Appointments


Use the Managing Your Health Tool below to determine what type of appointment you should make.

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Physical illnesses are conditions that negatively affect a person's bodily function and impair one's ability to perform activities of daily life. Such conditions often cause observable signs or symptoms such as fever, rash, vomiting, headache, and localized or generalized body pain.

Source: CDC, 2018

Yes. I am unable to do one or more of my daily activities because of my illness.


No. I am able to perform all of my daily activities despite my illness, but still want to speak to a provider about my problem.

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Sounds like you need to see a Provider soon. You can check the patient portal for a same-day appointment. If none are available on the portal, call Student Health Services (SHS) at (205) 934-3580 to speak with a staff member and schedule a Same-Day appointment.

If SHS is closed, call (205) 934-3411 and ask for the doctor-on-call for Student Health & Wellness.

To find an In-Network Urgent Care or PCP with United Health Care Insurance click HERE.

If your condition worsens, seek emergency medical care immediately by dialing 911 or visiting the Emergency Department of the nearest hospital.

You have options. Visit Patient Portal to make an appointment with a provider at Student Health Services (SHS) Clinic.

If you are unable to find an appointment that suits your needs at SHS on the portal, give us a call at (205) 934-3580 to speak with a staff member.

If you are unable to find an appointment that suits your needs at SHS, visit an In-Network Urgent Care or Primary Care Provider (PCP). To find an In-Network Urgent Care or PCP, click HERE

If your condition worsens, seek emergency medical care immediately by dialing 911 or visiting the Emergency Department of the nearest hospital.

Mental illnesses are conditions that affect a person’s thinking, feeling, mood or behavior, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. Such conditions may be occasional or long-lasting (chronic) and affect someone’s ability to relate to others and function each day.

Source: CDC, 2018

Yes. I am unable to do one or more of my daily activities because of my illness.


No. I am able to perform all of my daily activities despite my illness, but still want to speak to a provider about my problem.

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Call or visit Student Counseling Services to be evaluated for an appointment:
(205) 934-5816
1714 9th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35294

You may also schedule a visit with Student Health Services at 205-934-3580, and SHS usually has same or next day urgent appointments.

If the Student Health & Wellness Center is closed, visit the nearest Emergency Department, or call UAB Police Department (205-934-3535) to be directed to the appropriate resources.

If you need to talk to someone, the following crisis lines offer 24-hour support:

  • Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
  • Birmingham Crisis Line: (205) 323-7777
  • Transgender Crisis Hotline: (877) 656-8860
  • LGBTQ+ Hotline: (866) 488-7386
  • Rape Response: (205) 323-7273
  • Graduate Student Help Line (800) 472-3457
  • Veterans Help Line: (800) 838-2838
  • Crisis Text Line: 741-741

You have several options. Call Student Counseling Services at (205-934-5816)

You may also schedule a visit with Student Health Services at 205-934-3580 or on the Patient Portal to discuss a mental health problem.

Eligibility

All currently enrolled UAB undergraduate and graduate students have access to medical office visits, evaluation and development of a treatment plan at no additional out of pocket cost beyond the payment of regular UAB tuition. All office visits are billed to insurance and if there is anything remaining on the office visit cost after the insurance has dispersed payment, this remaining cost is part of the Student Benefit which the student is not billed for. This benefit does not cover diagnostic testing (lab and x-ray) or procedures.

Diagnostic testing (lab and x-ray) and procedures are available on a fee-for-service basis and can be billed to the student’s insurance or, for those without insurance, directly to the student.

To Schedule an Appointment:

Phone Appointments

Call 205-934-3580

Patient Portal - Online Appointments

Access Patient Portal

*Please note, if you are going to be late for your appointment please call (205) 934-3580 to inform the staff.

No Show Policy

To provide you the best possible care and increase access for all our patients, please cancel your appointment at least two hours in advance, so that others may have the opportunity to be seen. Appointments may be cancelled on the patient portal, via phone, or in person. If you fail to cancel within two hours, or are more than 15 minutes late, or fail to come to the appointment at all, you will be considered a “no show.” As of October 1, 2017, there will be a $25 charge per “no-show.” This policy applies to appointments with medical providers, counselors, or dietitians.

This does not apply to appointments for immunizations, TB skin tests, or medical clearance.

Submit No Show Appeal Form Online

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