The 20 Best Childhood Pancreatitis Doctors Near Me in Bessemer, AL

Find the Top Childhood Pancreatitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 130 doctor with experience in Childhood Pancreatitis near Bessemer, AL. Of these, 118 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Childhood Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Childhood Pancreatitis
    General Surgery

    Office

    801 Princeton Ave SW Ste 520, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stanley Hewlett is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Hewlett is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    UAB Medical West Bessemer Health Center

    1700 4th Ave N, 
    Bessemer, AL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sally Ebaugh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Ebaugh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc.

    513 Brookwood Blvd Ste 401, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.4 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 Childhood Pancreatitis. 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.

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    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc.

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

    Brian Brunson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Brunson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

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

    Kenneth Sigman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Sigman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Jaundice, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Distinguished in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics | Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics | Gastroenterology

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

    1600 7th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chinenye Dike is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Dike is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Dike is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Childhood Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Childhood Pancreatitis
    General Surgery

    Office

    3670 Grandview Pkwy Ste 200, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Christein is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Christein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ampullary Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    General Surgery

    Integrated Medical Group LLC

    975 9th Ave SW Ste 200, 
    Bessemer, AL 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Issis is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Issis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Cellulitis, Necrosis, Hernia Surgery, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    UAB Medical West Gastroenterology

    5000 Medical West Way Ste 402, 
    Bessemer, AL 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Luttrell is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Luttrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Ascites, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Alabama Digestive Diseases P.C

    985 9th Ave SW Ste 307, 
    Bessemer, AL 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffery Jones is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    General Surgery

    Apex PA Surgical Services LLC

    5000 Medical West Way Ste 302, 
    Bessemer, AL 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Moellinger is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Moellinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subareolar Abscess, Breast Infection, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    General Surgery

    Bhc-Comprehensive Wound Care Clinic At Princeton

    833 Princeton Ave SW Ste 210, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Greg Bearden is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Bearden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Gangrene, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Princeton Baptist Medical Center

    701 Princeton Ave SW, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paulina Cornatzer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Cornatzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Princeton Baptist Medical Center

    701 Princeton Ave SW, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cassie Luke is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Luke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Sepsis, Hip Replacement, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Princeton Baptist Medical Center

    701 Princeton Ave SW, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julian Bennett is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Bennett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hypertension, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc.

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

    Wiley Truss is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Truss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    General Surgery

    Varicosity Vein Center

    2704 20th St S # 100, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Tapscott is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Tapscott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Parathyroidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc.

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

    Robert Marks is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Marks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    General Surgery

    Cameron S. Askew, MD, PC

    513 Brookwood Blvd Ste 310, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Sabo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Sabo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    General Surgery

    Birmingham Surgical PC

    2022 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr Ste 313ACC, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mimi Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Childhood Pancreatitis?

    Pancreatitis in children, as in adults, occurs when the pancreas becomes swollen and inflamed.

    When should I see a Childhood Pancreatitis doctor near Bessemer, 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 a Childhood Pancreatitis doctor near Bessemer, 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 Childhood Pancreatitis doctors near Bessemer, 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 Childhood Pancreatitis doctors near Bessemer, 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 a Childhood Pancreatitis doctor near Bessemer, 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 Childhood Pancreatitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Childhood Pancreatitis 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 a Childhood Pancreatitis doctor near Bessemer, 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 Childhood Pancreatitis 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 Childhood Pancreatitis 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 Childhood Pancreatitis doctors near Bessemer, AL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Childhood Pancreatitis 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 a Childhood Pancreatitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Childhood Pancreatitis 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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