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Bethany Blanton Lamar, CRNP

Bethany is a board-certified family medicine Nurse Practitioner. She grew up in Cullman, watching her father, a physician, and her mother, a nurse, care for patients with both their hearts and hands. She learned from them that not only working hard, but loving and treating patients like family would develop the career that best suited her desire to help others. She has been caring for patients at Cullman Internal Medicine for 25 years. Building long-lasting relationships with her patients is important to her, and she genuinely enjoys being a part of their lives. She strives to provide compassionate, competent medical care which fosters an environment of mutual trust and respect.

Bethany believes in personalized care that addresses everyone’s unique needs. She is committed to partnering with each patient on their journey to a healthier, happier life.

Bethany and AJ have been married for over 20 years. They have four children ranging from college age to elementary school. She enjoys watching them do anything they have a passion for and considers motherhood her greatest calling in life. If she has any spare time, she enjoys watching documentaries, scrapbooking, and spending time outdoors.

Bobi Jo Creel, CRNP

Bobi Jo Creel is a board-certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ANCC-ACNP) with over 20 years of nursing experience. Born and raised in Cullman County, Alabama, she is deeply committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to adults and seniors in her local community.

She began her nursing career after graduating from Wallace State Community College in 2005, working in critical care units in both Birmingham and Cullman. Her passion for advanced patient care led her to pursue further education, earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Jacksonville State University in 2011 where she graduated at the top of her class, followed by a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama in Huntsville in 2012.

With a strong foundation in both bedside and advanced practice nursing, Bobi Jo is passionate about delivering personalized, evidence-based care to adult and senior patients. Her professional interests include complex care management, senior health education, and improving healthcare accessibility for aging populations.

In addition to her clinical practice, she is a published freelance writer and speaker who is committed to sharing the compassionate side of medicine. Her mission is to provide clear, transparent healthcare guidance and empower patients—especially seniors—to take an active role in their health.
Outside of her medical career, her greatest joy comes from time spent with her husband and their son. In her free time, she enjoys photography, serving in her church, and cheering on the Atlanta Braves. Known for her love of people, Bobi Jo believes in treating every patient with the same respect, kindness, and attention she would give her own family.

Alicia Lee, CRNP

Alicia Lee Alicia is from Thomasville, Ga, but practiced in Burlington, Iowa from 2017 until joining Cullman Internal Medicine in 2025. Most of Alicia’s experience is in rural primary healthcare, which is where she learned of her passion for caring for patients with diabetes. From 2023 – 2025, her sole focus was assisting individuals in manage their condition more effectively, with a strong emphasis on long-term health and prevention of complications.

Alicia graduated from Valdosta State University with her Bachelor and Master of Science in Nursing degrees. A few years later she pursued post-graduate education through Duke University and earned an Endocrinology Specialty Certificate. She went on to show her expertise in diabetes management by becoming board certified in advanced diabetes management (BC-ADM) through the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES). Having this certification shows her commitment to staying current with the latest guidelines, medications, and technology to benefit her patients with diabetes.

In 2025, she moved to Cullman AL, with her husband and two boys as they have extended family in the area. They have enjoyed becoming a part of the community and look forward to raising their children in Alabama.

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Pamela Williams, CRNP

Pam is a lifelong resident of Marshall County and a graduate of Albertville High School, Class of 1976. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1981. Pam began her career in emergency and critical care nursing, serving in both the ER and ICU. When Marshall Medical Center North (MMCN) opened in 1990, she became the Nurse Manager of the ICU.

She later pursued advanced practice training at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, where she earned a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus in Acute Care. She subsequently completed the Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner program at UAH in 1997.

Pam has provided comprehensive primary care across the lifespan—from newborns to seniors—throughout her career. In 1997, she founded Marshall Family Healthcare Clinic, offering care to insured and uninsured patients alike. After retiring from Marshall Medical Centers in 2009, she continued practicing in Arab until joining Cullman Internal Medicine in 2017.

Pam resides in Arab, Alabama, and is the proud mother of three adult children and grandmother to two grandsons. Outside of work, she enjoys reading and cheering for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Stacey Varden, CRNP

Stacey Varden is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner who works alongside Dr. Jeremy Stidham in Internal Medicine. She earned her Master’s degree in Nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and collectively has over 18 years of nursing experience. Before becoming a Nurse Practitioner, she served as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at Children’s of Alabama, where she developed a strong foundation in acute and compassionate patient care.

Stacey’s professional interests include preventive care, women’s health, and chronic illness management.

Outside of her professional life, Stacey has been married to her husband, Keith, for 17 years, and together they are proud parents of three active children who love sports. Stacey’s faith is central to her life – she loves God and strives to serve Him above all else. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time at the lake, and reading.

Lorie Jones, CRNP

Lori Jones Lorie Jones is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner born & raised in Cullman, Alabama. Her nursing career began in 1997 after earning her Licensed Practical Nursing diploma from Wallace State Community College, followed by an Associate Degree in Nursing in 2000. She gained extensive clinical experience working at both Woodland Medical Center and Cullman Regional Medical Center before advancing her education to become a nurse practitioner.

Lorie earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2010 and completed her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama in Huntsville in 2012. She is nationally certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

Her professional interests include preventive care, women’s health, chronic disease management, and patient education. She is also certified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to conduct DOT physicals.

Outside of her clinical practice, Lorie enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, boating on Smith Lake with friends and family, and exploring new places through travel.

Mollie Dockery, CRNP

Mollie Dockery, MSN, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing compassionate, evidence-based care to patients of all ages. With over 14 years of nursing experience and two years in advanced practice, Mollie brings a deep understanding of patient needs, especially in managing chronic conditions and promoting preventive health. Her approach is rooted in empathy, education, and a strong commitment to individualized care.

Mollie earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and has served in both hospital and outpatient settings. Known for her calm presence and attentive listening, she strives to build lasting connections with her patients. Outside of the clinic, Mollie enjoys crocheting and cherishing time with her husband, Zack, and their two children-Raelynn (12) and Rowan (7). Whether she’s helping a patient or making memories with her family, Mollie brings warmth, dedication, and heart to everything she does.

Kristy Keiffer, CRNP

Kristy is known for providing personalized, expert care in Sleep and Lung Health, where she empowers patients thru education, awareness, supportive listening and compassionate guidance. A Cullman native, Kristy is deeply rooted in our community and shares a sincere
desire for serving others.

Kristy earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina, graduating with Sigma Theta Tau honors. She completed her Masters of Science in Nursing at University of Alabama-Huntsville. She received dual certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and American Nurses Credentialing Center – both an adult and acute care nurse practitioner. Kristy joined Cullman Internal Medicine in 1997 and proudly became Cullman’s first Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.

Outside the clinic, Kristy enjoys a full life with family, faith and fun. Married to Jay since 1991, she and her husband have three married sons; she’s quick to share her best promotion was to grandma “KK”. Serving up sweet treats across North Alabama, you might also catch her on the go as the co-owner and operator of Frios Gourmet Pops. Kristy is passionate about pulmonary and sleep medicine because of the immediate, life-changing impact it can have on patients health, quality of life, and daily functioning. Treatments can offer dramatic improvements often within days or weeks; that kind of
turnaround is rare in healthcare.

Nancy Cornell, CRNP

With over 15 years of nursing experience, Nancy Cornell is a dedicated and compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner (NP) committed to providing high-quality care to her patients. After earning a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Western Governors University in 2017, she went on to complete her Master’s degree in Nursing in 2022. For two years, Nancy has been a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, applying her expertise in community urgent care to treat a diverse range of health needs.

Before becoming an NP, Nancy spent 15 years as a Registered Nurse, primarily working in emergency and critical care. Her background includes managing a busy local emergency room for three years, where she honed her leadership and clinical skills under high-pressure conditions. She is deeply passionate about making a positive impact in her patients’ lives, fostering long-term relationships, and helping families navigate their healthcare needs with empathy and care.

Outside of her professional life, Nancy is a proud wife of 14 years to a dedicated fireman, and a loving mother to four children. Balancing a busy career and family life, she is driven by her commitment to both her community and her family, embodying a values-driven approach to healthcare and life.

Clark Still, LPC

Clark Still is a Licensed Professional Counselor with Cullman Internal Medicine. Clark is also the founder of New Beginnings Counseling of Cullman. He specializes in Christian-Based Professional Counseling.

Clark grew up in the Cullman area and graduated from Samford University with a B.S. in Secondary Education and from U.A.B. with a Master of Arts in Counseling. Clark has worked in the field of counseling since 1995 and has years of experience helping adults and adolescents with anxiety, depression, life adjustment, relationship issues, as well as more severe mental illnesses.

He served on the staff of two churches before entering the field of counseling and has a special interest in student ministry. Clark sees adults and adolescents ages 12 and older.

Torri Selvage, RN, MSN, FNP-BC

Torri is a family nurse practitioner who is board certified and an active member, of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She received her Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN) from The University of Alabama in Birmingham (2015) and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) from The University of Alabama in Huntsville (2012). She has 19 years of experience in healthcare, which include nine years as a cardiac nurse providing inpatient care in a hospital setting and 10 years as a family nurse practitioner.

She began her career working as a nurse practitioner at The Center For Aging with primary focus on geriatrics. She then transferred to a rural health clinic providing health care to all ages. Torri joined Cullman Internal Medicine in 2022. She is passionate about providing comprehensive, patient-centered, care to individuals and families across the lifespan. She believes in building strong, trusting relationships with her patients and empowering them to take an active role in their health and well-being.

Torri enjoys camping, hiking and traveling with family and friends.

Charlie Thornton, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC

Charlie Thornton has spent more than 24 years caring for others in a variety of healthcare roles—including paramedic, registered nurse, and for the past 10 years, nurse practitioner. He began his training at Wallace State Community College, completed his nursing degree at Jacksonville State University, and went on to earn graduate degrees from the University of South Alabama, where he became board certified as both a Family Nurse Practitioner and an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Over the years, Charlie has worked in many areas of medicine including sleep medicine, urgent care, wound care, emergency medicine, and internal medicine. He has a special interest in wound care, men’s health, weight management, and helping patients manage diabetes. Building strong relationships with his patients and working together toward better health is one of his favorite parts of being a provider.
Charlie was born and raised in Cullman and is a proud graduate of Holly Pond. When he’s not in the clinic, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, playing bass and electric guitar, working as a part-time sound engineer, and getting outdoors to hunt. He feels grateful for the opportunity to care for people in the same community where he grew up.

Jeremy Stidham, M.D.

Jeremy Stidham, M.D., is a board-certified internal medicine physician who has been caring for patients in Cullman for more than 15 years. He currently serves as President of Cullman Internal Medicine and the Cullman Physician Alliance, where he works alongside a team of dedicated colleagues to provide compassionate, patient-centered care.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Stidham has held numerous leadership roles at Cullman Regional, including Chief of Internal Medicine, Chairman of the Department of Medicine, and now Chairman of Credentialing. He also serves as Medical Director of the Good Samaritan Free Health Clinic, a role he has proudly held for more than a decade, helping ensure access to care for underserved patients in the community.

Throughout his career, Dr. Stidham has been recognized for his dedication to medicine and service, earning honors such as the Herman Ensor Award for Excellence in Medical Care, the North Alabama Hospital Hero Award, and multiple “Best of the Best” and People’s Choice recognitions from the community. He is also a member of Mensa, a global organization for individuals recognized for their strength in learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Stidham is an avid outdoorsman and endurance athlete. He has completed marathons, triathlons, and ultradistance races, and is also a skilled hunter, trapper, and CrossFit competitor. He brings the same passion and perseverance from these pursuits into his medical practice.

Above all, Dr. Stidham values building lasting relationships with his patients and serving the Cullman community he proudly calls home.

Nathan Ziegenbein, CRNP

Nathan is a highly experienced Nurse Practitioner with a rich background spanning over two decades in healthcare. For the past ten years, Nathan has been a vital part of the CIM team as a Nurse Practitioner, also serving as a hospitalist nurse practitioner when needed. His extensive foundation was built over 19 years as a critical care registered nurse. Nathan is an alumnus of Wallace State Community College (RN), Jacksonville State College (BSN), and UAB (MSN), holding his nurse practitioner certification from the ANCC.

Beyond his professional dedication, Nathan is a devoted family man. He and his wife, Stacey, have been married for 23 years and are proud parents to their 20-year-old son, Carter, who is currently attending college. Their home is also enlivened by two cherished pets: Twix, a calico cat, and Oreo, an English Lop-eared rabbit. In his free time, Nathan enjoys a variety of hobbies, including reading, appreciating high-fidelity audio, watching movies, exploring diverse cuisines, and target shooting as a gun enthusiast.

Nathan is passionate about his role in the community, firmly believing that true healing encompasses both spiritual well-being—attributing success to “God the great physician”—and the advancements of science and medicine. He looks forward to many more years of serving with compassion and expertise.

Benjamin Rogers, M.D.

Dr. Benjamin Rogers obtained a degree in Classical Studies from Hillsdale College before attending medical school at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. He then completed an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Wake Forest University. He joined Cullman Internal Medicine in 2012.

Dr. Rogers values the long-term relationships that he develops with the patients in his general primary care practice. He enjoys treating a range of chronic medical problems but has a special interest in primary care endoscopy, evidence-based medicine, and preventative healthcare.

Although relatively new to Cullman, Dr. Rogers’ family has lived in north Alabama since the early 20th century. He is married and has three children. His family loves the events and facilities of Cullman’s Parks and Rec. They attend Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church. Dr. Rogers hobbies include cycling, history, and travel.

Morgan McHugh, CRNP

Morgan McHugh, CRNP, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a special focus on diabetes management. A native of Hartselle, Alabama, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama in Huntsville.

Morgan brings a well-rounded clinical background, with experience in Women’s Health, Emergency Medicine, and the ICU. She is deeply passionate about diabetes care and is committed to guiding patients toward better health through education, encouragement, and individualized support.

Morgan sees patients with prediabetes, Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes. She has experience with continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pump therapy, helping patients use the right tools to manage their blood sugar more effectively. Her goal is to help each patient feel confident and capable in managing diabetes to live a healthier, more empowered life.

Erin Britt, D.O.

Dr. Erin Britt is a compassionate physician proudly serving her local community as a hometown provider. Raised in Cullman, Alabama, Dr. Britt graduated from Cullman High School. Her desire to care for others lead to enrollment at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM), where she earned her medical degree.

Following medical school, Dr. Britt completed their residency training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in Huntsville, honing their skills in patient care and developing a deep understanding of the healthcare needs of the region. As a board-certified physician, she has since returned to her Cullman roots, practicing as a local provider and delivering personalized, high-quality care to patients in their hometown.

Dr. Britt enjoys finding balance in life raising a vibrant family of five children and sharing their home with their dog, Buster. Known for their dedication to both medicine and community, Dr. Britt embodies the values of service, compassion, and connection, making a lasting impact on the lives of their patients and neighbors.

Wesley Hoskyns, D.O.

The goal of my practice is to help patients achieve optimal health. Eating a balanced diet, exercising, taking care of our mental health, and achieving quality sleep are all crucial for feeling good and living a healthy, enjoyable life. However, sometimes weight gain and hormone imbalances can get in the way.

Excess body fat can lead to many chronic illnesses which is why I believe weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight should be a priority for providers in preventing and treating patient’s health problems.

Hormone imbalance is another major contributor to chronic illness and mental health issues and is something I like to discuss with my patients. It is exciting when I see how much a patient’s life can improve by simply adjusting hormone levels.

If you find you’re not satisfied with your health or your current treatment regimen, come in for an appointment so we can find what’s missing. You deserve to be happy and healthy and I would love to help make that your reality.

Naykala Ruse, M.D.

Naykala is a Triple Board-Certified physician with over 25yrs of experience, dedicated to delivering comprehensive patient-centered care. Her practice emphasizes a whole-body approach, combining traditional Internal Medicine with advanced training in Obesity Medicine and Medical Acupuncture. She evaluates complex medical conditions with a focus on identifying root causes–especially those contributing to weight gain—and provides thoughtful, integrative treatment plans. Naykala’s 10 years of service in the U.S. Air Force deepened her commitment to non-pharmacologic pain management, and acupuncture has become a meaningful part of how she cares for patients.

Outside of medicine, I enjoy cooking, staying active, and spending time with my husband, Dr E. Anthony Ruse, and our two college-aged sons.

Brian Parker, M.D.

Dr Parker grew up in Cullman County and attended West Point High School. His path to medicine was not direct. After high school, He attended Wallace State Community college and received an associates degree in business. Shortly after graduating Brian was married to his wife Karen. Unsure of what to do next he left his job as a butcher for the local Walmart distribution center where he would work for the next 7 years. After reflecting on his goals and desire to help others he decided to pursue medicine.

After finishing his degree at Athens State University, he was accepted to the University of Alabama School Of Medicine. His last two years of medical school were done in Huntsville AL where he stayed to complete his Family Medicine Residency. Dr. Parker and his wife have two children and are excited for the opportunity to serve the community in Cullman.

Nicole Shaw, M.D.

Dr. Nicole Shaw is a primary care physician who grew up in Montgomery, Alabama. She provides primary care to patients over 15 years old. She emphasizes lifestyle interventions before pharmaceuticals and prefers an evidence-based approach to medicine. She has a special interest in diabetic care while also managing other chronic conditions including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, weight gain, anxiety, depression, skin conditions, and more. She pays special attention to patient histories and symptoms to be sure proper and thorough evaluation can be completed. She is passionate about a patient-first approach to medicine.

She graduated from Auburn University with both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in microbiology. She went to the University of South Alabama for medical school. She completed her residency at the University of Alabama Birmingham at the Huntsville campus. Her hobbies include photography, live music, cooking, and spending time with her family. She and her husband live in Cullman with their young daughter and their dog.

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Dr. Vintson is a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician originally from Cullman. She graduated medical school from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Auburn, AL, and completed residency training at UAB Family Medicine in Huntsville. Dr. Vintson practices medicine seeing the patient as a whole person, understanding there are many components of one’s life that affects overall health and wellness. She loves seeing a variety of patient ages throughout her day and feels this is what makes family medicine and primary care so special. In addition to routine primary care she especially enjoys women’s health and preventative medicine, including Pap smears and menopause care, as well as diabetes management, nutrition, and mental health care. Dr. Vintson loves the Lord and enjoys time on the lake with her family, fishing, hunting, gardening, and podcasts. She has two young children and a loving husband of 12 years.

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PRIVACY STATEMENT
We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a safe online experience. This Privacy Statement applies to our Practice's website and governs our data collection and usage practices. By using this website, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Statement.

Collection of your Personal Information
This Practice collects personally identifiable information provided by you, such as your e-mail address, name, home or work address or telephone number. This Practice also collects anonymous demographic information, which is not unique to you, such as your ZIP code, age, gender, preferences, interests and favorites. There is also information about your computer hardware and software that is automatically collected by this website. This information can include: your IP address, browser type, domain names, access times and referring website addresses. This information is used for the operation of the service, to maintain quality of the service, and to provide general statistics regarding use of this website. Please keep in mind that if you directly disclose personally identifiable information or personally sensitive data through public message boards, this information may be collected and used by others. This Practice encourages you to review the privacy statements of websites you choose to link to from the website so that you can understand how those websites collect, use and share your information. This Practice is not responsible for the privacy statements or other content on any other websites.

Use of your Personal Information
This Practice collects and uses your personal information to operate the website and deliver the services you have requested. This Practice also uses your personally identifiable information to inform you of other products or services available from this Practice and its affiliates. This Practice may also contact you via surveys to conduct research about your opinion of current services or of potential new services that may be offered. This Practice does not sell, rent or lease its customer lists to third parties. This Practice may share data with trusted partners to help us perform statistical analysis, send you email or postal mail, provide customer support, or arrange for deliveries. All such third parties are prohibited from using your personal information except to provide these services and they are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information. This Practice does not use or disclose sensitive personal information, such as race, religion, or political affiliations, without your explicit consent. This Practice will disclose your personal information, without notice, only if required to do so by law.

Use of Cookies
The website uses "cookies" to help this Practice personalize your online experience. A cookie is a text file that is placed on your hard disk by a webpage server. Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your computer. Cookies are uniquely assigned to you, and can only be read by a web server in the domain that issued the cookie to you.

Security of your Personal Information
This Practice secures your personal information from unauthorized access, use or disclosure. This Practice secures the personally identifiable information you provide on computer servers in a controlled, secure environment, protected from unauthorized access, use or disclosure. When personal information (such as a credit card number) is transmitted to other websites, it is protected through the use of encryption, such as the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol.

Changes to this Statement
This Practice will occasionally update this Privacy Statement to reflect company and customer feedback. We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Statement to be informed of how this Practice is protecting your information.

Contact Information
Please contact us by phone at 256-737-8000 or by mail at 1890 Alabama Highway 157, Suite 300, Cullman, AL 35058.

Terms

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Cullman Internal Medicine (“we,” “us,” or “our”) provides this website (“Site”) to you conditioned on your acceptance without modification of the terms, conditions, and notices contained herein. Your use of this Site constitutes your agreement to all such terms, conditions, and notices.

MODIFICATION OF THESE TERMS OF USE
We reserve the right to change the terms, conditions, and notices under which this Site is offered, including but not limited to the charges associated with the use of this Site.

LINKS TO THIRD PARTY SITES
This Site may contain links to other websites ("Linked Sites"). The Linked Sites are not under our control and we are not responsible for the contents of any Linked Site, including without limitation any link contained in a Linked Site, or any changes or updates to a Linked Site. We are not responsible for webcasting or any other form of transmission received from any Linked Site. We are providing these links to you only as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by us of the site or any association with its operators.

NO UNLAWFUL OR PROHIBITED USE
As a condition of your use of this Site, you warrant to us that you will not use this Site for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these terms, conditions, and notices. You may not use this Site in any manner which could damage, disable, overburden, or impair this Site or interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment of this Site. You may not obtain or attempt to obtain any materials or information through any means not intentionally made available or provided for through this Site.

CONTENT YOU SUBMIT
When using this Site, you may have the opportunity to submit reviews or feedback regarding your experiences with us, and to participate in bulletin boards, chat areas, news groups, forums, communities, personal web pages, calendars, and/or other message or communication features designed to enable you to communicate with the public at large or with a group (collectively, "Communication Services"). You agree to use the Communication Services only to post, send, and receive messages and material that are proper and related to the particular Communication Service.

By way of example, and not as a limitation, you agree that when using a Communication Service, you will not post content that contains:

Personal and confidential information, including phone numbers, addresses, and health information;
Vulgar content, including offensive, derogatory, obscene, profane, or inflammatory language or content;
Threats or personal attacks on others;
Discriminatory content or hate speech, including content that advocates against groups of people based on their race, ethnic origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or veteran status;
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Non-applicable content, including posts that are not specific to us or our practice;
Advertising or solicitations;
Illegal content; or
References to or information about ongoing legal matters or proceedings.
You further agree that you will not:

Upload files that contain software or other material protected by intellectual property laws (or by rights of privacy of publicity) unless you own or control the rights thereto or have received all necessary consents.
Upload files that contain viruses, corrupted files, or any other similar software or programs that may damage the operation of another's computer.
Conduct or forward surveys, contests, pyramid schemes or chain letters.
Download any file posted by another user of a Communication Service that you know, or reasonably should know, cannot be legally distributed in such manner.
Falsify or delete any legal or other proper notices or proprietary designations or labels of the origin or source of software or other material contained in a file that is uploaded.
Restrict or inhibit any other user from using and enjoying the Communication Services.
Violate any code of conduct or other guidelines which may be applicable for any particular Communication Service.
Harvest or otherwise collect information about others, including e-mail addresses, without their consent.
We have no obligation to monitor the Communication Services. However, we reserve the right to review materials posted to a Communication Service and to remove any content that does not comply with these terms or any publicly posted content that includes personal and confidential information. We reserve the right to terminate your access to any or all of the Communication Services at any time without notice for any reason whatsoever. Content uploaded to a Communication Service may be subject to posted limitations on usage, reproduction, and/or dissemination. You are responsible for adhering to such limitations if you download the content. If you would like to remove your own review from this Site, please contact us.

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NOTICES
Please contact us by phone at 256-737-8000 or by mail at 1890 Alabama Highway 157, Suite 300, Cullman, AL 35058.

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Adam Harrison, D.O.

Dr. Adam Harrison is proud to serve his hometown of Cullman as a dedicated physician. A local from East Elementary through Cullman High, he earned his Biomedical Sciences degree from Auburn University, completed medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and his residency at UAB Huntsville Family Medicine. Drawn by the opportunity to give back to his community, Dr. Harrison chose to build his career at Cullman Internal Medicine.

Committed to patient advocacy, Dr. Harrison actively engages in medical leadership. He is the Medical Staff President at Cullman Regional, a Board Member for The Cullman Chamber of Commerce, and a Board Member for the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners.

Away from work, Dr. Harrison cherishes time with his wife, Lindsay, and their two active children, Brooks (8) and Blakely (7). They enjoy sports, travel, and are active members of St. John’s Church in Cullman.

Dr. Harrison’s core philosophy is to treat every patient with the care and respect of family. He holds the trust patients place in him with the highest regard. With a particular focus on diabetes management, he has been instrumental in growing both the Diabetes Education Center and a specialized Diabetic Specialty Clinic in Cullman. Dr. Harrison attributes his ability to help others to “God, the ultimate healer,” and is grateful for the chance to provide comfort and care in his cherished hometown for years to come.

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