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Philip Schmalz

Philip Schmalz, MD

Skull Base SurgeryVascular NeurosurgeryEndovascular NeurosurgeryNeurosurgery

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults

Languages

  • English

About Philip Schmalz

Faculty Appointment

Assistant Professor

Video

Locations

  1. Neurosurgery Clinic in Neurosciences One at The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital
  2. MULTI-D NEUROFIBROMATOSIS CLINIC AT TKC OF UAB HOSPITAL

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Duke University, 2021
  • Residency: UAB, 2020
  • Fellowship: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for Harvard University, 2017
  • Medical School: TULANE UNIVERSITY - SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, 2013

Board Certifications

  • Neurological Surgery: American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2024

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 of 5 stars

93 ratings, 41 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/24/2026

    Amazing provider and medical team!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/10/2026

    Finding out things are still good with the surgery completed

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    Dr Schmalz is wonderful. Very caring and explains all aspects of care very well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/10/2026

    We were pleased with how quickly appts were set up

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Appointment times were kept, which is a rarity especially in such a large facility.

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

    Every single person we encountered was amazing.

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

    Everyone has done an amazing job taking care of me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    They were extremely kind and helpful and listened to all of our questions and concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    Everyone was very courteous and polite

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    Just a tad disappointed because Dr. wasn’t available for my appointment. Other than that, the office is very efficient and everyone is very friendly and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/21/2025

    You guys are the best!

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

    My provider took his time and explained everything to me and answered all of my questions, and the staff was very friendly from start to finish

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    Friendly service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    Very thorough

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

    PA was very thorough and helpful. Every member was welcoming and displayed a positive attitude.

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

    Everyone was patient and kind.

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

    Everyone was very professional and truly care about their patients.

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

    I'm not so sure how I feel about the provider and it would be very helpful if there was providers closer to where I live instead of having to go to Birmingham for everything.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    Bedside manners of Dr Schmalz and staff. Thoroughness of his explanation of plans forward.

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

    considerate, caring, extremely competent and knowledgeable

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

    Dr and assistants were great

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

    Parking ia a nightmare... but that's ok. Enjoyed my time there.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    I was treated very well by the staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Can't ask for friendlier people. Also they were very professional and explained every step.

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

    The staff was friendly and efficient and the doctor seemed very knowledgeable and willing to help.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    The doctor. He was very nice and talked to me like a friend and not a pariwnt

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    All of the staff is friendly and professional, from check-in to check-out. We never feel rushed. All of our questions are answered. [Name] has full confidence in Dr Schmalz.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    Dr Schmalz is amazing. Very knowledgeable and takes time with the patient explaining. The staff seem to be very prompt and everyone knows their duty for the office to flow smoothly.

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

    Very kind and patient and they take time to explain everything too you very good service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    Dr. Schmalz is the best neurosurgeon. My husband is a patient of his.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    Appointment time and preliminary vital signs testing handled expeditiously.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    Dr Schmalz is the best!

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

    The entire staff was extremely helpful and considerate

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    Great staff. Dr. Schmalz was super. I did not wait very long to be seen.

    1 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    I went to see Dr. Schmalz and he and his team were not only RUDE but very dismissive. His physician’s assistant seemed like she was mad about being there and having to listen to my problems. Then Dr. Schmalz walked into the room and proceeds to tell me that I don’t have anything wrong with me. Proves himself wrong by measuring my brain in front of me- of course he can’t be wrong about his earlier diagnosis though because he is a brain surgeon. He was condescending the ENTIRE time I was in there. I tried to explain I just wanted help and his response was, “Don’t you know you’re in a brain surgeons office.” Yes I do. I just paid money for you to belittle me and tell me my PCP is who I should’ve continued to see. I will NEVER be back. I will NEVER recommend him. He needs to have a class in bedside manner because he LACKS in it DRASTICALLY.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    The doctor was amazing, so kind and pleasant and thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/17/2025

    Excellent care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    Very prompt and professional

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

    Seeing the specialist

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/24/2025

    Called in for appointment promptly. Doctor was courteous and explained things clearly to us and answered questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/15/2025

    Dr.and staff are friendly, informative, efficient and fully explain in detail your diagnosis. I would definitely recommend them to anyone.