my spine and that Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) was the solution. I had been having it performed on the other side of my spine for several years, with good results. Walking without pain is truly amazing, after suffering with it for so many years. I highly recommend Southern Pain Specialists for anyone with back/spine problems.

My experience with Cahaba Pain and Spine was disappointing…read more I was a patient for approximately six months and did not feel that my concerns were adequately addressed or that there was a proactive approach to managing my pain. Despite ongoing symptoms and significant impacts on my quality of life, progress was limited during my time there. One interaction that particularly stood out involved a nurse practitioner who repeatedly insisted that I maintain eye contact while speaking with him. As a neurodivergent patient, difficulty with eye contact is well documented in my medical records. Rather than accommodating that difference, I felt pressured and uncomfortable during the appointment. Healthcare providers do not have to fully understand every neurodivergent experience, but patients should be treated with respect and without being made to feel that their communication style is a problem. What ultimately confirmed my concerns was that after transferring my care to another pain management practice, more diagnostic work, treatment planning, and meaningful intervention occurred within days than I experienced during six months at Cahaba. Every patient's experience is different, but based on my own, I would not recommend this practice for neurodivergent individuals or for patients seeking a collaborative, proactive approach to pain management.

I came in walking. I was given some kind of injection in each hip. I was is such immense pain, I…read moreneeded help getting up. I could not stand. I went out in a wheel chair, and I remained in horrible for 3-4 days in pain until it wore off. He didn't care that I could not stand, let alone walk. The staff was not nice nor sympathetic. Just like Dr. Thoma.

I have used the Birmingham Pain Center for years. Dr Gibson and his staff are very professional and…read moreeasy to discuss your issues and give great recommendations. I have enjoyed working with Sarah Kathrine. As a senior citizen I think you could not find a better place to receive treatment.

From the owner: Chronic Pain affects your whole life, so we use a whole-person approach to pain management to help…read morereduce, control and alleviate your pain.

I would not recommend this album Pain Clinic for reason why it's because a friend of mine goes…read morethere and for the last 25 days he's been trying to get them to give him his pain medicine. He has a rheumatoid arthritis really bad and they said they seen a new medicine to the drugstore. The drugstore says is on backorder. He's called. Try to get another prescription and they will not call him and nothing for pain. They're gonna make him wait 30 days come back and see them so I give them on a scale of one to four 00.

I was referred to Alabama Pain Physicians by my neurologist for a nerve block due to severe,…read moreongoing pain. After speaking with someone in their office, I was told I would receive a call back within 2 days. That call never came. It has now been over 3 weeks (25 days), and despite leaving a voicemail, I never received any follow-up. During this time, I continued to suffer in significant pain without treatment. I ultimately had to find another provider, who was able to schedule and perform the procedure within a week. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this practice due to the lack of communication and follow-through.

Dr. Mendoza correctly identified pain in my shoulder as a nerve problem stemming from compressed…read morediscs in my neck. He ordered MRIs to validate his assumptions and treated me. I have had no further issues with my shoulder. This was after a year of ortho, bone and joint specialists, pain meds, and phys therapy, all of which were unhelpful. Since Dr. Mendoza has treated plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, my lower back, and my Achilles.

This doctor is a liar. He will be nice to you and you think that he's a nice person until he…read moredecides to start texting you every day from 10 AM until 1 AM. Flirt much? The last text encounter we had, he called me a very mean hurtful name. This is one of those doctors who should not be in business. Besides that, his staff are always in a bad mood. They raise their tone of voice and yell at you. I have audio proof of this. Oh, and count on waiting at least 75-90 minutes because they are so unorganized there. Everyone there is overwhelmed, exhausted, and rude. Anyway, don't go to this doctor if you are a female under the age of 55 because he will most definitely flirt with you and then be mean to you and hurt your feelings. This business will be shut down, so don't even bother looking into it. There are plenty of other pain clinics in this area. No need to see one who just wants to bang you and call you mean names out of the blue. I think he has a mental disorder due to the name he called me. ***This doctor knows everything about me and he took advantage of that and that's what the big deal is***

Very poor business. New patients beware. Vulcan Pain Management does not return phone calls and is…read moresupposedly under new management. I have left messages on their answering system for the last several weeks so I guess they aren't accepting new patients? Forget about them getting back to you if you fill out their new patient form online. A courtesy phone call from them would be nice to let me know.

i have called vulcan pain management for over a week and no one will answer the phone the answering…read moreservice keep answering taking messages i left over 10 messages they hang up the phone in your face ots really sad when you have people suffering like me and cant get any help smh..

Doctors are excellent, but the support staff and billing process have been extremely frustrating…read more I received a "First and Final Notice" for a bill more than two years after my visit. Despite multiple attempts, I have been unable to reach the billing department. When I called the office for assistance, they were unable to help and simply transferred me back to billing, where no one answers the phone. To make matters worse, the note on the bill threatened collections "Collections have begun". I attempted to pay the balance online, but the Phreesia payment system froze and would not complete the transaction. At this point, I have tried every available option: The billing department does not answer calls. The office staff cannot answer billing questions. Calls are routed back to billing with no resolution. The online payment system is not functioning. The physicians may provide good care, but the administrative and billing experience has been unacceptable. If patients cannot get answers to billing questions or make payments through the available channels, there are serious organizational issues that need to be addressed. Unfortunately, this experience has earned a well-deserved one-star review.

Dr. Craig refused to see my husband because of a "bad" Google review. SO incredibly petty and…read moreunprofessional. My husband arrived to the office for his follow-up appointment and was told that Dr.Craig is refusing to treat him. They could have called him to let him know in advance before driving to the office. I have never heard of anything so petty in my life. These doctors don't care about their patients. They care about their pride and that dollar. Find another business to get better care.

center closed a dozen years ago…read more Pain management still available, at Medstone Center of excellence

I received your letter about Dr Hakim leaving. This is one of the greatest news. I found Dr Hakim…read moreto be intimidating, disrespectable and belittleing. They only time he was actually on time was when HE was going out of town. Otherwise you were in his office waiting for 2-3 hours

I always have great visits to Southlake Orthopedics! Friendly staff, clean environment and a very…read morecaring doctor. Who knew at 40 you fall apart and need doctor for everything on your body! Dr Grantier is awesome! He always take care of my needs and very professional.

Doctors are excellent, but the support staff and billing process have been extremely frustrating…read more I received a "First and Final Notice" for a bill more than two years after my visit. Despite multiple attempts, I have been unable to reach the billing department. When I called the office for assistance, they were unable to help and simply transferred me back to billing, where no one answers the phone. To make matters worse, the note on the bill threatened collections. I attempted to pay the balance online, but the Phreesia payment system froze and would not complete the transaction. At this point, I have tried every available option: The billing department does not answer calls. The office staff cannot answer billing questions. Calls are routed back to billing with no resolution. The online payment system is not functioning. The physicians may provide good care, but the administrative and billing experience has been unacceptable. If patients cannot get answers to billing questions or make payments through the available channels, there are serious organizational issues that need to be addressed. Unfortunately, this experience has earned a well-deserved one-star review..