James Michael Parks M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
833 Saint Vincents Dr Pob Iii Suite 300 Birmingham AL, 35205About
Dr. James Parks is a cardiologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Parks specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Parks also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Peripheral Artery
- Vascular Disease
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