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Dr. Lauren Linken, MD

Family Medicine* Age 39
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Dr. Lauren Linken, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Bessemer, AL.
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Dr. Lauren Linken, MD

Family Medicine* Age 39
Bessemer, AL
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience
Dr. Lauren Linken, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Bessemer, AL.

About

Dr. Linken graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2011 and completed a residency at University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center.Dr. Lauren Linken, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Bessemer, AL and has 13 years experience. Dr. Linken currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Princeton Baptist Medical Center and UAB Medical West Main Campus. At present, Dr. Linken received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Linken's office accepts new patients. Dr. Linken also speaks Spanish. Dr. Linken is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Muscle Spasm
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
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Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Muscle Spasm
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Vaginitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Foot Infection
Hyperlipidemia
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Menstrual Disorders
Nausea
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Urinary Incontinence
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Allergic Rhinitis
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anogenital Pruritis
Anxiety
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Arthritis
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
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Brain Disorders
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
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Esophagitis
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Fibromyalgia
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Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
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Gastroparesis
Giardiasis
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Headache
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Hemorrhoids
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Herpes Simplex Infection
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Hypogonadism
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
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Iodine Deficiency
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Kidney Infection
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Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling
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Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
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Maternal Anemia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menopause
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
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Nasopharyngitis
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
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Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
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Otitis Media
Overactive Bladder
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Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
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Radiculopathy
Raynaud's Disease
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Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexual Arousal Disorder
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Symptomatic Menopause
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Urinary Disorders
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Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
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Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
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Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mirena® Intrauterine Device
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Newborn Metabolic Screening
Nexplanon® Etonogestrel Implant
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Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Non-Stress Test
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Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
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Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
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Tuberculosis Screening
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VAP Lipid Testing
Wart Removal
Well Baby Care
Wheelchair Evaluation
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
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    Choice POS
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    Choice Care PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Cahaba Medical Care Foundation
    975 9th Ave SW Ste 210, Bessemer, AL 35022
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 481-8868
  2. 2 CMC Pharmacy Centreville
    405 Belcher St, Centreville, AL 35042
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 926-2992
    Monday
    08:00 - 19:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 19:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 19:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 19:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
  3. 3 Clinic Calls LLC
    1088 9th Ave SW Ste 106, Bessemer, AL 35022
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 277-2358
  4. 4 Alabama Pulmonary and Sleep Specialists PC
    975 9th Ave SW Ste 310, Bessemer, AL 35022
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 277-2358
  5. 5 Jefferson County Health Dept
    1308 Tuscaloosa Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 679-6325
    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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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
Prenatal Care
Adult Medicine
High Risk Obstetrics
Obstetrics
Pediatric Gynecology
Men's Health Medicine
Women's Health Medicine
Home Health Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    2011
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center
    2014
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Druid City Hospital
    2015
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lauren Linken, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Linken's profile.

Dr. Lauren Linken, MD is affiliated with Princeton Baptist Medical Center and UAB Medical West Main Campus.

Yes, Dr. Lauren Linken, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Princeton Baptist Medical Center

    701 Princeton Ave SW, Birmingham, AL

  • UAB Medical West Main Campus

    995 9th Ave SW, Bessemer, AL