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Brigitta Brott

Brigitta Brott, MD

Interventional CardiologyCardiology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults

Languages

  • English

About Brigitta Brott

Biography

Dr. Brott came to UAB in November, 2000 as an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiovascular Disease. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She then completed her medical degree at Loyola University, Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, IL in 1988 and completed an Internal Medicine residency (1991) at Beth Israel Medical Center – Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA. Dr. Brott completed both a General Cardiology fellowship (1994) and an Interventional Cardiology fellowship (1995) at Duke University, Durham, NC. Afterwards, she was hired on with Vanderbilt University and stayed there for four years before joining us the Division of Cardiovascular Disease at UAB.

Dr. Brott is an active member of the Interventional Cardiology section, and serves as the Director of the Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Program.

Dr. Brott serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions, and is a reviewer of numerous journals. Dr. Brott serves on several councils and grant review committees including the American Heart Association Council on Clinical Cardiology (2004 – present), NIH BMBI Study Section (Biomaterials and Biointerfaces) (2009 – 2016), NIH SBIB Study Section (Surgical Sciences, Biomedical Imaging, and Bioengineering) (2013 – present), and the NIH Special Emphasis Panel - Biomedical Imaging and Engineering Area Review.

Title

Professor of Medicine, Director of Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Program, Departments of Medicine and Biomedical Engineering

Faculty Appointment

Professor

Research Interests

Dr. Brigitta Brott’s research interests are the understanding of endovascular device – artery interactions and the improvement of vascular compatibility of stents and other implants. She also focuses on the treatment of patients with congestive heart failure using local delivery of novel cell therapies. Her focus is on the development and evaluation of new interventional device coatings, in order to improve patient outcomes. In this role, she has co-founded Endomimetics, LLC, a UAB spin-off company, which develops coatings to improve healing and inhibit abnormal clotting on implants.

Awards & Recognition

Dr. Brott has received numerous honors and awards including American Medical Women’s Association Achievement Award, named twice as an Elite Reviewer, Journal of the American College of Cardiology (Top 1% and 5% of reviewers), and was awarded the Simon Dack Award for Outstanding Scholarship, Journal of the American College of Cardiology Editorial Board (2013).

Locations

  1. Cardiology Clinic at UAB Medicine Gardendale
  2. Heart & Vascular Clinic at Acton Road

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Duke University Medical Center, 1995
  • Residency: Beth Israel Hospital, 1991
  • Medical School: Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, 1988

Board Certifications

  • Interventional Cardiology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2000
  • Cardiovascular Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1995

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 of 5 stars

175 ratings, 69 reviews

The 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.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/12/2026

    Convienent location for clinic

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    It is so clean and well organized and staff so nice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Every one of the medical personnel are compassionate, knowledgeable, and so concern about their patients. Thanks.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Everyone was nice and helpful and a very great all around

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    Very confident in Dr Brott

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/27/2026

    My first time at this clinic...very nice facility...quick checkin...short wait...all staff very friendly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    All physicians and staff at this location do a remarkable job with their patients. They listen, and they respect their patients' time.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Dr. Brott is so smart and caring. I appreciate the care she offers and the office staff and nurses are always very helpful and kind.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Short wait, Pleasant personnel, and doctor informative and nice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    Great job!! Thank you!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    Medical emergency so I saw PA.. she was wonderful!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Good care, communication and location

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    Awesome

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    Convenient to my home.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    People from the front desk all the way to the nurse and doctor are great. Friendly and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Dr. Brott was patient and answered all my questions. She is an excellent doctor. The staff at checkin and checkout were pleasant and friendly. Waiting room was comfortable. Access to clinic was good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    Good care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    The tech. Personal that did the echo was very professional and friendly. Made the process much better

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/11/2025

    All went well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Dr Brott is extraordinarily competent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    They take good care of their patients! They are professional but friendly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Personal and professional care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    No waiting, courteous staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Excellent doctor and staff Poor parking for handicapped.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Everyone was pleasant and made me feel good from the reception area to the Dr

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Clean, well managed, and Dr. Brott is excellent. Nurses/Techs were great too.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    I believe that Dr Brott is the best Cardiologist in the UAB system

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Great Dr and staff!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Love staff and dr.brott.both are kind and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Still waiting on results from test

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Everyone was so kind & helpful! Love the nurse and of course Dr. BROTT! Thank you all!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Excellent care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    I'm very happy with Dr Brott and the people were great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    All staff were friendly and professional. From the PESs that checked me in and out, my RN in the exam room and the EP technician who performed my EKG.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Excellent care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Dr. Brott and her nurse are both awesome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Fast and friendly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    Dr Brott has provided me with excellent care!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    I like the area the receptionist was very nice and helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/26/2025

    Dr. Brott is very knowledgeable and extremely thorough. She cares about people. I appreciate her!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    Every time I go to UAB it's a good experience for me thanks to all the people involved

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Friendly staff. Appointments always on time. Confident I am getting excellent care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    I feel Dr. Brott performed a thorough and professional visit with me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Professional, expedient and thorough health care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Location, ease of conducting tests, skill of personnel.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    So easy for parking.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Every facet of my visit was outstanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Great doctor and easy location

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/1/2025

    The wait time for my visit wasn't very long and I noticed they were waiting on the patients very fast.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    Dr. Brott is great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Staff was friendly and professional. Wait time was minimal.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Always friendly, professional. Concerned about your needs/ quality care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2025

    accurate diagnosis and treatment courteous all staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    Nice,compassionate,very polite, knowledgeable and made you fell appreciated. Thanks Mrs. [ ], Dr Brott and all of the gentle personnel at the front Desk. Blessings!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    The front staff were awesome and so nice. I wish I had gotten the girls blame that checked me out. Everyone was excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    One felt welcomed and very professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    The convenience of Acton also makes it very pleasant.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    Clean, not a long wait, caring and thorough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    Best staff and Dr anywhere. Very caring and knowledgeable

    1 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    I felt disrespected and talked down too.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    Time with Dr.Brott

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    All personal very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    Professional people, too to bottom. Courteous and efficient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    A+

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    Friendly, efficient and moved very quickly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    Excellent customer service support.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/13/2025

    Very professional,caring and efficient

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/13/2025

    Always prompt

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/3/2025

    The dr listened and was caring. All personnel in the office was professional and helpful.