Dr. James C Upchurch MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Gynecology
1310 Alford Avenue Suite 200 Birmingham AL, 35226About
Dr. James Upchurch is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Upchurch specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Upchurch can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Upchurch can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1961
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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