Courtney Ross M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
2217 Decatur Highway Gardendale AL, 35071About
Dr. Courtney Ross is a primary care physician currently practicing in Gardendale, Alabama. Dr. Ross specializes in comprehensive health care for adults age 18 and over with special interest in geriatrics and chronic disease management.
Education and Training
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Allied Health Master of Health Administration 2011
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine Doctor of Medicine (MD) 2011
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine
Provider Details
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Family Physicians
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Family Physicians
What do you attribute your success to?
- Listening to patients and treating them comprehensively from a holistic perspective.
Hobbies / Sports
- Music, Musical Theater
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of the American Medical Association
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