East Alabama Pulmonology
Pulmonology • Opelika, AL
Clinic Type
Pulmonology
Address
2412 Village Professional Drive, Opelika, AL 36801
Phone
(334) 528-6670
noreply@iqhealth.com
Opening Hours
8:00am–5:00pm
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What is Pulmonology?
Pulmonology is a medical specialty that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract. Conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) that affect the lungs and breathing can disrupt our quality of life.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD Care / Vitals: 2.8 - 3.0 out of 5 (16 ratings each)
- Healthgrades: 2.4 out of 5 (11 reviews)
- WebMD Care / Vitals: 2.0 out of 5 (4 ratings each)
Patients praise
- Professional and kind demeanor in some cases
- Effective treatment outcomes for some patients
- Willingness to listen to patient complaints in certain instances
Common complaints
- Poor bedside manner
- Long wait times for test results or appointments
- Perceived lack of empathy or politeness
- Communication issues regarding diagnosis and treatment plans
"the visits that i had with doctor dekich was good , he was very professional and very nice. one thing in particular is that he listens to you talk about your complaints.then he works with you on a solution.i like him as my doctor."
— Vitals review for Dr. Steven Dekich"He takes one look an X-ray without any tests and says " it's probably cancer" have a nice weekend. Schedules a biopsy for Monday morning. To me that's terrible bedside manor!!"
— Vitals review for Dr. Steven Dekich"i had to see doctor walkup only because my regular doctor was not available, and i knew from my first visit that we were not going to get along.he was not polite, he was cold, and treated me like i didn't matter."
— Vitals review for Dr. Robert Walkup JrSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Philip Ovadia, MD - Thoracic Surgeon in Opelika, AL — May 14, 2026
- Riverview Celebrates Opening of Riverview Pulmonology Associates - News — Oct 3, 2025
- William Blythe, M.D. named president-elect of national ENT organization | East Alabama Health — Jun 22, 2026
- Pulmonologist opens new Anniston clinic focused on breathing care — Apr 4, 2026
- Dr. Kressida C. Benson, MD - Pathologist in Opelika, AL — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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