About
F. Stephen Herrington, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician based in Huntsville, Alabama. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Birmingham-Southern College in 1982. He then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Alabama in Birmingham in 1987. His internship and family practice residency both took place at the University of Alabama School of Primary Medical Care in Huntsville, finishing in 1990.
Dr. Herrington has served on the Alabama Physician Health Program Committee since 2004. He chairs the Huntsville Hospital Wellness Committee, a role he has held since 2005, and has chaired the Crestwood Hospital Wellness Committee since 2007. He previously chaired the Family Practice Department from 2004 to 2006. His research background includes studies on hypertension, diabetes management, antidepressants, and antihistamines. He holds membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Madison County Medical Society, and the Medical Association of the State of Alabama. His clinical focus includes hypertension, diabetes, and depression, and he brings a philosophy centered on listening and open communication to every patient encounter.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Birmingham-Southern College, Bachelor of Science, Biology 1982
Medical School
University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL - Doctorate of Medicine 1987
Residency
Family Practice, University of Alabama School of Primary Medical Care, Huntsville, AL 1988-1990
Additional Training
Internship: University of Alabama, School of Primary Medical Care, Huntsville, AL 1987-1988
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Herrington right for?
Dr. Herrington is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician who prioritizes listening and direct communication. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or depression benefit from his focused clinical approach. He works well with patients who want consistent access to their own physician, without nurse practitioner or physician assistant substitutes. Older adults and families navigating complex or ongoing health concerns find his thorough, unhurried style particularly valuable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Herrington treats a range of family medicine conditions, with a particular focus on hypertension, diabetes, and depression. He also provides preventive care, comprehensive health screenings, and coordinates referrals for conditions requiring specialist attention.
Dr. Herrington specializes in family medicine and completed his residency training at the University of Alabama School of Primary Medical Care in Huntsville. He holds active licensure in Alabama and maintains membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Herrington earned his MD from the University of Alabama in Birmingham in 1987. He completed both his internship and family practice residency at the University of Alabama School of Primary Medical Care in Huntsville, finishing his residency in 1990.
Yes. Dr. Herrington has participated in several clinical research studies, including investigations into hypertension, insulin and A1C management in diabetes, antidepressants, and antihistamines. All four studies took place in 2003 and 2004.
Dr. Herrington has chaired the Huntsville Hospital Wellness Committee since 2005 and the Crestwood Hospital Wellness Committee since 2007. He previously served as Chairman of the Family Practice Department from 2004 to 2006. He also holds membership on the Alabama Physician Health Program Committee.
Dr. Herrington centers his practice on listening and open communication. He believes understanding a patient's concerns is the essential first step in addressing their health. Members consistently describe his visits as thorough and unhurried.
Yes. Dr. Herrington sees every patient himself. The practice does not use nurse practitioners or physician assistants as substitutes during office visits.
Yes. Dr. Herrington can help coordinate care with a local hospital, pharmacy, or physician if a member needs urgent attention while traveling. This travel assistance is a standard benefit of MDVIP membership.
Dr. Herrington holds membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Madison County Medical Society, and the Medical Association of the State of Alabama.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026