About
Dr. Cheryl C. Bazzle is a board-certified internist serving patients in Huntsville, Alabama. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1993. She completed her Doctorate of Medicine there as well, graduating in 1998. After an internship at UAB, she went on to complete her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, finishing in 2001.
Dr. Bazzle holds a Diplomat certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. Her clinical focus spans preventive medicine, geriatrics, women's health, and nutrition. She has served as Chief of Medicine and later Chairman of the Department of Medicine at Crestwood Hospital. She currently serves as Medical Director at multiple facilities, including Cloverdale Rehab and Nursing Facility, Hospice Compassus, and Altoona Health and Rehab Facility. She joined the Alabama Board of Medical Directors in 2021. Dr. Bazzle also served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Via Osteopathic College of Medicine and trained nurse practitioner and pre-med students from the University of Alabama at Huntsville. She participated in a Merck Pharmaceuticals research study on community-acquired pneumonia and completed a medical mission trip to Guyana in 1995. Outside medicine, she enjoys reading, boating, skiing, and traveling.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Alabama at Birmingham, B.S. Biology (1993); Walker College, Jasper, AL, Associate in Science, Pre-Med (1991)
Medical School
University of Alabama at Birmingham, Doctorate of Medicine (1998)
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT (1999-2001)
Additional Training
Internship, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL (1998-1999)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Bazzle right for?
Dr. Bazzle is a strong fit for adults seeking a thorough, relationship-driven internist in Huntsville. Older adults and those managing complex or chronic conditions benefit from her geriatrics expertise. Women looking for a knowledgeable internist with a specific focus on women's health will find her practice particularly well-suited. Patients who prioritize preventive planning and nutrition-focused care work well with her collaborative approach. She also serves patients who value direct physician access, including same- or next-day appointments and after-hours availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Bazzle specializes in preventive care, geriatrics, women's health, and nutrition within the broader scope of internal medicine. She also has research experience with community-acquired pneumonia through a Merck Pharmaceuticals study. Her clinical background spans both outpatient care and leadership roles at rehab and hospice facilities.
Yes, Dr. Bazzle holds board certification as a Diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Utah and her medical training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Dr. Bazzle earned her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1998. She completed her internship at UAB, then finished her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City in 2001.
Dr. Bazzle focuses on building a genuine partnership with each patient. She prioritizes listening and open communication to understand individual health goals. From there, she works with patients to develop personalized preventive plans that address their specific needs.
Yes, geriatric medicine is one of Dr. Bazzle's primary clinical areas. She has served as Medical Director at multiple rehab and nursing facilities and hospice organizations, giving her deep experience with the complex needs of older adults.
Dr. Bazzle served as Chief of Medicine at Crestwood Hospital from 2007 to 2009, then as Chairman of the Department of Medicine there from 2009 to 2011. She also served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Via Osteopathic College of Medicine from 2014 to 2016. She has been a member of the Alabama Board of Medical Directors since 2021.
Yes, Dr. Bazzle has served as a preceptor for nurse practitioner students from the University of Alabama at Huntsville and for pre-med undergraduates from the University of Alabama. She has also participated in community outreach, including sports physicals and a medical mission trip to Guyana.
Dr. Bazzle holds an affiliation with Crestwood Hospital in Huntsville, Alabama. She previously served as both Chief of Medicine and Chairman of the Department of Medicine at that hospital.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026