Summary

Dr. Paul Atchison specializes in neurology and psychiatry, bringing four decades of medical expertise to patient care. They earned their medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed residency training at Carraway Methodist Medical Center. Dr. Atchison provides care in English for patients seeking neurological and psychiatric treatment.

Dr. Atchison practices at Highlands Medical Center and sees patients in Birmingham, Alabama. They focus on treating complex movement disorders, including early-onset isolated dystonia and Parkinson's disease. Dr. Atchison also addresses extrapyramidal symptoms that can affect muscle control and movement. Treatment approaches include physical therapy and specialized Botulinum injections, including targeted Botox therapy for low back pain relief.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.2
  • 40 years of experience
  • 16 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Carraway Methodist Medical Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. Paul Ray Atchison has 2 locations

UAB Neurology Movement Disorders

1720 7th Ave S Ste 350Birmingham, AL 35233
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

Kirklin Clinic Neurology

2000 6th Ave S Fl 5Birmingham, AL 35233
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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Dr. Paul Ray Atchison, MDDr. Sebastian Sabin, MDDr. Taylor Louise PopeDr. Summyji Sandrea Groom, DNP
NeurologyPsychiatryPsychiatryPsychiatry
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
2.2 
4.5 
40 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Birmingham , ALBirmingham , ALMountain Brk , ALBirmingham , AL
Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine Med School: Kasturba Medical College Mangalore Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Paul Ray Atchison

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama - Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Viva Health Plan
  • Viva Health Plan - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Paul Ray Atchison has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Paul Ray Atchison has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Electromyography
  • Epilepsy
  • Headache
  • Migraine Disorder
  • Migraine Disorders
  • Movement Disorders
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Psychiatry
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Carraway Methodist Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated in 1986

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Dr. Paul Atchison's office is located at 1720 7th Ave S Ste 350, Birmingham, AL, 35233.
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Dr. Paul Atchison is affiliated with Highlands Medical Center.

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