Joshua D. Ivker, M.D.
Practice: Internal Medicine Specialists
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Office locations: Homewood, AL
Dr. Joshua D. Ivker earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University in New Orleans. Dr. Ivker performed his internship and residency at the Baptist Medical Centers, serving as Chief Resident his last year.
Dr. Joshua D. Ivker earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University in New Orleans. Dr. Ivker performed his internship and residency at the Baptist Medical Centers, serving as Chief Resident his last year.
Dr. Joshua D. Ivker, who was born in Louisiana, received his Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from the University of Colorado in Boulder in 1994. He then returned to Louisiana and earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University in New Orleans. Dr. Ivker performed his internship and residency at the Baptist Medical Centers, serving as Chief Resident his last year. Married and the father of three boys, Dr. Ivker enjoys photography, choral music, cycling, skiing and is an active member of the Birmingham Jewish community.
MEDICAL SCHOOL
Louisiana State University
New Orleans, Louisiana, 2000
INTERNSHIP
Baptist Medical Centers
Birmingham, Alabama, 2004
RESIDENCY
Baptist Medical Centers (Internal Medicine)
Birmingham, Alabama, 2007
University of Alabama at Birmingham (General Surgery)
Birmingham, Alabama, 2002
CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2007
SOCIETIES
Medical Association of the State of Alabama
Jefferson County Medical Society
American College of Physicians
Dr. Ivkers is kind, knowledgeable and never makes me feel rushed. He listens and answers my questions thoroughly. Glad I found him.
I’ve been a patient of Dr Ivker for decades. He is a great doctor, liste No to your problems and understands
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Dr. Ivker is a good doctor and he seems concerned about his patients.
Very thorough and knowledgeable overall. Helps you sort through problems and has a logical effective approach toward your treatment.
He listens
I have been seeing Dr. Ivker over 10 years. He has been great to me and for me.
Dr. Ivker is a wonderful doctor. He addresses all my concerns and answers all my questions.
This was my first visit with Dr. Ivker. He was very nice. He covered everything from my medical history and asked great questions. Best part, he listened to me. I was very comfortable speaking with him and felt very comfortable. His nurse was very friendly and thorough, also. The other staff was friendly and helpful, also.
Dr. Ivker is an excellent physician. He takes the time to listen, answers questions thoroughly, and makes sure I understand what’s going on rather than making the appointment feel rushed. I appreciate that he looks at the bigger picture and involves me in decisions about my care. I’ve always found him professional, knowledgeable, straightforward, and genuinely attentive to my concerns. It’s important to me to have a primary care doctor I can communicate openly with and trust, and Dr. Ivker has consistently provided that kind of care.