Specializing in the Treatment of:
- Thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm
- Aneurysms involving renal, splenic, mesenteric, carotid, extremity arteries
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Atherosclerosis involving the aorta and lower extremity arteries causing claudication, ischemic pain or ischemic tissue loss
- Atherosclerosis involving the upper extremity arteries
- Carotid artery occlusive disease causing stroke or transient neurologic problems
- Vertebral-basilar and subclavian artery occlusive problems.
- Subclavian steal
- Renal artery occlusive disease causing renovascular hypertension or ischemic nephropathy
- Mesenteric artery occlusive disease causing acute or chronic mesenteric ischemia
- Vascular medical and non-operative problems of peripheral arterial circulation
- Venous diseases
Services:
- Vascular ultrasound and noninvasive arterial testing
- Diagnostic angiography and venography
- Balloon angioplasty and stenting
- Percutaneous laser and mechanical atherectomy
- Catheter directed thrombolysis and thrombectomy
- Endovascular aortic aneurysm repair
- Endovascular thoracic aortic stent graft
- Thoracic and abdominal aortic bypass grafting
- Renal and mesenteric revascularization
- Lower extremity bypass grafting
- Carotid endarterectomy and bypass
- Carotid stenting
- Minimally invasive vein procedures
- Vascular medical evaluation including risk factor assessment and non-operative management options
Locations
University Hospital
619 19th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35294
(205) 934-2003
(205) 996-8276
The Kirklin Clinic- Vascular Clinic – 5th Floor
2000 6th Avenue South
Birmingham, Alabama 35233
(205) 934-2003
(205) 996-8276
UAB Vein Clinic –UAB Highlands
1201 11th Avenue South
Birmingham, Alabama 35205
(205) 996-8346
Cullman Regional Medical Center
1912 Alabama Highway 157
Cullman, Alabama 35058
(256) 734-7850
Cullman Vascular Surgery Clinic
1930 Highway 157
Cullman, Alabama 35058
(256) 734-7850
Patient Clinic Appointments
- Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- If you are a patient and need to schedule an appointment, please call (205) 934-2003 or 1-800-333-6543 (if outside of the Birmingham area).
- To reschedule or cancel your appointment, please call at least 24 hours in advance.
Physician Referrals
- If you are a physician’s office and need to make a referral, please call (205) 934-2003 or 1-800-333-6543 (if outside of the Birmingham area).
- If you need to reach a vascular surgeon after hours, please call UAB paging at (205) 934-3411 and ask for the Vascular Surgeon on call.
After Hours Emergencies
If you are a patient and need to reach your physician after hours, call UAB paging at (205) 934-3411 and ask for the Vascular Surgery Resident on call. If this is a true medical emergency, please dial 911 for immediate assistance.
What to Bring with You
When you come to your appointment, please bring your insurance card, the completed patient information sheet that was mailed to you prior to your appointment, a list of any prescription or over the counter medications that you are currently taking (including dosage amount), and any pertinent medical information/medical records related to your condition. These records include:
- Reports from any previous vascular tests
- Reports of any labs that have been previously performed
- Any films from diagnostic tests that have been performed, including X-rays, CT scans or ultrasounds
It is extremely important that you secure the documents outlined above and bring them with you to your clinic visit. Having this information provides a comprehensive picture to your physician, resulting in more complete and timely care for you.
You may also have the records and films forwarded to our office by your referring physician prior to your visit. Films and records should be sent to: UAB Section of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, 1530 3rd Avenue South, Room BDB 503, Birmingham AL 35294-0012.
Vascular Testing
A variety of non-invasive vascular tests may be scheduled in conjunction with your clinic visit, such as diagnostic testing on your carotid arteries, abdomen, legs or arms. It is possible that you will also be scheduled for a Vascular Lab appointment on the same date that you see your Vascular physician. For your convenience, the Vascular lab is located on the 5th floor of The Kirklin Clinic, in the same location as the Vascular Clinic.
Payment Information
Some insurance providers may require a referral or pre-certification before seeing a vascular specialist. Please be sure to bring a copy of this referral or pre-certification with you for insurance/billing purposes. If you are unsure of what your insurance coverage requires, please contact your insurance in advance of your appointment for your inquiries. Your co-pay is expected at the time of your visit. Financial counselors are available to discuss any problems or special circumstances, and can be contacted Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at (205) 801-9910.
Patient Education
Please visit our Web site at http://www.uab.edu/vascular/Education.html for helpful information on a variety of vascular conditions.
Clinic Parking
For patients visiting The Kirklin Clinic, convenient parking is available in the parking deck adjacent to the clinic. Located at 2100 6th Avenue South, the parking deck is connected to the second floor of The Kirklin Clinic by a weatherproof sky bridge. High top van access is restricted to the first floor of the clinic parking deck. Patients arriving in high top vans or requiring wheelchair assistance should be dropped off at the front door of the clinic before parking the vehicle. Valet parking is available on Level 2 of the deck. Wheelchairs and additional assistance are also available for patients with limitations.