About Dr. Estes
Dr. Vineeta Ahluvalia Estes, MD, is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist at Birmingham OB/Gyn in Birmingham, Alabama. She has been practicing medicine since 2002 and provides comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care for women across adolescence through adulthood. Dr. Estes returned to Birmingham in 2023 and re-joined Birmingham OB/Gyn, where she sees patients at the practice’s main office location on Grandview Parkway.
Dr. Estes is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Her clinical focus includes preventive care and well-woman visits, obstetric and prenatal care, evaluation and management of common gynecologic conditions, medical management of obesity, and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery using the da Vinci robotic surgical system. She maintains hospital privileges at Grandview Medical Center and St. Vincent’s Birmingham.
Education & Training
Residency:
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Hospital, Obstetrics & Gynecology — Birmingham, Alabama (1998–2002)
Medical School:
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), New Jersey Medical School — Newark, New Jersey; Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Undergraduate:
The College of William and Mary — Williamsburg, Virginia; Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry
Board Certification:
- American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Certified 2005–Present) Board Credentials
- American Board of Obesity Medicine (Certified 2025–Present)
Clinical Interests & Expertise
- Preventive care and well-woman visits
- Obstetric and prenatal care
- Evaluation and management of common gynecologic conditions
- Medical management of obesity
- Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, including robotic-assisted procedures using the da Vinci system
Care Philosophy
Dr. Estes is committed to providing patient-centered, evidence-based care grounded in careful listening, patient education, and shared decision-making. She prioritizes clear communication and works closely with patients to help them feel informed and confident in their care.
Her experience in both community practice and academic medicine has shaped a thoughtful, collaborative approach that emphasizes individualized treatment and long-term patient relationships.
Hospital Affiliations
Grandview Medical Center — Birmingham, Alabama (Hospital Bio)
St. Vincent’s Birmingham — Birmingham, Alabama
Accepted Insurance & New Patients
Dr. Estes is accepting new patients.
She is credentialed with:
Medicare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama (Find a Physician)
Aetna
Cigna (Find a Physician)
Humana
Viva Health (excluding Viva UAB)
Dr. Estes also participates with most major commercial insurance plans.
Coverage and participation may change. Patients are encouraged to contact Birmingham OB/Gyn to confirm insurance coverage and schedule an appointment.
To schedule an appointment:
205-933-8334 or www.birminghamobgyn.com
Languages
English
Outside the Office
Outside of caring for patients, Dr. Estes enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her family.
