Overview
Dean Assimos is a Urologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Assimos is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Primary Hyperoxaluria, Cystinuria, Lithotripsy, and Ureteroscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 521 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- HMO
- INDEMNITY
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- PPO
Locations
2000 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
3 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Dean Assimos
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dean Assimos?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Dean Assimos by calling their office at 205-996-8765. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Dean Assimos a top-rated expert for Kidney Stones?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dean Assimos is classified as an Elite expert for Kidney Stones, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Dean Assimos specialize in?
While Dr. Dean Assimos is a Urology, they have specific expertise in Kidney Stones, Primary Hyperoxaluria, and Cystinuria. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Urology.
Does Dr. Dean Assimos participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Dean Assimos has published 521 articles and abstracts on conditions like Kidney Stones. You can view a list of Dr. Dean Assimos's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Dean Assimos accept my insurance?
Dr. Dean Assimos accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 205-996-8765 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- CystinuriaDr. Assimos isElite. Learn about Cystinuria.
- Kidney StonesDr. Assimos isElite. Learn about Kidney Stones.
- LithotripsyDr. Assimos isElite. Learn about Lithotripsy.
- Primary HyperoxaluriaDr. Assimos isElite. Learn about Primary Hyperoxaluria.
- UreteroscopyDr. Assimos isElite. Learn about Ureteroscopy.
- Distinguished
- BoilsDr. Assimos isDistinguished. Learn about Boils.
- EndoscopyDr. Assimos isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- FolliculitisDr. Assimos isDistinguished. Learn about Folliculitis.
- Medullary Sponge KidneyDr. Assimos isDistinguished. Learn about Medullary Sponge Kidney.
- Perirenal AbscessDr. Assimos isDistinguished. Learn about Perirenal Abscess.
- Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1Dr. Assimos isDistinguished. Learn about Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1.
- Advanced
- Bilateral HydronephrosisDr. Assimos isAdvanced. Learn about Bilateral Hydronephrosis.
- Bladder StonesDr. Assimos isAdvanced. Learn about Bladder Stones.
- CarbuncleDr. Assimos isAdvanced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- HydronephrosisDr. Assimos isAdvanced. Learn about Hydronephrosis.
- Obstructive UropathyDr. Assimos isAdvanced. Learn about Obstructive Uropathy.
- Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 2Dr. Assimos isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 2.
- Experienced
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- EmpyemaDr. Assimos isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- Exstrophy of the BladderDr. Assimos isExperienced. Learn about Exstrophy of the Bladder.
- Gastric BypassDr. Assimos isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- IntersexDr. Assimos isExperienced. Learn about Intersex.
- Interstitial CystitisDr. Assimos isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Cystitis.