Dr. Emily Louise Spangler, MD

Dr. Emily Spangler is a vascular surgeon with 16 years of experience treating conditions affecting blood vessels throughout the body. She earned her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, where she developed her expertise in surgical and non-surgical treatments for vascular disorders. Dr. Spangler is fluent in English and brings over a decade and a half of specialized knowledge to patient care.

Dr. Spangler practices at multiple UAB facilities in Birmingham, Alabama, including UAB Hospital Birmingham, UAB St. Vincents Birmingham, and UAB Highlands. She focuses on treating peripheral artery disease and claudication, conditions that affect blood flow in the legs and can cause pain during walking. Her practice also includes managing hypertension and performing diagnostic procedures such as ankle-brachial index tests and Doppler ultrasounds to assess blood vessel function. Additionally, she performs carotid artery ultrasounds to evaluate blood flow to the …brain.