Conditions treated in the Family Medicine Clinic include, but are not limited to:
Acute conditions
- Infections (lung, bladder, kidney, etc.)
- Rashes
- Strains
- Sprains
- Minor injuries
Chronic conditions
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Asthma
- Arthritis
- Long-term management of illness or disease
Services include:
- Annual health evaluations
- Physical exams
- Preventive care, including health screenings and physical exams, for ages 2 and up
- Routine care for women, including pap smears, pelvic and breast exams
- Well-child care
- Gynecologic care
- Flu shots and routine immunizations
- Treatment of minor injuries
- Incision and drainage of simple abscesses
- Repair of minor wounds and cuts
- Routine tests such as EKGs and spirometry
- Diagnostic testing (MRI, CT, ultrasound, etc.)
- Referral to specialists as appropriate
- On-site laboratory, radiology and pharmacy services available.
Why Choose UAB Family Medicine?
The Family Medicine Clinic is conveniently located at UAB-Highlands, 4th floor, to better assist patients’ needs and provide optimal primary care for people of all ages. Our patient-friendly, and all-inclusive services, including on-site labs and radiology testing, ensure comprehensive and compassionate care for the whole family with “one stop.”
The Family Medicine team at UAB is comprised of board-certified family physicians who provide total and preventive care. Family Medicine encourages medical students to observe and participate to better understand Family Medicine in a hands-on, natural environment. All of our UAB specialists are available for further specialized testing and consultations.
Our patients are seen by appointment only. We do not have a “walk-in” clinic. We strive to provide urgent care the same day or within 24 hours. Routine follow-up appointments are generally available in 2-3 weeks; annual physicals and/or gynecological exams are normally available in 4-6 weeks.
If your insurance requires a referral before seeing a specialist, you must be evaluated by your primary care physician prior to being referred. Most insurance companies will not approve referrals retroactively.
Location
Family and Community Medicine Clinic
UAB-Highlands
1201 11th Avenue South, Suite 410
Birmingham, Al 35205
(Free parking is available.)
Telephone: 205-934-9700
Fax: 205-975-6962
Operating Hours
By Appointment
Mon-Fri: 8:00am-5:00 pm (except holidays)
Phone lines are open
Mon-Fri: 7:30am-5:00 pm
After Hours Care
If you need urgent medical assistance after business hours, please call 205-934-3411 and you will be instructed how to reach the physician or provider on call. The on-call provider is available to respond to medically urgent questions and recommend appropriate action. Routine medication refills and controlled substance prescriptions are not filled after hours.