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Gastroenterologists in Alabama

Gastroenterologists specialise in the digestive system: stomach, intestines, liver and pancreas. Below are 34 gastroenterologists practising in Alabama, across Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa and Dothan, with what to bring and ask so your visit counts.

Gastroenterologists in Alabama

  1. David M. Fettig, MD Gastroenterology Birmingham, AL 35233
  2. Prasad S. Vankineni, MD Gastroenterology Huntsville, AL 35801
  3. Cody B. Barnett Gastroenterology Mobile, AL 36608
  4. Jep P. Dalton, MD Gastroenterology Montgomery, AL 36116
  5. Gopal K. Kaza, MD Gastroenterology Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
  6. Benjamin Hewitt, MD Gastroenterology Dothan, AL 36305
  7. Michael Wang, MD Gastroenterology Decatur, AL 35601
  8. Robert D. Marks, MD Gastroenterology Alabaster, AL 35007
  9. Ronald S. Jordan, DO Gastroenterology Foley, AL 36535
  10. Joseph R. Newman, MD Gastroenterology Opelika, AL 36801
  11. Jed L. Kaplan, MD Gastroenterology Gadsden, AL 35903
  12. Gerard D. Haggstrom, MD Gastroenterology Florence, AL 35630
  13. Charles A. Dasher, MD, MPH Gastroenterology Homewood, AL 35209
  14. Bashar Hakim, MD Gastroenterology Sylacauga, AL 35150
  15. Jeffery L. Jones, MD Gastroenterology Bessemer, AL 35022
  16. Haroon A. Shaikh, MD Gastroenterology Anniston, AL 36207
  17. Nathaniel S. Winstead, MD Gastroenterology Fairhope, AL 36532
  18. Brent N. Barranco, MD Gastroenterology Birmingham, AL 35209
  19. Suresh Karne, MD PHD Gastroenterology Huntsville, AL 35801
  20. Jorge L. Herrera, MD Gastroenterology Mobile, AL 36688
  21. Muhammad Haris, MD Gastroenterology Montgomery, AL 36106
  22. Vicki S. Hannah, CRNPAPRN, BC Gastroenterology Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
  23. George A. Nelson, MD Gastroenterology Dothan, AL 36305
  24. Michael W. Brown, MD Gastroenterology Decatur, AL 35601
  25. John P. Day, MD Gastroenterology Alabaster, AL 35007
  26. Thomas L. Hagood, MD Gastroenterology Foley, AL 36535
  27. Gilad Shapira, DO Gastroenterology Opelika, AL 36801
  28. Cesar T. Fernandez, MD Gastroenterology Gadsden, AL 35903
  29. Jason M. Wilkes, MD Gastroenterology Florence, AL 35630
  30. Michael J. Passarella, MD Gastroenterology Birmingham, AL 35209
  31. Joseph D. Brasco, MD Gastroenterology Huntsville, AL 35801
  32. Panayiotis P. Grevenitis, MD Gastroenterology Mobile, AL 36608
  33. Shreesh Shrestha, MD Gastroenterology Montgomery, AL 36106
  34. Rachel A. Taylor, MD Gastroenterology Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

Listings come from the CMS NPPES NPI Registry, the public federal record of licensed providers, checked October 2026. Being listed is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and we do not receive anything from these doctors. Call the office to confirm insurance, availability and that they are accepting new patients. In an emergency, call 911.

When to see a gastroenterologist

Common reasons

  • Heartburn and reflux
  • IBS, bloating and changes in bowel habits
  • Abdominal pain
  • Colon cancer screening
  • Liver concerns

Signs it may be time

  • Digestive symptoms keep coming back
  • You are due for colon cancer screening
  • Your primary care doctor referred you
  • You notice blood in your stool or unexplained weight loss (book promptly)

How to get the most from your gastroenterologist visit

1

Before: what to bring

  • A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often
  • Your insurance card and photo ID
  • Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them
  • A food and symptom diary from the last two to four weeks
2

During: questions to ask

  • What could be causing my symptoms?
  • Do I need a scope or other tests, and how do I prepare?
  • Which foods or habits should I track?
  • Which symptoms mean I should call sooner?
3

After: what to keep track of

  • What you ate and when symptoms started
  • Bowel changes, bloating and pain, in your own words
  • Stress and sleep, which often move with gut symptoms

After your visit

Keep the plan going between appointments

Digestive problems are about patterns: which meals, which days, how long. A symptom diary kept for a few weeks is often the single most useful thing you can bring back to your gastroenterologist. Emerge Care, free to download on iPhone, is built for exactly that: tell it how you feel in your own words, get plain answers with the source behind every fact, and walk into your next gastroenterologist appointment in Alabama with a one-page summary and your questions ready.

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  • Answers that name their source
  • One-page visit summary PDF
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Questions

How do I find a gastroenterologist in Alabama?

This page lists 34 gastroenterologists practising in Alabama, including Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa and Dothan, from the federal NPI Registry. Call the office to confirm they take your insurance and are accepting new patients.

Do I need a referral to see a gastroenterologist in Alabama?

It depends on your insurance plan, not the state. HMO plans usually need a referral from your primary care doctor; many PPO plans do not. Check with your plan before booking.

What should I bring to my first gastroenterologist appointment?

A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often; Your insurance card and photo ID; Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them; A food and symptom diary from the last two to four weeks.

When should I start colon cancer screening?

US guidelines generally recommend starting at 45 for people at average risk, earlier with a family history. Ask your doctor what fits you.

Should I keep a food diary before my appointment?

Yes, if you can. Two to four weeks of meals and symptoms helps your doctor see patterns quickly.

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