Our faculty members evaluate and treat patients with arthritis and related diseases.Among the types of arthritis we treat are:   Rheumatoid arthritis Osteoarthritis Gout Ankylosing spondylitis Psoriatic arthritis

Other rheumatologic conditions we treat include:

• Systemic lupus erythematosus
• Scleroderma
• Dermatomyositis and polymyositis
• Vasculitis (for example, Wegener's granulomatosis)
• Polymyalgia rheumatica

In addition, our rheumatologists are experts at managing:

• Osteoporosis
• Bursitis
• Tendonitis

Rheumatology Call Center at The Kirklin Clinic

We have established a Call Center for patients. The message center can be used for prescription refills, non-emergency medical issues or questions for our health care providers.

Telephone: (205)-801-8191
FAX: 205-583-8060

To reschedule a clinical appointment with a rheumatology provider, please call the Scheduling Office at 205-996-7438   

The Kirklin Rheumatology Clinic

Tami Kizer, RN
Nursing Supervisor
HSF-Medicine
Telephone: (205)-801-9031
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The UAB Highlands Rheumatology Clinic

Cori Ray, Manager
UAB Highlands Rheumatology Clinic
Telephone: (205) 930-8347
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Shannon Logan, RN
Nursing Supervisor
Telephone: (205) 930-8347
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Outpatient Clinical Services

Our clinical services are mostly based in the outpatient setting, with our physicians providing care at both The Kirklin Clinic at UAB and UAB Highlands Rheumatology Clinic.  The breadth of knowledge and large number of rheumatologists in our Division allows us to provide state-of-the-art care for patients by physicians interested and specialized in particular diseases, as shown below:

• Rheumatoid Arthritis:  Drs. Bridges, Danila, Curtis, Spalding, and Hughes
• Lupus:  Drs. Chatham, Kimberly, Fessler and Trojanowski
• Psoriatic Arthritis:  Dr. Townsend
• Scleroderma:  Drs. Fessler and Trojanowski
• Polymyositis/Dermatomyositis: Dr. Fessler
• Gout:  Drs. Saag and Singh
• Osteoporosis:  Drs. Morgan, Saag and Curtis
• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Program: Dr. Hughes
• Vasculitis: Drs. Bridges, Fessler and Gaffo
• Fibromyalgia Workshop for Patients

Our rheumatologists work closely with specialists in musculoskeletal radiology to provide cutting-edge imaging techniques and interpretation of radiographs, CT scans, and MRI scans.  The Interdisciplinary Infusion Center at The Kirklin Clinic provides ready access to the latest FDA-approved intravenous medications for rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, and osteoporosis. We also work closely with Martha Sanderson, CRNP and Vanessa Hill, CRNP.

Hospital-based Rheumatology

In addition to outpatient rheumatology services, the UAB Division of Clinical Immunology provides high quality care for hospitalized patients with known or suspected rheumatologic conditions.  The rheumatology consultation service includes an attending physician, rheumatology fellows, medical residents, and medical students, and provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment recommendations for patients at UAB Hospital, UAB Highlands, the Birmingham VA Medical Center, Cooper Green Mercy Hospital, and other UAB-affiliated hospitals.