Kimberly Fagan, MD, a Sports Medicine Physician with Fagan Sports Medicine
Get to know Sports Medicine Physician Dr. Kimberly Fagan, who serves patients in Homewood, Alabama.
Dr. Fagan, a sports medicine physician, is the owner of Fagan Sports Medicine in Homewood, Alabama. She extends her care to athletes spanning from T-ball to the Olympic level.
Her expertise lies in addressing musculoskeletal aches and pains, particularly for individuals engaged in or aspiring to be active. This encompasses the management of acute injuries like sprains, strains, contusions, and simple fractures. Additionally, Dr. Fagan handles overuse injuries and other subacute discomfort that may not have a straightforward explanation but hinders physical activity. Onsite, X-ray services and fracture care are readily available.
A native of Alabama, Dr. Fagan graduated from Auburn University, received her Medical Degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine, and completed both an internship and residency in internal medicine at UAB. She then performed her fellowship in sports medicine at American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) under the guidance of Drs. James Whiteside and Jim Andrews.
Board certified in sports medicine and internal medicine, Dr. Fagan is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Prior to founding Fagan Sports Medicine, Dr. Fagan served as fellowship director for primary care sports medicine at the American Sports Medicine Institute. Her previous positions include academic positions in both the UAB and Baptist Healthcare Systems, where she was actively involved in resident education, as well as care of athletes.
Sports medicine is a branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness and the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise. A sports medicine physician is responsible for helping athletes prevent and heal from injuries alongside their athletic training. Their duties include diagnosing musculoskeletal conditions, developing physical therapy plans, and giving nutritional advice that suits a highly active lifestyle.
Dr. Fagan actively engages with her community through lectures, written contributions, and committee and board participation in the sports medicine field at local, regional, and national levels.
Her genuine passion lies in striking a balance between her fulfilling career, which she considers a blessing, and her equally remarkable family. During her free time, she enjoys moments with her family, indulges in writing, reading, acting, and pursues various other enjoyable, and occasionally whimsical, passions.
Learn More about Dr. Kimberly Fagan:
Through her findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/2299961-Kimberly-Fagan-Birmingham-AL-35209 or through Fagan Sports Medicine, https://www.fagansportsmedicine.com/about/
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