Dr. Alex Penot, Internist
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Dr. Alex Penot

Internist

5/5(4)
1201 7Th Street Southeast Decatur AL , 35601
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Dr. Alex Penot is an internist practicing in Murfreesboro, TN. Dr. Penot specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Penot provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.

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Dr. Alex Penot's Practice location

Practice At 400 N Highland Ave

400 N Highland Ave -
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
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1201 7Th Street Southeast -
Decatur, AL 35601
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New patients: 256-341-2909, 256-341-2909
Fax: 256-341-2552

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Dr. Alex Penot has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Internist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Get to know Internist Dr. Alex Penot, who serves patients in Decatur, Alabama.

Specializing in internal medicine, Dr. Penot has over two decades of experience in his field. He sees patients at the Medical East of Decatur in Alabama.

In his current capacity, he is also affiliated with Decatur Morgan Hospital, a full-service community hospital located in Morgan County in the city of Decatur. The mission of the hospital is “to provide quality care that improves the health of those we serve.”

A 2002 graduate of the University of South Alabama College of Medicine, the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

In addition to English, Dr. Penot speaks French. 

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