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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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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He's my favorites Doctor
Aug-2025
Dr. Ivker is always very attentive and thorough in addressing patient concerns.
Aug-2025
He's always so kind, so helpful. I've been with Dr. Ivker for about 15 years or so. He is ALWAYS the same. He cares deeply about his patients.
Aug-2025
Really listens and communicates clearly.
Aug-2025
Dr. Ivker has a great bedside manner. He’s patient, and he actually takes time to think about what you are experiencing as a patient before providing a diagnosis or medical guidance.
Aug-2025
Dr IVKER is truly a blessing with a great bedside manner. He cares about you as his patient and also cares about you as a person..
Aug-2025
Have used Dr. Ivker for at least 15 years. Always listens to any concerns I have and I highly recommend him.
Jul-2025
Extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Easy to talk to and takes his time to discuss issues.
Jul-2025
A doctor that will listen and not rush away, good man.
Jul-2025
He is always so kind and through. I so appreciate that the talked to me while removing my stitches. Wonderful doctor!!
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
He's my favorites Doctor
Dr. Ivker is always very attentive and thorough in addressing patient concerns.
He's always so kind, so helpful. I've been with Dr. Ivker for about 15 years or so. He is ALWAYS the same. He cares deeply about his patients.
Really listens and communicates clearly.
Dr. Ivker has a great bedside manner. He’s patient, and he actually takes time to think about what you are experiencing as a patient before providing a diagnosis or medical guidance.
Dr IVKER is truly a blessing with a great bedside manner. He cares about you as his patient and also cares about you as a person..
Have used Dr. Ivker for at least 15 years. Always listens to any concerns I have and I highly recommend him.
Extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Easy to talk to and takes his time to discuss issues.
A doctor that will listen and not rush away, good man.
He is always so kind and through. I so appreciate that the talked to me while removing my stitches. Wonderful doctor!!