Name: Dr. Jerica Gibson

Specialty: Family Medicine

Qualification / Board Certification: DO — Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Georgia Campus

Affiliation(s): Private Practice — Childersburg, AL | Bibb Medical Center | Coosa Valley Medical Center

Location (City/State): Childersburg, AL

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1467072926

About the Doctor

Dr. Jerica Gibson is a Family Medicine physician with 6 to 10 years of clinical experience, serving patients in Childersburg, Alabama. She earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Georgia Campus — a respected osteopathic medical institution known for producing compassionate, community-focused physicians — and completed her Family Medicine residency at Cahaba Medical Care from 2020 to 2023. Cahaba Medical Care is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) with a strong mission of serving underserved and rural communities in Alabama, making it an ideal training environment for a physician committed to accessible, high-quality primary care in a community setting.

Dr. Gibson’s clinical expertise includes the management of chronic hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, heart failure, and upper respiratory infections — conditions that are particularly prevalent in rural Alabama communities and that require attentive, ongoing primary care management. Her osteopathic medical training gives her a holistic, whole-body approach to patient care, emphasizing prevention, patient education, and the interconnection of physical and overall health. Affiliated with both Bibb Medical Center in Centreville and Coosa Valley Medical Center in Sylacauga, Dr. Gibson ensures her patients have access to hospital-level care when needed. She accepts Medicare, Aetna, CMS Medicare, and Regence Health Plans, and is currently accepting new patients at her Childersburg practice.

Key Highlights:

• 6–10 years of experience in family medicine
• DO from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Georgia Campus
• Family Medicine residency at Cahaba Medical Care — an FQHC serving rural Alabama communities
• Expertise in hypertension, diabetes, heart failure, high cholesterol, and respiratory infections
• Osteopathic medical background with a holistic, patient-centered approach
• Affiliated with Bibb Medical Center and Coosa Valley Medical Center
• Accepts Medicare, Aetna, CMS Medicare, and Regence Health Plans
• NPI Number: 1467072926
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Georgia Campus — DO

Residency: Cahaba Medical Care — Family Medicine, 2020–2023

Fellowship / Additional Training: Not listed

Medical Conditions Treated

Cardiovascular & Metabolic Conditions:

• Chronic Hypertension & High Blood Pressure
• Heart Failure & Cardiac Disease Management
• High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)
• Type 2 Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management
• Obesity & Weight Management
• Metabolic Syndrome

Respiratory Conditions:

• Upper Respiratory Infections (URIs) & Common Cold
• Strep Throat & Bacterial Pharyngitis
• Asthma & Reactive Airway Disease
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Sinusitis & Allergic Rhinitis
• Pneumonia & Lower Respiratory Infections

General Primary Care Conditions:

• Thyroid Disorders (Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism)
• Anxiety & Depression
• Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
• Ear, Nose & Throat Infections
• Arthritis & Joint Pain
• Skin Conditions (Eczema, Rashes, Infections)
• Gastrointestinal Issues (GERD, Constipation, Abdominal Pain)
• Anemia & Nutritional Deficiencies
• Women’s & Men’s Health Concerns
• Preventive & General Wellness Care

Medical Procedures Performed

• Annual Physical Examinations & Wellness Visits
• Preventive Health Screenings (blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, cancer)
• Immunizations & Vaccinations (routine and seasonal)
• Chronic Disease Monitoring & Medication Management
• Women’s Health Exams (Pap smears, breast exams)
• Minor In-Office Procedures (wound care, suturing, skin lesion removal)
• Electrocardiogram (EKG)
• Spirometry (Lung Function Testing)
• Diagnostic Lab Work & Blood Testing
• Point-of-Care Testing (strep, flu, urinalysis)
• Mental Health Screening & Basic Counseling
• Pediatric Well-Child Visits & Immunizations
• Referrals & Specialist Care Coordination
• Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)

Services Offered

Dr. Gibson’s family medicine practice in Childersburg, Alabama provides a comprehensive and community-oriented range of primary care services for patients of all ages. Trained at a federally qualified health center with a strong mission of serving rural and underserved populations, Dr. Gibson brings a deep commitment to accessible, affordable, and high-quality primary care to the Childersburg community — an area where dedicated family medicine physicians play a critical role in maintaining the health of local residents.

Preventive Care & Annual Wellness:

Dr. Gibson places a strong emphasis on preventive medicine as the foundation of long-term health. Her practice provides thorough annual physical examinations, age-appropriate health screenings, and routine immunizations — helping patients detect health risks early and maintain optimal wellness throughout every stage of life. She is particularly focused on preventive strategies for cardiovascular disease and diabetes, conditions that carry elevated risk in the rural Alabama patient population.

Chronic Disease Management:

A core strength of Dr. Gibson’s practice is the long-term management of chronic conditions. For patients living with hypertension, heart failure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and other ongoing health conditions, she develops individualized treatment plans that incorporate medication management, regular monitoring, lifestyle counseling, and patient education. Her osteopathic training enriches her approach by encouraging attention to the whole patient — not just isolated disease markers — resulting in more comprehensive and sustainable health outcomes.

Acute & Urgent Primary Care:

Dr. Gibson provides prompt evaluation and treatment for acute illnesses including upper respiratory infections, strep throat, urinary tract infections, and other common conditions that require timely medical attention. Her ability to distinguish between viral and bacterial causes of infection, and to prescribe appropriate treatment accordingly, reflects her commitment to evidence-based, antibiotic-stewardship-conscious care.

Osteopathic & Holistic Primary Care:

Drawing on her osteopathic medical training, Dr. Gibson treats each patient as a whole person — considering physical, mental, and lifestyle factors in every clinical encounter. Where appropriate, she incorporates Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) to help patients manage musculoskeletal pain and related conditions as part of a holistic, non-pharmacologic approach to care.

Services at a Glance:

• Comprehensive annual physicals and wellness exams
• Preventive screenings and early detection evaluations
• Chronic disease management — hypertension, diabetes, heart failure, cholesterol
• Immunizations and vaccinations for all ages
• Acute illness evaluation and treatment
• Women’s and men’s health services
• Pediatric well-child visits and immunizations
• Mental health screening and basic counseling
• Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
• Minor in-office procedures and wound care
• Diagnostic lab testing and point-of-care testing
• Specialist referrals and care coordination
• Community-focused, accessible primary care

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)
• CMS Medicare
• Regence Health Plans (PPO)
• Medicare
• Additional plans accepted — contact the practice directly for a complete list

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: 33637 US Highway 280, Childersburg, AL 35044

Phone: +1 (256) 378-3313

Hospital Affiliations

• Bibb Medical Center — Centreville, AL
• Coosa Valley Medical Center — Sylacauga, AL