Patricia Bowman Aiken M.D.
Hospitalist
619 19TH ST S BIRMINGHAM AL, 35249About
Dr. Patricia Aiken is a hospitalist practicing in BIRMINGHAM, AL. Dr. Aiken specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Aiken manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Aiken works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
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