Dr. Efe SahinogluM.D.
Family Medicine
at Birmingham Direct Primary Care — Birmingham, AL
About
Dr. Efe Sahinoglu brings an uncommon background to family medicine. Before entering medicine, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering with honors from Auburn University. He then completed his medical degree at UAB School of Medicine in Birmingham. His residency training followed at the University of Alabama Family Medicine Residency Program.
Dr. Sahinoglu holds board certifications in both Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine. He has spent the past two decades in Alabama, growing up in Montgomery before building his career in Birmingham. He founded Birmingham Direct Primary Care in fall 2018. His clinical passions include cardiovascular health, diabetes management, nutrition, men's health, testosterone therapy, immunizations, and medical weight loss. He values unhurried visits and believes every patient deserves personal, accessible care. He extends that commitment to uninsured patients, viewing healthcare access as a core responsibility of medicine.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Auburn University, Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering with honors
Medical School
UAB School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Alabama Family Medicine Residency Program
Additional Training
Worked as an engineer prior to medical school
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Sahinoglu right for?
Dr. Efe Sahinoglu is an excellent choice for patients seeking a close, ongoing relationship with their doctor. He works well with individuals managing chronic conditions like diabetes or hypertension. Patients interested in medical weight loss or men's health also benefit from his expertise. His approach suits adults and families who value preventive care and direct physician access.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sahinoglu treats a broad range of conditions across all ages. His focus areas include obesity, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, low testosterone, erectile dysfunction, and seasonal allergies. He also screens for and manages skin cancer. His dual certifications in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine allow him to address both primary care and metabolic health in one practice.
Yes. Dr. Sahinoglu holds board certifications in both Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine. He completed his medical training at UAB School of Medicine and his residency at the University of Alabama Family Medicine Residency Program.
Dr. Sahinoglu prioritizes unhurried, individualized visits. He schedules appointments up to an hour long and keeps his focus on the patient rather than charts or billing codes. He makes himself directly reachable by text, email, and phone, including evenings and weekends for urgent needs.
Dr. Sahinoglu earned his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from Auburn University. He completed medical school at UAB School of Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. He then trained in Family Medicine at the University of Alabama Family Medicine Residency Program.
Yes. Dr. Sahinoglu practices comprehensive family medicine from newborns to elderly patients. He has welcomed patients as young as five days old. Families can enroll children and adults under one membership.
Before attending medical school, Dr. Sahinoglu worked as an engineer. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering with honors from Auburn University. That analytical foundation carries into his methodical approach to diagnosis and patient care.
Yes. Dr. Sahinoglu offers a dedicated men's health program that includes testosterone replacement therapy and access to wholesale-priced erectile dysfunction medications. The program includes quarterly visits, alternating between in-person and telehealth, along with quarterly lab testing.
Dr. Sahinoglu is board certified in Obesity Medicine and takes a structured, medical approach to weight management. The practice offers a medical weight loss program that includes regular video consultations with an obesity board-certified physician and quarterly lab testing. He views nutrition and metabolic health as central to long-term wellness.
Yes. Members reach Dr. Sahinoglu directly by text, email, or phone after hours and on weekends for urgent matters. This direct access is a core part of membership at Birmingham Direct Primary Care.
Doctor profile last updated April 5, 2026