Section, Jackson County
Family doctor care for Section, a short drive from Arab
About 49 miles by car, roughly 1 hr 13 minutes, from Section to our office in Arab.
Our only office is in Arab. We do not have an office in Section.
Named for a square mile of school land
Section was first known as Mt. Zion. It got its current name from the 16th Section, a square-mile tract the federal government reserved to support public schools.[1]
Pioneers came in large numbers in 1862, and the town incorporated in 1946. It stands on Sand Mountain at 1,348 feet, northwest of Rainsville and southeast of Scottsboro.[1]
Section at a glance
Questions from Section
General information about our office. For anything about your own health, please call us. In an emergency, call 911.
Is EKG testing available at the office?
Yes, EKG testing is done in the office. Call 256-459-7771 to ask about it.
What are your office hours?
We are open Monday to Thursday, 8 AM to 12 PM and 1 to 5 PM, and Friday from 8 AM to 12 PM. The office is closed Saturday and Sunday. Call 256-459-7771 with any questions.
Which insurance plans do you accept?
We accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Champus, Cigna, Medicare, PCHS and United Healthcare. Co-payments are due at the time of the visit, and you can call 256-459-7771 with questions about coverage.
What our Arab office offers
Schedule a visit at our Arab office
Call 256-459-7771 to set an appointment. Our only office is at 141 Golfview Dr NE in Arab.
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