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Now Open In Talladega:

We are excited to now have a satellite office for obstetrics and gynecology visits on Mondays with Dr. Hall-Minnie and Dr. Malek. Call 205-397-1286 to schedule your visit in Talladega! Our Talledega office is located at the Citizen's Baptist Medical Office Building at 320 Coosa St. E, Suite D (orange pod), Talladega, AL 35160. See blog post for more info!

Drs. Favor, Stradtman, Gregory, Whitehead, Hall-Minnie, and Malek

At Sparks and Favor, we have been providing quality OBGYN services to Birmingham women for over 30 years. We offer the advantages of modern technology including 3D mammography and minimally-invasive (robotic) surgical capabilities. Above all, we promote good health outcomes through the relationships we build with our patients over time.

 


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Appointments

Call us at 205.397.1286 to schedule your appointment.

After Hours:

In labor or other urgent OB/GYN need?

For medical emergencies, dial 911.

News Highlights

Check this space to find updates to our office hours caused by weather or other problems.

If you are having a medical emergency, CALL 911.

If you think you may be in labor or have another urgent concern that requires our immediate attention after hours, you can reach our on-call physician by dialing (205) 397-1286.

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Our Physicians: Women Caring for Women!

Meet our board-certified obstetricians and gynecologists.

We are a group of women who share a dedication to quality women’s health care here in Birmingham. Each of us trained in a nationally recognized university medical center.

We are on call for our patients in labor or for emergent gynecologic problems.

 

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Talladega Satellite Office Now Open!

We are now offering OB/GYN appointments at our new satellite office in Talladega.
Dr. Hall-Minnie and Dr. Malek are excited for the opportunity to provide women’s health care to this community. They are both passionate about caring for underserved populations and believe it is important that women have access to preventative care and cancer screenings like pap smears and mammograms in addition to maternal health care. According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, “Alabama ranks third in the nation for incidence and deaths from cervical cancer.” We want to help change this figure by improving access…

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Our Doctors in the News

In case you missed it, Dr. Hall-Minnie, Dr. Malek, and Dr. Whitehead were featured on WBRC FOX 6 News “Ask The Doc” segment to talk about fibroids for Fibroid Awareness Month. We appreciate Sheldon Haygood and the team at FOX 6 News for welcoming our doctors to spread awareness about this women’s health issue! Check out their segment below:

 

Fibroids can cause heavy periods, anemia, abdominal or pelvic pain, bloating, problems with urinating or bowel movements, and several other symptoms. Many women are affected by these benign smooth muscle tumors. They can range in size from as…

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Sparks & Favor Sponsors Golden Gala for Baby Steps Bama

We are proud to partner with Baby Steps Bama as a sponsor of their Golden Gala.  Baby Steps is a non-profit organization that supports pregnant and parenting college students so that they are empowered to thrive as both parents and students.
The organization’s vision is “to create a culture of empowerment that changes how universities, communities, and society as a whole respond to and support Student-Moms. Young women facing unplanned pregnancies should not be defined by their circumstances but empowered to thrive. We are diligently working to bring Baby Steps to Student-Moms across the nation.” So…

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