Pulmonology | Gadsden Physician Clinics | Alabama
Pulmonary Medicine • Tuskegee, AL
Clinic Type
Pulmonary Medicine
Address
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Phone
(256) 494-4646
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Gadsden Lung Center): 2.4/5 (5 reviews)
- Birdeye (Gadsden Physician Clinics: General Surgery): 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Kumudchandra Shah): 3.4/5 (4 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Kumudchandra Shah): 5/5 (7 ratings (1 written review))
Patients praise
- Some physicians are described as kind, caring, and professional
- Patients appreciate doctors who take time to listen and explain diagnoses or treatment options
- General satisfaction with clinical outcomes for some patients
Common complaints
- Long wait times in waiting rooms and exam rooms
- Billing and coding errors causing insurance claim denials
- Poor communication or lack of responsiveness from office staff, including failure to return calls
- Perceived lack of compassion, bedside manner, or unwillingness to listen to patient concerns
"No bedside manner at all. Has no compassion for his patients at all. Doesn't listen to concerns of his patients."
— Vitals review of Dr. Kumudchandra Shah"The doctor was fine! Whoever does their coding/billing don't know what they're doing! ... I've been on the phone with them numerous times trying to address this issue and it's still not resolved!"
— Birdeye review of Gadsden Lung Center"Dr Kaleem is one of the kindest physicians to ever treat my father. He listens to his patients, is willing to take the time to explain his diagnosis and treatment options."
— Vitals review of Dr. Muhammad A. KaleemSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Riverview Celebrates Opening of Riverview Pulmonology Associates - News — Oct 3, 2025
- Pulmonologist opens new Anniston clinic focused on breathing care — Apr 4, 2026
- Gadsden Regional Medical Center Welcomes General Surgery team, Katie Novitski, MD, MPH, and Jessica Robertson, CRNP - News — Jun 2, 2026
- Phillip C. Rogers, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Gadsden, AL — May 14, 2026
- Tracy L. Calhoun - Nurse Practitioner in Gadsden, AL — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
More pulmonary medicine clinics in Tuskegee
Quality of Life Health Services, Inc. (QOLHS) is a nonprofit medical practice headquartered in Gadsden, Alabama, founded in 1977. It provides primary health care to patients with private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or no insurance, accepting most major carriers. The organization operates three offices in Alabama (Gadsden and Anniston) and employs about 65 staff, with annual revenue around $30.8 million. Key leadership includes VP of Financial Services Tiffany Franks and VP of Special Populations & Innovation Karen Parker. QOLHS focuses on patient-centered care and medical home principles, with a strong emphasis on accessible healthcare across insured and uninsured populations. If you’re seeking Tuskegee-area quality health care, QOLHS may be an option within a broader Alabama network, though their listed locations are in Gadsden and Anniston, not Tuskegee.
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