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Dr. James Birmingham, MD

Rheumatology* Age 53
Dr. James Birmingham, MD
5.0 (18 Ratings)

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Dr. James Birmingham, MD is a Rheumatologist in Ada, MI.
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Dr. James Birmingham, MD

Rheumatology* Age 53
Ada, MI
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Birmingham, MD is a Rheumatologist in Ada, MI.

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Dr. Birmingham graduated from Oh State University College of Medicine in 1998 and completed a residency at Duke University Medical Center|Grand Rapids Med Education Research Center/Msu|Spectrum Health Butterworth Camp.Dr. James Birmingham, MD is a Rheumatologist in Ada, MI and has 26 years experience. Dr. Birmingham currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital and Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. Dr. Birmingham has experience treating conditions like Arthritis, Juvenile Chronic Arthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Birmingham received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. Birmingham's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Birmingham is board certified in Pediatric Rheumatology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arthritis
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Arthritis
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Arthritis
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Joint Pain
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Spondylitis
Systemic Vasculitis
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Dermatomyositis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Behçet's Disease
Bursitis
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Fibromyalgia
Gout
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Granulomatosis
Infective Arthritis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Juvenile Ankylosing Spondylitis
Juvenile Dermatomyositis
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Malaise and Fatigue
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Raynaud's Disease
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Still's Disease
Temporal Arteritis
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Arthritis of the Neck
Arthropathy Associated With Reiters Disease
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
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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)
Kawasaki Disease
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Swelling
Muscle Cramping
Optic Neuritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
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
Posterior Uveitis
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Sarcoid Arthropathy
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Stiff-Man Syndrome
Takayasu's 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)
Ultrasound
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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Locations

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

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Oct 25, 2022
He is by far the best Dr I have been referred to! He is the first to really listen and truly care!
Kim — Oct 25, 2022
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Specialties*
Rheumatology
Pediatric Rheumatology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Oh State University College of Medicine
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Rheumatology and Rheumatology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Duke University Medical Center|Grand Rapids Med Education Research Center/Msu|Spectrum Health Butterworth Camp
    2002
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC
    2007
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Birmingham, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Birmingham's profile.

Dr. Birmingham frequently treats the following conditions: Arthritis, Juvenile Chronic Arthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Birmingham, MD is affiliated with Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital and Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Birmingham, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Rheumatology and Rheumatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital

    200 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

  • Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital

    100 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI