Southview Medical Group Birmingham 2026: Doctors, Portal & Locations

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Birmingham patient guide · Doctors, portal, testing, parking and appointments

Use Southview Medical Group Without Missing the Right Suite, Form or Test Instruction

Southview Medical Group is a Birmingham multi-specialty practice offering primary care and selected specialty services at the UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham and One Nineteen campuses.

This guide brings the important patient information into one place: locations, parking routes, doctors, departments, portal access, procedure preparation, lab hours, forms, billing questions and what changed after Southview joined UAB Health System.

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2026 ownership update: UAB Health System acquired Southview Medical Group effective January 1, 2026. Southview continues using the same practice name, physicians, care teams, clinic locations, scheduling process and medical-record system. Patients do not need to take action solely because of the acquisition.
Medical emergency: Do not wait for a portal response or routine office callback for chest pain, severe trouble breathing, stroke warning signs, loss of consciousness, uncontrolled bleeding or another potentially life-threatening condition. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Main campus

UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham, Professional Office Building 3.

Second campus

UAB Medicine St. Vincent’s One Nineteen.

Main phone

205-933-4640

Office hours

Monday-Friday, generally 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Portal

FollowMyHealth patient access.

Start with the correct department

Which Southview Medical Group path solves your problem?

PRIMARY CARE Routine or ongoing health care

Choose internal medicine or geriatric medicine for preventive visits, medication management, chronic conditions, new non-emergency symptoms and specialist referrals.

Best for annual visits, blood pressure, diabetes follow-up, medication review and coordinating several conditions.
SPECIALTY CARE A focused medical problem

Southview lists cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, infectious disease, dermatology and other specialty services.

Ask whether your insurance requires a referral, authorization or prior records before the appointment.
TEST OR PROCEDURE Imaging, lab or infusion visit

Confirm the exact department, preparation instructions, check-in location, order, insurance approval and estimated visit length.

Never assume the preparation for one test applies to a different test or contrast protocol.
Fastest practical sequence: Identify the service, select the physician, confirm the campus and suite, verify insurance and referrals, review preparation instructions and save the direct office phone number.

Go directly to the patient task you need

The essential instructions are explained inside this guide instead of sending you through a collection of unexplained links.

What changed in 2026

What the UAB Health System acquisition means for Southview patients

What remains the same
  • The Southview Medical Group name
  • Current physicians and care teams
  • Existing clinic locations
  • Scheduled appointments
  • Medical records available to the Southview care team
  • Normal scheduling and billing workflows
What patients should do
  • Continue attending appointments normally
  • Use the Southview portal and office numbers
  • Keep insurance details current
  • Watch official messages for future changes
  • Ask the office before assuming a UAB-wide process applies
Important distinction: Southview is now owned by UAB Health System, but not every Southview patient task automatically moves to a general UAB system. Follow the instructions shown on your Southview appointment, portal or bill.
Arrival and parking guide

Southview Medical Group Birmingham locations

Campus addresses, office hours and arrival route
Location Address Phone How to reach the office
St. Vincent’s Main Campus 833 St. Vincents Drive, Professional Office Building 3, Suite 300, Birmingham, AL 35205 205-933-4640 Use the Building 3 and OrthoSports Center parking deck, then take the elevators to the physician’s listed floor and suite.
St. Vincent’s One Nineteen 7191 Cahaba Valley Road, Building One, Suite 204, Birmingham, AL 35242 205-212-5880 Enter Building One, turn right, take the elevator to the second floor and continue down the hall to Suite 204.

Main-campus parking instructions

Enter the correct parking deck Use the Building 3 and OrthoSports Center parking deck between Professional Office Building 3 and the OrthoSports Center Tower.
Choose one of three entrances The deck can be entered from 28th Street South, 10th Avenue South or St. Vincent’s Drive.
Use the correctly labeled elevator Follow signs for Professional Office Building 3 rather than entering another hospital building.
Check the physician suite Southview doctors work in different suites and on different floors. The main lobby is not necessarily the final check-in desk.
Parking is not validated. Southview states that it can no longer validate parking tickets because of hospital policy. Plan for a parking charge and extra walking time.
Local arrival tip: Arrive earlier than the usual medical check-in time if this is your first visit to the St. Vincent’s campus. Finding the correct deck, elevator and suite can take longer than expected during busy hospital hours.
Appointment workflow

How to schedule the correct Southview Medical Group appointment

Choose primary care or a specialty Start with the type of care rather than calling a random suite.
Select a physician Review the physician directory for the specialty, direct phone number and listed office location.
Confirm new-patient availability Ask whether the physician is accepting new patients and whether a referral is required.
Provide your exact insurance plan Read the full plan and network name from the insurance card instead of giving only the insurer’s company name.
Ask which campus and suite Some physicians see patients at more than one location or on specific days.
Ask about forms and records New specialty patients may need registration forms, prior notes, imaging, laboratory results or a medication history.
Confirm preparation instructions Testing, endoscopy, nuclear medicine and imaging visits may involve fasting, medication changes or transportation planning.
Save the direct office number Use that number for appointment changes, clinical questions and test follow-up.
Appointment call script
“I need an appointment for [reason]. I am a [new/existing] patient and my insurance is [full plan and network]. Is this physician accepting patients under that plan? Which campus, building and suite should I use? Do I need a referral, records, forms, fasting or medication instructions?”
Multi-specialty care

Southview Medical Group doctors and departments

PC
Internal medicine

Adult primary care, preventive visits, chronic-condition management, medication review and referrals.

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Cardiology

Heart and circulation evaluation, cardiac testing and ongoing cardiovascular care.

EN
Endocrinology

Diabetes, thyroid, hormonal, metabolic and related endocrine conditions.

GI
Gastroenterology

Digestive symptoms, liver concerns, endoscopy and colonoscopy-related care.

ID
Infectious disease

Evaluation and management of complex, recurrent or serious infections.

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Geriatric medicine

Care focused on older adults, multiple conditions, medication safety and functional health.

SK
Dermatology

Evaluation and treatment of skin-related conditions through the dermatology department.

IV
Infusion clinic

Infusion treatment for selected conditions such as iron deficiency, dehydration and rheumatologic therapy.

DX
Diagnostic services

Laboratory, X-ray, CT, nuclear imaging, ultrasound and DEXA services offered within the practice network.

Local scheduling tip: Several Southview specialists list a central department phone while individual primary-care doctors have direct office numbers. Opening the physician profile before calling can reduce transfers.
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Online patient access

How to use the Southview Medical Group patient portal

Southview uses a FollowMyHealth portal. Patients normally receive an invitation or enrollment help through their physician office.

Review released results

View laboratory and imaging results after they are released into the portal.

Access health information

Use the portal as a secure connection to available Southview medical information.

Communicate securely

Use available portal tools for routine, non-emergency contact with the care team.

Give the office your current email address Ask the physician office to send or confirm your enrollment invitation.
Open only the official Southview portal Check that the page identifies the Southview FollowMyHealth account before entering personal information.
Complete identity verification Use the same legal name, birth date and contact details maintained in your Southview chart.
Protect your account Use a private password and do not share it with family members. Ask the office about authorized proxy access instead.
Portal messages are not emergency care. Call the office for time-sensitive symptoms and call 911 for a life-threatening emergency.
Open the official patient portal
Prevent check-in delays

What to bring to a Southview Medical Group visit

Government-issued photo identification
Current primary and secondary insurance cards
Referral or authorization when required
Completed new-patient or specialty forms
Medication list with dose and frequency
Allergy and adverse-reaction list
Outside laboratory and imaging records
Name and phone of your pharmacy
Written symptom timeline and questions
Payment method for the expected balance
For a specialist visit: Ask whether the office needs only the referral authorization or also the referring doctor’s notes, laboratory results and images. A referral without supporting records may not give the specialist enough information.
Procedure preparation

Southview Medical Group test instructions explained

Always follow the instructions given directly by your medical team. The official general instructions below may not account for diabetes, pregnancy, kidney disease, contrast allergy, blood thinners or another personal medical factor.
General preparation published by Southview Medical Group
Test Food and drink Caffeine Timing and practical notes
Cardiac stress test No food or drink for four hours before the test. Treadmill GXT: avoid caffeine for 12 hours. Regadenoson: avoid caffeine for 24 hours. The full appointment may take two and one-half to three hours.
CT abdomen, pelvis or contrast study No food or drink for four hours before the test. Not listed as a general requirement. Ask about contrast allergy, kidney testing, diabetes medicine and arrival time.
Abdominal, liver, gallbladder or aorta ultrasound No food or drink after midnight before the test. Avoid unless the office gives different instructions. Confirm whether morning medicines may be taken with a small amount of water.
Laboratory or X-ray Depends on the order and laboratory test. Depends on the ordered test. Departments are listed as open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; sign in at the front desk.

Questions to ask before any diagnostic test

Which building, floor and suite?
What time should I arrive?
Do I need to fast?
May I take my morning medicines?
Do I need a driver?
Will contrast or sedation be used?
Is insurance authorization complete?
How long will the visit take?
After testing

What to do when a Southview lab or imaging result appears

Southview releases laboratory and imaging results to the patient portal when they become available. A patient may therefore see a result before the provider has had an opportunity to review and explain it.

The result is marked high or low A portal flag compares a value with a reference range. It does not automatically show how serious the result is for your specific health situation.
The result appeared after office hours Allow the medical team time to review it unless you have urgent symptoms or were specifically told to call immediately.
You do not understand the wording Ask the ordering office what the result means, whether treatment is needed and when the next test or appointment should occur.
No result appears Confirm that the test was completed, that the correct office ordered it and that your portal account is connected to the correct chart.
Result follow-up script
“I completed [test] on [date] for Dr. [name]. The portal shows [result or no result]. Has the provider reviewed it, and can someone explain whether I need treatment, another test or a follow-up appointment?”
Prepare paperwork early

Southview Medical Group patient forms and preparation sheets

Forms currently organized by Southview
Form category Examples When to complete it
General forms Patient registration, parking guide, medical-record request and ACO beneficiary information. Before a new-patient visit or when requesting records.
Gastroenterology Colonoscopy preparation, two-day preparation, Sutab preparation, sigmoidoscopy preparation, endoscopy information and upper-endoscopy preparation. Use only the exact preparation selected by the gastroenterology office.
Dermatology Dermatology new-patient paperwork. Complete before the first dermatology appointment.
Endocrinology Endocrinology new-patient forms. Complete before the first endocrinology appointment and bring relevant glucose or medication information.
Nuclear medicine Nuclear medicine preparation sheet. Review as soon as the test is scheduled because food, caffeine and medicine restrictions may begin before test day.
Do not substitute one bowel-preparation sheet for another. Southview lists several separate colonoscopy preparations. Follow the exact document selected by the gastroenterology team.
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Coverage verification

How to confirm insurance before a Southview appointment

Southview’s public FAQ refers patients to several insurance organizations, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Viva, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare Complete, Health Choice and PHCS. This should not be treated as a guarantee that every product or provider is in network.

Read the exact product name Give the office the complete network, employer plan, Medicare Advantage or marketplace product shown on your card.
Identify the physician and campus Coverage can differ by physician, specialty, building, diagnostic department or service.
Ask about referral requirements A plan may cover the specialist but refuse payment when a required primary-care referral is missing.
Ask about prior authorization Imaging, nuclear medicine, infusion therapy and procedures may require advance insurer approval.
Call the insurer too Use the member-services number on the insurance card and record the reference number for the call.
Insurance verification script
“Is Dr. [name] at Southview Medical Group, [exact campus and suite], in network under my [full plan name]? Is the planned [visit, test or procedure] covered there? Do I need a referral, prior authorization or separate facility approval, and what amount may I owe?”
Review before paying

How to handle a Southview Medical Group bill

Match the patient and service date Confirm that the statement belongs to the correct patient and appointment.
Compare the provider and department A physician visit and a separate diagnostic service may appear as different charges.
Review the insurance explanation Compare the Southview statement with the insurer’s explanation of benefits.
Question unexpected balances Ask whether the claim was denied, applied to a deductible, processed out of network or missing an authorization.
Pay through the official channel Confirm the patient name, account number and service date before completing an online payment.
Possible separate charge: Services performed on a hospital campus may involve physician, diagnostic, technical or facility billing. Ask which entities will bill before a scheduled procedure.
Open official online payment Call the main office
Medical records

How to request Southview Medical Group medical records

Southview provides a medical-record request form in its general forms section. The UAB acquisition did not remove patient records from the Southview care team.

Download the records-request form Use the form published in Southview’s patient forms section.
Identify the patient completely Use the patient’s legal name, date of birth, address and current contact information.
Specify exactly what is needed List the date range and record type, such as visit notes, laboratory reports, imaging reports or a complete chart.
Name the recipient Provide the doctor, facility, patient or other authorized recipient and the correct delivery information.
Sign the authorization A representative may need legal documentation showing authority to sign for the patient.
Ask about images separately Imaging reports and the actual CT, X-ray or ultrasound images may require different delivery arrangements.
Useful transfer tip: When seeing a new specialist, ask whether the office needs the complete chart or only the last visit note, medication list, recent labs and relevant imaging. A narrower request may be easier to process and review.
Direct phone directory

Southview Medical Group contact numbers

Use the department closest to your task
Office or department Address or suite Phone Best use
Main office 833 St. Vincents Drive, POB III, Birmingham 205-933-4640 General scheduling, routing and office questions.
Cardiology POB III, Suite 500 205-933-4679 Cardiology appointments, testing and follow-up.
Dermatology POB III, Suite 400 205-918-1475 Dermatology scheduling and new-patient questions.
Endocrinology POB III, Suite 300 205-918-4075 Diabetes, thyroid and endocrine appointments.
Gastroenterology POB III, Suite 300 205-933-0960 GI appointments, endoscopy and preparation questions.
One Nineteen campus 7191 Cahaba Valley Road, Suite 204 205-212-5880 Appointments and directions for the One Nineteen location.
Phone timing: Physician office lines are listed as open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Staff hours are generally listed through 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call earlier in the day for referrals, refills or records that may require staff follow-up.
Local Birmingham shortcuts

Practical tips that can prevent repeat trips and delays

01
Save the suite number

The main campus contains several Southview suites. The building address alone is not enough.

02
Budget for parking

Parking validation is no longer available, so carry a payment method and allow extra arrival time.

03
Use the correct prep sheet

Especially for colonoscopy, nuclear medicine and cardiac testing, instructions are procedure-specific.

04
Call before 4 p.m.

Physician phone lines close earlier than the general office day.

05
Do not panic over portal flags

Results can appear before provider review. Ask for clinical interpretation rather than relying on a colored flag.

06
Verify the campus

Some physicians hold selected clinic days at One Nineteen while their main profile lists the Birmingham campus.

07
Confirm authorizations early

Do not wait until test day to discover that imaging, infusion or specialist approval is missing.

08
Bring outside images

A written report may not replace the actual image files when a specialist needs to compare scans.

09
Keep direct numbers

Department and physician office numbers reduce transfers through the main switchboard.

Main campus map

Southview Medical Group at UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham

Southview Medical Group Main Campus
833 St. Vincents Drive
Professional Office Building 3
Birmingham, AL 35205
Phone: 205-933-4640
Check your exact suite. Suite 300 is the main-office listing, but cardiology, dermatology and individual physicians may use another floor or suite within Professional Office Building 3.
Patient questions answered

Southview Medical Group frequently asked questions

Where is Southview Medical Group located?

The main campus is at 833 St. Vincents Drive in Professional Office Building 3, Birmingham. The second location is at 7191 Cahaba Valley Road on the One Nineteen campus.

Is Southview Medical Group now part of UAB?

Yes. UAB Health System acquired Southview effective January 1, 2026. Southview continues operating under the same name with the same physicians, teams and locations.

Do I need to change my appointment because of the acquisition?

No. UAB and Southview state that appointments and clinic locations remain the same unless the office contacts you with a specific change.

How do I make an appointment?

Call the main office, the One Nineteen location or the physician’s direct office number. Confirm the campus, suite, insurance network and referral requirement.

Which specialties are available?

Southview lists internal medicine, cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, infectious disease, geriatric medicine and dermatology, plus diagnostic and infusion services.

How do I access the patient portal?

Southview uses FollowMyHealth. Give your current email address to the physician office and ask for an enrollment invitation or portal assistance.

What time do phone lines open?

Physician phone lines are listed as open from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Office staff are generally available until 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Does Southview validate parking?

No. Southview says parking tickets are no longer validated because of a hospital-policy change.

How do I prepare for a cardiac stress test?

Do not eat or drink for four hours. Avoid caffeine for 12 hours before treadmill GXT or 24 hours before a regadenoson test. Plan for a visit lasting approximately two and one-half to three hours.

How do I prepare for a CT scan?

For an abdomen or pelvis CT or another contrast study, do not eat or drink for four hours before the test unless the medical team gives different instructions.

How do I prepare for an abdominal ultrasound?

For an ultrasound of the abdomen, liver, gallbladder or aorta, do not eat or drink after midnight unless your care team gives different instructions.

What are the lab and X-ray hours?

Southview lists laboratory and X-ray hours as 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Patients must sign in at the front desk.

Why did my test result appear before my doctor called?

Southview releases results to the portal when they become available, so a patient may see the result before the provider reviews it. Allow time for clinical interpretation unless urgent symptoms require immediate care.

Which documents should I bring?

Bring photo identification, insurance cards, medication and allergy lists, required referrals, outside records, completed forms and a payment method.

Where can I get medical-record and procedure forms?

Southview’s official forms page includes registration, record-request, gastroenterology preparation, dermatology, endocrinology and nuclear-medicine forms.

Final live actions

Official Southview Medical Group tools

Use these official pages only when you are ready to complete a live action such as choosing a doctor, opening the portal, downloading a form, making a payment or confirming a location.

Find a physician Patient portal Locations and parking Patient forms Pay online Official contacts
Independent patient-information notice:

USMedicalGroup.org is not Southview Medical Group, UAB Health System or UAB Medicine. It does not provide medical diagnosis, appointments, insurance guarantees, billing processing or medical-record services.

Details such as physicians, services, hours, insurance participation, forms and test instructions can change. Confirm time-sensitive instructions with the treating office. Call 911 for a life-threatening emergency.

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