16 women doctors + providers across Alabama you need to know

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In Alabama, around 32% of physicians are women, compared to 38% nationally. Representation of women in the medical profession helps ensure that healthcare systems reflect and serve the needs of everyone.

To recognize our 32%, we rounded up a few of these healthcare providers across the state.

Why is being a woman in medicine important?

While the number of women in medicine continues to increase, it’s no secret that being a woman in a typically male-dominated field comes with challenges.

As singular as the women themselves, highlighting their role in the medical field allows us to remember that what were once considered non-traditional roles for women are now normalized and celebrated.

Women bring a unique perspective to the medical field

Dr. Ginnie Prater serves as the Medical Director of Member Management at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. We sat down with Dr. Prater about her 10+ years in the medical field and what it means to her.

“Women bring a unique perspective to anything, and medicine is not an exception. Overall, having more women in medicine helps the field become more human.

We can acknowledge that we have our own needs that we have to attend to, or else we can’t help other people.”

Dr. Ginnie Prater, Medical Director of Member Management, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

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Montgomery

Renal Associates of Montgomery

• Office address: 4760 Woodmere Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36106
• Providers:
  • Kim R. McGlothan, MD (Nephrology)
  • Melanie S. Halvorson, MD (Nephrology)
• 334.288.0814

Dothan

Rao Heart & Vascular LLC

• Offices: Dothan | Enterprise | Andalusia
  • 200 Medical Care Wy, Dothan, AL 36303
  • 612 N Main St. Suite B, Enterprise, AL 36330
  • 845 West Bypass Suite D, Andalusia, AL 36240
• Provider: Faye E. Rao, MD (Cardiology)
• 334.305.2800

Dale Medical Center

• Office address: 324 White Ave., Ozark, AL 36360
• Provider: Luna, Sy MD (Internal Medicine)
• 334.445.9101

Mobile

Nephrology Associates of Mobile

• Offices: West Mobile | TCU | Foley | Fairhope | Bay Minette
• Providers: Dr. Elizabeth Burkett (Nephrology)
• 251.343.5004

Rihner Gupta and Grosz 

• Office address: 600 Providence Park Dr E Mobile, AL 36695
• Provider: Dr. Stephanie Grosz (Cardiology)
• 251.634.1544

Fairhope Family Medicine LLC

• Office address: 21765 State Highway 181 Fairhope, AL 36532
• Provider: Regan Andrade, MD
• 251.928.1442

Tuscaloosa

DCH Regional Medical Center

• Office address: 4810 Harkey Ln Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
• Provider: Arti Pandey, MD (Internal Medicine)

Huntsville

Neurology Consultants of HSV PC

• Office address: 2317 Memorial Pkwy SW, Ste 300, Huntsville, AL 35801
• Provider: Aruna T. Arora, MD (Neurology)
• 256.881.4112

Huntsville Renal Clinic PC

• Office address: 810 Franklin St SE, Ste A, Huntsville, AL 35801-4310
• Provider: Heather L. Haley, DO (Nephrology)
• 256.533.7676

Innova Primary Care

• Office addresses: Huntsville | Madison
• Providers:
  • Dr. Kelley Rogers
  • Dr. Hannah Bowers
• 256.882.1510

Southern Cancer Center PC

• Office address: 201 Sivley Rd SW, Ste 200, Huntsville, AL 35801
• Providers:
  • Rachel C. Kruspe, MD (Medical Oncology)
  • Debra Kolb, MD (Internal Medicine)
• 256.265.1822

Birmingham

Azita Takeshian, MD (Nephrology)

• Office address: 100 Pilot Medical Dr Ste 275 Birmingham, AL 35235
• 205.380.2205

Emily Riser, MD (Neurology)

• Office address: 509 Brookwood Blvd # 101 Birmingham, AL 35209
• 205.803.2210

Though we enjoyed celebrating Women’s History Month, we recognize these women’s contributions to the medical field year-round.

Learn more about staying on top of your health with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.

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