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Dr. Raleigh Kent, MD

General Surgery
3.5 (41)
Map Pin Small Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Raleigh Kent, MD

Dr. Raleigh Kent, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Birmingham, AL. They specialize in General Surgery, has 45 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham and is affiliated with Brookwood Baptist Medical Center.

Dr. Kent works at Norwood Clinic in Birmingham, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy), Thyroid Lobectomy and Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kent's Office Locations

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    Cardiovascular Associates of North Alabama P.c.
    2022 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr Ste 510, Birmingham, AL 35209 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 250-6086

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  • Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

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Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
Thyroid Lobectomy
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
Thyroid Lobectomy
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration

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    3.5
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    Based on 41 ratings
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    Sep 28, 2022
    Excellent experience with this surgeon. I had a parathyroidectomy at Vestavia Surgery Center 10 days ago, and could not be more pleased. Easy recovery, and 10 days later, only a minimal scar.
    — Sep 28, 2022
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    About Dr. Raleigh Kent, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 45 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1477506871
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • Mayo Clinic Rochester
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Vanderbilt University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Raleigh Kent, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Kent is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Kent has an average wait time of 31 – 45 minutes at their office(s).

    Dr. Kent has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Kent has seen patients for Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy), Thyroid Lobectomy and Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration , and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kent on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    41 patients have reviewed Dr. Kent. The overall rating for this provider is 3.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kent.

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