Dr. Clifton T. Lewis, MD | Birmingham, AL | Cardiothoracic Surgeon

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Dr. Clifton Lewis has practiced thoracic surgery for 43 years and is affiliated with UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham, UAB Hospital Birmingham, UAB Highlands, and HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital. He treats coronary artery disease, coronary artery disease in women, and myocardial ischemia. He earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and sees patients in Birmingham, Alabama. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Lewis 5 out of 5.

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10 Ratings
43 years of experience
University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
5 written reviews
1 specialty
6 areas of expertise
4 hospital affiliations
6 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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10 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 9 Minutes

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Dr. Lewis took care of me better than I could ever thought. I am very glad I went to him for my operation.

November 23rd, 2017

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Excellent surgeon and excellent staff. Bedside manner is cordial but focused. No hint of the typical physician arrogance, condescension, or polite indifference. Obvious that he holds himself to the highest medical standards. If I have to have another aortic valve replacement in the future, and he is still practicing, he will be the man to do it.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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June 19th, 2016

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Dr. Lewis and his team repaired my mitral valve with the di VInci Medical robot. Everyone who took care of me did an excellent job. I never felt like I was in trouble and no one was there for me. The team works well together and has a healthy regard for the patient that help a great deal in the preparations, surgery, and recovery. If you need this kind of work done, I recommend that you consider Dr. Lewis and Princeton Baptist.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 16th, 2016

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Dr. Lewis was great from the very beginning. His entire staff was so supportive. The surgery went really well and was minimally invasive. His recovery from the surgery has been very good. His mental state has declined because of being put to sleep for the AVR. His Alztheimer's has gotten worse and Dr. Lewis keeps telling us it will get better. Dr. Lewis sent us home with nurses coming to our home to check on his condition. Even PT and Occupational Therapy nurses came and evaluated him and immediately released him. His recovery from heart surgery has been amazing. Dr. Lewis actually called us at home to see how we were doing. We would recommend him to anyone. He is thorough, confident and has a wonderful bedside manner. We are blessed to call him our friend.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 18th, 2013

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My Mother had an appt. with him 08/31/10 and I found him to be very easy to talk to and he did not beat around the bush about her condition. He did not recommend surgery due to her age (92) and general health conditions at this time. We went hoping that he could give my Mother more time to live but sadly that is not to be.I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 1st, 2010

The Kirklin Clinic Of Uab Hospital

2000 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233

Tel: (205) 801-8000

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Uab Highlands

1201 11th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205

Tel: (205) 939-4939

Uab Structural Heart And Valve Clinic At Spain Wallace

619 19th St SBirmingham, AL 35233

Mon9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu9:00 am - 4:30 pm

FriClosed

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Uab Hospital Birmingham

1802 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233

Tel: (205) 934-3411

Uab Division Of Cardiovascular Disease

1900 University Blvd Ste 311Birmingham, AL 35233

Tel: (205) 934-3624

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

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Uab St Vincents Birmingham

810 Saint Vincents DrBirmingham, AL 35205

Tel: (205) 939-7000


Dr. Clifton Thomas P Lewis SR., MD	Dr. John Stephen Thurber, MD	Dr. Parvez Sultan, MD	Dr. William Walter Mcalexander, MD
Thoracic Surgery	Thoracic Surgery	Surgery	Thoracic Surgery

5 (10 Ratings)	4.2 (13 Ratings)	4.2 (15 Ratings)	4.3 (23 Ratings)
43 Years of Experience	32 Years of Experience	27 Years of Experience	28 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English
Birmingham , AL	Vestavia , AL	Vestavia , AL	Knoxville , TN
Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine	Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine	Med School: Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University	Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine
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Thoracic Surgery

Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Bypass (Heart Bypass)
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Diabetes Complications
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Vascular Malformations

Dr. Clifton Thomas P Lewis holds an expired medical license in the state of Alabama.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Alabama that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1983.

NPI Number

Dr. Lewis' NPI number is 1639173271.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Clifton Lewis affiliated with?: Dr. Clifton Lewis is affiliated with Uab St Vincents Birmingham, Uab Hospital Birmingham, Uab Highlands, and Hca Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital.
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