LibGuides: Consumer Health Resources: Hospitals/Physicians/Healthcare Services

Locating Healthcare Services

The following resources can be used to to help locate healthcare facilities and physicians.

University Medical Center

The University Medical Center at the University of Alabama offers a wide range of services and specialties to UA students, faculty, staff, and the community.

Visit the UMC website for more details, contact information, and locations.

Healthcare Facilities

American Hospital Directory
Provides data and statistics about more than 7,000 hospitals nationwide. Includes both public and private sources such as Medicare claims data, hospital cost reports, and commercial licensors. Is not affiliated with the American Hospital Association (AHA) and is not a source for AHA Data.
Care Compare
Provides detailed information about every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the US.
MedlinePlus: Health Facilities
Information from MedlinePlus on how to choose a quality healthcare facility. The Directories provide links to information on locating a specific facility or provider.
US News Hospital Rankings and Ratings
Reviews hospitals' performance in clinical specialties, procedures, and conditions. Scores are based on several factors, including survival, patient safety, nurse staffing, and reputation among physicians.

Physicians

DocInfo
Directory of physicians from the Federation of State Medical Boards.
Find Your DO
Directory of osteopathic physicians (DOs) from the American Osteopathic Association. Also contains information on what it means to be a DO, their training and licensing, and what osteopathic medicine is.