The UAB Medicine neurology and neurosurgery programs rank among the top 50 nationally and No. 1 in Alabama according to U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25, offering care for a diverse range of conditions. Annually, UAB’s neurology program serves over 26,000 patients across eight comprehensive divisions and seven centers, while the neurosurgery program performs more than 5,000 procedures, including specialized pediatric care and advanced treatments for cranial, spine, vascular and neuro-endovascular conditions. UAB excels in treating a wide range of complex conditions such as Alzheimer’s, ALS, epilepsy, brain tumors, stroke and multiple sclerosis, leveraging innovative technologies like deep brain stimulation. Patients benefit from access to pioneering research and clinical trials, providing novel treatments unavailable elsewhere.
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Becker's Recognition
University of Alabama at Birmingham Medicinehas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2024 Winner

Hospital & Health Systems
Hospitals With Great Neuro / Spine Programs
They also feature leaders and top specialists in the field, robust research programs and innovative clinical trials. Many hospitals and health systems on this list have earned accolades for spine and neuroscience care from healthcare rankings organizations like U.S. News & World Report and Healthgrades.
Spine
