About St Vincent's Birmingham
Hospital overview and services
St Vincent's Birmingham is an acute care hospital in Birmingham, AL, serving Jefferson County and the surrounding Birmingham community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Birmingham can seek immediate care at St Vincent's Birmingham's emergency department.
The hospital holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, reflecting average performance across key healthcare quality measures. St Vincent's Birmingham has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Birmingham area.
When choosing a hospital in Birmingham, AL, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review St Vincent's Birmingham's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Average
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
St Vincent's Birmingham has received a 3-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This average rating reflects performance across multiple quality domains including patient safety, mortality outcomes, and readmission rates. CMS evaluates hospitals annually to help patients make informed decisions about their care in Birmingham, AL.
Mortality
St Vincent's Birmingham performs better than the national average for mortality outcomes, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Patient Safety
St Vincent's Birmingham performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Readmission
St Vincent's Birmingham performs better than the national average for readmission rates, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at St Vincent's Birmingham
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. William Maddox, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Dr. James Bowman
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Katherine Thompson, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Gregory Little, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Robert Slaughter, MD
Neurology
Dr. Connie Swillie, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Robins Newton, MD
Neurology
Dr. Benjamin Wei, MD
Thoracic Surgery
Dr. Leigh Wallace Ivy, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Sarah Whitehead, MD
Obstetrics/gynecology
Dr. Adam Fulcher, DO
Hospitalist
Dr. Ian Perkins
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
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Dr. James Crenshaw, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Andrew Velazquez, MD
Ophthalmology
Dr. Allen Oser, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Eva Williams, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Charles Carnel, MD
Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Dr. Edward Kim, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Timothy Williams, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Brandon Buchel, MD
Emergency Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions
About St Vincent's Birmingham
What is the CMS rating for St Vincent's Birmingham?
St Vincent's Birmingham has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does St Vincent's Birmingham have emergency services?
Yes, St Vincent's Birmingham provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is St Vincent's Birmingham?
St Vincent's Birmingham is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - private ownership.
How many doctors practice at St Vincent's Birmingham?
20 physicians are affiliated with St Vincent's Birmingham. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·