Led by Dr. Kurt Blake, new location enhances access to specialized care.
Articularis Rheumatology Specialists, a subsidiary of Articularis Healthcare Group (AHG), has enhanced its reach in Alabama through the launch of a new clinic in Birmingham. The clinic at 4902 Valleydale Road is intended to increase access to specialty rheumatologic care for patients in and around the Birmingham area, including neighboring communities of Hoover, Vestavia Hills, and Homewood. Dr. Kurt Blake, a highly skilled rheumatologist, leads the treatment team. Dr. Blake earned his medical degree from the University of the West Indies and then completed his internal medicine residency at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center in Georgia.
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To further specialize, he pursued a rheumatology fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. His extensive training provides him with skills to give compassionate, expert care tailored to each patient’s unique needs. He has also worked as a sports medicine physician to the Jamaican national soccer team and as a pharmacology instructor at St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada. “My aim is to deliver individualized, empathetic care that empowers patients to control their conditions effectively,” Dr. Blake said. “By combining sophisticated medical therapies and education, we want to enable patients to remain active and enhance their quality of life.” The Birmingham clinic provides a wide range of services, from diagnosis and management of diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, osteoporosis, and Sjögren’s syndrome.
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Infusion therapy is available on-site, and in-office laboratory work simplifies the care process for patients. Robert Kirk, AHG CEO, said, “Coming into Birmingham is a significant milestone as we continue to work to bridge gaps in specialty care access. Dr. Blake’s background and patient-first approach make him an outstanding addition to our expanding network of rheumatology specialists.” Articularis Rheumatology Specialists is currently accepting new patients in Birmingham. Appointments can be made online or by contacting 205-677-5454.
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