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John Rinker II, MD, Neurology, Birmingham, AL

John Robert Rinker II MD

Neurology•Birmingham, AL

Neuroimmunology/Multiple Sclerosis

Associate Professor, Neurology, University of Alabama School of Medicine

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  • 1717 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233

  • Phone+1 800-822-8816

  • Fax+1 205-933-4497

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Summary

  • Dr. John Rinker II is a neurologist based in Birmingham, AL, specializing in neuroimmunology with a focus on multiple sclerosis. He completed his medical education at the Medical College of Georgia in 2001 and his neurology residency at Washington University in St. Louis in 2005. He is experienced in general neurology and multiple sclerosis, with various published works on the subject, including studies on dietary interventions, symptomatic aspects of MS, and prognostic value of CSF studies. He has contributed to the field with several publications, one of which includes a feasibility trial on lithium in progressive multiple sclerosis. He has extensive experience with medical education, specifically directing the Neurology clerkship and developing curriculum innovations for third year medical students.

Education & Training

  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Neurology, 2001 - 2005
  • Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
    Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2007 - 2026
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License Active through 1985
  • Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification HealtheLife and PowerChart, Cerner Corporation, 2013-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification PowerChart (CQM), Cerner Corporation, 2013-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification MyHealth@UABMedicine, UAB Health System, 2013-2017

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Publications & Presentations

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