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University of Alabama Health Services Foundation619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233 map
Dr. Michael Hurst is a palliative care doctor in Birmingham. He provides specialized medical care for those living with serious illness, focusing on relief from symptoms.
University of Alabama Health Services Foundation
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Michael Hurst is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233-1999
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Michael Hurst graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 2011.
Dr. Hurst has one office in Alabama where he specializes in Palliative Care and Geriatrics.
Dr. Hurst works with eight hundred and forty-one doctors including Dr. David Faber and Dr. Garrett Colby.
Specialties
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Palliative Care
Palliative care physicians provide specialized medical care for people living with serious illness. Doctors who specialize in palliative care focus on providing relief from symptoms and stress, offering care that is focused on improving quality of life for both the patient and the family. Palliative care is appropriate at any age, and at any stage in a serious illness, and can be provided along with curative treatment.
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Geriatrics
Dr. Hurst is trained to provide comprehensive medical care for elderly and aging patients. As patients age, they may experience an increased susceptibility to illness and injury. In some cases, illnesses or injuries in seniors may overlap to create complicated diagnostic and treatment processes. Dr. Hurst is trained to diagnose, treat and manage these and any related medical situations in seniors.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
MD • 2011
Hospital Affiliations
- The University of Alabama at Birmingham
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