About
Dr. Joseph Wu is a board-certified internist with over 20 years of clinical experience in Birmingham, Alabama. He earned his undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University and his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in 2002. He completed two years of internal medicine residency at the University of Michigan, then finished his final year at UAB. Before founding Brightmark Health, he spent nearly two decades at Simon-Williamson Clinic on the Princeton Baptist campus, practicing both inpatient and outpatient internal medicine.
Dr. Wu focuses on diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, dementia, and preventive medicine. He uses continuous glucose monitors in his diabetes management approach and prescribes GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT-2 inhibitors when appropriate. He has lived in central Alabama for over 25 years and raised three children here. Outside the clinic, he enjoys road cycling, backpacking, cooking, and travel photography on film cameras. His medical assistant Reva Kelly, who first worked with him in 2005, came out of retirement to join him at Brightmark.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Johns Hopkins University
Medical School
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Michigan and UAB
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Wu right for?
Dr. Wu is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship with a seasoned internist. Patients managing diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease benefit from his focused clinical experience in those areas. He also serves patients and families navigating dementia diagnoses and cognitive decline. Anyone who values direct, unhurried access to their physician will find the Brightmark model a natural fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Wu focuses on diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, dementia, and preventive medicine. He also treats fatigue, thyroid dysfunction, metabolic syndrome, low testosterone, depression, anxiety, and vitamin deficiencies. His clinical approach emphasizes early detection and proactive management of chronic conditions.
Yes. Dr. Wu holds board certification in Internal Medicine. He has practiced as a board-certified internist in the Birmingham area since 2005, with experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Dr. Wu earned his undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University. He completed his medical degree at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in 2002. He then trained in internal medicine residency at the University of Michigan for two years, finishing his final residency year at UAB.
Dr. Wu takes a personalized, data-driven approach to diabetes care. He uses continuous glucose monitors to track real-time blood sugar patterns. He prescribes GLP-1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, as well as SGLT-2 inhibitors like Jardiance and Farxiga, when clinically appropriate.
Dr. Wu provides comprehensive dementia diagnosis and management, including evaluation for Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, mild cognitive impairment, and frontotemporal dementia. He uses advanced diagnostic tools and creates individualized management plans focused on quality of life and ongoing support for patients and families.
Yes. Dr. Wu provides 24/7 direct access by phone, text, email, and the Epic patient portal. This level of access is available to all Brightmark Health members, regardless of membership tier.
Dr. Wu has practiced internal medicine in the Birmingham area since 2005. That adds up to over 20 years of clinical experience treating both inpatient and outpatient adult patients.
Yes. Preventive medicine is a central focus of Dr. Wu's practice. He performs annual physical exams and executive physicals, and he conducts routine screenings and early-intervention assessments. He also offers coronary artery calcium scoring for cardiovascular risk assessment at $50 through a local cardiology partnership.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026