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Dr. David McLain, MD

Rheumatology*
4.4 (97)
Map Pin Small Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. David McLain, MD

Dr. David McLain, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Birmingham, AL. They specialize in Rheumatology, has 50 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. McLain, completed a residency at Barnes - Jewish Hospital|Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Patients rated Dr. McLain an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. McLain works at McLain Medical Associates, PC in Birmingham, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Lupus, Sjögren's Syndrome and Fibromyalgia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. McLain's Office Locations

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    McLain Medical Associates, PC
    2229 Cahaba Valley Dr, Birmingham, AL 35242 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 991-8996
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Lupus
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Sjögren's Syndrome
Fibromyalgia
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Gout
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Joint Pain
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoporosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Systemic Vasculitis
Vasculitis
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthropathy Associated With Reiters Disease
Autoimmune Diseases
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Bone Loss
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Connective Tissue Disorders
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Fever
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Hip Disorders
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Lyme Disease
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Muscle Cramping
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Musculoskeletal Disorders
Neck Pain
Neurological Injuries
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Pulmonary Disease
Raynaud's Disease
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Pain
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Disorders
Spondylitis
Spondylosis
Still's Disease
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Temporal Arteritis
Tendonitis
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Trigger Finger
Vascular Disease
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wrist Pain
Arthrocentesis
Joint Drainage
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Tendon and Bursa Injection
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    About Dr. David McLain, MD

    Specialties*
    • Rheumatology

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    Years of Experience
    • 50 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1689614737
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Washington University
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Barnes - Jewish Hospital|Barnes-Jewish Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Ochsner Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. David McLain, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. McLain is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. McLain has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. McLain works at McLain Medical Associates, PC in Birmingham, AL. View the full address on Dr. McLain’s profile.

    Dr. McLain has seen patients for Lupus, Sjögren's Syndrome and Fibromyalgia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. McLain on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    97 patients have reviewed Dr. McLain. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. McLain.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. McLain, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. McLain appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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