UAB Hospital-Highlands

UAB Hospital-Highlands is a general acute care hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, serving patients across the city and surrounding communities. Located at 1201 11th Avenue South, the facility offers a broad range of medical and surgical services through UAB Medicine’s integrated system, including bariatric surgery, cardiology, orthopaedics, neurology and neurosurgery, geriatric care, emergency services for non-catastrophic cases, and specialized programs such as the Sleep-Wake Disorders Center, Fragility Fractures Unit, and Pain Management Services. The hospital maintains a neighborhood-focused approach with convenient parking and a smaller, accessible layout, while also integrating advanced technology and UAB’s clinical expertise. With a 3.40 rating based on 274 reviews, it is recognized for its comprehensive care and patient-centered services.

Originally a community and later an orthopaedic hospital, UAB Hospital-Highlands has evolved into a vital part of UAB’s health system, retaining its local character while expanding clinical capabilities. The facility is staffed by physicians with full UAB credentials, ensuring consistent, high-quality care across specialties. It features a dedicated geriatric services unit, the area’s first model patient unit for coordinated care of older adults, and a comprehensive preoperative assessment and treatment clinic. The hospital also hosts a Radiosurgery Treatment Center and specialized clinics for urology, rheumatology, vein health, and weight loss medicine. These services are supported by a range of diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, including advanced imaging and specialized rehabilitation programs.

The hospital sits on 11th Avenue South, just a short distance from the UAB campus and adjacent to the Cullom Street-Twelfth Street South Historic District. It is located about 0.1 miles from the Alys Stephens Center, a cultural theater, and within a quarter-mile of Glen Iris Elementary School, the Mervyn H. Sterne Library, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham Police Department, placing it in a well-connected, established neighborhood.

UAB Hospital-Highlands is known for its thorough, well-documented online presence and a website that is optimized for clarity and accessibility. This ensures patients can easily find information about services, providers, parking, and support resources. The hospital’s strong digital infrastructure reflects its commitment to transparency and patient engagement.

As a key healthcare provider in Birmingham’s southern corridor, UAB Hospital-Highlands combines the personalized care of a community hospital with the clinical excellence of a major academic medical center.

Services:

• Bariatric Surgery
• Cancer Care
• Cardiology
• Cardiovascular Services
• Emergency Department for non-catastrophic cases
• Geriatric Services
• Neurology & Neurosurgery
• Orthopaedics