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Dr. J Retan, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 93
Dr. J Retan, MD
3.3 (6 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. J Retan, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Dr. J Retan, MD
3.3 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. J Retan, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 93
Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
67 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. J Retan, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Birmingham, AL.

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Dr. J Retan, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Birmingham, AL and has 67 years experience. They graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham and UAB Hospital. At present, Dr. Retan received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Retan is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Cooper Green Mercy Hospital
    1515 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233

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3.3
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Dec 18, 2017
I love Dr Retan. He really cares about his patients. He has really gone above and beyond for me.
L McCloud in Birmingham, AL — Dec 18, 2017
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Specialties*
Geriatric Medicine
Internal Medicine
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Education

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Medical Education
  • State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine
    1957
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  • Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. J Retan, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Retan's profile.

Dr. J Retan, MD is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham and UAB Hospital.

Yes, Dr. J Retan, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham

    810 Saint Vincents Dr, Birmingham, AL

  • UAB Hospital

    1802 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL