Physicians within the UAB Health System diagnose and treat problems in a broad variety of medical specialties. Some of these specialties are offered only at UAB and nowhere else in Alabama. To locate more information on the UAB services available under each specialty, click on the titles below:
Aging and Geriatric MedicineThe diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. Includes home health, hospice and elder care.
Allergy and AsthmaThe diagnosis, treatment, and research of immune system disorders including allergy, immunodeficiency, and autoimmune disease.
Arthritis and RheumatologyDiagnostic and therapeutic services for people with all types of arthritis and related musculoskeletal disorders.
Dentistry / Oral HealthDiagnosis, treatment, and comprehensive services for oral and dental problems, including oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Emergency MedicineComprehensive, round-the-clock services to adult patients with emergency medical and surgical needs.
Family and Community MedicineMedical services for families with active participation of other health disciplines such as social work and health education.
Infectious DiseaseOutpatient and inpatient care for adults with illnesses of known or suspected infectious origin.
Internal MedicinePrimary care for adult patients, general medicine consultation, plus the diagnosis and treatment of complex medical problems, including multi-system diseases.
Men's HealthServices that focus on health problems unique to men.
Nutrition ScienceThe study of the relationship between nutrition and many aspects of health as well as treatment of nutrition-related disorders.
PathologyProvide and interpret laboratory information to help solve diagnostic problems and to monitor the effects of therapies.
Pharmacy ProgramsIdentifying, resolving, and preventing drug-related problems. Also includes information on pharmacy residency programs.
Physical Medicine & RehabilitationComprehensive clinical treatment for patients with severe neuro-musculoskeletal disorders or impairments resulting from disease, trauma, or congenital disorders.
Primary CareComprehensive personal care with specialized areas including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, gerontology, and general obstetrics/gynecology.
RadiologyServices involved in the diagnosis and treatment of medical problems.
Sports MedicineDiagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals with sports-related injuries.
Surgical CareSurgical treatment covering all aspects of patient care related to gastrointestinal surgery; surgical oncology (cancer); burns, trauma, and surgical critical care; and vascular surgery.
Transplant SurgeryOrgan transplantation including kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants.
Travel MedicineHealth problems affecting residents of, and visitors to, the developing world.
UAB Arthritis and Musculoskeletal CenterInterdisciplinary research center which serves as the focal point for fundamental and clinical research in arthritis, autoimmunity, and musculoskeletal diseases.
UrologyDiagnosis and treatment of problems of the urinary or urogenital organs.
Women's HealthUAB offers a complete range of services that focus on issues of particular importance to women.
Worker's Comp ServicesGuides, Directories and contacts to assist employers, carriers and case managers in navigating the Health System.