Outpatient Services at Lowder and McWane

Parking and Directions

Parents may park in the 7th Avenue Deck at no charge for appointments located in the McWane and Lowder Clinic locations.
7th Avenue Parking Deck
717 16th St S
Birmingham, AL 35294
Driving Directions

Additional parking is available in 5th Avenue Deck at no charge.
5th Avenue Parking Deck
499 16th St S
Birmingham, AL 35294
Driving Directions

Please be sure to bring your parking ticket with you to the visit to be validated at one of the Clinics or Information Desks.

For visitors you can pay at one of the kiosks located on Main Street near the 5th Ave and 7th Ave Crosswalk. The rates are $1 for up to an hour, $2 for up to two hours, $3 for up to three hours, $4 for up to four hours and $5 for more than four but less than 24 hours. The cost of getting out of the deck without a validated ticket is $25.

When exiting the parking deck, insert your ticket stub into the kiosk at the exit gate. When your ticket has been paid or validated the gate arm will rise, allowing you to drive out of the parking deck.

Specialty Care Clinics

Recommended Parking: 7th Avenue Parking Deck

Clinics 1-15 located in McWane Building | 1600 7th Avenue South | Birmingham, AL 35233

• Clinic 1 | 1^st Floor McWane: Infusion Clinic
• Clinic 2 | 1^st Floor McWane: Hearing and Speech
• Clinic 4 | 1^st Floor McWane: ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) - Pediatric ENT Associates
• Clinic 5 | 1^st Floor McWane: Neurology
• Clinic 6 | 1^st Floor McWane: Pulmonology
• Clinic 7 | 1^st Floor McWane: Nephrology and Infectious Disease Clinic
• Clinic 8 | 1^st Floor McWane: Cancer and Blood Disorders
• Clinic 9 | 1^st Floor McWane: Dental Clinic
• Clinic 10 | 2nd Floor McWane: Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
• Clinic 11 | 2nd Floor McWane: Orthopedic
• Clinic 12 | 2nd Floor McWane: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and  Rehabilitation Medicine
• Clinic 14 | (G)round Floor McWane: General and Thoracic Surgery and Plastic Surgery  
• Clinic 15 | (G)round Floor McWane: Urology and Pediatric Neurosurgery
• 3rd Floor McWane: Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy (PT and OT)
• 6th Floor McWane: Genetics and Dermatology
• 4th Floor Lowder: Children's Sports Medicine
   

Additional Non-Specialty Care Clinics and Centers

• 3rd Floor McWane: Renal Care Center (Dialysis)
• 4th Floor McWane | Ireland Center: Behavioral Health
• (G)round Floor Park Place: UAB Pediatrics Primary Care Clinic
   

Online Pre-registration

Preparing for your Appointment

• Doctor’s name(s) and clinic location
• List of child’s medication(s)
• List of questions you may have for the doctor or nurse
• Insurance card
• Co-payment for insurance if indicated
• Insurance and demographic (address, phone #, etc.) information are confirmed at every visit
• Books or games
• Snacks or formula (please do not bring food if your child must not have anything to eat or drink before the appointment).

Permission to Treat

At least one parent or legal guardian must accompany all minor patients. If someone other than a legal guardian or parent will accompany your child, please ensure you provide them with a written, signed “Permission to Treat” slip. Please include the name of the person who will accompany your child as well as their relationship to your child in the permission slip.

Insurance/Payment/Referral/Billing

Please make sure you have a referral from your Primary Care Physician before the specialty visit if this is required by your insurance. Know the services your insurance plan covers so that you can prepare for and be involved in the care of your child at Children’s of Alabama.

You may receive more than one bill for the care provided to your child at Children’s of Alabama. The bill you receive from Children’s of Alabama will not include the doctor’s fee or reading fee for any x-ray or lab work. If you have questions about your Children’s bill, please call: 205-638-9139.
 

Online Pre-registration