Dr. Abernathy graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine in 1983 and has been in practice for 35 years. He completed a residency at New Britain General Hospital. Dr. Abernathy accepts multiple insurance plans including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama and Medicare. Dr. Abernathy is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Abernathy also practices at Richard Ellison Abernathy MD in Foley, AL.