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UAB Medical West Primary Care

Primary Care Near You in Bessemer, AL

The team at UAB Medical West believes in health care that’s not only world-class but also accessible. Our Bessemer Clinic is easy to access and is conveniently located near your neighborhood. At UAB Medical West in Bessemer, AL, you’ll find a friendly and knowledgeable staff ready to serve you and your family.

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Monday – Friday
8:00am – 4:30pm

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Meet the Team

Brian Wells, MD

Internal Medicine

Brian Wells, MD

Internal Medicine

Dr. Brian Wells is a native of Mobile AL. He received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Dr. Wells received his medical degree from the University of South Alabama and completed his internship and residency at South Alabama Medical Center.

Education

Undergraduate: University of Alabama, Huntsville
School of Medicine: University of South Alabama
Internship and Residency: South Alabama Medical Center

Harini Ganga Doppalapudi, MD

Internal Medicine

Harini Ganga Doppalapudi, MD

Internal Medicine

Harini Ganga Doppalapudi, M.D., practices Internal Medicine at UAB Medical West’s Bessemer Clinic. She first attended college at Maris Stella College in India. She recieved her medical degree from Guntur Medical College in India. She completed her internship at Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. She then moved to Birmingham, AL, to complete her residency through Baptist Health System.

In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and gardening.

Education

Medical School: Guntur Medical College 1997
Internship: Long Island College Hospital (Brooklyn, NY) 2000 – 2001
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine
Residency: Baptist Health System 2001 – 2003

Jason Gamble, MD

Internal Medicine

Jason Gamble, MD

Internal Medicine

Dr. Gamble is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Alabama, where he also received his Doctor of Medicine. Dr. Gamble completed his internship and residency with Birmingham Baptist Medical Center. With 23 years of experience in the Birmingham area, we are thrilled to welcome him back to the UAB Medical West family.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology: The University of Alabama
Doctor of Medicine: The University of Alabama
Internship and Residency: Birmingham Baptist Medical Center

Kate McConathy, CRNP

Internal Medicine

Kate McConathy, CRNP

Internal Medicine

Kate McConathy, CRNP received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the University of Alabama and her Masters in Nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Education

Bachelors: The University of Alabama
Masters: University of Alabama, Birmingham

Michael Moore, MD

Internal Medicine

Michael Moore, MD

Internal Medicine

Dr. Michael A. Moore is the Chief Medical Officer for UAB Medical West and is an Internal Physician at UAB Medical West Primary Care. His clinical interests are in geriatrics, health maintenance and preventive medicine, and post-graduate medical education.

Education

School of Medicine: University of Alabama (1980)
Internship: University of Alabama at Birmingham (1980-1981)
Residency: University of Alabama at Birmingham (1981-1983)
Chief Medical Resident – Baptist Medical Center, Princeton (1983-1984)
Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine (1983)
Fellow of the American College of Physicians

Rick Player, MD

Internal & Pulmonary Medicine

Rick Player, MD

Internal & Pulmonary Medicine

Rick Player, MD is originally from Sylacauga, AL and received his medical degree from the University of South Alabama in Mobile. He completed his internship, residency and fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Education

School of Medicine: University of South Alabama
Internship, Residency and Fellowship: University of Alabama School of Medicine

Thomas C. Pendleton, MD

Internal Medicine

Thomas C. Pendleton, MD

Internal Medicine

Education

Medicine School: University of Alabama 1984
Internship: Medical College of Georgia 1984-1985
Residency: Medical College of Georgia 1985-1987
Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine 1987

Wiley Livington, MD

Internal Medicine

Wiley Livington, MD

Internal Medicine

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