

UAB Highlands
UAB Highlands is a medical facility located in Birmingham, AL. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™, and more.
Awards
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Learn more about our awards methodologyHospital Quality Awards

Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery

Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Heart Attack
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Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™
2025, 2024, 2023
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Sepsis
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Pancreatitis
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Bowel Obstruction
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
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Cranial Neurosurgery
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Peripheral Vascular Bypass
In Hospital
Providers
Provider Reviews
Cristine long Aug 02 2024
Review for Jeffrey Lancaster
I miss the old staff. The new staff is too scared to ask Dr. Parsa a question . Maybe this is why the other staff walked out on him .
Kate Apr 18 2024
Review for Dr. Parsa
We had an issue come up with my daughter’s retina and needed sound quality advice. Dr. Michelson called me later that evening and explained the situation and what type of specialist could handle it. He was very thorough and put our mind at ease as to what to expect. Exceptional Doctor and very...
D. Kendrick Oct 26 2023
Review for Dr. Michelson
Smart, kind, takes up time with his patients and treats them as an individual rather than a number. Uses western medicine but is not put off by a more natural route.
LWAY Oct 06 2023
Review for Dr. Parsa
Friendly staff Answered all my questions Very, very happy with my facelift results.
May 02 2023
Review for Dr. Grotting
Location
UAB Highlands
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is UAB Highlands located?
UAB Highlands is located at 1201 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has UAB Highlands won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, UAB Highlands has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™, and Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Does UAB Highlands score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at UAB Highlands?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades UAB Highlands profile..
How does UAB Highlands rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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He actually listens and has great manners