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Dr. Kenneth G Saag MD

Rheumatologist | Rheumatology

4/5(7)
619 19th Street South Birmingham AL, 35233
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4/5

About

Dr. Kenneth Saag is a rheumatologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Saag specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Saag treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1989

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Fellowships

  • University of Iowa    1990

Dr. Kenneth G Saag MD's Practice location

Practice At 619 19th Street South

619 19th Street South -
Birmingham, AL 35233
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Dr. Kenneth G Saag MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 7 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Rheumatologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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