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Dr. Richard Kirkland, MD

General Surgery
3.6 (21)
Map Pin Small Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Richard Kirkland, MD

Dr. Richard Kirkland, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Birmingham, AL. They specialize in General Surgery, has 37 years of experience. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham and is affiliated with Brookwood Baptist Medical Center.

Dr. Kirkland works at Anesthesia Services/Birmingham in Birmingham, AL. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Cigna and Humana 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. Kirkland's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Simons Jr, Marvin L, MD
    2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 877-1000
  2. 2
    Surgical Associates, P.C.
    513 Brookwood Blvd Ste 501, Birmingham, AL 35209 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 930-8010

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  • Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

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    About Dr. Richard Kirkland, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1003882721
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University Of Mississippi Medical Center
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    • University of Alabama at Birmingham
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    Undergraduate School
    • Washington and Lee University
    Undergraduate School

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

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    Dr. Kirkland works at Anesthesia Services/Birmingham in Birmingham, AL. View the full address on Dr. Kirkland’s profile.

    21 patients have reviewed Dr. Kirkland. The overall rating for this provider is 3.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kirkland.

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