Alabama Pain Physicians | Comprehensive Pain Care | Birmingham ...
Pain Management • Bessemer, AL • Since 2009 • 2 Birmingham-area locations locations
About
Alabama Pain Physicians is a privately held medical practice offering comprehensive pain management services to improve quality of life. Headquartered in Vestavia Hills, AL, the group has 5 U.S. offices (including Birmingham/Bessemer areas) and focuses on accurate diagnoses, personalized care plans, and use of advanced technology. Services commonly include injections, nerve blocks, and other pain treatments for conditions such as back, neck, leg, arthritis, sciatica, and diabetic pain. Contact numbers include 866-702-0880 and local lines; main office is at 2868 Acton Road, Vestavia Hills (HQ). The practice was founded in 2009 and employs about 22 staff with reported annual revenue of $28.8M.
Clinic Type
Pain Management
Address
2868 Acton Road, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243; 727 Memorial Drive, Bessemer, AL 35022
Phone
205-332-3160
admin@bamapain.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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FAQs
What insurance plans are accepted?
Most major insurance plans accepted.
Are same-week appointments available?
Same-week appointments often available.
Do you offer medical cannabis evaluations and certifications?
AMCC-certified physicians provide medical cannabis evaluations and certifications for qualifying pain patients (typically $150 certification). Appointments at both locations.
Is Suboxone or opioid recovery services offered?
Yes, Suboxone and related opioid recovery services are offered.
Is this program self-pay?
Insurance does not cover this program; this is a self-pay service.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye / Aggregate Review Platforms: 4.7 out of 5 stars (882 total reviews (aggregated))
- Yelp: 2.5 out of 5 stars (22 reviews)
Patients praise
- Professional and friendly office staff
- Timely appointments with short wait times in the clinic
- Effective pain management procedures and injections reported by many patients
- Compassionate and attentive bedside manner from specific physicians and nurse practitioners
Common complaints
- Difficulty reaching staff via phone or receiving timely callbacks
- Delays in prescription refills and administrative assistance
- Instances of perceived uncaring or inflexible bedside manner by some providers
- Unresolved patient complaints noted by external business watchdogs
"Dr Thomas and his staff professional, knowledgeable and friendly... Had steroid injections in both hips today. Walking better already and more able to step up. Amazing!!!"
— Birdeye Review"Be careful. During business hours you get a message to leave. Never can get to talk to someone... I've been waiting 2 days for help with a RX."
— Yelp Review"Horrible experience. Kaitlyn the nurse practitioner is uncaring and ONLY wants to do what she thinks is best."
— Yelp ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Lauren W. Garcia, CNA - Nurse Anesthetist in Birmingham, AL — May 14, 2026
- Baylissa M. Bridges, PA - Physician Assistant in Fairhope, AL — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Morris Scherlis, MD, Pain Medicine Specialist | Huntsville, AL | WebMD — Sep 23, 2025
- OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports adds pain management physician - Becker’s Spine Review — Jan 7, 2026
- Lauren Cohen — Jun 1, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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