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Patient Drop Off & Pick-up 

As construction continues on the new Altec Styslinger Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building, 7th Avenue South between 19th and 20th streets is closed to vehicular traffic. Cars can enter from 20th Street for patients to make a u-turn in front of the building for drop off/pick up. Limited handicapped-only parking is available on the street. Learn more about street closures.

Location

1919 7th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233

Dentistry Patient Parking

Dentistry Patient Parking

Patient Parking Only

2050 7th Avenue South
Birmingham, Alabama 35233

The UAB Dentistry patient parking lot is located on 7th Avenue South. The entrance on 7th Avenue South, between 21st and 20th streets, can be accessed by traveling southwest on 7th Ave. S. Once you cross Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. S., turn right into the dentistry patient parking lot.

Credit/debit cards only (cash payments cannot be accepted).

This lot is owned and managed by REEF Parking. REEF Parking provides UAB School of Dentistry patients a rate of $7/day with validation code.

In order to park, you must have a phone with:

  • Texting capabilities
  • Access to the internet
  • Ability to scan a QR code

Parking Instructions:

  • Upon arrival, call REEF (205) 273-5274 and dial “1” to enter the lot. You will then receive a payment link via text message that you will use after your appointment.
  • Upon entry to the lot, you will park in the reserved spaces for UAB School of Dentistry patients to the left.
  • At the end of your appointment and before leaving the School of Dentistry, you will click the link to enter your payment information. Then see the Guest Services representative on the first floor to receive a validation QR code. Once receiving the QR code you can then pay the $7 rate.
  • Upon returning to your car, call REEF (205) 273-5274 and dial “3” to exit the lot.

Maximum School of Dentistry parking spaces: 45

When this maximum has been reached, REEF will stop providing validation codes to open the gate until one of the 45 allotted spaces becomes available (as another School of Dentistry patient leaves).

Anyone entering the lot without receiving a validation code for the School of Dentistry discount will be charged the full fee of $20.

Lot opens at 8:00 a.m. and is accessible for entry until 4:00 p.m. weekdays.

For any problems with patient parking rates please call REEF at (205) 801-8687. Still need help? Call support at (619) 273-5274

Instructional signs outside of lot 188 - the information on the signs is reflected in the text here. It is also offered in Spanish on the signs.

UAB Dentistry Street Parking

Patient Parking Only

1919 7th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233

Handicapped Parking

Two handicapped spots are available on south side of 7th Avenue South from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for patients with an appointment only. There is a $100 fine for parking in these spaces without receipt displayed on dashboard.

  • Pre-pay at the kiosk in the dental school lobby
  • Cost is $2 for 1st hour, $1 for each additional hour up to 4 hours
  • Credit/debit cards only
Left image shows blocked off street where you can drop off patiens and make a u-turn; right image shows limited handicapped parking directly outside building.

UAB Dentistry Drop-off/Pick-up

Patient Drop-off/Pickup Only

1919 7th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233

Cars can enter from 20th Street for patients to make a u-turn in front of the building for drop off/pick up.

Additional Parking Options

Hilton Birmingham at UAB Deck

808 20th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35205

The parking deck is located at 808 South 20th Street, attached to the Hilton hotel.

  • Cost is $3 for the first hour; $1 for each additional hour; $14 maximum daily rate. Pay at the kiosk on the ground floor upon exit

University Blvd. Parking Deck

1915 University Boulevard
Birmingham, AL 35205

The deck is located on University Boulevard (next to the Hilton Birmingham at UAB) between 19th Street and 20th Street South. Enter from University Boulevard and pull a visitor parking ticket at entrance. Pay at the kiosk on the ground floor prior to taking the elevator to your vehicle.

  • Handicapped parking available
  • Cost is $2 for the first hour; $1 each additional hour; $6 maximum daily rate

4th Avenue University Hospital Parking Deck

Patient Parking Only

1801 4th Avenue South
Birmingham, Alabama 35233

This deck is located at the corner of 4th Avenue South and 18th Street South. Visitors can enter from either street. You'll pay at exit at the 2nd Floor Sky Lobby. Complimentary bus transportation to and from the School of Dentistry is provided by the UAB Blazer Express GOLD Line. Bus stop is located on the ground floor of the parking deck.

  • Handicapped parking is available
  • Cost is $2 for the first hour; $1 for each additional hour; $6 maximum daily rate
  • Instructional video