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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

Patient Inquiries (205) 996-5575

Appointment Number (205) 996-4000

After Hours Number (205) 934-3460

Patient Inquiries Email vsbrown@uabmc.edu

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ACHD On Call 24/7 Yes

Affiliations

Hospital University of Alabama at Birmingham
Adult Hospital

Hospital Children's of Alabama
Pediatric Hospital

Hospital University of South Alabama
Hospital

Medical School University of Alabama at Birmingham

Clinic Staffing

Medical Director

Director Marc G. Cribbs, MD, FACC Professional ACHA Member

Board Certifications ACHD

Years in ACHD 15

Time dedicated to ACHD 100%

Administrative Program Director/Manager

Name Sheree Brown, CCMA

1 Additional Cardiologists attend Clinic

Cardiologist Walt Johnson, Jr., MD

Board Certifications Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatrics

Nursing & Other Staff

Number of Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants 1

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Elizabeth Brogden, PA

ACHD Registered Nurse Krista Shah, RN

Other Staff Kathy Cornelius, MSHA, BSN, RN - Administrative Director, CVI Quality and Patient Safety

Care Setting

Half-day Sessions
(per week) 10

Outpatients seen at University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of South Alabama
Baptist Hospital

Do you have providers who see patients in both pediatric and adult settings? Yes

Do you perform invasive cardiac procedures on ACHD patients at your institution? Yes

Catheter-based procedures are done: Pediatric/Adult Hospital

Invasive EP procedures are done: Adult Hospital

ACHD Surgeries are done: Pediatric/Adult Hospital

Established referral relationships with other ACHD programs for needed consultation, procedures or second opinions: Yes

Formal transition program between pediatric and ACHD clinics: No

Do you offer regularly scheduled patient care conferences? Yes, weekly

Does your program provide patient/family support or education meetings? No

Training & Research

ACHD Training for Fellows Yes

Programs that Apply Formal ACHD rotation for general cardiology fellows (in Adult & Peds)

Does your program undertake ACHD Research? Yes

Program's last publication 2025

Most recent receipt of external funding: 2018

Satellite Clinics

Alabama Adult Congenital Heart Program - Satellite Clinic #1 - Huntsville, AL

Alabama Adult Congenital Heart Program - Satellite Clinic #2 - Mobile, AL

Alabama Adult Congenital Heart Program - Satellite Clinic #3- Birmingham, AL

Alabama Adult Congenital Heart Program - Satellite Clinic #4- Montgomery, AL

Data valid at 2025

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, Fairhope, and Mobile), a unique Cardio-Obstetrics program, and ACHD Telemedicine that allows patients to be seen in the comfort of their own home.

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Alabama Adult Congenital Heart Program

2000 6th Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35233 United States