Dr Frey may not remember this but he admitted me to hospital for test. I had been there about two days. It was about 7:30 at night and my IV had come out of my arm. They had finished with all my test and I did not want to be stuck again. It was wonderful to be able to call Dr Frey and get him to call the desk for discharge. There are so many instances like this. He was my Dr before he became… See more
James H. Frey, MD
Birmingham, AL 35243 Get Directions
Annual Membership Fee
My Philosophy and Approach to Wellness...
Dr. Frey's Credentials
Baptist Medical Centers
Birmingham, AL
Internal Medicine 1984-1986
Baroness Erlanger Medical Center
Chattanooga, TN
Categorical Internal Medicine Internship 1983-1984
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Birmingham, AL
Doctorate of Medicine 1983
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
Bachelor of Science, Biology, Summa Cum Laude 1979
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Birmingham Medical Network, Board Member 1995-2000
Health Services East, Board of Directors 1997-2006
Jefferson County Medical Society, Ethics Committee, 2000-2003
Eastern Medical Specialists, President 2003-2005
Medical Center East Operations, Board of Directors 2000-2006
CareFirst Home Health Care, Medical Director 2005-present
CareFirst Hospice, Medical Director 2005-present
Testimonials from patients of Dr. Frey
When I was given the opportunity to relocate to Sydney, Australia, for work, my wife and I jumped at the chance. Dr. Frey and his staff continued to provide great healthcare for me and were always quick to answer questions and worked with me to schedule my regular Doctor visits on the occasions we would come back to the U.S. for work or visits. It was great to have people that I knew and… See more
Dr. James Frey has been my Primary Physician for over 30 years, a long time before he joined MDVIP. He has been available when I needed help and has advised and provided me with meds when needed in times of sickness. I enjoy my checkups and the detailed test information I receive. Dr. Frey explains the results of each test, which is very important to me. I respect him as my doctor, but… See more
I have known Dr James Frey since he was a resident and my mother became one of his first patients. He was kind, caring, and LISTENS -- something a lot of doctors do not do. My mother recommended him to me and luckily he was on my insurance so I was able to select him as my doctor. The only time he hasn't been my doctor was when my insurance changed and i couldn't go to him. When… See more
Doctor Frey my MDVIP doctor is a fantastic doctor and a great person. He is on top of my health in every regard. I would recommend Dr. Frey to anyone looking for a primary care doctor. He is the best !!! P.S. Doctor Frey's staff are also the greatest !!
My doctor is the most caring and compassionate doctor I have ever been to. He actually listens to my concerns and responds with good answers. He also is extremely knowledgeable. If he is concerned about a symptom he will dig until he has a resolution. He explains all my lab work and tells me how to optimize my health. He does not talk down to me or nag but always makes me feel he really… See more
I really don’t have 1 specific event or events to speak of. Dr James Frey had been my Dr for over 20 years. When he first went to MDVIP I was skeptical. I thought to myself I would give him one year and see if it was worth the spend or not. Well 20+ years later let’s say it was worth it. Dr Frey is always available and very reliable to help me in any way possible. His detail to all… See more
Dr Frey has done an excellent job of preventive health care for me. In my early 50s when I daughter finished college softball, my Triglycerides went from 180 to 400. This was due to me coaching her and doing a lot of physical activity and not eating right, which was fine as long as I was that physically active. He caught it on the next physical. Put me on some medication and changed my eating… See more
You are strictly THE BEST! I am a fairly new patient that has had some very challenging health issues for Dr. Frey to navigate through. He has cared for me better than any physician I have ever had for a PCP. Being a Registered Nurse and having worked with quite a few physicians, Dr. Frey is the easiest to talk with and has the best bedside manner than any doctor that I have ever personally… See more
Whether it was the farming accidents, the bizarre allergic reaction, the standard flu, or just fine tuning my health protocols, Dr. Frey never fails to have the answer. Couldn't be happier with the care and his team!