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UAB Medical West Hospital in Bessemer, AL (primary care location context) - Overview: A nonprofit hospital and emergency care provider serving West Jefferson County, with a focus on quality, convenient, and compassionate care for the whole family. - Location: Headquarters and multiple offices in Bessemer, AL (12 locations total in the United States), with key address at 995 9th Ave SW, Bessemer, AL 35022. - Services: 24/7 emergency care and hospital-based services; likely primary care access through affiliated or nearby clinics within the 12-site network. - Contact: Main phone options include (205) 820-8416 and (205) 481-7000. - Highlights: Part of the UAB Medical West network, aiming to provide accessible care in West Jefferson County with a state-of-the-art facility near I-459 Exit 1. If you’re specifically seeking UAB Medical West Primary Care in Bessemer: this network’s facilities offer primary and urgent care options across its Bessemer locations, with the closest hub centered in Bessemer and additional clinics in neighboring areas. For exact primary care providers, appointment availability, and which office is nearest you, check the UAB Medical West Hospital website or contact the numbers above.

Clinic Type

Internal Medicine

Address

5000 Medical West Way, MOB Suite 410, Bessemer, AL 35022

Phone

(205) 481-7000

Email

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm

Services Offered

  • Internal Medicine
  • Primary Care

Team

  • Doppalapudi, Harini Ganga, MD, MD — Internal Medicine physician
  • Gamble, Jason, MD, MD — Internal Medicine physician
  • Issis-Banuelos, Courtney, CRNP, CRNP — Nurse Practitioner
  • Livington, Wiley, MD, MD — Internal Medicine physician
  • McConathy, Kate, CRNP, CRNP — Nurse Practitioner
  • Moore, Michael, MD, MD — Chief Medical Officer; Internal Medicine physician
  • Pendleton, Thomas C., MD, MD — Internal Medicine physician
  • Player, Rick, MD, MD — Internal Medicine; Pulmonary Medicine
  • Vaught, McKenzie, CRNP, CRNP — Nurse Practitioner
  • Wells, Brian, MD, MD — Internal Medicine physician

Insurance & Payment

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Vivian Health: 3.9/5 (22)
  • Yahoo Local: 2.5/5 (24)
  • MedicalRecords.com: 2.7/5 (94)

Patients praise

  • Appreciation for prompt and thorough emergency care
  • Praise for specific doctors, nurses, and physical therapists
  • Modern, clean, and aesthetically pleasing hospital facilities (specifically the new campus)
  • Good quality food and in-room comfort reported by some patients

Common complaints

  • Difficult and inadequate parking availability
  • Front office staff perceived as lacking concern
  • Issues with appointment scheduling and delays
  • Reports of long wait times for nursing assistance in some cases
  • Some concerns regarding cleanliness and maintenance in specific past experiences

"Parking is horrendous and front office staff lack patient concern. Scheduling isn't proactive when Drs are running behind."

Yahoo Local Review by Saundra G.

"I appreciate so much the prompt and thorough care after a recent emergency. The staff is excellent and very caring at UAB Medical West."

Yahoo Local Review by Scott B.

"I've been to every hospital around Birmingham area and I'll say it's one of the best. I had several cancer surgeries there from start to finish... all the staff both nurses , Doctors were amazing."

MedicalRecords.com User Review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.

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