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Summary
Dr. James Wells treats alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, chronic lung disease, and COPD, and performs pulmonary function testing and immunoglobulin testing. He practices pulmonology and critical care medicine in Birmingham, Alabama, and is affiliated with UAB Hospital Birmingham, UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham, Birmingham VA Medical Center, and UAB Highlands. He earned his MD from McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Dr. Wells speaks English and Spanish.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 21 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston
- 2 specialties
- 8 areas of expertise
- 4 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. James Michael Wells has 2 locationsThe Kirklin Clinic Of Uab Hospital
2000 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233 Tel: (205) 801-8000
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Pulmonology | Nurse Practitioner | Nurse Practitioner | Nurse Practitioner |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 21 Years of Experience | |||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | |||
| Birmingham , AL | Birmingham , AL | Birmingham , AL | Birmingham , AL |
| Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston | |||
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Michael Wells
Medical Specialties
Dr. James Michael Wells has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. James Michael Wells has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
21 Years Experience
Dr. James Michael Wells holds an expired medical license in the state of Alabama.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Alabama that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston in 2005.
NPI Number
Dr. Wells' NPI number is 1346453446.
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- Dr. James Wells's office is located at 2000 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL, 35233.
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- Dr. James Wells speaks English and Spanish.
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