Neurologists · Alabama · October 2026
Best Neurologists in Alabama (October 2026)
Dr. James Strong ranks first with a score of 79.7: 4.8 stars from 298 Google reviews; 37 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Harold Thomas ranks second with a score of 78.0: 4.9 stars from 123 Google reviews; 36 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Stephen Suggs ranks third with a score of 75.1: 4.6 stars from 457 Google reviews; 38 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment.
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James Strong, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 298 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 79.7 · 37 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Harold Thomas, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 123 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 78.0 · 36 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Stephen Suggs, MD
4.6 out of 5 · 457 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 75.1 · 38 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Jitesh Kar, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 1,014 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 71.1 · 19 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Hector Caballero, MD
4.4 out of 5 · 208 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 68.0 · 35 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Muhammad Siddiqi, MD
4.4 out of 5 · 89 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 65.9 · 35 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Drew Uhrig, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 610 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 65.0 · 14 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Scott Hitchcock, DO
4.7 out of 5 · 37 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 63.0 · 26 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Anjaneyulu Alapati, MD
4.2 out of 5 · 231 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 62.9 · 45 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Robert Pearlman, MD
4.5 out of 5 · 20 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 62.6 · 42 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
The same list as a table
| Rank | Doctor | City | Score | Rating | Reviews | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Strong, MD | Birmingham | 79.7 | 4.8 | 298 | 37 |
| 2 | Harold Thomas, MD | Birmingham | 78.0 | 4.9 | 123 | 36 |
| 3 | Stephen Suggs, MD | Birmingham | 75.1 | 4.6 | 457 | 38 |
| 4 | Jitesh Kar, MD | Huntsville | 71.1 | 4.8 | 1,014 | 19 |
| 5 | Hector Caballero, MD | Birmingham | 68.0 | 4.4 | 208 | 35 |
| 6 | Muhammad Siddiqi, MD | Cullman | 65.9 | 4.4 | 89 | 35 |
| 7 | Drew Uhrig, MD | Birmingham | 65.0 | 4.8 | 610 | 14 |
| 8 | Scott Hitchcock, DO | Huntsville | 63.0 | 4.7 | 37 | 26 |
| 9 | Anjaneyulu Alapati, MD | Huntsville | 62.9 | 4.2 | 231 | 45 |
| 10 | Robert Pearlman, MD | Birmingham | 62.6 | 4.5 | 20 | 42 |
How we ranked
Ratings are weighted toward independent, third-party verified patient reviews. When a physician has them, 60% of the rating comes from patients surveyed by an independent third party (not chosen by the practice) and 40% from public, anonymous reviews such as Google. Google reviews are not verified as patient reviews: anyone can post one, positive or negative, without being seen by the physician and from any state or country. So anonymous reviews alone count for less, and a few posts can't carry a physician to the top. BestDocs does not use Yelp reviews at all (why). The score also weighs years since medical school and accepting Medicare assignment. Every physician here has a verified practice website and at least five patient reviews. No one can pay to change a rank. Read the full method.
Questions
Who is the highest-ranked neurologist in Alabama?
James Strong, MD in Birmingham, with a BestDocs score of 79.7 (4.8 stars from 298 Google reviews; 37 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment).
How many neurologists in Alabama have online booking?
6 of the 31 ranked neurologists in Alabama offer online booking on their practice website.
How are these neurologists ranked?
By the BestDocs score, which is weighted toward independent third-party verified patient reviews: patient rating (50 points; 60% independent verified reviews and 40% anonymous public reviews when both exist), years in practice (31.25) and verified credentials (18.75). Sponsored placements never change rank. The full method is on the methodology page.
Data as of October 2026. Sources: CMS NPPES, CMS Doctors and Clinicians file, Google business listings, practice websites. Ratings are Google ratings, shown as text and not marked up as reviews.