Dr. Elaine Colby is not only a dedicated and compassionate family physician, she is passionate about reforming the quality and delivery of health care. After seven years of caring for her patients at a local medical group in Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Colby is thrilled to have opened her own practice - Dalton Health Direct Primary Care.
A little about Dr. Colby’s background - After graduating from medical school, Dr. Colby completed her residency in Family Medicine at the University of Hawaii. Dr. Colby then worked in the Department of Family Medicine at Brook Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas from 2011 to 2015 where she received the Achievement Medal for Civilian Service in 2015.
Upon returning to Birmingham, she worked at the Birmingham VA Medical Center until joining Southview Medical Group in 2016. She values the relationships she has built with her patients during her years at Southview Medical Group and remains a trusted resource in their healthcare journey. Dr. Colby’s enduring commitment to her patients exemplifies her compassionate and patient-centered approach to medicine.
Dr. Elaine Colby is not only a dedicated and compassionate family physician, she is passionate about reforming the quality and delivery of health care. After seven years of caring for her patients at a local medical group in Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Colby is thrilled to have opened her own practice - Dalton Health Direct Primary Care.
A little about Dr. Colby’s background - After graduating from medical school, Dr. Colby completed her residency in Family Medicine at the University of Hawaii. Dr. Colby then worked in the Department of Family Medicine at Brook Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas from 2011 to 2015 where she received the Achievement Medal for Civilian Service in 2015.
Upon returning to Birmingham, she worked at the Birmingham VA Medical Center until joining Southview Medical Group in 2016. She values the relationships she has built with her patients during her years at Southview Medical Group and remains a trusted resource in their healthcare journey. Dr. Colby’s enduring commitment to her patients exemplifies her compassionate and patient-centered approach to medicine.
A compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner with a dual background in Psychology and Nursing, Rachael focuses on providing exceptional care for her patients' physical and emotional well-being. She brings a unique blend of empathy and understanding to her practice, placing a strong emphasis on holistic care and fostering meaningful relationships with her patients and throughout her community.
A compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner with a dual background in Psychology and Nursing, Rachael focuses on providing exceptional care for her patients' physical and emotional well-being. She brings a unique blend of empathy and understanding to her practice, placing a strong emphasis on holistic care and fostering meaningful relationships with her patients and throughout her community.