Kirklin Clinic Uab

UAB cardiology clinic
Specifically Dr. Suzanne Oparil and Dr. dudenbocker her fellow are the most condescending arrogant physicians. If you have typical hypertension that is an easy fix they are fine but if you have Atypical symptoms that may require more than 60 seconds of a conversation then find a different Doctor. They do not want to see you. If you need referrals to other departments the communication and follow up is sub par or non existent. There is no accountability with these doctors and patient care. No one to advocate for these patients. Some one needs to look into how they are treating patients and the lack of follow up. Insurance companies should not reimburse for this poor quality of care.

We see lots of doctors here they are the best in Birmingham. Have always been happy with them.

I am currently recovering from a procedure I had at the Kirklin Clinic yesterday. I have a rare intestinal disorder and I happened to find my doctor at the Kirklin Clinic and he just so happens to be a specialist and researcher in my particular disorder. How lucky am I?
Anyway, yesterday I had to have a procedure and I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Mannon or his staff. They are nice, accommodating and made me feel at ease. My wait was minimal and they made sure I had everything I needed.
Another thing that is extremely important to me is cleanliness, and they are textbook when it comes to sanitizing and hand washing. You’d be surprised how many places don’t value hand washing, but they give you a hand washing survey to grade the docs and nurses to make sure that you get quality care.
The building is beautiful and all of the information attendants are friendly and extremely helpful. Love the Kirklin Clinic!

There are two dangerous words in my opinion. Those two words are NEVER and ALWAYS. More specifically to point that I always said I would never review a doctor or a medical facility because the parameters are just too complicated.
Medical treatment of any kind is a very emotional type of thing. Let’s face the facts. If and when you find yourself going to a doctor or to a medical facility you are probably not in really great shape when you either decided or were forced to go. When you enter the confines of a hospital you are basically admitting to some extent that you are in fact in a general way «pretty bad shape» or you are going to die or you are sick as hell and maybe you feel like dying.
And in order to be a consumer of modern medical products and services (yes, I said «consumer of products»), just like ANYTHING else in this world. It is imperative that YOU know to a great extent what you are doing AND why you are doing it personally beyond what the doctors might say. And you MUST take care of yourself the best way you know how to do it beyond using medical care as the only form of health care. And you SHOULD get a second opinion if possible and you SHOULD feel comfortable with your health care doctors or specialists.
I took my dad to this facility and I have nothing to say but good things about it. He is a cancer survivor and he was made to feel comfortable and they were good enough to answer all of his questions. There are A LOT of people who go to this facility from all over a 4 state area so there MUST be a reason for that right? Yes, the waiting took forever and yes we had to repeat intake information which was double checked for what seemed to be a thousand times over but I believe that this is the type of thorough attention to detail we would all want for ourselves or our loved ones. Right?
My dad is a guy who does do all the right things and it is my job as his son to help him when he needs it. He tries to take care of himself doing all of the moderately sensible things without going to extremes and taking into consideration things like «quality of life versus quantity» and what types of daily enjoyments, behaviors or habits should be moderated or even eliminated based on the changing nature of that sometimes nebulous thing called «personal health».
Getting medical attention for oneself or a loved one can be a truly daunting thing at times weighed against personal emotions like fear or anxiety. But this facility was a one stop shop where referrals to different specialist were ALL within the same building. The 6 or 7 floors is an outpatient facility with the UAB hospital right next door if needed in an emergency. Blood work, lab work, x-​rays, MRI’s and every kind of specialist for nearly every kind of literal body part or functional organ system can all happen in the same place. It’s a one stop shop for everything. Dermatologists, orthopedic surgeons, ENT specialists, Radiologists, Urology. Neurology, etc are all in the same place.
They even have a discount for parking in the parking deck but you have to get your ticket stamped at the Kirklin Clinic. If you are bringing your parent for the day the only outside problem which may exist is that there are not many food choices within easy walking distance after parking. Not a problem for me at all but it was for my dad in the heat and with the distances.
I also did my research (as any consumer should) before taking my dad to Kirklin Clinic. UAB the University of Alabama at Birmingham was listed as the best regional medical facility by U.S. World and News Reports and has several awards among various medical disciplines.
i can’t recommend a medical facility because I am not a doctor NOR do I play one on television but on a personal note as an educated consumer I can certainly advise that if you need help that this is a medical facility that you should definitely add to your list of possible solutions for your medical interventions and ongoing health care needs. Nobody wants to end up in the unfortunate position of needing medical assistance but this is a place that may be able to help in most all non-​emergency or outpatient circumstances.
Good luck!