Home - Internal Medicine Specialists, P.C.
Internal Medicine • Birmingham, AL • Since 2001
About
Internal Medicine Specialists (IMS Clinic) is a physician-owned internal medicine practice based in Birmingham, Alabama, with 12 physicians and a 2001 founding (originally Brookwood Internists). They offer same-day sick visits, wellness exams, physicals, immunizations, in-office labs, X-rays, ECGs, ultrasounds, cardiac testing (stress tests, echocardiograms), spirometry, and pulse oximetry. IMS bills itself as providing comprehensive internal medicine with personal attention for acute and chronic conditions. The practice operates two US offices (HQ at 513 Brookwood Blvd, Birmingham, and an office in Ocoee, FL) and has a presence in India and the Philippines. Annual revenue is around $20M. Employee count is small (2 noted staff), with growth indicated (+20%). Patient-facing services emphasize convenience and in-office diagnostics. Contact: (205) 930-4076, (205) 877-2761, or 407-851-5600.
Clinic Type
Internal Medicine
Address
513 Brookwood Blvd, Suite 50, Birmingham, Alabama 35209, US
Phone
(205) 877-2761
kbergman@imsclinic.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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Emergency Care
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- rater8: 4.94 out of 5 (12,000+ ratings)
- Wheree: 7.8 out of 10 (N/A (aggregated))
Patients praise
- Attentive and compassionate care from physicians
- Thoroughness in examinations and diagnostic processes
- Strong listening skills among providers
- Personalized care with a 'personal touch'
- Efficient and professional support staff
- Long-term patient relationships, with many patients reporting decades of care
Common complaints
- Occasional lengthy wait times
- Variable appointment durations leading to feeling rushed in some instances
- Lack of telehealth options reported by some patients
- Isolated instances of dissatisfaction with communication
"Dr Hilton is the most kind and knowledgeable doctor. He is a very good listener, very thorough. We always come away with positive attitudes after seeing him, as he is so encouraging."
— rater8 review"Dr. Fredrickson and nurse Ro are truly wonderful! Very professional and personal, allowing time for questions and answering thoroughly. When I had an issue with past billing, Dr. F got Kim involved and she worked all day and called me twice until it was resolved."
— rater8 review"I am leaving this doctor due to lack of concern for my health and who does not offer telehealth in 2024."
— Healthgrades reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Vlad Prelipcean, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Pinson, AL — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Stuart Cohen, MD - Birmingham, AL - Internal Medicine — May 29, 2026
- Dr. William B. Shirah, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Birmingham, AL — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Christopher I. Simmons, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Troy, AL — May 14, 2026
- GO FOR A WALK - Internal Medicine Associates — Jul 30, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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