About
Dr. Karen Vines is a board-certified family medicine physician and the founder of Vines Concierge Medicine in Hoover, Alabama. S. in Chemistry from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2007. D. at UAB School of Medicine in 2013. Her Family Medicine residency took her back to Huntsville, where she trained at UAB Medicine Huntsville through 2016.
After residency, Dr. Vines joined Grandview Medical System as an Attending Family Medicine Physician. She holds membership in both the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Her research roots run deep: she co-presented a poster at UAB Medical Research Day in 2009 on insulin resistance, and she authored a Chemistry Honors Thesis during her undergraduate years. She volunteers regularly at a Community Free Clinic and has supported Habitat for Humanity and the Crisis Center Senior Hotline. Outside the office, she cherishes time with her two children and enjoys piano, tennis, hiking, and biking. Dr. Vines describes the most rewarding part of her work simply: building relationships with patients, earning their trust, and guiding them toward better health outcomes.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Alabama at Birmingham, B.S. Chemistry (2004-2007)
Medical School
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine (2009-2013)
Residency
Family Medicine, UAB Medicine Huntsville (2013-2016)
Additional Training
2009 Poster Presentation at Medical Research Day, UAB School of Medicine: 'Insulin Resistance Induced by High Fat Diet and Aging: Differential Role of Adiponectin'; 2007 Chemistry Honor's Thesis, UAB Department of Chemistry
Certifications
Who is Dr. Vines right for?
Dr. Vines is a strong fit for adults and families seeking a primary care physician who prioritizes listening and long-term relationships. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from her proactive, preventive approach and longer appointment times. She works well with individuals who want direct access to their doctor, including after-hours communication for urgent concerns. Patients who value continuity, seeing the same physician at every visit, will find her practice a natural home.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Vines treats a broad range of conditions as a board-certified family medicine physician. Her clinical focus includes chronic disease management, preventive care, and wellness counseling. She handles acute urgent issues, annual exams, and ongoing care for conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses.
Yes, Dr. Vines holds board certification in Family Medicine. D. from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine and completed her residency at UAB Medicine Huntsville in 2016.
Dr. Vines places patient advocacy at the center of her practice. She believes patients need to feel genuinely heard before she can help them. She schedules longer appointments, limits her panel size, and provides direct access so patients receive thorough, unhurried attention at every visit.
Patients at Vines Concierge Medicine see Dr. Vines at their appointments. She does not route patients to a nurse practitioner or physician assistant for their visits. When Dr. Vines is unavailable, a trusted colleague covers for her.
Dr. Vines completed all of her medical training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. S. D. in 2013. She then completed her Family Medicine residency at UAB Medicine Huntsville in 2016.
Yes, Dr. Vines offers both. She conducts virtual consultations on a case-by-case basis, including for long-distance patients. She also makes house calls at no additional charge beyond the standard office visit fee, also on a case-by-case basis.
Dr. Vines provides after-hours communication for urgent medical problems. Patients can reach her directly outside of regular office hours. When she is unavailable, a trusted colleague handles coverage so patients always have access to care.
Dr. Vines holds active membership in the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Family Physicians. She also volunteers regularly at a Community Free Clinic, a commitment she has maintained since 2015.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026