The UAB Department of Surgery comprises 9 divisions
These include the divisions of Breast & Endocrine Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Transplantation, Trauma & Acute Care Surgery and Vascular Surgery & Endovascular Therapy.
Each of these divisions works to further the department's three mission pillars: education, research and patient care.