Dr. James Douglas Lyman, MD

Dr. James Lyman is an internal medicine physician who also specializes in hospital medicine, bringing over three decades of medical expertise to patient care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and has been practicing for 31 years. His extensive experience allows him to provide comprehensive care for patients with complex medical conditions requiring both outpatient management and hospital-based treatment.

Dr. Lyman practices at multiple UAB-affiliated facilities throughout Birmingham, Alabama, including UAB Hospital Birmingham, UAB St Vincents Birmingham, and UAB Highlands. He focuses on treating patients with chronic kidney disease, including those with advanced stage 5 kidney disease, as well as individuals managing heart failure. His clinical expertise includes performing complete blood count tests, kidney function assessments through creatinine testing, and specialized dialysis adequacy evaluations to ensure optimal treatment …outcomes. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0 on Vitals.