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Dr. William Hicks, MD

Geriatric Medicine
3.8 (5)
Map Pin Small Huntsville, AL
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Overview of Dr. William Hicks, MD

Dr. William Hicks, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Huntsville, AL. They specialize in Geriatric Medicine, has 44 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY and is affiliated with Huntsville Hospital.

Dr. Hicks works at William J Hicks MD in Huntsville, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Diarrhea, Ataxia and Malaise and Fatigue along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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. Hicks' Office Locations

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    William J Hicks MD
    303 Williams Ave SW Ste 1511, Huntsville, AL 35801 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 533-5856
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    101 Sivley Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35801 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 265-1000
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  • Huntsville Hospital

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    Jul 16, 2018
    I rate Dr. Hicks with a five star service rating. His staff is very professional. I have never had to wait for my scheduled appointments. Very detailed in my health care. Michael J. Vance
    Michael J. Vancw in Huntsville, AL — Jul 16, 2018
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    About Dr. William Hicks, MD

    Specialties
    • Geriatric Medicine
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 44 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1710090071
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. William Hicks, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Hicks is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Hicks has an average wait time of 10 – 15 minutes at their office(s).

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

    Dr. Hicks works at William J Hicks MD in Huntsville, AL. View the full address on Dr. Hicks’s profile.

    Dr. Hicks has seen patients for Diarrhea, Ataxia and Malaise and Fatigue, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Hicks on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Hicks. The overall rating for this provider is 3.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Hicks.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Hicks, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Hicks appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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