Dr. James Birmingham, MD

Rheumatology*•Male•Age 53

Rheumatology*

Dr. James Birmingham, MD is a rheumatologist in Ada, MI and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Birmingham has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening and Vasculitides. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital and Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. James Birmingham, MD

Practice

6741 Fulton St E Ada, MI 49301
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
(616) 320-5330
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
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Accepting new patients

(616) 320-5330

Dr. Birmingham is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Birmingham specializes in the areas of Pediatric Rheumatology & Rheumatology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals

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Dr. Birmingham's Reviews

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5.0
19 ratings, 7 with a written review
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Has been my Doctor since I was diagnosed in 2010. Love that he actually takes the time to listed to your health and is never in a hurry to get to the next client.. the best ....
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Monica Dickson – Mar 14, 2025
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The best!
He is by far the best Dr I have been referred to! He is the first to really listen and truly care!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Kim – Oct 25, 2022
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Best Doctor Ever
Dr. Birmingham sees both my daughter and myself. He is without a doubt the best doctor, let alone the best rheumatologist I have ever seen, and I have seen many. He listens, he cares and he treats his patients as individuals with lives to be lived. Dr. Birmingham respects his patient's knowledge and experience with their disease process - I have not seen another Rheumatologist who will do this. Dr. Birmingham and his colleagues are being railroaded out of their practice at U of M West Health care. This is another pathetic example of what happens when corporate America takes over the Health Care System. I am writing a letter to the president of the U of M Health Partners, the name on the letter: Raki K Pai, MD MBA 5900 Byron Center Avenue SW, Wyoming MI 49519 to protest the closing of the Rheum. Clinic. One letter will have no effect, but if u rec'd a letter from him notifying you of the closure of the Rheum. Clinic, pls send a letter to protest this decision.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Jul 29, 2022
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My third rheumatologist due to retirement and relocation of others, but definitely the best!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Mark – Jan 29, 2021
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Best doctor in town. He's an incredible man who couldn't care more genuinely for his patients. He actually sits and listens to you and doesn't rush right into and out of the exam. The wait list for an appointment is worth it, 100%.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Nov 26, 2020
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Awesome ! He has a great personality which put me at ease!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Sep 11, 2019
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A doctor who will do what ever he can to get you to feel 100% better. My quality of life is back because of him as well as my kids.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
10 others found this helpful
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Aug 18, 2018
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Rheumatology Spotlight

About Me

biography

Dr. James Birmingham, MD is a rheumatologist in Ada, MI and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Birmingham has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening and Vasculitides. He graduated from Ohio State University College...read more

  • Rheumatology

  • Pediatric Rheumatology

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  • Spectrum Health Butterworth Camp

    Residency Hospital

  • Duke University School Of Medicine, Durham, Nc

    Fellowship Hospital, 2007

  • Duke University Medical Center|grand Rapids Med Education Research Center/msu|spectrum Health Butterworth Camp

    Residency Hospital, 2002

  • Grand Rapids Med Education Research Center/msu

    Residency Hospital, 2002

  • Ohio State University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatric Rheumatology
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Rheumatology
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Dr. Birmingham is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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    Locations

    Practice

    River City Dermatology PLLC6741 Fulton St E Ada, MI 49301
    1

    Practice

    Metro Health Park East Pharmacy4055 Cascade Rd SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital

      200 Jefferson Ave SE
      Grand Rapids, MI 49503
      Recipient of 5
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital

      100 Michigan St NE
      Grand Rapids, MI 49503
      Recipient of 13
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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