Dr. Barry L. Fields M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
4700 Southlake Pkwy Birmingham AL, 35244About
Dr. Barry Fields is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Fields specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Fields typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.
Education and Training
New Jersey College of Dentistry 1980
Board Certification
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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