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Dr. Clifton Lewis, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery
4.7 (27)
Map Pin Small Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Clifton Lewis, MD

Dr. Clifton Lewis, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Birmingham, AL. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 40 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and is affiliated with Princeton Baptist Medical Center.

Dr. Lewis works at Kirkland Clinic in Birmingham, AL. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Lewis' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Surgical Dermatology Kirklin Clinic
    2000 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 934-3338
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    13:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 13:00
  2. 2
    Heart & Thoracic Services - Princeton
    833 Princeton Ave SW Ste 200A, Birmingham, AL 35211 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 786-2776

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  • Princeton Baptist Medical Center

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    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
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    About Dr. Clifton Lewis, MD

    Specialties
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 40 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1639173271
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Texas Medical Center Houston-Texas Heart Institute|University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Alabama Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
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