Dr. Anne Byars, MD, FAAP | Dr. Whitney Ford, DNP, CPNP | Birmingham, AL

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Liberty Mountain Pediatrics

Your children deserve the best medical care.

Getting the best care for your family shouldn't be stressful or unpleasant. At Liberty Mountain Pediatrics, your child will receive exceptional evidence based medical care from seasoned doctors and nurses with years of experience and long track records of healthy, happy patients.
We are off 280 by 459 convenient to Liberty Park, Hoover, Vestavia, Birmingham, and Chelsea.

It's about relationships, not just medicine.

When your family visits Liberty Mountain Pediatrics, we do everything in our power to help you feel safe, known, comfortable, cared for, and heard.  Our exceptional staff loves their work, and it shows. Your family will quickly become like ours!

Don't worry – you're doing great!

Parenting isn't easy, is it? We're here to remind you that you're doing a great job as we guide you and your family through your child's growth. Our hope is that every time you visit our office, you leave feeling like the great parent you are: secure, equipped, and competent.

Our Services

We Are Here For You

Well child care
Same day sick visits
X-ray on site
Laboratory Tests
Developmental screening
Autism screening
Sports physical
Pre-op physical
Prenatal visits
Asthma Education
Referral coordination
patient portal
Telemedicine visits
ADHD
Minor procedures
vision screening
and More!
(205) 709-1650
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Meet the Team

Our Providers

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Dr. Anne Byars, MD, FAAP

Thank you for your interest in Liberty Mountain Pediatrics! I've been a pediatrician since 1986, and I still wake up every day excited about going to work. There is nothing more satisfying to me than building lasting relationships with families while providing their children with the best medical care. Whether your child is in need of well child check ups, sick child care, anticipatory guidance, behavior and mental guidance, or all the above, it will be our privilege to serve you!

Dr. Byars is a board certified pediatrician and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She attended medical school at UAB and completed her residency in pediatrics at Vanderbilt.

Dr. Whitney Ford, DNP, CPNP

I am so excited to be a part of the Liberty Mountain Pediatrics team. I know in many ways your pediatrician becomes like part of your family, therefore, I am honored for the chance to become a part of yours. I love getting to know my patients and watching them grow.

My background is in neonatal intensive care, early childhood development, and pediatric primary and urgent care. After training under Dr. Byars, I now have the great privilege of serving you alongside her.

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Angela Cope, DO, FAAP

I am delighted to be joining the family at Liberty Mountain Pediatrics.  I have always had a deep and genuine love for children.  This passion only continues to grow with each patient interaction. I chose to practice pediatrics because I found that children simply brighten my day.  From the genius things they say and do to the endless love they give; every child has my heart.  Through their little hearts, I have found my purpose.  I am blessed to be a mom of two boys as well, so it allows me to see the perspective of a parent.  As a parent, you need to be heard and most importantly, heard by someone that you trust!  It is my honor to serve each child and their family.

Dr. Cope is board-certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.  She attended medical school at the Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, Tennessee and completed her residency in pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.  Dr. Cope is originally from Gatlinburg, Tennessee.  She is married to her husband, Kevin, an emergency medicine physician, and the mom of two wonderful boys, Andrew and Kaden, ages 5 and 2. 

Angela Cope, DO
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What People Say

"We love Dr. Byars!"

"We see Dr. Byars, and she is absolutely wonderful with our kids. She's always so sweet, energetic, and caring. We moved over thirty minutes away, and I still refuse to go anywhere else. We love her!"

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"27 years of Dr. Byars."

"I've been using Dr. Byars for 27 years. She began seeing my daughter in the hospital at birth. Both of my children love going to see her. In fact, my daughter cried when she had to start seeing a new doctor when she turned eighteen! We travel an hour for her, but she and the rest of her staff are worth the time and gas."

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"We love Dr. Ford"

"We recently started seeing Whitney Ford, DNP and LOVE her. She is so sweet and knowledgeable. My kiddos love her! Highly recommend!"

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"A true family doctor."

"We've been with Dr Byars for 8+ years and we love her along with all of her nurses and staff. She was my husband's doctor as a child – a true family doctor if there ever was one! We'll never leave her care."

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ and Educational Resources

Liberty Mountain Pediatrics office in the Medhelp building on Highway 280
Where To Find Us

4600 US Hwy 280 E. Unit #103 Birmingham, Alabama 35242 (click for directions). Walk in the main entrance to the MedHelp building and look for the Lego wall to your right.

Office Hours

Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, by appointment only.

After Hours

For emergencies, call 911. If you have a question, concern, or need medical advice after office hours call 205-709-1650 to speak with person on call. 

Good To Know
• Comfortable for kids and parents
• No long waits
• Polite welcoming staff
• no stairs
• no Elevators
• Easy Parking
• no parking deck

Frequently Asked Questions

What is your No Show and Late Policy?

No Show Policy

  • First time – If office is not called 12 hours before visit, then we will call to notify you and reschedule. 

Second and third no show – $20 fee 

Fourth no show in 2 year period – Dismissal from Practice

Late Policy

  • If more than 15 minutes late then will need to reschedule for next available appointment time. 
Which insurances do you accept?

Cigna, Aetna, Tricare Reserve, Tricare Prime, Blue Cross, United, UMR, Christian Care Ministries, Health Scope

What is Liberty Mountain's vaccine policy?

We follow the AAP recommendations and CDC schedule for vaccinations for our patients. We do not accept patients that do not vaccinate and do not do delayed schedules.

We do not participate in the Vaccines for Children program, therefore we are unable to provide vaccines for Medicaid patients. These vaccines will be given at the local Health Department.

What is the Poison Control Hotline number?

The Poison Control Hotline number is 1 (800) 222-1222. Contact Poison Control right away if you suspect a poisoning. Hotline help is free, expert, and confidential.


What is the Well Child visit schedule?

The visit schedule for well children is as follows:

  • Right after birth
  • 2 weeks
  • 2 months
  • 4 months
  • 6 months
  • 9 months
  • 12 months
  • 15 months
  • 18 months
  • 24 months
  • 3 years
  • Yearly after that

Educational Resources