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Dr. Richard Gilliland, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat
4.3 (6)
Map Pin Small Bessemer, AL
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Richard Gilliland, MD

Dr. Richard Gilliland, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Bessemer, AL. They specialize in Ear, Nose, and Throat, has 40 years of experience, and is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham and is affiliated with Medical West Main Campus. Dr. Gilliland, completed a residency at Carraway Methodist Med Center. Patients rated Dr. Gilliland an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Gilliland works at ENT Bessemer in Bessemer, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Outer Ear Infection, Earwax Buildup and Malignant Otitis Externa along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept 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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    Ent. Bessemer LLC
    985 9th Ave SW Ste 308, Bessemer, AL 35022 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 481-7780

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    About Dr. Richard Gilliland, MD

    Specialties
    • Ear, Nose, and Throat
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    Years of Experience
    • 40 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1861500753
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Carraway Methodist Med Center
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    • University of Alabama at Birmingham
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    Undergraduate School
    • Auburn University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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    Dr. Richard Gilliland, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Gilliland is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Gilliland works at ENT Bessemer in Bessemer, AL. View the full address on Dr. Gilliland’s profile.

    Dr. Gilliland has seen patients for Outer Ear Infection, Earwax Buildup and Malignant Otitis Externa, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Gilliland on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    6 patients have reviewed Dr. Gilliland. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Gilliland.

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