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Summary
Dr. Joy Underwood is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine and psychiatry. She earned her medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine and has been practicing for eight years. Her dual specialty training allows her to provide comprehensive care that addresses both physical health conditions and mental health concerns.
Dr. Underwood practices at multiple locations across Birmingham, Alabama and Nashville, Tennessee, with affiliations including UAB Hospital Birmingham, UAB St. Vincents Birmingham, and Ascension Saint Thomas hospitals. She focuses on treating heart conditions such as coronary artery disease and heart muscle problems, particularly in women. Her expertise includes advanced cardiac procedures like coronary artery bypass surgery and minimally-invasive heart operations that use smaller incisions for faster recovery.
Dr. Underwood practices at multiple locations across Birmingham, Alabama and Nashville, Tennessee, with affiliations including UAB Hospital Birmingham, UAB St. Vincents Birmingham, and Ascension Saint Thomas hospitals. She focuses on treating heart conditions such as coronary artery disease and heart muscle problems, particularly in women. Her expertise includes advanced cardiac procedures like coronary artery bypass surgery and minimally-invasive heart operations that use smaller incisions for faster recovery.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 8 years of experience
- 5 insurance plans accepted
- University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 1 area of expertise
- 6 hospital affiliations
- 8 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Joy Marie Underwood has 8 locationsUniversity Of Alabama Nutrition Obesity Research Center
1720 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35294 Tel: (205) 934-2778
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
University Of Alabama Psychiatry
1720 7th Ave S Fl 9Birmingham, AL 35233 Tel: (205) 934-5151
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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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Psychiatry | Infectious Disease |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 8 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | 11 Years of Experience | 11 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| Nashville , TN | Lyons , CO | NASHVILLE , TN | Nashville , TN |
| Med School: University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine | Med School: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Iowa |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joy Marie Underwood
Medical Specialties
Dr. Joy Marie Underwood has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Joy Marie Underwood has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
8 Years Experience
Dr. Joy Marie Underwood holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Alabama and Tennessee.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Alabama that expired in 2025 and an active medical license in the state of Tennessee that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine in 2018.
NPI Number
Dr. Underwood's NPI number is 1164928040.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Dr. Joy Underwood's office located?
- Dr. Joy Underwood's office is located at 2000 Church St, Nashville, TN, 37236.
- Does Dr. Joy Underwood accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Joy Underwood accepts on their Vitals profile.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Joy Underwood affiliated with?
- Dr. Joy Underwood is affiliated with Uab St Vincents Birmingham, Uab Hospital Birmingham, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West, Uab Highlands, and Select Specialty Hospital Nashville West.
- Does Dr. Joy Underwood accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Joy Underwood has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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