Dr. C. Calvert Dodson IIIMD, FACP
Internal Medicine
at C. Calvert Dodson III, MD, FACP — Birmingham, AL
About
C. Calvert Dodson III, MD, FACP, is a board-certified internist who has built his career entirely in Birmingham, Alabama. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa in 1982. He then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in 1987. Dr. Dodson completed both his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Alabama Hospitals, finishing in 1990.
Dr. Dodson holds dual board certifications as a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and the National Board of Medical Examiners. He also holds Fellowship in the American College of Physicians, where he has served on the Alabama Chapter Board of Directors. His professional involvement spans the American Medical Association, the Medical Association of the State of Alabama, and the Jefferson County Medical Society Board of Directors. He served as Chairman of the Mediation and Medical Ethics Committee and as President of the Birmingham Clinical Club. Recognition has followed his work across decades, including the Best Doctors in America designation from 2005 to 2014 and the ACP Preceptorship Award in 1997. He focuses clinically on diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, lipid disorders, and prevention.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL — B.S. Microbiology, 1982
Medical School
University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL — Doctorate of Medicine, 1987
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Alabama Hospitals, Birmingham, AL, 1987-1990
Additional Training
Internship, University of Alabama Hospitals, Department of Internal Medicine, Birmingham, AL, 1987-1990
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Dodson III right for?
Dr. Dodson is a strong fit for adults seeking a dedicated internist who actively manages both chronic conditions and long-term prevention. Patients dealing with diabetes, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, or lipid disorders benefit from his deep clinical focus in these areas. He works well with patients who want a physician who stays proactive, anticipating health needs before problems arise. Adults who value direct phone access after hours and same-day appointment availability will find his practice model practical. His long track record in Birmingham also makes him a natural choice for patients who want continuity with an experienced, well-credentialed internist.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Dodson focuses on diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, lipid disorders, and prevention. He brings decades of internal medicine experience to the management of these chronic conditions. His goal is to anticipate health concerns before they escalate, not just respond to them.
Yes. Dr. Dodson holds certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and as a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners. He also holds Fellowship in the American College of Physicians.
Dr. Dodson earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham in 1987. He completed both his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Alabama Hospitals, finishing his training in 1990.
Dr. Dodson earned the American College of Physicians Preceptorship Award in 1997. Castle Connolly named him one of two Alabama internists in Town and Country's Guide to Outstanding Primary Care Physicians in 2000. He held the Best Doctors in America designation from 2005 through 2014 and received a Healthcare Advocate Award Finalist recognition from the Birmingham Business Journal in 2007.
Dr. Dodson aims to manage and anticipate each patient's unique healthcare needs. He partners with patients directly to build a path toward optimal health. His practice emphasizes relaxed, individualized attention during every visit.
Yes. Dr. Dodson holds affiliations at Trinity Medical Center and St. Vincent's Hospital in Birmingham. This allows him to stay involved in his patients' care when they require hospitalization.
Dr. Dodson finished his residency training in 1990 and has practiced internal medicine in Birmingham ever since. That gives him more than three decades of experience caring for adult patients in the region.
Dr. Dodson is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and has served on the Alabama Chapter Board of Directors. He also holds membership in the American Medical Association, the Medical Association of the State of Alabama, and the Jefferson County Medical Society. He served as a founding member of Alabama's First Primary Care Initiative.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026