University Medical Center is the largest multi-specialty practice in West Alabama with locations in Tuscaloosa, Northport, Demopolis, Fayette, Carrollton and Livingston. Care is provided in family medicine, internal medicine, ob-gyn, geriatrics, neurology, pediatrics, psychiatry, psychology, and sports medicine. Social work and nutrition services are also offered, and most locations have lab, X-ray and ultrasound services on site.
UMC also operates Capstone Hospitalist Group, which is the exclusive hospitalist provider for the DCH Health System in Tuscaloosa, providing services at DCH Regional Medical Center and Northport Medical Center.
UMC is committed to caring for individuals and improving the health of communities, and new patients are being accepted. Call us today for an appointment.
University Medical Center offers Advanced Primary Care Management services to better support Medicare patients with chronic illnesses between appointments. Call (205) 348-1770 for information.
University Medical Center now offers pharmacy services for University of Alabama employees, and their families, who are enrolled in UA’s health insurance plan.
As a University Medical Center patient, you have rights and protections against receiving surprise medical bills, as well as the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate that explains the cost of your medical care.
By the Numbers: Patient Visits 2025
106,985 UMC (Tuscaloosa, Northport, Demopolis, Fayette, Carrollton, Livingston)
143,951 Capstone Hospitalist Group and UMC physician hospital visits
41,545 UA Student Health Center and Pharmacy
292,481 Grand Total
(Note: The UA College of Community Health Sciences operates UMC, Capstone Hospitalist Group and the UA Student Health Center and Pharmacy.)
Insights from our Experts
Understanding foster care
Dr. Brian Gannon, founder of UMC’s FRESH Start Clinic, which serves children in state custody in West Alabama, talks about the processes surrounding foster care and adoption.
Increased access to women's health care
Dr. John McDonald explains how the addition to University Medical Center of a local leading medical group will expand women’s health services for patients.
