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Dr. James Birmingham, MD

Rheumatology*
5.0 (18)
Map Pin Small Grand Rapids, MI
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. James Birmingham, MD

Dr. James Birmingham, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI. Dr. Birmingham, completed a fellowship at Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC. Dr. Birmingham, completed a residency at Duke University Medical Center|Grand Rapids Med Education Research Center/Msu|Spectrum Health Butterworth Camp. Patients rated Dr. Birmingham an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Birmingham works at Metro Health Rheumatology in Grand Rapids, MI with other offices in Ada, MI. They frequently treat conditions like Juvenile Chronic Arthritis, Spondylitis and Psoriatic Arthritis 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. Birmingham's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Metro Health Park East
    4055 Cascade Rd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (616) 252-5202
  2. 2
    Rheumatology
    6741 Fulton St E, Ada, MI 49301 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (616) 320-5330

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital
  • Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital

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Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Spondylitis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Joint Pain
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Systemic Vasculitis
Behçet's Disease
Lupus
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Bursitis
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Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Dermatomyositis
Fibromyalgia
Gout
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Granulomatosis
Juvenile Dermatomyositis
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Raynaud's Disease
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Still's Disease
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Arthritis of the Neck
Arthropathy Associated With Reiters Disease
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dry Eyes
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Dupuytrens Contracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Familial Mediterranean Fever
Fever
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Goodpasture's Disease
Guttate Psoriasis
Hammer Toe
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Infective Arthritis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Juvenile Ankylosing Spondylitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Swelling
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Post-Viral Disorder
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Stiff-Man Syndrome
Systemic Sclerosis
Takayasu's Arteritis
Temporal Arteritis
Trigger Finger
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Steroid Injection
Ultrasound
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    About Dr. James Birmingham, MD

    Specialties*
    • Rheumatology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1891811543
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Duke University Medical Center|Grand Rapids Med Education Research Center/Msu|Spectrum Health Butterworth Camp
    Residency
    Board Certifications
    • Pediatric Rheumatology and Rheumatology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. James Birmingham, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Birmingham is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Birmingham has seen patients for Juvenile Chronic Arthritis, Spondylitis and Psoriatic Arthritis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Birmingham on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    18 patients have reviewed Dr. Birmingham. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Birmingham.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Birmingham, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Birmingham 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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