Dr. Jay Whatley, MD
Concierge Internal Medicine physician, Birmingham, AL
Camellia Medical GroupDr. Whatley is an internal medicine physician at The Camellia Medical Group, part of UAB Medicine.
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About Dr. Whatley
Dr. Whatley is an internal medicine physician at The Camellia Medical Group, part of UAB Medicine. He joined the group in 2012, after working as a hospitalist at UAB Medicine and at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He studied at The University of Alabama and then attended UAB School of Medicine.
He completed his internal medicine internship and his residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He has a strong interest in preventive care, nutrition and exercise. Outside of work, he enjoys canoeing, hiking and fly fishing.
Membership and fees
The Camellia Medical Group runs a concierge medicine model, and its yearly fee includes 24-hour access to the physician, quicker appointment times and home visits.
The practice also files insurance claims for patients.
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Patient reviews
Kind people, easy process
"Joining took one short call and the staff could not have been friendlier about my lack of coverage. The doctor is thorough and kind. This office is a gem."
Strategy session
"I came in expecting a guilt trip about my lifestyle and got a friendly strategy session instead. We picked my worst habit, fixed it, moved to the next. My weight is down, my knees are happier, and my doctor visits feel like catching up with a no-nonsense friend. My wife claims partial credit. She may well be right."
Great!
"Kid got a full checkup and a dinosaur bandage. Nobody cried, including the parent. That alone felt like a victory to me."
beyond my expectations
"His compassion, understanding, intelligence, and expertise are beyond my expectations. Linda, his nurse, is also truly remarkable."
Questions patients ask
Does Dr. Whatley take insurance, or offer a membership?
The Camellia Medical Group offers concierge medicine with a yearly fee. The practice also files insurance claims for patients.
What does the yearly fee at The Camellia Medical Group include?
The yearly fee includes 24-hour access to the physician, quicker appointment times and home visits.
Where did Dr. Whatley train?
He attended UAB School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
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