The 20 Best Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Doctors Near Me in Bessemer, AL

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The 20 Best Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Doctors near Bessemer, AL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 74 doctor with experience in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia near Bessemer, AL. Of these, 48 are Experienced, 21 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery
    Elite in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's Of Alabama

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

    Richard Keijzer is a Pediatric Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Keijzer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Atresia of Small Intestine, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    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 in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Shaffer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery

    Advanced Surgeons PC

    3686 Grandview Pkwy #400, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Touliatos is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Touliatos is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Touliatos is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery | Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery | Gastroenterology

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Britney Corey is a General Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Corey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Corey is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery

    Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System

    5000 Medical W Way, Suite 302, 
    Bessemer, AL 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Justin Moellinger is a General Surgeon in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Moellinger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Subareolar Abscess, Breast Infection, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Moellinger is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    833 Princeton Ave Sw, Suite 200d, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Colin Helman is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Helman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    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 in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Brunson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr Fl 1, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Miller is an Internal Medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    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 in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Marks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc.

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

    Gregory Champion is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Champion is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Turcot Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

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

    Owen Mclean is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mclean is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

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

    Rishi Agarwal is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Agarwal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery
    Distinguished in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's Of Alabama

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

    Martin Lacher is a Pediatric Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Lacher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Esophageal Atresia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery

    Advanced Surgeons PC

    3686 Grandview Pkwy #400, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Barton Wood is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Wood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Wood is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    Medicine Beyond Walls LLC

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

    Gary Mollengarden is a Gastroenterologist in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Mollengarden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    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 in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Luttrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Ascites, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    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 in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery

    Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System

    5000 Medical W Way, Suite 302, 
    Bessemer, AL 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Issis is a General Surgeon in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Issis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Cellulitis, Necrosis, Hernia Surgery, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Issis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    George R. McWhorter M.D. PC

    401 Tuscaloosa Ave SW Ste 220, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Mcwhorter is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mcwhorter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    917 Tuscaloosa Ave Sw, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Winn Mathews is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mathews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Endoscopy, and Colostomy. Dr. Mathews is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia?

    Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a defect in the diaphragm. The diaphragm, which is composed of muscle and other fibrous tissue, separates the organs in the abdomen from those in the chest. Abnormal development of the diaphragm before birth leads to defects ranging from a thinned area in the diaphragm to its complete absence. An absent or partially formed diaphragm results in an abnormal opening (hernia) that allows the stomach and intestines to move into the chest cavity and crowd the heart and lungs. This crowding can lead to underdevelopment of the lungs (pulmonary hypoplasia), potentially resulting in life-threatening breathing difficulties that are apparent from birth.

    When should I see a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia doctors near Bessemer, AL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 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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