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Dr. Richard Shelton, MD

Psychiatry* Age 70
Dr. Richard Shelton, MD
5.0 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Shelton, MD is a Psychiatrist in Birmingham, AL.
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Dr. Richard Shelton, MD

Psychiatry* Age 70
Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Shelton, MD is a Psychiatrist in Birmingham, AL.

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Dr. Shelton graduated from University of Louisville. Dr. Richard Shelton, MD is a Psychiatrist in Birmingham, AL and has 45 years experience. Dr. Shelton currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UAB Hospital. At present, Dr. Shelton received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Shelton's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shelton is board certified in Psychiatry and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1720 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 975-9295
  2. 2 Mary Lewis Skilled Nursing Facility
    1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 822-8816
  3. 3 Veterans Administration
    301 Governors Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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Jan 05, 2017
HE WAS EASY TO TALK TO AND KNEW EXACTLY WHAT HELPED A PATIENT. HE IS THE BEST AT RELIEVING PSYCHIATRIC MEDICINE TO RELIEVE A PERSON OF SYMPTOMS HOWEVER EXTREME THEY MAY BE.
kylej in Alabaster — Jan 05, 2017
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Psychiatry
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Education

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  • University of Louisville
    1979
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  • Psychiatry
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Shelton, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shelton's profile.

Dr. Richard Shelton, MD is affiliated with UAB Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Shelton, MD holds board certification in Psychiatry.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UAB Hospital

    1802 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL