Dr. Douglas JacksonMD

Dr. Jackson treats a broad range of adult conditions. His focus includes diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, lung disease, joint conditions, sleep disorders, sinus infections, respiratory illnesses, and broken bones. He serves as a medical home base and refers patients to specialists when needed, then coordinates and oversees that care.

Dr. Jackson holds membership in the American College of Physicians, which he joined in 1984. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of South Alabama and has practiced internal medicine throughout his career in South Alabama.

Dr. Jackson earned his undergraduate degree in Biology with honors from the University of Alabama. He completed his medical degree at the University of South Alabama Medical College in 1983. He then finished both his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of South Alabama.

Dr. Jackson treats each patient as he would a member of his own family. He focuses on understanding each patient's specific health concerns and building individualized treatment strategies. He does not rely on generic advice; instead, he takes time during each visit to fully review test results and discuss meaningful next steps.

Dr. Jackson sees adults and adolescents ages 18 and older. His training in internal medicine focuses specifically on adult and adolescent health, covering both acute concerns and long-term chronic disease management.

Yes. Dr. Jackson has held numerous positions at Flower's Hospital in the Dothan area, including serving as Chief of Staff. He also maintains active membership in the American College of Physicians and the State of Alabama Medical Association.

Dr. Jackson coordinates referrals to appropriate specialists when a patient's needs extend beyond primary care. He then oversees the care patients receive from those specialists. This coordination keeps Dr. Jackson actively involved throughout a patient's treatment, not just at the point of referral.