Alabama Adult Congenital Heart Program

Birmingham, AL — (205) 996-5575

There are board certified ACHD physicians at this location.

2000 6th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233
United States

(205) 996-5575
(205) 996-4000
(205) 934-3460
vsbrown@uabmc.edu
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Affiliations

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Adult Hospital
Children's of Alabama
Pediatric Hospital
University of South Alabama
Hospital
University of Alabama at Birmingham

Clinic Staffing

Medical Director

Marc G. Cribbs, MD Professional ACHA Member
ACHD, IM, Peds, Ped Cardiology
14
100%

Administrative Program Director/Manager

Sheree Brown
CCMA

1 Additional Cardiologists attend Clinic

Walt Johnson, Jr., MD
Peds, Ped Card

Nursing & Other Staff

-
Krista Shah RN
Kathy Cornelius, MSHA, BSN, RN Administrative Director, CVI Quality and Patient Safety

Care Setting

10
University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of South Alabama
Baptist Hospital
Yes
Yes
Pediatric/Adult Hospital
Adult Hospital
Pediatric/Adult Hospital
Yes
No
Yes, weekly
No

Training & Research

Yes
Formal ACHD rotation for general cardiology fellows (in Adult & Peds), Individualized long-term mentoring (or informal ACHD fellowship)
Yes
2023
2018

Satellite Clinics

Data valid at 2022

Director's Description

The Alabama Adult Congenital Heart Program is the only ACHD program in the state. Located at UAB and Children's of Alabama, it provides comprehensive ACHD care, including advanced imaging, cardiac catheterization, ACHD surgery, management of arrhythmia, heart failure and pulmonary hypertension. We have 4 ACHD Outreach locations (Huntsville, Gardendale, Montgomery, and Mobile), a unique Comprehensive Pregnancy and Heart Program, and ACHD Telemedicine that allows patients to be seen in the comfort of their own home.

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