Becker’s Healthcare once again included UAB Hospital among the “100 Great Hospitals in America”. This annual list recognizes institutions that deliver exceptional patient care, prioritize safety, and drive innovation through research, education, and continual improvement.
Michael Johnson, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon with UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and UAB Sports and Exercise Medicine. Below, he answers some common questions about high ankle injuries and how they are treated. This information is based on a typical high ankle injury and may not apply to every case.
Rachel Aliotta, M.D., is a hand and reconstructive surgeon with UAB Orthopaedic Surgery. Here, she answers some common questions about scaphoid fractures and how they’re treated. This information is based on the typical patient and may not apply to every case.
Kyle Wood, M.D., MBA, associate professor in the UAB Department of Urology, is pioneering a new handheld robotic ultrasound-guidance device that changes how physicians access the kidney during stone surgery. The technology is designed to help surgeons precisely target the kidney, usually one of the more technically challenging steps. For Wood, this has allowed for smaller incisions, less trauma to the kidneys, and quicker recovery times.
The UAB Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery has expanded its thyroid care offerings with the launch of a radiofrequency ablation (RFA) program, providing a minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment option for patients with benign thyroid nodules. Performed in an outpatient setting using local anesthesia, RFA can significantly reduce nodule size while preserving healthy thyroid tissue, offering an alternative to traditional surgery for appropriately selected patients.
The condition long known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has a new name: polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS. It may be harder to say, but the new name better describes a condition that affects hormones, periods, blood sugar, and more. Also, the somewhat misleading word “cyst” is no longer part of the name.
UAB Medicine’s Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Executive Council, in partnership with the APP Central Office, recently recognized outstanding providers during the fourth annual APP Champion Awards. The awards celebrate advanced practice providers who exemplify UAB Medicine’s core values and make exceptional contributions to patient care, teamwork, innovation, and clinical excellence across the organization.
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis and joint disorder worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. It affects about 32 million people in the United States alone, including an estimated 13% of women and 10% of men age 60 and up. However, it isn’t always a normal part of aging.
Vasectomy is a safe and effective form of permanent birth control for men, but many aren’t familiar with the details. Here, UAB Medicine urologist Patrick Murray, M.D., answers some common questions about this outpatient procedure.
Andrew Walker will join UAB Health System as the inaugural executive vice president of finance, effective October 26, 2026. As UAB Health System continues to grow in size and complexity, this newly created position will provide dedicated executive leadership over financial strategy, system integration and long-term capital planning.
Most men don’t spend much time thinking about fertility until it’s time to start a family. So, couples often are surprised to learn that male factors contribute to infertility about half the time.
Effective Oct. 1, 2026, the UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye Emergency Department will become UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye Urgent Care.
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