At Grandview Primary Care in Cahaba Heights, Dr. Neil Tindell recently joined his first family medicine practice and believes all patients deserve to have a “medical home.”
That accessibility is “the core of family medicine,” he says.
“It’s my responsibility as their primary care physician to coordinate all their medical care,” Dr. Tindell says. “I’m passionate about advocating for my patients and believe my role is like being the quarterback of their care team.”
Dr. Tindell grew up in Prattville, completed his undergraduate degree in biological sciences at The University of Alabama in 2012 and earned his medical degree from Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2018.
He completed the Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency at The University of Alabama in 2022. His specialties include pediatrics, adult medicine, geriatrics and acute care.
Being a doctor fulfills a long-held ambition. He was in middle school when he found his career path, Dr. Tindell says.
“We used to visit my aunt, who was a recovery room nurse, and I was drawn to medicine from then on,” he says. “I love the combination of being able to work with people, the challenge of diagnosing and treating patients, and being able to help them feel better and be healthier.”
He ended up working in family medicine “through a non-traditional path,” he says.
“After completing a preliminary general surgery residency, I felt God was leading me to a career in family medicine,” Dr. Tindell says. “I was drawn to the ability I would have to care for a wide variety of patients at all stages of their lives.
“Every day has been rewarding and gratifying,” he says. “I get to meet a lot of amazing people and share a small part of their lives.”
Dr. Tindell seeks to provide what he calls “full-circle primary care.”
“I strive to address as many aspects of a person’s health care as I possibly can within my clinic," he says. “This is important as it is convenient and cost-effective for the patient.”
Checkups and preventive medicine are very important, he says.
“Well-visits can seem like an unnecessary use of a doctor’s visit, but I feel if patients will come and see their primary care doctor on a regular basis, we can work to prevent health issues before they become a reality,” Dr. Tindell says. “Doing simple things such as eating healthy, exercising regularly and getting restful sleep are great first steps to living longer, healthier lives.”
Dr. Tindell is glad he joined the Grandview Medical Group network.
“They’ve been so supportive of my new practice, ensuring we have all we could ask for to take care of our patients,” he says.
He also offers some spring health tips.
“Spring brings great weather, and a great opportunity to get out and exercise,” Dr. Tindell says. “I would challenge people reading this to get out there and exercise. Set goals and work to stay consistent. You may not see results immediately, but when you do, you'll be surprised.”
Dr. Tindell is accepting new patients. Appointments can be made by phone or at the Grandview website.
