Northwest Medical Center Adds Nephrology to the Lineup at the Specialty Clinic

Northwest Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Phillip N. Madonia to the staff at the hospital's Specialty Clinic.

Dr. Madonia was born in Mobile, Alabama. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Preprofessional Studies and a minor in Theology. Following his graduation he returned closer to home for medical training. He received a medical degree from the University of South Alabama. Dr. Madonia completed residency training in internal medicine and pediatrics at Louisiana State University in Shreveport, where he served as Chief Resident.

Subsequently, he served two years on the academic faculty in medicine and pediatrics at Louisiana State University, followed by a year as Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of Nutrition at William Beaumont School of Medicine in Royal Oak, Michigan.

Dr. Madonia completed his fellowship in Nephrology in 2015 at Vanderbilt University and joined Nephrology Associates, P.C., in Birmingham that same year. He is a member of the American Society of Nephrology, Renal Physicians Association, and a board member of Jefferson County Medical Society.

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Your Health and Safety Remain Our #1 Concern

Frequently Asked Questions for Patients

Is the hospital clean and safe?

Our hospital is clean and safe -- just like it always has been! One of the core elements of properly managing infectious diseases is the cleanliness of our physical facility. Our hospital keeps current on the most effective cleaning and disinfection protocols available in healthcare today. We clean ALL equipment, reception and waiting areas, restrooms, chairs, door handles, carts, call systems, TV remotes, telephones throughout all departments of the hospital and other hard surfaces regularly through the day. Our environmental services team thoroughly cleans and disinfects all surfaces when a patient is discharged from a surgical suite or patient room, beginning with electrostatic foggers and UV light technology before the use of an EPA-registered hospital grade disinfectant. The air systems are inspected, tested and serviced on a regular basis by our qualified technicians. We provide proper air exchanges in accordance with all healthcare regulations.

Do you have the supplies and capacity to accommodate my procedure?

Our clinical team will regularly monitor crucial supplies such as personal protective equipment (PPE), medications, blood, space and staffing to ensure that we have enough to comfortably care for those undergoing elective/non-urgent procedures AND accommodate our normal emergency care and potential COVID-19 patients.

We are not booking our schedules to full capacity. Out of an abundance of caution and with the conservation of supplies in mind, we are not starting with a full schedule right away. Should things continue to progress positively, we'll increase our capacity on a week-by-week basis. This is for your safety and ours.

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Take a Tour of Northwest Wellness Center

August 9 - 15 is National Health Center Week. The theme for this year is "Community Health Centers: Lighting the Way for Healthier Communities Today and in the Future."

Northwest Medical Center has been proud to have our Wellness Center contributing to the health and well-being of our community for many years. This facility provides a place for area residents to exercise, get personal training assistance, participate in various organized classes and also is a great gathering place to visit with friends as you work out.

If you haven't visited our Wellness Center lately, take a look at the short video tour below. You might be surprised at what all is available at Northwest Wellness Center. We invite you to visit the center and see it all for yourself.