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River City Rheumatology | Drs. Birmingham & Lewandoski

Rheumatology • Escanaba, MI

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Clinic Type

Rheumatology

Address

Ada, MI (near Grand Rapids), West Michigan

Phone

(616) 320-5330

Email

OCRMail@hhs.gov

Opening Hours

Monday – Thursday | 7:30am – 4:30pmFriday | 7:45am – 1:00pm

Website

https://rivercityrheumatology.com/

Services Offered

rheumatology care
infusion therapy
clinical research
concierge membership program
wellness and integrated care
holistic health education
on-site infusion suite
patient education on diet, exercise, sleep, stress management, spiritual matters

Technology & Equipment

full-service infusion suite
clinical research opportunities
concierge program (River City Wellness and Integrated Care)
hybrid practice model combining insurance-based and concierge care

Team

James Birmingham, M.D., M.D. — Board-certified rheumatologist/founder

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

What is River City Rheumatology’s philosophy of care?

We are committed to providing up-to-date, evidence-based, common sense treatment plans–tailored to YOU. For those patients who need it, we offer a full, on-site infusion suite, opportunities to be involved in clinical research, and a yearly membership option for patients who would benefit from extra levels of support and comprehensive care.

What is River City Rheumatology’s practice model?

River City Rheumatology operates closer to a typical insurance-based clinic model, with a hybrid approach that includes a sister concierge program (River City Wellness and Integrated Care).

Social Media

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

Apple Maps: 75% positive rating (4 ratings)
Medical News Today (Dr. Birmingham): 5.0 stars (5 reviews)

Patients praise

Physicians described as attentive and good listeners
High clinical expertise for specific conditions like rheumatoid vasculitis

Common complaints

Confusion regarding changes to insurance acceptance and shift to membership/concierge-style models
Limitations on accepting certain insurance plans, including Medicaid and Marketplace plans

"The first doctor in my lifetime (I'm officially a senior in age, but feeling about 35...) that actually faced me, looked me in the eye and LISTENED!"

— WebMD review for Dr. Andrew J. Lewandoski

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

In the News

Dr. Lauren M. Berry, MD - Rheumatologist in Marinette, WI — May 14, 2026
Dr. Paul C. Utrie, MD - Rheumatologist in Green Bay, WI — May 14, 2026
Great Lakes Rheumatology joins MyMichigan Health in Saginaw - mlive.com — Apr 6, 2026
Dr. Debbie Lim, MD – Rheumatologist for Ankylosing Spondylitis in Green Bay, WI — Dec 2, 2025
Dr. Eric L. Wise, MD - Rheumatologist in Chelsea, MI — May 14, 2026

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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