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Alabama Internal Medicine: Experienced Primary Care in Trussville, Alabama

Alabama Internal Medicine, PC has provided adult primary care to patients in Trussville, Birmingham and surrounding Alabama communities since 1989. Our practice combines comprehensive internal medicine with something that has always mattered in healthcare: knowing our patients, listening to their concerns and building relationships that can last for years.

Our goal is simple. Experienced medicine, personal attention and accessible care close to home.

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Walk-ins and same-day appointments are available for existing patients, and we are accepting new patients.

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Our Story

Alabama Internal Medicine has deep roots in the Birmingham area. Since its founding, the practice has focused on providing comprehensive healthcare for adults while giving patients a local medical practice they can turn to for both routine healthcare and ongoing medical needs.

At the center of that story is Dr. Steven J. Kulback. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1978 and has built a career in internal medicine ever since. His experience extends beyond routine clinical practice: Dr. Kulback has also served as a principal investigator in clinical research, including research registered with the U.S. National Library of Medicine’s ClinicalTrials.gov.

That combination of longevity, clinical experience and research involvement gives him a perspective developed over decades of caring for adults with a wide range of healthcare needs.

Adult Primary Care With a Whole-Patient Perspective

Internal medicine is about much more than treating a symptom. An internist is trained to care for adults with healthcare needs that can involve multiple conditions, medications and body systems, which makes the relationship between a patient and an experienced physician especially important.

We focus on understanding the whole patient: current symptoms, medical history, medications, laboratory findings, risk factors, lifestyle and existing health conditions. Individual treatment recommendations depend on each patient’s health history, symptoms, examination and medical needs.

Care for adults 18 and older

Adult primary care
Preventive healthcare and wellness
Routine health evaluations
Chronic disease management

Available in our office

Ultrasound imaging
Bone mineral density testing
Joint injections
Skin biopsies
Wart and skin tag removal
Cryotherapy for appropriate precancerous lesions

Meet Our Team

Steven J. Kulback, MD, Nicholas Echemendia, MD, Carrie Cole, certified physician assistant and Thomas Blake Jr. Practice Manager
Dr. Steven Kulback

Board Certified Internist

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Dr. Nicholas Echemendia

Board Certified Internist

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Carrie Cole, PA-C

Physician Assistant-Certified

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W. Thomas Blake

Jr. Practice Manager

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alabama Internal Medicine, PC is an adult primary care and internal medicine practice located in the Trussville area of Birmingham, Alabama. The practice provides preventive healthcare, chronic disease management and other medical services for adults age 18 and older.

Steven J. Kulback, MD is an internal medicine physician who graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1978 and has practiced internal medicine ever since. He has been part of Alabama Internal Medicine since the practice began.

Yes. Before becoming a physician, Steven Kulback played football for the University of Alabama under legendary coach Bear Bryant. He was part of the 1973 National Championship team and lettered in 1973 and 1974.

Nicholas Echemendia, MD joined the practice in 2016, and Carrie Cole, certified physician assistant, also sees patients. All three providers care for adults across the full range of services the practice offers.

We offer Walk–Ins for existing patients and same-day appointments are available. Call Alabama Internal Medicine at 205-838-3200 for assistance.

Alabama Internal Medicine provides primary care for adults age 18 and older.

The practice provides adult primary care, preventive healthcare, chronic disease management and wellness services. Additional in-office services include ultrasound imaging, bone mineral density testing, joint injections and select minor dermatologic procedures.

Yes. Chronic disease management is one of the practice’s primary areas of care. The appropriate evaluation, monitoring and treatment plan depends on each patient’s individual medical needs.

Alabama Internal Medicine is at 3536 Vann Road, Suite B, Birmingham, AL 35235, in the Trussville area of greater Birmingham. The office is accessible from I-59 and I-459.

Call 205-838-3200 to contact the Alabama Internal Medicine office about scheduling an appointment or same-day availability.

Primary Care for Trussville and Greater Birmingham

We are in the Trussville area of Birmingham, serving adults throughout Trussville, Birmingham and surrounding Jefferson County communities.

The office is accessible from I-59 and I-459, so patients can reach us without traveling into downtown Birmingham.

Looking for Board Internist in Trussville Alabama?

Whether you need an adult primary care doctor near Birmingham or ongoing management of your health, Alabama Internal Medicine is here to help.

New patients are welcome, walk-ins are accepted, and same-day appointments are available.