University of Alabama Hospital
1802 6th Ave S · Birmingham, Alabama 35233The University of Alabama Hospital, part of UAB Medicine, is a leading academic medical center and the largest hospital in Alabama. It is nationally recognized for excellence in numerous specialties by U.S. News & World Report and serves as the state's only Level I Trauma Center for adults. As a major teaching hospital, it is deeply integrated with the UAB School of Medicine and the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, offering advanced patient care, groundbreaking research, and comprehensive medical education. UAB Hospital provides a full spectrum of adult medical and surgical services, including highly specialized programs in transplantation, cardiovascular care, neurosciences, and rehabilitation, supported by state-of-the-art technology and a commitment to patient-centered care.
Specialties & Programs
Hospital information
- 24/7 Emergency Care
- Available
- Adult Trauma Center
- Level I
More emergency department details
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Available
UAB Hospital's ER primarily serves adults. Pediatric emergency services are provided by Children's of Alabama, located on the same campus and closely affiliated.
- Stroke Center
- Available
Comprehensive Stroke Center (certified by The Joint Commission)
- Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
- Available
Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI, UAB Cardiovascular Institute
- Burn Center
- Available
Verified Adult Burn Center (by the American Burn Association)
- Air Ambulance / Helipad
- Available
UAB Hospital operates a Level I Trauma Center, providing comprehensive emergency medical services for adults, including critical care, advanced diagnostics, and specialized treatment for severe injuries and illnesses. It is equipped to handle the most complex and life-threatening conditions 24/7.
About Emergency Department Waits
Emergency departments treat patients according to medical urgency rather than arrival order. Wait times can change rapidly based on patient volume, ambulance arrivals, trauma cases and available treatment space. Patients with life-threatening conditions are prioritized immediately. This note is general information and does not describe University of Alabama Hospital's current wait.
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