Expertise in
2
conditions
Expertise in
2
conditions
Office
1720 7th Ave S, 
Birmingham, AL 

Overview

Richard Shelton is a Psychiatrist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Shelton is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizophrenia, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 197 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Psychiatry

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in AL

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
University of Utah Health
  • EPO
VIVA Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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Locations

Office
1720 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Other Locations
Mary Lewis Skilled Nursing Facility
1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233

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.


4 Clinical Trials

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard Shelton

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Shelton?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Shelton by calling their office at 205-975-9295. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Richard Shelton a top-rated expert for Major Depression?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Shelton is classified as an Elite expert for Major Depression, 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. Richard Shelton specialize in?

While Dr. Richard Shelton is a Psychiatry, they have specific expertise in Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Schizophrenia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Psychiatry.

Does Dr. Richard Shelton participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Richard Shelton has published 197 articles and abstracts on conditions like Major Depression. You can view a list of Dr. Richard Shelton's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Richard Shelton accept my insurance?

Dr. Richard Shelton accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 205-975-9295 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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