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.
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Excellent. Always thorough and informative
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Great visit. He took time to answer questions and gave detailed answers.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Dr. Ivker is very knowledgeable and such a caring provider who explains everything in ways to make sure I understand with details.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Dr Ivker is always awesome!! Very knowledgeable and listens to you. Cannot recommend enough!!!
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Thorough, informed, excellent communication and personable.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Dr. Ivker always takes time to listen. He is very thorough and explains the treatment options in detail.
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
If you need an Interest, he is very professional, great bedside manner & listens.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2025
He and his staff are the most caring people that I’ve encountered in the medical field. If I have any medical issues I can always rely on Dr. Ivker.
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
Excellent. Always thorough and informative
Great visit. He took time to answer questions and gave detailed answers.
Dr. Ivker is very knowledgeable and such a caring provider who explains everything in ways to make sure I understand with details.
Dr Ivker is always awesome!! Very knowledgeable and listens to you. Cannot recommend enough!!!
Thorough, informed, excellent communication and personable.
Dr. Ivker always takes time to listen. He is very thorough and explains the treatment options in detail.
If you need an Interest, he is very professional, great bedside manner & listens.
He and his staff are the most caring people that I’ve encountered in the medical field. If I have any medical issues I can always rely on Dr. Ivker.
Friendly personal and caring
Excellent, compassionate care!!