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Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Anniston, AL is a nonprofit health system and the largest not-for-profit provider in Northeast Alabama. Key points: - About: RMC Health System (affiliate of Orlando Health) with headquarters in Anniston, AL, and a presence in Canada. Classified as a nonprofit hospital/health system. - Size and scope: Over 1,800 employees system-wide; 323 inpatient beds at RMC Anniston; more than 200 primary care and specialty physicians; 300 volunteers. - Accreditations and recognitions: Joint Commission accreditation; American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer accreditation; Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement and Maternity Care (Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama); Age-Friendly Facility by IHI; first Baby Friendly birthing facility in Alabama. - Services highlighted: Comprehensive healthcare including heart, cancer, orthopedic (e.g., knee/hip), maternity, neurology, stroke care, bariatric surgery, and general medical care. - Locations: HQ and main campus at 400 E. 10th Street, Anniston, AL; additional offices in Anniston and Oxford, AL (total of 4 US locations reported). - Contact: Main phone options listed; general inquiries via healthcare network channels. If you’re specifically seeking a rheumatologist in Anniston, AL, RMC is the primary regional health system with orthopedic, neurology, and other specialties, but the provided extract does not confirm a dedicated rheumatology department. For exact rheumatology coverage, contact RMC directly or visit rmccares.org to obtain current physician listings and specialties.

Clinic Type

Rheumatology

Address

Anniston Medical Clinic, RMC Health System, Anniston, AL

Phone

256-235-5121

Email

jwilson@rmccares.org

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • Rheumatology
  • Rheumatology clinic services in Anniston, AL
  • Multidisciplinary rheumatology team
  • Patient education
  • Rehabilitation and therapy
  • Drug therapy
  • Surgical interventions

Team

  • James Ready, MD — MD, Rheumatologist
  • Vishala Chindalore, MD — MD, Rheumatologist
  • Andrew Morris, MD — MD, Orthopedic surgeon
  • Gordon Hardy, MD — MD, Orthopedic surgeon
  • Jeffrey Lawler, MD — MD, Orthopedic surgeon
  • Duane Michael Tippets, Jr., DO — DO, Orthopedic surgeon
  • Kenneth Vandervoort, MD — MD, Orthopedic surgeon
  • Michael Wiedmer, MD — MD, Orthopedic surgeon

Insurance & Payment

Languages Spoken

  • English

FAQs

What conditions does rheumatology treat at RMC Health System Anniston Medical Clinic?

A wide range of rheumatic conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, spondyloarthropathies, vasculitis, polymyalgia rheumatica, systemic lupus erythematosus, inflammatory muscle diseases, connective tissue diseases, fibromyalgia, scleroderma, Sjogren’s syndrome, and ankylosing spondylitis.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Birdeye: 3.6 out of 5 stars (95 reviews)
  • Healthgrades: 52% Patient Experience Rating (N/A)
  • U.S. News & World Report: 2 out of 5 (Overall Satisfaction) (N/A)

Patients praise

  • Compassionate staff in specific departments (e.g., radiology)

Common complaints

  • Long wait times
  • Inattentive staff
  • Cleanliness concerns in facilities
  • Communication issues with patients
  • Concerns regarding quality of care and patient management

"I don’t think they care about their patients. Would not recommend!!"

Birdeye review

"the nurses were nice but not attentive. long wait, stinks, dirty bathrooms, triage floor is covered in dirt and bandaids. a nightmare in there."

Yelp review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.

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