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Blake Simpson, MD

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Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
About Blake Simpson
Biography
Director of the University of Texas Voice Center 1996-2019
Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Director, Division of Laryngology
Co-Director UAB Voice Center 2020-present
Faculty Appointment
Professor
Research Interests
Office-based procedures of the larynx
Subglottic/tracheal stenosis
Neurogenic Cough
Awards & Recognition
Best Doctors in America - each year from 2003-present
President's Award for Clinical Excellence 2010 - UT Health San Antonio
Memberships
American Laryngological Association (past president)
American Broncho-esophagological Association
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Locations
- Otolaryngology Clinic at The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital
- 2000 6th Avenue South, Floor 2, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Get Directions
- phone: 205-801-7801
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Vanderbilt Univ. Medical Center and Children's Hospital, 1996
- Residency: University of Oklahoma, 1995
- Internship: University of Oklahoma, 1991
- Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch, 1990
Board Certifications
- Otolaryngology: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1996
- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1996
- Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1996
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 of 5 stars
272 ratings, 119 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 2/26/2026
Great team - very efficient process
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
I live 4 hours away. It is definitely worth the time to travel to know I am getting the best care possible. I have never had a bad experience with Dr. Simpson and his team. They always do everything they can to make me as comfortable as possible when I come. I will recommend them to anyone that needs this kind of care. Thank you UAB and Dr. Simpson.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Excellent professional service an courteous, friendly staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Everyone is exceptional! Dr Simpson is my Dr….who has become a friend! I trust him! All the nurses, NP’s are the best! Kind and considerate, and know their work!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Friendly , patient, honest,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
10 I am very pleased. They took so much time with me. Thank you so very much.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Highly organized , professional, knowledgeable visit. Left w/a ""plan"".
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
Excellent, personalized care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
Amazing staff!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Everyone was very polite, helpful and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
After one visit I'm confident Dr. Simpson and his staff can make my life much more comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Excellent visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/19/2026
The care is excellent and I am a valued member of the treatment team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
Nothin but praise for Dr. Simpson's expertise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Not at this time. Excellent service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
The team was amazing. They took their time, listened to my worries, clearly explained my treatment plan and gave clear instructions for the plan moving forward.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
The people are thoughtful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
I like Charles Simpson, he is nice and friendly, he is 5 stars!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
The staff is always knowledgeable and professional. Dr. Simpson is very caring and concerned with any issues I’m experiencing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
The Dr and his staff were very professional, caring and all around good people
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
very professional and attentive!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Always friendly folks at front desk and in the back
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Overall, always excellent care and service from all staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2025
All of the staff was very helpful and courteous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Staff is kind and knowledgeable. Dr. Simpson takes time to talk and really listens to concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
A+
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
So kind, knowledgeable, friendly and through. The timeliness of my appointments were exact. Thank you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Great communication before the appointment via emails and phone call. Check in was great, the speech therapist, PA and Dr were so nice and helpful. It was a really good first visit. I’m so glad to have another great team to support me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
I received excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
All right
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
The doctor and staff were wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/28/2025
Everyone was so kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
UAB staff and providers are top notch.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
No everyone was great!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
I feel like I received the best care possible. Beyond that, I felt the people truly care about what they do and for their patients. Finally, had relatively short wait times and fely my time wes never wasted. The only suggestion is the people at the front desk don't seem to have adopted the same culture.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Great Doctor!! Explained everything so I could understand what was happening with me!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Very pleased with Dr Simpson and entire staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
From registration to checkout , did not encounter one rude, ""don't have time for you"" staff member. All staff ( physicians, nurse, lab tech, front desk) were great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Top notch
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2025
Always well taken care of
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Excellent care, doctors and medical staff!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Friendly staff, prompt service.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
The speech pathologist was very helpful and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Excellent doctors, office staff, very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
The team (Dr [ ] and Dr Simpson's team) were very professional and gentle and explained everything so that I understood. Definitely will recommend.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Great experience! Friendly staff. Kind and courteous! Would definitely recommend.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
Excellent care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
From check-in to the procedure, the whole staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
Dr. are very patient friendly. Concerned that you are making the process they expected
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
Thankful for compassionate healthcare.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
Entire staff was extremely professional and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
Great staff, great doctors, great care. We are always pleased with our visits and stays at UAB & the Kirkland Clinic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
Personnel was very informative and helpful in explaining my condition and treatment. Thanks to Dr Simpson and his staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
I wish I could've got in earlier but it's ok just happy to be seen now
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
They answered my questions. The staff took time with me which I appreciated more than they realized. Thanks for caring!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Efficient and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
The staff from front office to the medial staff in the room were beyond kind and patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Glad to hear they are adding clinics to make it easier to get in.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Dr. Blake Simpson and his team are fantastic. From the moment I got there, until the time I left, I was treated with caring and professional people.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
They treat good and like family
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
My appointment with Dr. Simpson was very beneficial to resolving my problem. I'm looking forward to the treatment plan he has prescribed, and I feel it will benefit me greatly. Dr. Simpson and his staff's conduct and methodology is a great example of professional medical care. Thank you UAB Medicine for being there for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
On time. Pleasant knowledgeable staff. Explained everything in easily understood terms.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Very nice experience at UAB
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Everyone involved, from the front desk to the treatment team, is very competent and friendly. All of that makes for a pleasant experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Everything was great from start to finish.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Very personable team! Dr. Simpson is wonderful! He is very attentive and explains everything so well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
Dr Simpson and his staff take their time and are very personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
Everyone at TKC- LARYNGOLOGY is knowledgeable, kind & capable. Thank you for helping me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
Everyone was kind and explained procedures clearly. I was seen promptly. Slightly disappointed in length of wait til my next procedure (5months).
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2025
Dr Simpson is awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2025
Fabulous staff
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
The dr.was really to fast , I was only there like 10 min.thats not near enough time to deal with a new patience ,, I won't be coming back for this very reason
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
Excellent experience by a staff and facility dedicated to excellence. UAB is truly a blessing!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
Dr. Simpson is an excellent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
No. Just very friendly, and time efficient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
The facility is immaculate. Every member of the staff from the front desk to the physicain is exceptional. They are efficient, friendly, professional and compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
I am always treated with respect and made to feel as if I am the most important patient of the day.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
This was one of the most engaging Medical visits I've in a long time. There were three medical team members, I observe them conferring, attentive to me as thier patient as if I mattered, smiling, inclusive, never a rush, my , caring nature, talking on my level for the most part, or talking to each other in agreement re::what's best for me.I could go on and on. yet grateful for such a grateful for when doctors show they care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Everyone was nice & very professional!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
The staff is Absolutely Amazing! Dr. Simpson is patient, listens, and explains everything so that I understand the treatment plan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
Appreciated them working to get me an early appointment for a possible problem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Thanks to Will for all the virtual training, it's working. Thanks to the other two attendees, the one who did the numbing and the other one who guided the tube to look at my vocal chords. Sorry, I don't remember their names. Thanks to Dr. Simpson. Looking forward to seeing you and Dr. [ ] in [Month].
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
Everyone was very professional, they explained what they were doing and I in and out within an hour.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
The very BEST EVER! Dr Simpson and his team are the BEST!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
UAB staff, Nurses and Doctors. Especially Dr. Simpson
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Great and understanding dtsfg
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Everyone I came in contact with were extremely professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Everyone is very friendly and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Yes! Thanks a thousand times to the staff for patience and kindness. My condition keeps me feeling scared a lot lately. They were so patient and understanding. My first time seeing Dr Simpson was so helpful. I appreciate him taking time to explain why I am struggling right now. He help me understand my condition better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
They work as a team and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Great doctor, PA & Speech therapist - each very efficient, knowledgeable & compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Great Service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Courteous and professional care with doctors and nurses who know what they are doing and have the patient's health as top priority. Dr. Blakely Simpson is the doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2025
Love the Doctors and staff But it is a long walk for elderly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
Dr. Simpson and his staff are awesome. The A team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
Very efficient and fast service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
Quality of all health care providers (Doctors, Nurses, Technicians, Staff). Friendly, professional, efficient. Have and will continue to praise and recommend to others.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
The staff is always courteous and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
Dr. Simpson and his staff are very friendly. So thankful for what they do to help me be able to breathe.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
Made me feel safer
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
All the doctors were efficient and obviously very experienced.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
It was a great experience! The doctor and his assistant were amazing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
Appt started on time and was quick but through
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
The staff were exceptional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
Exceptional staff. Respectful kind and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
Very professional and friendly. I have anxiety and they always help me to calm down. They take time to answer all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
I love the team that saw me. Made me feel so relaxed during the exam. Would totally recommend to other people
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
My experience has been great. The clinic staff and the physician whom I met are helpful, friendly and very effective. I strongly recommend them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
The treatment and therapy are helping me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
I love Dr. Simpson and his staff. They are very caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
They are great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
This visit was different than previous visits. Doctors listened. They didn’t rush my visit. I feel I’m finally getting some answers!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
Dr Charles Simpson and other three nurses are awesome very sweet and friendly and easy communication!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
This Department provides an excellent and effective service to so many patients including myself. Each staff member compliments the next and all are so skilled. I feel blessed to receive medical services here.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
Absolutely amazing every time I GO!!!!!
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
I feel like Dr Simpson doesn't listen to his patients. When I tell his the symptoms I'm having or how I'm feeling, it never ends up in the note
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Best staff and care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Even though the outcome wasn't what we wanted to hear, the Doctor was very empathetic and treated us with respect and kindness. The other staff were very kind as well! We couldn't have asked for anything better!