Dr. James K. Kirklin, MD | Birmingham, AL | Surgery

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Dr. James Kirklin is a vascular surgeon with over five decades of experience treating complex blood vessel conditions. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and has dedicated 53 years to advancing surgical care. Dr. Kirklin speaks English and brings extensive expertise to his practice.

Dr. Kirklin practices at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, where he provides specialized vascular surgical care. His long career has established him as an experienced practitioner in treating conditions affecting arteries, veins, and the circulatory system. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.8 on Vitals, reflecting their experiences with his care.

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3.8

19 Ratings
53 years of experience
speaks English
Harvard Medical School
7 written reviews
2 specialties
32 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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Dr. Kirklin 15 years ago fixed my new born 2.9 lb baby's heart. The bottom two chambers were ripped apart and had a cluster of holes in top right chamber. He put patch on the cluster of holes and fixed the speration in bottom two chambers. My daughter coded on the way to hospital that night and he fixed her heart. She is 15 years old now.

February 18th, 2021

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Dr. Kirklin performed open heart in 1996 - and replaced my sons valve with a human valve.. 23 years later son is doing great,playing golf, daughters in college, no blood thinners.We are very thankful.

July 12th, 2019

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He’s a class A jerk to his residents. Didn’t teach me a single thing except how NOT to treat those under me.

June 9th, 2019

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Dr James kirkland is the best. he did my 3 year olds heart transplant back in 2008 and you can barely see his scare, he has had know complacation since the operation Dr James Kirkland needs to have the best award in the world.

May 14th, 2019

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I would not suggest Dr. Kirklin to anyone. During my father's surgery he did not properly seal he valve and air traveled to his brain and caused a stroke. All four sides of his brain were damaged and he has never be the same. He was in a coma for weeks and remained in the hospital for months. Dr. Kirklin has never owned up to his mistake and has never acknowledged my father since. Dr. Kirklin ruined his life and ours. I will never have my father back. Mistakes happen, but 2 months prior to his surgery Dr.Kirklin did the same thing to another young boy. He should have his license revoked and never allowed to practice again because of his incompetence.

October 26th, 2012

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Dr. Kirklin is an amazing and caring surgeon...

October 22nd, 2012

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Dr. Kirklin operated on my son at UAB to separate a double aortic arch/vascular ring. He did a great job. We dealt more with his staff than with him, and they were excellent.

September 29th, 2012

Uab Hospital Birmingham

1802 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233

Tel: (205) 934-3411


Dr. James Karl Kirklin, MD	Dr. Samantha Joann Baker, MD	Dr. James Stephen Gunn, MD	Dr. Bradley Jay Coker, MD
Surgery	Critical Care Medicine	Plastic Surgery	Anesthesiology
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.8 (19 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)
53 Years of Experience	11 Years of Experience	19 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Birmingham , AL	Birmingham , AL	Birmingham , AL	Birmingham , AL
Med School: Harvard Medical School	Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans	Med School: University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
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Harvard Medical SchoolGraduated in 1973

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