Family Medicine Clinic

The Family Medicine Clinic at University Medical Center is committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to each member of your family.  We have nine board certified family physicians and one nurse practitioner who see patients from newborns to seniors.  We are also a training facility for 36 Family Medicine residents who have graduated from medical school (MDs) and are receiving extra training in Family Medicine before going into private practice.
Our clinic offers on-site lab and x-ray services, and we see patients Monday through Friday 8:30-12pm and 1:30-5pm.  We offer extended hours to our established patients for sick visits during the winter months.

Preventive Medicine

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Nutrition Services

We provide medical nutrition therapy diet counseling in sports nutrition, eating disorders, diabetes, hypertension, cardio vascular disease and other chronic diseases.  We serve the pediatric through geriatric population.  We can also offer community presentations upon request.  To contact our office call (205)-348-2880.

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Geriatric Services

We have two board certified geriatricians who  are able to do home visits in several nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the area for continuity of care for our aging patients.

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4.      Lunges
5.      Push Ups
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    Seasonal Update

    Flu Season

    What is the flu (influenza)?   The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses.  For some people the flu is mild, but for others it can be more severe and has the possibility of leading to death.

    Flu season is almost here, so follow these measures to help prevent the flu.

    1. Get the flu shot.
    2. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.  If you don’t have a tissue, use your shirt sleeve.
    3. Wash your hands with soap.
    4. Avoid contact with sick people.

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