James McMinn, M.D., "Birmingham's Wellness Doctor"
Although western-trained, board-certified, and with 20 years of experience, Dr. McMinn has fully embraced the concept and practice of complementary and functional medicine. He believes in a unique combination of old fashioned medicine in conjunction with high-tech practices. Dr. McMinn takes the time to listen to each patient, and then works with the patient to come up with a plan which is both evidence-based and outcomes-oriented. He is a strong advocate for prevention, and helps each patient achieve optimal wellness. While well versed in traditional western medicine, his approach is from a holistic perspective, with an open mind toward alternative modalities, and an appreciation for the mind/body connection. When possible, he attempts to get at the underlying cause, rather than simply treat symptoms. There are basically two categories of patients that Dr. McMinn sees. One group includes healthy people who as they are getting older wish to maintain good health and even optimize their performance and abilities, using nutrition and hormone optimization, stress reduction, and mind/body balancing. Another prominent patient type are those who present with "normal" lab results, and yet still "feel lousy".
These patients who sincerely wish to find the cause of their fatigue and other complaints also wish to achieve optimal wellness. For some of these frustrated patients, Dr. McMinn is often their "doctor of last resort". These patients often come to him through Primary Care Physician referrals or through self-referrals. Either way, Dr. McMinn is usually able to take a fresh look at the situation to get these patients feeling better!