4.4
13 Ratings with 2 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Richard Sims is a geriatric medicine and internal medicine physician who has dedicated over five decades to patient care. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and brings 52 years of clinical experience to his practice. Dr. Sims specializes in caring for older adults while also providing comprehensive internal medicine services for patients of various ages.
Dr. Sims practices at multiple locations throughout Birmingham, Alabama, including UAB Hospital Birmingham and Birmingham VA Medical Center. He treats patients experiencing joint pain, back pain during pregnancy, and back pain in children and teenagers. His approach to care includes physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy techniques to help patients improve their mobility and manage discomfort. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, reflecting their satisfaction with his compassionate and experienced care.
Dr. Sims practices at multiple locations throughout Birmingham, Alabama, including UAB Hospital Birmingham and Birmingham VA Medical Center. He treats patients experiencing joint pain, back pain during pregnancy, and back pain in children and teenagers. His approach to care includes physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy techniques to help patients improve their mobility and manage discomfort. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, reflecting their satisfaction with his compassionate and experienced care.
AI-generated from data on this provider profile.
Quick Facts
- 52 years of experience
- 7 insurance plans accepted
- Harvard Medical School
- 2 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 12 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 5 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Richard Verden Sims has 5 locationsCahaba Valley Health Care
1515 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233 Tel: (205) 991-8771
MonClosed
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
Compare with Similar Doctors
 |  |  |  |
| Dr. Richard Verden Sims, MD | Dr. Joshua Timothy Stripling, MD | Dr. Alethia Baldwin Sellers, MD | Dr. Denyse Penelope Thornley-Brown, MD |
| Geriatric Medicine | Infectious Disease | Anesthesiology | Nephrology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 52 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience | 21 Years of Experience | 42 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| Birmingham , AL | Birmingham , AL | Birmingham , AL | Birmingham , AL |
| Med School: Harvard Medical School | Med School: Mercer University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine | Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Verden Sims
Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard Verden Sims has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard Verden Sims has the following 12 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
52 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Harvard Medical SchoolGraduated in 1974
Similar doctors
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Dr. Richard Sims accepting new patients?
- Dr. Richard Sims has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Sims?
- You can find contact information for Dr. Richard Sims here on Vitals.
- Does Dr. Richard Sims accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Richard Sims accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Where is Dr. Richard Sims's office located?
- Dr. Richard Sims's office is located at 1700 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL, 35233.
- Does Dr. Richard Sims accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Richard Sims has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews
Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.
Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.
Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.
