
Isbell Medical Group
Pediatrics • Fort Payne, AL
About
Isbell Medical in Fort Payne, Alabama provides gynecology, obstetrics, newborn care, and pediatric care. Founded in 1960, the clinic offers services including routine exams, prenatal and postnatal care, and comprehensive healthcare for children from infancy through adolescence. The medical staff includes board-certified physicians and certified registered nurse practitioners.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
Fort Payne, Alabama
Phone
256-845-3121
sthompson@isbellmedical.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Emergencies / After Hours: 256-845-3121
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD (Dr. John Isbell): 4.5/5 (8 ratings)
Patients praise
- appreciation for Dr. John Isbell's personalized care and listening skills
- long-standing reputation for community service since 1960
- general praise for compassionate care from some patients
Common complaints
- reports of rude or unpleasant front desk staff
- concerns regarding lack of patient follow-up
- complaints about brief provider appointments with limited interaction
- employee complaints regarding management and lack of breaks/support
"He has always treated me so good. & tonight as tonight as... I just wanted to give a shout out to Dr. Isbell."
— Facebook user review"Front desk rude and unpleasant. Clinic staff does not follow up with patients. Nurse Practioner spends less than 5 minutes or less, no questions asked."
— Healthgrades user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Local Doctor retires after providing 40+ years of service | Alabama Mountains — Aug 1, 2025
- DeKalb Regional Medical Center Welcomes New Emergency Department Medical Group | Alabama Mountains — Aug 5, 2025
- Meet a Machine returning to airport May 2nd | News | times-journal.com — Apr 25, 2026
- Fort Payne council sets date on public input | News | times-journal.com — Apr 15, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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