Patrick Pritchard, MD

4.958 ratings, 22 reviews

Spine SurgeryNeurosurgery

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

Adults
Geriatrics

Languages

English

About Patrick Pritchard

Biography

Dr. Patrick R. Pritchard earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., and he is an Alpha Omega Alpha graduate of the Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Pritchard completed a general surgery internship at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland after which he served a tour in the United States Navy as a general medical officer with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit in Okinawa, Japan and with the United States Marine Corp Base, in Quantico, Virginia. Dr. Pritchard completed his neurosurgical residency in 2001 at the Albany Medical College under the mentorship of A. John Popp, M.D.
Dr. Pritchard returned to active duty as a staff neurosurgeon at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego and completed his military service in 2003.
In 2004, he joined the faculty at UAB School of Medicine with practice concentration in treatment of complex spinal disorders. Dr. Pritchard maintains an active appointment as Associate Professor of Surgery at UAB and at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.
Dr. Pritchard has special interest in minimally invasive spinal techniques, spinal trauma and traumatic brain injury.

Faculty Appointment

Associate Professor

Research Interests

Spinal disorders, Spinal cord injury, Traumatic brain injury

Publications

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Pritchard%2C%20Patrick%20R

Memberships

American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, AO Spine North America, American Medical Association, Alpha Omega Alpha

View Academic Profile

https://scholars.uab.edu/309-Patrick-Pritchard

Locations

Neurosurgery Clinic in Neurosciences One at The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital
- 2000 6th Avenue South, Floor 2, Birmingham, AL 35233
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- phone: 205-934-7170

Expertise

Education

Fellowship: University of Alabama Hospital, 2004
Residency: Albany Medical Center, 2001
Internship: National Naval Medical Center, 1994
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine, 1993

Board Certifications

Neurological Surgery: American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2014

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 of 5 stars

58 ratings, 22 reviews

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5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 2/25/2026
The Doctor let me know Where I Stand
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 2/19/2026
The wait time to see the provider was a little long but he was very kind, approachable, and thorough once I got to see him. He took great care in explaining my situation and options to me.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 2/11/2026
Very professional staff
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 2/4/2026
Dr. Pritchard and his support team are top notch professionals and I greatly appreciate their care for me.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 1/17/2026
Experience
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 1/16/2026
Dr. Pritchard and his staff are skilled and knowledgeable in their field and I feel confident in their ability to provide great care for their patients.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 1/1/2026
Im walking because of this deprtment.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 12/12/2025
I am happy with visit
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 12/3/2025
I loved that Dr Pritchard took so much time with us and did not seem rushed at all. He was willing to sit and talk and explain anything that we asked
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 11/19/2025
Concern
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 10/22/2025
Everything we smooth at my appointment
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 10/17/2025
Great team. Surgeon spent time discussing scan and treatment options
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 10/3/2025
Great meeting with great staff and doctor.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 10/1/2025
Professional, kind and courteous in all my interactions.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 9/20/2025
Care and knowledge that was given about paitent condition, and paitents to explain further information about procedure
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 8/15/2025
Dr Pritchard explains everything about my situation. Mri's, xray's...everything.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 8/1/2025
Excellent experience
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 7/25/2025
Like me Dr Pritchard is very straightforward at inspires confidence
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 7/24/2025
Great professional people
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 6/26/2025
Because they talk and explain everything to you. Could not ask for any better treatment than that.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 4/24/2025
Only criticism I have is how long I waited for my appointment. I saw the doctor almost 2 hours after my appointment but, He was kind and thorough! He took the time to properly and fully explain what I am facing and any options for me.
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 4/16/2025
The Dr was very helpful