Internal Medicine Specialists, P.C.

Internal Medicine • Birmingham, AL • Since 2001

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About

Internal Medicine Specialists (IMS Clinic) is a physician-owned internal medicine practice based in Birmingham, Alabama, with 12 physicians and a 2001 founding (originally Brookwood Internists). They offer same-day sick visits, wellness exams, physicals, immunizations, in-office labs, X-rays, ECGs, ultrasounds, cardiac testing (stress tests, echocardiograms), spirometry, and pulse oximetry. IMS bills itself as providing comprehensive internal medicine with personal attention for acute and chronic conditions. The practice operates two US offices (HQ at 513 Brookwood Blvd, Birmingham, and an office in Ocoee, FL) and has a presence in India and the Philippines. Employee count is small (2 noted staff), with growth indicated (+20%). Patient-facing services emphasize convenience and in-office diagnostics. Contact: (205) 930-4076, (205) 877-2761, or 407-851-5600.

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Clinic Type

Internal Medicine

Address

513 Brookwood Blvd, Suite 50, Birmingham, Alabama 35209, US

Phone

(205) 877-2761

Email

kbergman@imsclinic.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://imsclinic.com/

Emergency Care

dial 911 immediately

Services Offered

Internal Medicine
Primary Care
Evaluation and treatment of acute illnesses
Management of chronic conditions such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes
Personal attention and care

Team

Dr. Jesse Hilton — Physician
Dr. Elaine Simon — Physician

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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Current Offers

Now Accepting Patients

Social Media

Facebook

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

rater8: 4.94 out of 5 (12,000+ ratings)
Wheree: 7.8 out of 10 (N/A (aggregated))

Patients praise

Attentive and compassionate care from physicians
Thoroughness in examinations and diagnostic processes
Strong listening skills among providers
Personalized care with a 'personal touch'
Efficient and professional support staff
Long-term patient relationships, with many patients reporting decades of care

Common complaints

Occasional lengthy wait times
Variable appointment durations leading to feeling rushed in some instances
Lack of telehealth options reported by some patients
Isolated instances of dissatisfaction with communication

"Dr Hilton is the most kind and knowledgeable doctor. He is a very good listener, very thorough. We always come away with positive attitudes after seeing him, as he is so encouraging."

— rater8 review

"Dr. Fredrickson and nurse Ro are truly wonderful! Very professional and personal, allowing time for questions and answering thoroughly. When I had an issue with past billing, Dr. F got Kim involved and she worked all day and called me twice until it was resolved."

— rater8 review

"I am leaving this doctor due to lack of concern for my health and who does not offer telehealth in 2024."

— Healthgrades review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

In the News

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GO FOR A WALK - Internal Medicine Associates — Jul 30, 2025

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.