Rheumatology

Kenneth Saag, MD

Jane Knight Lowe Professor of Medicine, Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology

Kenneth G. Saag, MD, MSc, is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), where he holds the Jane Knight Lowe Endowed Chair. He specializes in rheumatology, with a primary focus on metabolic bone diseases including osteoporosis, glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, and spondyloarthropathies. Dr. Saag serves adult patients, particularly those with complex conditions such as osteoporosi

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (unspecified)
Rheumatology (unspecified)

Education & Training

University of Iowa — M.Sc., Epidemiology
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine — M.D., 1986
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics — Fellowship, Rheumatology, 1993
Evanston Hosp/McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1990

Years in Practice

40+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Clinical Rheumatology

Conditions & Treatments

Ankylosing SpondylitisGoutLupusOsteoporosis & Bone HealthPsoriatic ArthritisRheumatoid ArthritisSclerodermaSjogren SyndromeClinical Immunology

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine
UAB Hospital
UAB Highlands

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Saag treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Saag accept Aetna insurance?

Kenneth Saag's public profile lists Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and CareFirst plus 5 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Saag practice?

Kenneth Saag practices in Birmingham, AL with hospital affiliations including The University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine, UAB Hospital, and UAB Highlands.

What does Dr. Saag specialize in?

Kenneth Saag is a board-certified rheumatology specialist with focus areas in Clinical Rheumatology.

How long has Dr. Saag been practicing?

Kenneth Saag has 40+ years of clinical experience in rheumatology.

What is Dr. Saag's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: University of Iowa — M.Sc., Epidemiology; Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine — M.D., 1986; University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics — Fellowship, Rheumatology, 1993.