About
Dr. Rodney Beauchamp is a board-eligible internist who has practiced in Dothan, Alabama, since 2004. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Florida in 1990. He went on to complete medical school at the University of Florida in 1994. He then trained in Internal Medicine at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, finishing his residency in 1997.
Dr. Beauchamp founded Dothan Internal Medicine as a private solo practice and has led it ever since. He transitioned to a direct primary care model in 2018 to rebuild the kind of medicine he entered the field to practice. He treats acute illness, manages complex chronic disease, and focuses on overall wellness. He handles every patient visit personally and never delegates care to physician extenders. He is passionate about serving as a true patient advocate, helping members navigate a complicated and costly healthcare system. He also makes himself available after hours by phone and offers rare home visits for patients near Dothan when circumstances call for it.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL — B.S. Electrical Engineering (1985-1990)
Medical School
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (1990-1994)
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia (1994-1997)
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Beauchamp right for?
Dr. Beauchamp is a strong fit for adults who want a consistent, personal relationship with their primary care physician. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from his internal medicine background and his hands-on approach to complex disease. Adults who value direct phone access to their doctor after hours will find his model particularly well-suited to their needs. Patients near Dothan who may occasionally need a home visit also find a good match here. Those holding BCBS Select, Statewide, ACA Select plans, or HMO Medicare Advantage plans are not compatible with the practice and should seek another provider.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Beauchamp specializes in internal medicine and comprehensive primary care for adults. He manages acute illness, complex chronic disease, and general wellness. He trained in Internal Medicine at the University of Virginia and has practiced adult medicine for nearly three decades.
Yes. Dr. Beauchamp does not use physician extenders or nurse practitioners. Every office visit, phone call, and after-hours contact goes directly to him. He treats this personal availability as a core part of his practice.
Dr. Beauchamp attended medical school at the University of Florida, graduating in 1994. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville in 1997. S. in Electrical Engineering, also from the University of Florida.
Yes. Dr. Beauchamp provides after-hours phone access to all members. He believes patients deserve to speak with a doctor who knows their history, not an unfamiliar provider. This access is included in the membership fee.
Dr. Beauchamp does make house calls on rare occasions. He reserves them for special situations involving patients who live near Dothan. Members can discuss their circumstances with the office to see if a home visit applies.
Yes. Dr. Beauchamp has opted out of Medicare. Medicare patients who join the practice must sign an agreement acknowledging this. Neither Dr. Beauchamp nor the patient can submit his charges to Medicare. His orders for outside services, such as labs, radiology, and specialist consults, are still honored by Medicare as long as the patient does not hold an HMO Medicare Advantage plan.
Dr. Beauchamp manages complex chronic disease as a core part of his practice. His internal medicine training prepares him to handle a wide range of adult conditions. He also coordinates specialist referrals and serves as the patient's primary advocate across the broader healthcare system.
Yes. Dr. Beauchamp treats patients with Covid-19 symptoms, primarily by phone. He guides treatment decisions and directs patients to acute care clinics or health departments for testing when needed. Covid-19 testing itself is not available in the office and is not covered by the membership fee.
Dr. Beauchamp wanted to return to medicine centered on genuine patient relationships. After his practice joined a hospital-owned network in 2015, he found that model increasingly at odds with his goals. He transitioned to direct primary care in 2018 to restore personal, unhurried care as the standard in his practice.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026