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Eric Nathan Alford, MD

Family Medicine

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About Eric Nathan Alford, MD

Eric Alford, MD, is board-certified in family medicine and treats Central Texans at Baylor Scott & White – The Brenham Clinic. He specializes in providing comprehensive healthcare for all ages. Dr. Alford is committed to a lifetime of service and is dedicated to faithfully caring for his patients. Dr. Alford completed his family medicine residency at the Waco Family Medicine Residency Program, where he served as chief resident.

In 2013, he was awarded the May Woo Wang Award for exemplifying the ideal “most compassionate physician” as a graduating resident. Dr. Alford also won the Award for Medical Student Teaching Excellence on Satellite/Auxiliary Campus for Texas A&M College of Medicine’s Aggie Integrated Medicine (AIM) program in 2016 and 2017. Additionally, Dr. Alford is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

When out of the clinic, Dr. Alford enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.

Care Team

Dr. Eric Alford is part of a Care Team. These teams are designed to bring you flexibility to schedule care on your timeline. They consist of a group of health providers who grow along with you and your family and get to know your specific needs. This team consists of Dr. Alford and Cole Laughter, FNP. 




LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenInfants and Toddlers (ages 0-2), Children (ages 3-11), Adolescents (ages 12-18), Adults, Geriatrics, Newborns (0-28 days)
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - College Station
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Brenham
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
ACCEPTS NEW PATIENTS
Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
Aetna - Choice POS II
Aetna - Elect Choice
Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
Aetna - HMO
Aetna - Managed Choice
Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
Aetna - Open Access HMO
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
Aetna - Open Access Select
Aetna - Open Choice PPO
Aetna - QPOS
Aetna - Select SM
Aetna - US Access
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Baptist St Anthony Preferred HMO
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Access PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Group
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Group
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred PPO Network
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Group
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Solutions PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - PPO & HSA
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - SEQA & EQA
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Covenant Preferred HMO
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - EPO Network-Individual/Family
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Group
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Individual/Family
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - McLane Group Network
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - PPO Network-Group
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Pyco Industries Employee Plan
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - RightCare STAR Medicaid Network
Bell County Public Health District - Bell County Public Health District
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Gold
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
Cigna - EPO
Cigna - Flexcare
Cigna - HMO
Cigna - HMO Open Acces
Cigna - HMO Open Access
Cigna - HMO/POS
Cigna - LocalPlus
Cigna - LocalPlusIN
Cigna - Network
Cigna - Network Open Access
Cigna - Network POS
Cigna - Open Access Plus
Cigna - POS
Cigna - POS Open Access
Cigna - PPO
Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
Coventry - Coventry/First Health
DFW ConnectedCare - American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
First Health - First Health PPO
FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus HMO
FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus PPO
FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
FirstCare Health Plans - CHIP
FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Advantage Dual SNP (HMO SNP)
FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Select Plus HMO Network
FirstCare Health Plans - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
FirstCare Health Plans - Pyco Industries Employee Plan
FirstCare Health Plans - STAR Medicaid - MRSA
Galaxy Health Network - Galaxy Health Network
Gladney Center - Gladney Center
HealthSmart - ACCEL Network
HealthSmart - HealthSmart PPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
HealthSmart - Preferred Network
Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
Humana - ChoiceCare
Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
Humana - Humana Preferred
Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans (exclude Southwestern Health Resources Network)
Humana - National POS
Imagine Health - EPN
Independent Medical Systems - IMS Network
Magellan - CHIP
Magellan - Navigator Networks
Magellan - Pinnacle Networks
Magellan - STAR
Magellan - STAR Kids
Magellan - Summit Networks
Medicaid - AmeriGroup
Medicaid - Oklahoma Medicaid
Medicaid - Parkland HealthFirst
Medicaid - Superior HealthPlan
Medicaid - Traditional Medicaid
Medical Development International - MDI
Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
Medicare - Traditional Medicare
Midland Memorial Hospital - Employee Benefit Plan
Mother Frances Hospital Regional - Self-Insured Employee Plan
OccuNet - Occupational Networks of Texas, Inc.
Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
PHCS Network - Beech Street of Texas PPO
PHCS Network - Private Health Care SYstem PPO
Reny Company - Workers Comp
Rockport - Workers Comp
Scott & White Health Plan - RightCare STAR Medicaid Network
Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior - CHIP
Superior - CHIP Perinate
Superior - Foster Care
Superior - STAR
Superior - STAR+PLUS
Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
Tricare - Tricare Prime
Tricare - Tricare Select
TriWest - VA-PCCC
United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
UnitedHealth - Charter POS
UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
UnitedHealth - Core Choice Plus POS
UnitedHealth - Core EPO
UnitedHealth - Core HMO
UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
UnitedHealth - Options PPO
UnitedHealth - PPO
UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select +
UnitedHealth - Select EPO
UnitedHealth - Select HMO
UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
UnitedHealth - STAR
UnitedHealth - STAR Kids
UnitedHealth - STAR+PLUS
UnitedHealth - UHC West Signature Value Gated HMO
University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
Your rights and protections against surprise medical bills

Insurance listings are subject to change without prior notice. Please call your physician's office or your health or insurance plan to verify coverage information prior to scheduling your visit or procedure. Not all members participating in contracted networks have "in network" access. In network participation may change from time to time without prior notice. Independent providers (which could include, for example only, anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists, emergency medicine physicians, advance practice professionals, and other independent providers of health care services) may deliver part of your care, and such providers may be considered out-of-network on your health and insurance plans even if the Facility may be considered in network. If you desire additional information as to the providers who may be involved in providing your care, you can either ask your treating provider (who may know some of the specialists or groups who could be involved) or you can request a list of Facility-based physician groups by calling the following toll free number: (877) 810-0372. This list is updated annually and is subject to change without prior notice.

Meet Eric Nathan Alford, MD

Meet Eric Alford, MD

Background

Education
  • Medical School: Medical Doctor, Texas A&M University (2010)
  • Residency: Waco Family Medicine Residency, McLennan County Medical Education & Research (2013)
Certifications
  • Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine
Industry Relationships

Baylor Scott & White Health’s vision is to be the most trusted name in giving and receiving safe, quality, compassionate healthcare. As part of that vision, Baylor Scott & White Health is committed to dealing honestly, fairly and with integrity in all matters to provide exemplary patient care, broaden medical knowledge, train the next generation of physicians and support outside relationships that promise public benefit.To that end, Baylor Scott & White Health physicians may collaborate with health care industry partners such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies (collectively referred to as Industry) to help develop medical breakthroughs, or provide medical expertise or education. To promote professional and commercial integrity in such matters, physicians who are employed, contracted for administrative duties or performing research with Baylor Scott & White Health seek advanced approval for certain new Industry relationships, and report their Industry relationships and activities to the Office of Corporate Compliance annually for review.

Baylor Scott & White Health publicly discloses reported payments to these physicians and their immediate family members of $5,000 or more from Industry companies with which the physicians interact as part of their professional activities. The information on this website may differ somewhat from information on other publicly available databases due to different reporting periods, definitions, or reporting requirements. Patients may visit CMS’ Open Payments Database for more information, and should feel free to speak with their physician about relationships with Industry.

As of Aug 25, 2020, Eric Nathan Alford, MD  has reported no outside relationship with Industry that is applicable to this listing.

Reviews (222) for Eric Nathan Alford, MD

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May 15, 2023
Same high level of interaction over the past three years. Always seeks unexpressed concerns or possible issues since last visit. Always conducts follow up on reactions to new medications perscribed.
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May 15, 2023
Very attentive and easy to talk to. Explains things in a very clear and easy to understand way.
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May 14, 2023
Caring and informative
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May 14, 2023
He took the time to review all my information past and present and was extremely informative with his prognosis. I will defently go back to Dr. Alford again.
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May 14, 2023
He's thorough, compassionate, and even though extremely busy, takes the time necessary to make sure you have what you need.
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May 10, 2023
Great first visit, best doc experience in quite some time
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May 9, 2023
He seemed genuinely concerned about my health
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May 9, 2023
He takes very excellent care of my medical care
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May 8, 2023
Love Dr. Alford. He is my lighthouse in the sea of health care uncertainty.
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May 5, 2023
Such an awesome Dr and staff!
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May 3, 2023
He listened
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May 2, 2023
As usual he was thorough, caring, prompt, and professional.
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May 2, 2023
Nice caring
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Apr 27, 2023
Always attentive and does excellent reviews on health. Stays up to date with current medical field.
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Apr 26, 2023
Always thorough and professional
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Apr 22, 2023
Excellent!
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Apr 22, 2023
Excellent visit, vry pleased.
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Apr 15, 2023
Straight forward and explain his thoughts clearly /I
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Apr 15, 2023
Listened to my concerns and was very understanding. Provided information and instructions on prescription and gave referrals.
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Apr 14, 2023
Friendly, competent, knowledgeable, interested in my wellbeing; made a plan of care, listened to me.
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Apr 14, 2023
Listened well.
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Apr 12, 2023
Doctor Eric , very professional and gave me alot of information. That I ask for.
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Apr 11, 2023
Very attentive, focused and organized. He and his staff were personable and easy to communicate with.
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Apr 4, 2023
Dr. ALFORD is excellent. I am so glad my husband is going to him now.
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Mar 29, 2023
Very personable and thoughtful.
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Mar 28, 2023
Very professional and informative
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Mar 24, 2023
Excellent in all respects.
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Mar 24, 2023
He is always so helpful. I have great confidence in Dr. Alford.
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Mar 22, 2023
I always enjoy seeing Dr. Alford. He is compassionate and caring and listens to my concerns
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Mar 21, 2023
Very pleased
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Mar 21, 2023
He was patient, attentive, responsive, instructive and communicated very clearly, and make me feel very comfortable
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Mar 21, 2023
Caring And Professional!
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Mar 16, 2023
Professional and detaled
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Mar 15, 2023
Caring and thorough
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Mar 15, 2023
Dr.Alford is great and his whole Staff! I would recommend anyone to go see him!
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Mar 14, 2023
Relates to my issues and concerns. Very easy to understand. An excellent doctor!
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Mar 14, 2023
Patient Received Excellent Care.
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Mar 8, 2023
Wonderful, took time with the issues going on and was very patient, did my feel rushed like I was just another appointment for the day.
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Mar 5, 2023
Time and Care my question were answered medically on my prescriptions. Well pleased with my follow ups.
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Mar 4, 2023
Very thorough! Friendly and concerned about health!
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Mar 3, 2023
Very thorough
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Mar 1, 2023
Dr. Alford provided the best possible service.
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Feb 24, 2023
Dr Alford goes above and beyond for me and I am forever grateful. He is the best
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Feb 23, 2023
Dr. Alford is a very caring and compassionate doctor.
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Feb 20, 2023
Friendly, and courteous. Really care about your health and concerns.
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Feb 18, 2023
Best DR I have ever used.
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Feb 15, 2023
He always makes an accurate or close diagnosis. He uses prior medical records combined with examinations to help assess my current needs. He is thorough and polite. He always introduces the scribe, nurse, or student that comes in with him. He is not hesitant to send me to a specialist when it is truly needed. I like that he manages my overall health care.
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Feb 14, 2023
GREATT ATTITUDE very caring and very easy to talk to
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Feb 11, 2023
This provider is 100 times better than the previous one I had seen for the last 2years
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Feb 10, 2023
Dr. Alford always puts me at ease. He listens carefully to what I say and validates how I am feeling. He takes time to explain what he believes is going on and asks if I have any questions. I have all the confidence in the world in Dr. Alford. He is very professional and yet very personal at the same time.
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Feb 9, 2023
Dr. Alford is the best...I love him!!
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Feb 6, 2023
He is caring and answers questions I have so I can understand.
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Feb 4, 2023
Great
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Feb 4, 2023
Dr.Alford is very professional and courteous doctor. He's always been down to earth type doctor where you can understand what is going on with each problem I've ever had. He's a very intelligent doctor if he doesn't know he will feel out. I have the highest respect for him.
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Feb 3, 2023
Dr Alford always takes his time to make sure he answers all my questions and he explains really well
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Feb 2, 2023
Always gives the best advice, suggestions, and health care with a side of humor. Laughter is the best medicine as they say. I feel that Dr. Alford is genuinely concerned for my overall health and wants to see his patients succeed. Not all providers give that vibe.
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Feb 1, 2023
Kindness Patience and professional I was not rushed and felt extremely comfortable
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Feb 1, 2023
Very quick to me seen & Dr Alford was very thorough & nice
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Jan 29, 2023
Very good caretaker
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Jan 28, 2023
Dr. Alford is the best.
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Jan 28, 2023
Professional. Knowledge courteous good attitude. Respectful timely. Little waiting time
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Jan 25, 2023
Great care
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Jan 25, 2023
Always genuinely concerned!
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Jan 25, 2023
Very positive
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Jan 23, 2023
This clinic is the friendliest, and most helpful, I've ever been to. I love that they know me as a person, and take the time to treat me as such.
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Jan 21, 2023
Great doctor. Very thorough and informative.
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Jan 20, 2023
Great bedside manner, friendly, informative. He fit me in to his schedule as the provider I scheduled an appointment with doesn't do the procedure I needed. It is the type of Dr office and Dr I would return to and recommend.
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Jan 19, 2023
Thorough with explanations, attentive to inquiries, gave sufficient time to my appointment
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Jan 19, 2023
Very good
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Jan 18, 2023
We really like Dr Alford, so kind
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Jan 18, 2023
Great
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Jan 14, 2023
Very professional
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Jan 11, 2023
Very attentive & knowledgeable of my medical history. Great communication skills.
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Jan 7, 2023
Concern and Care
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Jan 7, 2023
He went over and explained which I liked
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Jan 5, 2023
Excellent
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Jan 4, 2023
We love Dr. Alford! He always takes time to answer any questions & explains things to us!
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Jan 4, 2023
Best doctor I've ever encountered.
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Jan 4, 2023
Dr.Alford is always the best! Hard to get an appointment but, the best.
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Dec 31, 2022
He did a great job getting me in when I needed it
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Dec 30, 2022
He was personable, listened & gave professional, medically-appropriate feedback, and spent time with me. I appreciated it!
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Dec 28, 2022
Listens for complete understanding
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Dec 23, 2022
Very nice, patient, answered all of my questions. Took the time to really hear me out.
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Dec 22, 2022
Great
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Dec 21, 2022
Very pleased
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Dec 21, 2022
Really talks to you about everything. And explains what is going on and what needs to be done
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Dec 18, 2022
Dr. Alford was welcoming, caring, informative, and friendly.
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Dec 14, 2022
De Alford is thorough and attentive. He listens to any concerns and makes sure all questions are answered.
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Dec 13, 2022
Very personable and did a great job of discussing my health
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Dec 9, 2022
Caring, knowledgeable and listens to concerns
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