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Dr. James Blanton, MD
Overview of Dr. James Blanton, MD
Dr. James Blanton, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Hoover, AL. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 63 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham. Patients rated Dr. Blanton an average 4.0 star rating.
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South Haven Health and Rehabilitation LLC3141 Old Columbiana Rd, Hoover, AL 35226 Directions (205) 822-1580
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About Dr. James Blanton, MD
Specialties*
- Internal Medicine
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Years of Experience
- 63 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English, Spanish
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1992810345
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
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