Infectious Disease Care - UAB St. Vincent's
Infectious Disease • Birmingham, AL
Ratings by platform
- Momentary / HCAHPS Data: Hospital-wide patient experience ratings vary, with some sources reporting a 2-star HCAHPS-based rating and others noting 72% recommendation rates (Based on 303 completed surveys in reported HCAHPS data)
- UAB Medicine Provider Directory: 4.9/5 stars (15 reviews per provider)
- Healthgrades (Dr. David Riddle): 4.8/5 stars (115 ratings)
What patients say
Patients praise
- High patient satisfaction and ratings for specific infectious disease specialists and nurse practitioners (e.g., ratings near 4.9/5)
- Staff described as knowledgeable, caring, professional, and friendly in outpatient infectious disease clinic reviews
- Efficient, organized, and timely care reported in many outpatient encounters
- Strong emphasis on patients feeling heard and having their questions thoroughly answered by specialists
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding physician communication and bedside manner, specifically reported in hospital-based care settings
- Some patients noted issues with responsiveness and the frequency of assistance provided by staff
- Lower-than-average ratings in cleanliness and specific nurse-patient communication metrics in historical HCAHPS surveys
In patients' words
"Raven and my new doctor are awesome"
— UAB Medicine Provider Directory review (April 2026)"Always superior experience at the 1917 clinic. Thanks one and all!"
— UAB Medicine Provider Directory review (August 2025)"Dr. McCalman was my father’s physician during his hospital stay last month. Throughout his care, he showed little concern for my father’s condition... we had to request several tests and additional evaluations ourselves."
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