Infectious Diseases in Birmingham, AL - UAB Medicine
Infectious Disease • Birmingham, AL
Clinic Type
Infectious Disease
Address
3220 5th Avenue South, Floor 2, Birmingham, AL 35222; 1813 6th Avenue South, Floor 1, Birmingham, AL 35233
Phone
205-934-1917
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- UAB Medicine Provider Directory (Tonya Richards, CRNP): 4.9/5 stars (35 ratings, 15 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. David Riddle, MD): 4.8/5 stars (115 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. William Lapidus, MD): 3.5/5 stars (13 reviews)
- WebMD Care (Dr. Kenneth Middlebrooks, MD): 3.5/5 stars (8 ratings)
- Healthgrades (UAB Hospital): 72% recommend hospital
Patients praise
- High patient satisfaction with physician professionalism and bedside manner
- Strong perception of clinical expertise and knowledge
- Efficient communication regarding treatment options
- Prompt and helpful office staff reported in many reviews
Common complaints
- Billing and insurance processing issues
- Occasional difficulty scheduling appointments or long wait times
- Some patients report feeling dismissed or unheard by individual providers
- Reports of medical errors or suboptimal bedside manner in specific instances
"Very professional. Very kind. Very comforting. Very timely. Comfortable facility"
— UAB Medicine Provider Directory patient review"Dr. Riddle is always patient and very thorough with making his patients feel heard and that he cares about their health."
— Healthgrades patient review"This doctor came into my hospital room and told me I would “never get better because you are a problem child and know everything.”"
— Healthgrades patient reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Latesha Elopre - Infectious Disease Specialist in Birmingham, AL — May 14, 2026
- One dose of penicillin is as effective as standard three doses in treating early syphilis, according to UAB-led study | BrightSurf Science News — Sep 4, 2025
- RFK Jr. fires former UAB, NIAID research leader Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo — Oct 4, 2025
- UAB acquires Southview Medical Group, expanding primary and specialty care in Birmingham - Yellowhammer News — Jan 8, 2026
- UAB Medicine acquires independent multispecialty practice - Becker’s ASC — Jan 6, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
More infectious disease clinics in Birmingham
UAB St. Vincent’s is a nonprofit, integrated health system in Birmingham, Alabama, offering comprehensive infectious disease care within its broader network of hospitals and clinics. While the provided overview highlights specialties such as cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, and women's health, it confirms that UAB St. Vincent’s operates as part of a larger system (including UAB Hospital and UAB Medical West) dedicated to compassionate, personalized care across Alabama. For infectious disease-specific services, contact their main line at 1-855-938-0669 or visit uabstvincents.org to reach the infectious disease department or affiliated hospital sites.
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