Opened in 1992, The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital is a specially designed “superclinic” for outpatient medical care, housing hundreds of physicians in nearly three dozen specialties. Today, The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital is one of the busiest outpatient centers in America and is renowned for providing the most advanced health care services that are both compassionate and convenient for our patients and their families.

The Whitaker Clinic of UAB Hospital, located one block east of The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital, opened in summer 2017 to accommodate growing demand for outpatient health care services. The two clinics serve more than 2,000 patients per day.

With more than 250 exam rooms and many nationally ranked specialties, The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital and the Whitaker Clinic of UAB Hospital combine the latest in clinical care with teaching and research. Our staff collaborates and communicates extensively with our patients in order to deliver the ultimate patient experience and the highest quality of health services.

From cardiac care to urology, endoscopies to infusion treatments, The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital puts patients at the center of everything we do.

The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital specializes in:

• Cardiology

• Cardiothoracic Surgery

• Cardiovascular Surgery

• Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

• Endocrinology

• Gastroenterology

• General Surgery

• Hematology & Oncology

• Infusion Therapy

• Laboratory Services

• Liver Transplant

• Lung Transplant

• Nephrology

• Neurology

• Neurosurgery

• Radiology

• Rheumatology

• Surgical Oncology

• Urology

The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital is committed to:

• Providing patient-centered care

• Ensuring high standards of medical practice

• Implementing continuous quality improvement initiatives

• Maintaining accreditation and compliance with healthcare regulations

• Vision: To be the leading provider of compassionate and innovative healthcare, improving the quality of life for individuals and communities.

• Mission: To deliver exceptional patient care through a collaborative approach, advancing health through education, research, and service.

• The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital has received recognition for:

  • High standards in patient care and safety

  • Excellence in various medical specialties

  • Accreditation by national and international health organizations

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