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Dr. Carson Penkava, MD

Emergency Medicine*
2.3 (3)
Map Pin Small Birmingham, AL
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Overview of Dr. Carson Penkava, MD

Dr. Carson Penkava, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist in Birmingham, AL. Patients rated Dr. Penkava an average 2.3 star rating.

Dr. Penkava works at Practice in Birmingham, AL with other offices in Vestavia, AL, Tuscaloosa, AL and Bessemer, AL. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Penkava's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Medical West Free Standing Emergency Dep
    5300 Medford Dr, Birmingham, AL 35244 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 820-8416
  2. 2
    Flexcare Infusion Centers
    2409 Acton Rd Ste 153, Vestavia, AL 35243 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 379-0174
  3. 3
    Whatley Health Services Inc
    809 University Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 759-7122
  4. 4
    Medical West Hospital Authority An Affiliate of Uab Health System
    995 9th Ave SW, Bessemer, AL 35022 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 481-7160

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  • Medical West Main Campus

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    About Dr. Carson Penkava, MD

    Specialties*
    • Emergency Medicine

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    • English
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    • 1417118779
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    • Emergency Medicine
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