Michael Falola, MD

Michael Falola, MD

Psychiatrist

289 Glen Cross Drive
Trussville, AL 35173

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Overall rating

4.59

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He was my last hope after 4 psychiatrist. He’s been such a good one.

Amanda A • September 05, 2026

Michael Falola, MD
Michael Falola, MD Psychiatrist M.D.

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear you've found support that resonates with you. It's important to have a positive connection with your healthcare provider. If you have more to share, we’d love to hear it!

My first visit was great. I feel like I was able to be HEARD. Looking forward to my next visit.

Vicki L • September 19, 2026

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About Michael Falola, MD

Michael Falola, M.D.,M.P.H., is a distinguished psychiatrist and academic professional known for his exceptional clinical, educational and research background. He completed his Psychiatry residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in 2018 with several training, travel and research awards including 1st positions in American Psychiatric Association Annual Mind Games, APA Research Colloquium for Junior Investigators, American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology Clinical Trials Workshop in Psychopharmacology, and UAB Annual Research Symposium. Dr Falola earned a Master of Public Health with a focus on Biostatistics from the institution in 2010. He previously held the position of assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology at UAB between 2018-2020. During this time, he received the award of inaugural UAB Engel Scholar Award in Psychiatry. Dr Falola has served as a Principal and Sub-investigator at UAB and Tilda Research.

Services, Conditions and Procedures

ADHD

ADHD -Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Academic Coaching

Addiction

Addiction / Substance Use Disorders

Anxiety

Anxiety disorders

Bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorders

Brief Psychotherapies

Depression

OCD

OCD - Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Other psychiatric symptoms

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia / Psychotic symptoms

Telehealth Services

Trauma

Trauma-related disorder


Locations (2)

Falola Psychiatry Practice L.L.C

289 Glen Cross Drive
Trussville, AL, 35173

3516 Vann Road Suite 114-A
Trussville, AL, 35235


More About Michael Falola, MD

Practice

Falola Psychiatry Practice L.L.C

Hospital Affiliations

  • Alsana Eating Recovery Care, Birmingham, AL (2021 - 2025)
  • Gadsden Regional Medical Center, Gadsden, AL (2023 - 2025)
  • Telepsychiatry, MindCare Solutions Group (2020-2023)
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham (2014-2020, 2022-2023)

Specialties

NPI Number

1023429933

Provider's Gender

Male


Background and Education

Years practicing

8.0 years

Education

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL, 2018
  • University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, 2005
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL, 2010

Associations

  • American Psychiatric Association
  • Public Health Student Association (2008-2010)
  • Society of Biological Psychiatry (2019-202)

Awards

  • 1st Place, Annual Research Symposium Poster Presentation, Department of Psychiatry Annual Research Symposium, University of Alabama at Birmingham, April 2016. Title: Clinical and Genetic Predictors of Antidepressant Treatment Response in STAR*D Cohort (2016)
  • 1st Place, Annual Research Symposium Poster Presentation, Department of Psychiatry Annual Research Symposium, University of Alabama at Birmingham, April 2017. Title: Using Machine Learning Technology to Identify New Suicidal Phenotypes in Depressed Individuals Receiving Ketamine Treatment (2017).
  • Class Merit Award, Department of Biochemistry, University of Ibadan, Nigeria (1999)..
  • Class Top Score (1/9) in the Psychiatry Resident-In-Training Examination (PRITE), 2014
  • Class Top Score (1/9) in the Psychiatry Resident-In-Training Examination (PRITE), 2015
  • Health Action Summit Student Scholarship. Alabama, United States (2009).
  • Inaugural Engel Scholar in Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neurobiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2018. Received financial support as part of my startup package for assistant professorship (2018).
  • Ogun state Government Scholarship (as a winner of Junior Engineer, Technicians & Scientist competition), Abeokuta, Nigeria (1996).
  • Oyewole Twins Award (for the best student in Physics and Chemistry). Abeokuta Grammar School, Abeokuta, Nigeria (1996)..
  • Professor Osuntokun Inter-Level Quiz Competition Prize. University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria (2001)..
  • Research Assistantship. Department of Biostatistics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama, United States (2008).
  • South-East SAS User Group (SESUG) Scholarship (received to attend the annual regional conference on SAS statistical software). Alabama, United States (2009).
  • Team member, 11th APA MindGames Competition, 10th place out of 127 teams. Organized by American Psychiatric Association in Feb, 2017.
  • Top Honors (First position), 12th American Psychiatric Association Annual MindGames competition. Held during APA Annual Meeting in New York, New York (2018).
  • Top Score (1/33) in the 2016 Psychiatry Resident-In-Training Examination (PRITE), University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Top Score (1/33) in the 2017 Psychiatry Resident-In-Training Examination (PRITE), University of Alabama at Birmingham (2017)
  • Travel Award, American Psychiatric Association (APA) Research Colloquium for Junior Investigators, May 20-23, 2017, San Diego, California. Supported by the APA Foundation, the Society of Biological Psychiatry, and the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (2017).
  • Travel Award, University of Alabama at Birmingham Fourth Short Course on Mathematical Sciences in Obesity Research, June 26-30, 2017.

Reviews

4.59
5 Reviews

My first visit was great. I feel like I was able to be HEARD. Looking forward to my next visit.

Vicki L • September 19, 2026

He was my last hope after 4 psychiatrist. He’s been such a good one.

Amanda A • September 05, 2026

Michael Falola, MD
Michael Falola, MD Psychiatrist M.D.

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear you've found support that resonates with you. It's important to have a positive connection with your healthcare provider. If you have more to share, we’d love to hear it!

Very easy going and personable

Donald S • July 22, 2025

Thank you doctor.

Justin W • July 19, 2025

Thank you so much for getting me in so quickly - I appreciate it and look forward to working with you.

Rebecca H • July 15, 2025

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