Dr. David McLain, MD
Rheumatology*•Male•Age 76
Rheumatology*
Dr. David McLain, MD is a rheumatologist in Birmingham, AL and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. McLain has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1974. He is affiliated with UAB Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
McLain Medical Associates, PC
2229 Cahaba Valley Dr Birmingham, AL 35242Dr. McLain is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. McLain
4.4
| 5 Star | 80% | 80% |
| 4 Star | 5% | 5% |
| 3 Star | 1% | 1% |
| 2 Star | 1% | 1% |
| 1 Star | 13% | 13% |
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care philosophy
I strive to give my patients the best care and to discover their problem and find a treatment that will improve their condition. I treat my patients as I would my own family using the most up-to-date therapies and the best consultants, as needed....read morebiography
David McLain, MD, FACP, FACR is a native of Chicago, received his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University, and then graduated with honors from Tulane Medical School in New Orleans where he won the senior medicine award ``The Order of...read moreRheumatology
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Barnes-jewish Hospital
Residency HospitalWashington University
Fellowship Hospital, 1979Barnes - Jewish Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1977Ochsner Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1975Tulane University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1974
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Learn more about medical license public record checkDr. McLain is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology
Patient's Choice Award, 2010
Patients' Choice Award, 2009
Excellence in Teaching Award, Medical Association of the State of AL, 1995
Compassionate Doctor Award, 2010
Founding Fellow, American College of Rheumatology, 1988
Elected to Fellowship, American College of Physicians, 1989
Order of Gold-Tipped Stethoscope, Senior Medicine Award, Tulane, 1974
Patients' Choice Award, 2008
Rheumatologist of the Year, Arthritis Foundation, AL Chapter, 1999
Alpha Omega Alpha Honorary Medical Society, Tulance University, 1973
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- Recipient of 6
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)
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
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88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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