Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Pediatrics
- Teenagers
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
About Andrea Gillis
Biography
Dr. Andrea Gillis is a board certified general surgeon, who received her M.D. from Columbia University and completed surgical residency at Albany Medical Center in New York. She completed an endocrine surgery fellowship training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Her clinical interests include thyroid cancer, benign thyroid disease, hyperparathyroidism, adrenal disease and surgical treatment of inherited endocrine syndromes.
Dr. Gillis is a health outcome disparities and translational science researcher working in the field of epigenetics, specifically examining differences in gene expression in neuroendocrine tumors by race. She has been awarded an NIH grant for Early Surgeon Scientists (ESSP) in order to pursue this work. She says her desire is to improve the outcomes of all patients including those from minority and underserved backgrounds.
She is a member of and serves on national committees for both American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES) and Association of Academic Surgeons (AAS). Dr. Gillis also has an Adult Complex Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery Focused Practice Designation from the American Board of Surgery.
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Locations
- Endocrine Surgery Clinic at The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital
- 2000 6th Avenue South, Floor 3, Birmingham, AL 35233
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- phone: 205-934-3229
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: UAB Hospital, 2022
- Residency: Albany Medical Center, 2021
- Internship: Albany Medical Center, 2017
- Medical Education: Columbia University College of PHysicians and Sugeons, 2016
Board Certifications
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 of 5 stars
44 ratings, 13 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
Absolutely wonderful people. All questions were answered, and I feel 100% more confident going into the surgery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Absolute best staff and the actual surgeon she felt like meeting a friend she is exceptional best bedside manner all around good person made me feel right at home. Never felt that way at a doctor's appointment before.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
No I was very happy with my experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
It was great and everyone was very nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Haliegh & Dr. Gillis took time for me to express my concerns, and they answered all of my questions. I really felt like I was being heard. In my experience, this type of care and concern has been few and far between. I just really appreciate all the care that I was given during my visits @ UAB.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Great Service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Yes entwine was so great! The lady who checked me in said I'd really like Dr Gillis, the nurse who took my vitals was so nice, the resident Lee was so nice and kind, Dr Gillis was amazing. She was so nice, friendly, honest, wry patient, and her confidence made me very feel calm. I liked her a lot
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
Awesome staff that gives exceptional care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
They were very nice and patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
Dr. Gillis is an exceptional. She is the most relatable and comfortable of all the medical professionals I have come in contact with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Dr. Gillis is amazing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
It was the best by far,most relaxing, comfortable visits. I wasn't anxious. She showed me compassion. I was ready to move on to the next phase.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
I am happy with the results from the surgery.