Dr. John E. Hubbard, MD 3701 Loop Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

"Always cared for me for many years never any problems"

"I have been his patient for a couple of years. If all you need is prescriptions filled, he is your guy. I have been having issues with my health for 8 months now. In Jan. 2019 I began having back pain and stomach issues. He ordered 3 tests; A CT scan of my abdomen, an MRI of my lower back, and a nerve conduction test. All tests came back negative. I requested a follow-up focus visit with him, and fortunately I was able to actually see him this time, that is NEVER assured. He had NO idea what my issues were or the results of the tests. It is Aug now and I have seen an neurologist, a gastrologist, as well other specialists and doctors when I couldn't get in to see him because he were not at work or booked far into the future. All of their office notes and prescriptions were sent to his office. I went in to see him yesterday about pain management. Most of the specialist that I have seen CLEARLY stated in their notes that my pain was not being managed and there needed to be an adjustment made until they can figure out what is going on and treat it. When I asked him about it, it was obvious that he had not read any of the office notes or was aware of the treatment and recommendations of the doctors that actually had time to see me because of my pain and stomach issues. This is to include a visit to the ER. He actually walked in and ASKED ME what is going on! When I pointed out an area in my abdomen that is constantly in searing pain, he said, "I don't know what that is" and tried to change the topic. There was much more that can be said about this visit, but in the end he demonstrated his complete incompetency and ineptitude as a primary care physician. I don't know if it is simply a matter of him getting older and his time as a quality physician is past or if he just doesn't care anymore, but the fact is he DO NOT need to be treating patients that are not in perfect health!"

"Made an appointment by referral and had to wait six months. I filled out my paperwork that they sent me and took it to my appointment. When I got there the receptionist said that Dr Hubbard wasn’t there and that I must have missed the call that told me that he was out for that week. No. I didn’t miss a call. I never miss calls. So she rescheduled me - for three months later!!! Good thing I decided to cancel my appointment when it rolled around - because when I called to confirm it they said I didn’t have an appointment with him. So- he is losing clients because of his office help. Not sure if he is worth the hassle. But I’ve moved on."