Dr. Clifton T. Lewis, MD | Birmingham, AL | Thoracic Surgery

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Dr. Clifton Lewis is a thoracic surgeon who graduated from the University of Alabama School of Medicine. With 43 years of experience in the field, he has developed extensive expertise in surgical procedures involving the chest, lungs, and heart. His long career has established him as a seasoned practitioner in this complex surgical specialty.

Dr. Lewis practices at multiple locations throughout Birmingham, Alabama, including UAB Hospital Birmingham, UAB St Vincents Birmingham, and UAB Highlands. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease and myocardial ischemia, with particular expertise in coronary artery disease affecting women. His practice includes performing comprehensive diagnostic testing such as complete blood counts and metabolic panels to evaluate patients' overall health. Patients have given Dr. Lewis an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their satisfaction with his care.

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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
1 board certification
4 hospital affiliations
6 office locations
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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

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Uab St Vincents Birmingham

810 Saint Vincents DrBirmingham, AL 35205

Tel: (205) 939-7000


Dr. Clifton Thomas P Lewis, MD	Dr. Hartmuth Bruno Bittner, MD	Dr. Stanley Keith Lochridge, MD	Dr. Enrique Gongora, MD
Thoracic Surgery	Thoracic Surgery	Thoracic Surgery	Thoracic Surgery
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
5 (10 Ratings)	4.2 (9 Ratings)	4.7 (16 Ratings)	3.7 (23 Ratings)
43 Years of Experience	37 Years of Experience	54 Years of Experience	34 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
	Speaks German, Arabic, English	Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, French, English
Birmingham , AL	Birmingham , AL	Vestavia , AL	Birmingham , AL
Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine	Med School: Medizinische Fakultaet Heidelberg Ruprecht-Karls-Universitaet Heidelberg	Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine	Med School: Colegio Mayor De Nuestra Senora Del Rosario Facultad De Medicina
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Thoracic Surgery

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

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Alabama, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated in 1983

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Where is Dr. Clifton Lewis's office located?: Dr. Clifton Lewis's office is located at 2000 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL, 35233.
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