About
Dr. Alisha Thompson Bennett, DO, grew up in Hueytown, Alabama and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Talladega College. She went on to complete her medical degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania, and her residency at the University of Alabama. She holds board certification in Family Medicine.
Dr. Bennett spent a decade running a hospital-based clinic at the very hospital where she was born. She now leads the Brownstone BWell clinic, serving employees of the City of Birmingham. Her clinical focus includes chronic disease management, hypertension, diabetes, COPD, asthma, depression, thyroid disease, high cholesterol, and autism care. Beyond medicine, Dr. Bennett founded and leads Miracles and MILEStones, LLC, an organization supporting NICU parents and families of children with special needs. She is a best-selling author, speaker, and transformational coach. She is happily married with four children, including her son Langston, a former 23-week micropreemie.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Talladega College, B.A. Biology
Medical School
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, PA
Residency
University of Alabama
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Bennett right for?
Dr. Bennett is an excellent fit for City of Birmingham employees seeking accessible, no-cost primary care through the Brownstone BWell clinic. Patients managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, COPD, or thyroid disease benefit from her thorough management approach. Families navigating autism or special needs also find a knowledgeable and empathetic partner in Dr. Bennett. Her background supporting NICU families makes her particularly well-suited for parents of medically complex children.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Bennett treats a wide range of chronic and acute conditions. Her focus areas include high blood pressure, diabetes, COPD, asthma, depression, thyroid disease, high cholesterol, and chronic disease management. She also has personal and clinical experience with autism care.
Yes. Dr. Alisha Thompson Bennett holds board certification in Family Medicine.
Dr. Bennett earned her medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. She completed her residency at the University of Alabama.
Dr. Bennett leads the Brownstone BWell clinic, the City of Birmingham Employee Health Clinic located at 1700 5th Ave N in downtown Birmingham. City of Birmingham employees can access her care there at no copay.
Dr. Bennett spent ten years running a hospital-based clinic at the hospital where she was born in Hueytown, Alabama. That deep local commitment carries into her work at Brownstone, where she now serves City of Birmingham employees.
Yes. Dr. Bennett founded Miracles and MILEStones, LLC, an organization that supports NICU parents and families of children with special needs. As an autism mom herself, she brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to these families.
Yes. m. m. m. Patients needing in-person care can visit the Trussville location.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026