Infectious Disease

Michael Saag, MD

Director, Division of Infectious Diseases

Michael S. Saag, MD, is a renowned infectious disease specialist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), focusing primarily on HIV/AIDS management and treatment. He directs the Division of Infectious Diseases, the William C. Gorgas Center for Geographic Medicine, and the UAB Center for AIDS Research, while also serving as the founder and key figure behind the 1917 Clinic, a pioneering comprehensive AIDS treatment and research center established in 1988. Dr. Saag treats adult patients w

...

Concierge Match Report

Is Dr. Saag right for you?

We'll build a personalized evaluation of Dr. Saag for your case, side-by-side against the top alternatives in their subspecialty.

In-depth evaluation of Dr. Saag for your specific case
Side-by-side comparison vs. the top alternatives

Fully credited toward membership if you join within 30 days

$25

Start my Match Report — $25

Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Infectious Disease (ABIM)

Education & Training

Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine (MD, 1981)
Residency: University of Alabama Medical Center (Internal Medicine, 1984)
Fellowship: University of Alabama Medical Center (Infectious Disease, 1987)

Years in Practice

45+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2002-2026 (25 years)
Castle Connolly — America's Top Doctors
2002-2014 (13 years)
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Clinical Infectious Disease

Conditions & Treatments

Travel MedicineHIV/AIDSTuberculosisHepatitis CHepatitis BAntimicrobial StewardshipSepsis & Critical Care

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Saag treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Saag accept Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance?

Michael Saag's public profile lists Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and Curative plus 3 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Saag practice?

Michael Saag practices in Birmingham, AL with hospital affiliations including University of Alabama at Birmingham.

What does Dr. Saag specialize in?

Michael Saag is a board-certified infectious disease specialist with focus areas in Clinical Infectious Disease.

How long has Dr. Saag been practicing?

Michael Saag has 45+ years of clinical experience in infectious disease.

What is Dr. Saag's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine (MD, 1981); Residency: University of Alabama Medical Center (Internal Medicine, 1984); Fellowship: University of Alabama Medical Center (Infectious Disease, 1987).