Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccine Update

Thank you for trusting us with your care. We are grateful for the overwhelmingly positive community response to receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Many of our Ascension locations are beginning to provide the COVID-19 vaccine and will notify eligible patients as appointment times are made available. View vaccination updates for your local area. Appointments for the vaccine must be scheduled in advance. Persons without an appointment will not be able to receive the vaccine and walk-ins will not be available. We are working with local and state government and health agencies to help distribute vaccinations as they become available in our communities. Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Ascension is working to keep our communities healthy during this time and prevent the spread of infection while continuing to care for those who need us most.

Get the care you need now. We are fully prepared for your safety when you are in our care.

All ERs at Ascension hospitals are open 24/7 to care for major illnesses and injury. Find a location.

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Riaz Karukappadath, MD

Critical Care Medicine

Gender

Male

Languages Spoken

Education

Medical/Professional

Government Medical College
King'S College Hospital
Manipal University
North Middlesex University Hospital
St. Mary's Hospital

Residency

Baystate Medical Center

Fellowship

Cleveland Clinic

Internship

Baystate Medical Center

Qualifications

Hospital Affiliations

St. Vincents Birmingham Alabama

Certifications

The American Board of Anesthesiology - Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine

Locations

Primary Location

UAB Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine

625 19th Street South

JT845

Birmingham, AL 35233

Phone

(205) 934-4696

Fax

(205) 934-9118

Facility Hours

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Schedule Appointment

(205) 934-4696

Why Ascension

Ascension doctors are committed to getting to know you. They take time for real back-and-forth conversations with you so they can understand all aspects of you and your life. Because great care starts with seeing your whole picture.

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