The Kirklin Clinic at UAB is a specially designed center for outpatient care housing more than 600 physicians in 35 specialties. The mission is to serve health care needs with compassion, dedication and excellence. The staff of the Kirklin Clinic combine clinical care with teaching and research to produce an environment that is in the best interest of the patient. The Kirklin Clinic is a member of the UAB Health System, whose physicians and programs have gained national and international recognition for their excellence.