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Dr. James Karl Kirklin, MD

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Dr. James Kirklin, MD, is a Thoracic Surgery specialist practicing in Birmingham, AL with 51 years of experience. This provider currently accepts 14 insurance plans. New patients are welcome. Hospital affiliations include Uab Hospital Birmingham.

Uab Hospital Birmingham,
1802 6th Ave S,
Birmingham,
AL,
35233

Professional: 51 Years Experience
Languages: English

+12059343411

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Updated 2025-02-17
Published 2025-02-17

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Dr. Kirklin graduated from the Harvard Medical School in 1973. He works in Birmingham, AL and specializes in Thoracic Surgery, Pediatric Surgery and Vascular Surgery. Dr. Kirklin is affiliated with Uab Hospital Birmingham.

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Uab Hospital Birmingham

Doctor Education

Medical School

- 1973

Harvard Medical School

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Uab Hospital Birmingham

1802 6th Ave S

Birmingham

35233

USA

+12059343411

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CIGNA HMO
UHC Navigate HMO
UHC Navigate POS
First Health PPO
CIGNA Open Access Plus
UHC Options PPO
Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
UHC Choice Plus POS
BCBS Blue Card PPO
Humana National POS
Humana Choice POS
UHC Compass HMO
Humana / ChoiceCare Network PPO
Humana/ChoiceCare+ Network PPO

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