DPC in Birmingham

We provide DIRECT primary care to our patients in a loving thorough personal way. We are located in Trussville, Alabama just on the outskirts of historic Birmingham, Alabama. The mission of Brownstone is to get back to the basics of medicine by eliminating the middle man as much as possible so that you can have faster access to care and feel better quicker. Imagine how it would feel to be able to contact your doctor DIRECTLY and get your needs met in a timely fashion all while SAVING time and money.

DPC in Birmingham

We provide DIRECT primary care to our patients in a loving thorough personal way. We are located in Trussville, Alabama just on the outskirts of historic Birmingham, Alabama. The mission of Brownstone is to get back to the basics of medicine by eliminating the middle man as much as possible so that you can have faster access to care and feel better quicker. Imagine how it would feel to be able to contact your doctor DIRECTLY and get your needs met in a timely fashion all while SAVING time and money.

Our Services

As a Member at Brownstone Healthcare & Aesthetics you will receive:

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Benefits

What's Included and Not?

Covered Services

Physicals
Comprehensive
Sports/ School
Women’s health 
Sick Visits
Nebulizer Treatments
Antibiotic/ Steroid Injections
Monthly B-12 injections
Management of Chronic Illness
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Thyroid disease
Weight Loss Consultations
High Cholesterol
Skin Laceration repairs
Mole/skin tag removal
Dietary/ Nutritional Counseling
ADHD (if previously diagnosed)

Non-Covered Services

Specialist Care
Immunizations
Pathology Fees
Expanded Lab Work
Surgical Procedures
ER Visits
Radiological Studies
Physical Therapy

Covered In Office Testing

Blood Glucose
Urinalysis
Flu Test
Rapid Strep Test
TB Skin Test $10
Pregnancy testing

Additional Lab testing are 
not Included in membership fees
unless stated

Pricing

Children <18 Years College Students Single Couple Family Up to 4
Monthly $25 $35 $70 $125 $185
Quarterly $100 $105 $210 $375 $555
Annually $300 $420 $840 $1500 $2220

Membership Fees

What IS

Direct Primary Care?

Direct Primary Care?

DPC may be right for you if you say yes to any of these:

If you answered YES then DPC may be a great fit for you. Call today and
schedule a no obligation consult to discuss if Dr. Kre is the right choice
for you.

Make an Appointment

Healthier. Happier. Whole. YOU.

Hours of Operation

Mon - Thu

8:30am - 4:30pm

Fri

Closed

Sat & Sun

Closed

The DPC Difference

Direct Primary Care vs Traditional Primary Care
10-15 Patients per day 25-35
30 Minutes per patient 10-12
0 Average waiting time 60
Yes Yearly physical exam Yes
Posted / Discounted Labs / Scripts / Imaging Marked Up

Extra Perks

Our Locations

Brownstone Healthcare and Aesthetics

Visit our Services Page for a complete list and pricing.

In order to protect your personal health information, Brownstone Healthcare & Aesthetics partners with AtlasMD, a HIPAA compliant “paperwork management system.” To begin the process of enrollment, please click the blue link below. (Please be advised there is a non-refundable $99 enrollment fee assessed during your first month. Then starting the second month your regular monthly fee will be charged.)


Please visit our Atlas.MD Enrollment Portal to begin.

Brownstone City of Birmingham Employee Health Clinic

Primary Care

  • Sick Visits (common illnesses)
  • Routine annual exams and screenings
  • In House Labs ( strep, flu, urinalysis, blood glucose, hematocrit, pregnancy test )
  • Immunizations (as available)
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Prescription refills
  • Nebulizer Treatments
  • Antibiotics/ Steroids injections
  • Vitamin B12 injections
  • Mole/Skin Tag removal
  • Dietary/ Nutritional Counseling
  • ADHD (if previously diagnosed)
  • Skin Laceration Repair
  • TB Skin test
  • Onsite Pre-Packaged Pharmaceutical Dispensing
    Onsite dispensing for non-controlled medications is currently allowed per latest review of pharmacy law but is always subject to a complete review based on the particulars of the formulary, health center staff composition and any changes to law.

Health Maintenance and Prevention:

  • Biometric Screening (individual in-house follow-up and new hire screenings only)
  • Blood pressure, height, weight, & body mass index
  • General health maintenance
  • Detailed health history including symptoms, family history, & social history
  • Comprehensive Medical Examination
  • Lifestyle Risk Reduction – behavioral modifications related to physical activity, smoking, diet, stress, weight loss management, cholesterol and blood pressure to name a few.
  • Patient advocacy
  • Disease Management – For individuals with chronic diseases ( for example Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, Depression, Thyroid High Cholesterol)
  • Pap smears & Breast Exams
  • Lab review
  • Practice and implementing evidence-based medical practices
  • Online scheduling system and secure messaging
  • Next day appointments
  • Wholesale medication & discount labs as needed
  • Telehealth visits: video/ audio capability
  • Access to physician & staff via secure text messaging, email messaging, & phone

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Dr. Ankrehah Trimble Johnson

About Dr. Kre

Dr. Kre is a native of the Black Belt, born a premature infant in Livingston; but was raised in Marion, Alabama. She is the daughter of two school teachers and her father is a Baptist pastor.

Questions & Answers

No.
The direct fee-for-services arrangement frees us from the typical contractual agreements that prevent physicians from offering wholesale prices on laboratory tests, imaging, and medications.

Yes, because we are not insurance. We recommend (but don’t require) that our patients continue to carry both a major medical plan and a health savings account (HSA) to ensure financial help should hospitalization or referral to a specialist be necessary. We’re happy to refer you to insurance representatives who can help customize an insurance plan to your specific needs.

Yes. We are accepting Viva Medicare, Cigna Healthsprings, and Alabama Medicare.

In providing superb care with unprecedented sorts of access, we seek to prevent and reduce hospitalizations. You are welcome to go to the hospital of your choice or the hospital that is closet to you. And we agree to work with any specialist that you are currently seeing.

Yes. We are happy to accept the children (birth to 20 years of age) of our enrolled clients. At this time, we are not able to provide routine vaccinations for young children, but we will happily work with you to arrange these.

Yes! Because illness and injury do not respect regular office hours, you may call your physician any day, at any hour. If you prefer, you may also use our secure patient portal to access your medical record and then e-mail your physician. You will also have access to HIPPA secure test messaging so that you can text your physician directly.

Naturally we provide such care – yet another freedom we enjoy together as a result of independence from the restrictions of third-party payment. Because we know you well, we can streamline your care when you’re sick away from home. Many illnesses can be diagnosed and treated with a simple conversation by phone, email, text or telemedicine (virtual visit). We’ll locate the nearest pharmacy and order the medications most appropriate for your circumstances.

We maintain very high standards of privacy. We are never obligated to provide any third party with a copy of your records, unless you specifically ask that we do so.

Schedule a free, unconditional visit to discuss your healthcare needs. It’s the only reasonable way to begin what, we trust, will be a long, productive, healthy relationship.

Yes. While Brownstone Healthcare now accepts many major insurance plans, some direct-pay and personalized care options remain available through Doctor Kre. To enjoy these services you can not have BCBS or Medicare as your insurance.

Book an Appointment

Book your appointment today!  We can’t wait to help you meet and exceed your health goals.  With us the focus is on prevention and being as proactive with your health as possible.  Schedule today for a no- obligation consultation to see if Brownstone Healthcare & Aesthetics is the right fit for you and your family!