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Dr. Richard Kirkland, MD

General Surgery*
3.6 (21)
Map Pin Small Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
38 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 38 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. Kirkland, completed a residency at University of Mississippi Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Kirkland an average 3.6 star rating.

Dr. Kirkland works at Practice in Birmingham, AL. They are accepting new patients and accept 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
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    513 Brookwood Blvd Ste 501, Birmingham, AL 35209 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 930-8010
  2. 2
    Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
    2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 877-1000

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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
    • 38 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1003882721
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University of Mississippi Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Washington and Lee University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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