Vance Blackburn's Online Review Report Card

As a new patient got an appointment promptly-had little wait time to see the doctor once I got there. He was still using paper charts meaning more attention to me than a keyboard. Staff was friendly and professional.

Best doctor I’ve ever visited. The staff is very polite, the wait is not too long and Dr. Blackburn himself is very friendly and easy to talk to. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a doctor!

This doctor who’s gone to church with my wife for years, refused to call in anything to help when I was so sick I could not get out of the bed. I called his office and HE WAS NOT AVAILABLE for over a week to see. They wanted me to get up, get in the pouring rain and come to his office to see a nurse. All I needed was an antibiotic.My wife emailed him directly AND HE DOUBLED DOWN and lied to her—telling her that he had said he would see me that day AND made disparaging remarks telling my wife “that that wasn’t what I wanted to hear.” Well I didn’t hear that BECAUSE THAT WAS NEVER SAID! I was in the bed very sick—I wasn’t really wanting anything but some help. What he should have done is call in the antibiotic and scheduled an appointment for as soon as I could get up and out.He lied to her because of “his status” in the community and the fact he’s known my wife in church for years and was saving face.This, in my view, is a horrible doctor and horrible person. I have filed an ethics complaint with The Alabama Medical Board, ALBME.—Larry Shaw,Bham Al.

Dr. Blackburn has cared for our family for well over a decade. He and staff are faithful, experienced, and competent.

Dr. Blackburn and his staff are excellent. He listens carefully to your issues, and treats them accordingly. He is a Christian man, and his office atmosphere is warm and friendly.

I have been seeing Dr. Blackburn for about 15 years. I have never had to wait more than 15 minutes for an appointment. He is a patient and kind person. He is very knowledgeable on problems that I deal with.

Very please with the care my daughter received with Dr. Blackburn this morning. We never felt rushed. He listened to my concerns. Worked with us on tweaking the prescriptions to meet her needs exactly. very grateful to have quality healthcare so close to home.

Dr. Blackburn's staff would not allow me to make an appointment for a simple physical because it had been three years since my last visit. They said this time away made me a new patient and that they don't give physicals to new patients. Prior to this I had been a patient of Blackburn's for over 20 years. It is sad when office rules trump common sense.

Dr. Blackburn's staff refused to schedule me for a basic physical because I had not been to their office in three years. They said that the time away made me a new patient and they don't give physicals to new patients. Prior to this, I had been a patient of Blackburn's for 20+ years. It is sad when office rules trump common sense.

Have been a patient of Dr. Blackburns for over 20 years. Would never change. He and the staff are wonderful. His nurse Sabrina is the best!

I have been going to Dr. Blackburn for many years. He is patient, and never rushes. He is a good Christian man and really wants you to be in good health. His staff is wonderful and I can not say enough good things about them. I believe in all the years I have gone to him, I may have had to wait more than 30 minutes twice. My pharmacist uses him and that is how I found him, I would highly recommend him for your everyday needs!

Have been very pleased with Dr Blackburn and his staff. Listens well and does not rush. Wait times are minimal and the staff is helpful and friendly.

Dr Blackburn is very thorough, easy to talk to and very proactive in his treatment and follow-up.

I have visited Dr. Blackburn for many years and he is very professional, concerned about my needs, and spends "time" with a patient which makes me feel like a person vs. a number.

Myself and my family have always gone to Dr. Blackburn and Dr. Moore. I always had a positive experience and never had trouble making an appointment. A++ The staff are great, Sabrina always remembers personal details, and both doctors have your best interest at heart.

I've been seeing Dr Blackburn for nearly two decades and feel I've been in very good hands.

I had chronic fatigue and I never felt judged by Dr Blackburn. He tryed e erything he could to help me. He gave me great referrals. He is a kind a d patient doctor. I had a miscarriage once and he called me to ask how I was doing and that he was sorry to hear about it.

My wife and I have both been to visit Dr. Blackburn multiple times and have had nothing but a great experience. He has never been very difficult to get an appointment with, and seems very attentive when you are with him. He has also helped us very much, and seems very knowledgeable and up to date on his treatments and diagnosis. I would recommend him to anyone.

I highly recommend Dr. Blackburn and his nurses at . We use him as our family doctor. I feel that he, along with several of his nurses, truly care about us and our well-being. My husband had some significant medical issues over the last year. Dr. Blackburn personally called us on numerous occasions (after hours/weekends) just to check on my husband and see how he is doing. It's a wonderful, family oriented, and Christian environment. Recently, we considered moving to another state. One of the reasons for staying included losing Dr. Blackburn. That's got to say something. :-)

Office staff had me cancel an appointment to establish myself as a new patient that had been set for some time when I called to try to get an earlier appointment because of a problem I was having with my back. I was told I needed to cancel my appointment because Dr. Blackburn does not see patients with pain. I expressed understanding in needing to be aware of drug seeking behaviors and that It would be fine if I recieved no prescription I only wanted to find out if I have injured my back more seriously than I first thought. She said it would not be possible for dr Blackburn to handle my back problems in any way and my appointment was cancelled. I felt embarrassed and have not called another Dr. Because I fear the same response. It was a degrading experience.