Type 2 Diabetes Specialists in Birmingham, AL
4 verified specialists treating type 2 diabetes are listed for Birmingham, Alabama. Profiles cover focus areas including Diabetes & Metabolism and Lipid Disorders. Common hospital affiliations include University of Alabama at Birmingham and UAB Hospital.


Fernando Ovalle, MD
Professor
Endocrinology
Birmingham, AL30+ years166+ pubs
Diabetes & Metabolism


Fernando Bril, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Endocrinology
Birmingham, AL6 years140+ pubs
Lipid DisordersDiabetes & Metabolism


Ananda Basu, MD
Director, Diabetes Technology Program
Endocrinology
Birmingham, AL30+ years67+ pubs
Diabetes & Metabolism


Anath Shalev, MD
Director, Comprehensive Diabetes Center
Endocrinology
Birmingham, AL20+ years97+ pubs
Diabetes & Metabolism
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this list of type 2 diabetes specialists in Birmingham built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Type 2 Diabetes as a clinical focus area and whose practice city is Birmingham, Alabama. Providers are ordered by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals).
What should I look for when choosing a type 2 diabetes specialist?
Start with clinical fit. Specialists on this page include focus areas like Diabetes & Metabolism and Lipid Disorders. Then compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to type 2 diabetes.
Are these type 2 diabetes specialists accepting new patients in Birmingham?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times.
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 2 Diabetes is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches type 2 diabetes care.