Expertise in
4
conditions

Dr. Reaford J. Blackburn

Internal Medicine
UAB Hospital Birmingham
619 19th St S, 
Birmingham, AL 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
4
conditions
UAB Hospital Birmingham
619 19th St S, 
Birmingham, AL 

Overview

Reaford Blackburn is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama.

Dr. Blackburn is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Unstable Angina, Apoplexy, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Blackburn is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in KY

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Alabama Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
VIVA Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UAB Hospital Birmingham
619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35249
Other Locations
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
305 Langdon St, Somerset, KY 42503

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

6 Total Publications

Facial Rash, Fever, and Conjunctivitis: A Case of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Associated Sweet's Syndrome.
Facial Rash, Fever, and Conjunctivitis: A Case of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Associated Sweet's Syndrome.
Journal: Journal of general internal medicine
Published: September 07, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Reaford J. Blackburn

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Reaford J. Blackburn by calling their office at 205-934-4011. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Reaford J. Blackburn a top-rated expert for Heart Attack?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Reaford J. Blackburn is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Attack, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Reaford J. Blackburn specialize in?

While Dr. Reaford J. Blackburn is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Heart Attack, Unstable Angina, and Apoplexy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Reaford J. Blackburn participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Reaford J. Blackburn has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Attack. You can view a list of Dr. Reaford J. Blackburn's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Reaford J. Blackburn accept my insurance?

Dr. Reaford J. Blackburn accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 205-934-4011 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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