The 20 Best Anal Fissure Doctors Near Me in Birmingham, AL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Anal Fissure near Birmingham, AL. Of these, 32 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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38 providers found
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery

    Alabama Colon & Rectal Institute

    1317 4th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jon Rosser is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Rosser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, and Hemorrhoids.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery

    Alabama Colon & Rectal Institute

    1317 4th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heath Beckham is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Beckham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anorectal Abscess, Anal Fissure, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Rectal Prolapse, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery

    Office

    3400 Independence Dr, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Murray is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Murray is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Proctitis, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

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    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery

    Neurology Specialists Of Al PC

    513 Brookwood Blvd Ste 360, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Corley is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Corley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Genital Warts, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Kennedy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Kennedy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery

    University Of Alabama Hospital

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jamie Cannon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Cannon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery

    Office

    3400 Independence Dr, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Guffin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Guffin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc.

    513 Brookwood Blvd Ste 401, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Shaffer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Shaffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1 Independence Plz, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajat Parikh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology

    Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1 Independence Plz Ste 900, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rishi Agarwal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Internal Medicine

    Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1 Independence Plz Ste 900, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Cochran is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Cochran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Internal Medicine

    Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1 Independence Plz Ste 900, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Shaver is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Shaver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology

    Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1 Independence Plz Ste 900, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Steele is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Steele is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology

    Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1 Independence Plz Ste 900, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Passarella is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Passarella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Turcot Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology

    Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1 Independence Plz Ste 900, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Phillips is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Internal Medicine

    Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1 Independence Plz Ste 900, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donny Kakati is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Kakati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Internal Medicine

    Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1 Independence Plz Ste 900, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Dasher is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Dasher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Internal Medicine

    Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1 Independence Plz Ste 900, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Shallcross is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Shallcross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology

    Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1 Independence Plz Ste 900, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Landon Brown is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Hemorrhoids, Portal Hypertension, Lithotripsy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology

    Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1 Independence Plz Ste 900, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carrie Rothermel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Rothermel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Anal Fissure?

    An anal fissure is a small split or tear in the thin moist tissue (mucosa) lining the lower rectum (anus).

    When should I see an Anal Fissure doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Anal Fissure doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Anal Fissure doctors near Birmingham, AL?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Anal Fissure doctors near Birmingham, AL?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Anal Fissure doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Anal Fissure doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Anal Fissure doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Anal Fissure doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Anal Fissure doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Anal Fissure doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Anal Fissure doctors near Birmingham, AL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Anal Fissure doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Anal Fissure doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Anal Fissure doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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