
Dr. Russell Thomas Barr M.D.
Internist
1215 7th St Se Suite 240 Decatur AL, 35601About
Dr. Russell Barr is an internist practicing in Decatur, AL. Dr. Barr specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Barr provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Vanderbilt Univ Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
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Practice At 1215 7th St Se Suite 240
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- Dr. Timothy Patrick Weirich MD1201 7th St Se Decatur AL 35601
- Dr. Jeffrey A Johnson D.O.1201 Somerville Rd Se Decatur AL 35601
- Dr. Pragya Katoch MD44 HUGHES RD STE 1300 MADISON AL 35758
- Dr. Stephen Alan Branning M.D.2828 Highway 31 S Decatur AL 35603
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700 WEST MARKET STREET ATHENS AL 35611DECATUR MORGAN HOSPITAL-DECATUR CAMPUSl
1201 7TH STREET SE DECATUR AL 35601