About
Dr. Paola Bass grew up in the Wiregrass area of Alabama, and medicine called to her from childhood. Her father served as a pastor, and she accompanied him on visits to hospitals and nursing homes. Those early experiences shaped her belief that caring for patients resembles the kind of love a pastor extends to a congregation.
Dr. Bass earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama and her medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Vanderbilt University. In 1995, she returned to Dothan to build her career close to home. She holds membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and the American College of Physicians. She also serves on the board of the Wiregrass Hope Group. Her clinical interests include hypertension, fibromyalgia, arthritis, depression, psoriasis, gastroparesis, stroke, and glaucoma. She approaches each patient with the same conviction she carried into medicine as a child.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Alabama
Medical School
University of South Alabama College of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, Vanderbilt University
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Bass right for?
Dr. Bass is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term relationship with a physician who knows them well. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, fibromyalgia, arthritis, or depression benefit from her thorough, individualized approach. She works well with patients who value personalized wellness planning from the very first visit. Those with complex or overlapping conditions, including gastroparesis, psoriasis, or stroke history, find her broad internal medicine background well-suited to their care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Bass treats a wide range of internal medicine conditions. Her clinical focus includes hypertension, fibromyalgia, arthritis, depression, psoriasis, gastroparesis, stroke, and glaucoma. She addresses both chronic disease management and preventive wellness within her practice.
Dr. Bass specializes in internal medicine. She completed her residency training at Vanderbilt University and has practiced internal medicine in Dothan since 1995.
Dr. Bass earned her medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Vanderbilt University before returning to Dothan to practice.
Dr. Bass has practiced in Dothan since 1995, giving her nearly three decades of experience serving the Wiregrass community. She joined Internal Medicine Associates upon her return and has remained rooted in the area ever since.
Dr. Bass holds membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, the American College of Physicians, the Medical Association of the State of Alabama, and the Houston County Medical Society. She also serves as a board member of the Wiregrass Hope Group.
Dr. Bass believes that knowing a patient personally is central to good medicine. She takes time at every visit to understand each person's health goals and work with them collaboratively. Her philosophy draws on a lifelong conviction that caring for patients is a deeply personal calling.
Yes. Dr. Bass meets one-on-one with each new member to discuss their health goals. From that conversation, she builds a customized wellness program tailored to the individual patient's needs and priorities.
Dr. Bass grew up in the Wiregrass area and trained at Vanderbilt University. She joined Internal Medicine Associates in Dothan in 1995 and has practiced in the community ever since. Her local roots inform her approach to patient relationships.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026