- Rheumatologists
- MI
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Dr. James Birmingham, MD
Dr. James Birmingham, MD
Rheumatology•Male•Age 50
Rheumatology
Dr. James Birmingham, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI and has over 24 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Birmingham has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening, Arthritis & Arthropathy, and Rheumatologic Muscular Diseases. He graduated from Oh State U Coll Med medical school in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mercy Health Saint Mary's and Spectrum Health Hospitals Butterworth Hospital. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.
Metro Health Rheumatology
4055 Cascade Rd SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 ()Telehealth available
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- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Birmingham
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Birmingham treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Birmingham treats other conditions, please contact the office at (616) 252-5202.
Osteoporosis & Screening
Osteoporosis specialists diagnose and treat conditions characterized by low bone density and bone weakness, such as osteoporosis and osteopenia.Compare with other Osteoporosis & Screening specialists.
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Arthritis & Arthropathy
Arthritis and arthropathy specialists diagnose and treat diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis that damage joints, causing pain, stiffness and swelling.Compare with other Arthritis & Arthropathy specialists.
Dr. Birmingham is experienced in the area of Arthritis & Arthropathy. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Rheumatologic Muscular Diseases
Rheumatologic muscular disease specialists diagnose and treat conditions including systemic lupus erythematosus, polymyalgia rheumatica, and polymyositis in which the immune system attacks healthy cells and causes muscle pain, stiffness or weakness.Compare with other Rheumatologic Muscular Diseases specialists.
Dr. Birmingham is experienced in the area of Rheumatologic Muscular Diseases. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Dr. Birmingham's conditions and procedures:
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Neck
- Arthropathy Associated With Reiters Disease
- Behçet's Disease
- Bone Density Scan
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Chondrocalcinosis
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
- De Quervain's Disease
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Dermatomyositis
- Difficulty With Walking
- Dry Eyes
- Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Goodpasture's Disease
- Gout
- Hammer Toe
- Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
- Hepatitis B - Immune Response
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Drainage
- Joint Fluid Test
- Joint Pain
- Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Limb Cramp
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling
- Low Back Pain
- Lupus
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Muscle Weakness
- Musculoskeletal Function Test
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Polymyositis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
- Raynaud's Disease
- Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sarcoidosis
- Scleroderma
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Sjögren's Syndrome
- Spondylitis
- Steroid Injection
- Stiff-Man Syndrome
- Still's Disease
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Systemic Vasculitis
- Takayasu's Arteritis
- Temporal Arteritis
- Trigger Finger
- Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal
- Vasculitis
- Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
- Wegener's Granulomatosis
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Dr. Birmingham accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- Priority Health
- Priority PPO
Dr. Birmingham's Reviews
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Rheumatology
- Pediatric Rheumatology
Board Certifications
- Pediatric Rheumatology
- Rheumatology
Education
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dr. James Birmingham, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Birmingham has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.
Is Dr. James Birmingham, MD accepting new patients?
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What are Dr. James Birmingham, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Birmingham frequently treats Osteoporosis & Screening, Arthritis & Arthropathy, and Rheumatologic Muscular Diseases. See all practice areas where Dr. Birmingham specializes.
Where is Dr. James Birmingham, MD's office located?
Dr. Birmingham's office is located at 4055 Cascade Rd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. James Birmingham, MD?
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Metro Health Rheumatology
Affiliated Hospitals
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.80% Patients that would definitely recommend, 10% higher than the national average
8 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2022)
77% Patients that would definitely recommend, 7% higher than the national average
12 Awards Received
Award Highlight: America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022)
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