The 20 Best Crohn's Disease Doctors Near Me in Birmingham, AL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 78 doctor with experience in Crohn's Disease near Birmingham, AL. Of these, 49 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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78 providers found
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

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

    Charles Elson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Elson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Colitis.

    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

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

    Frederick Weber is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Weber is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Crohn's Disease, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. 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.

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    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. 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.

    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. 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.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. 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.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    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 Crohn's Disease. 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 Crohn's Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    General Surgery

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

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

    Melanie Morris is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Morris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    General Surgery

    UAB Hospital Birmingham

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

    Karin Hardiman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Hardiman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    General Surgery

    Office

    1808 7th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Giri Bhuwan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Bhuwan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    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 Crohn's Disease. 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 Crohn's Disease
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. 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.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

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

    Kirk Russ is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Russ is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Children's Of Alabama

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

    Traci Jester is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Jester is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, and Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    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 Crohn's Disease. 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 Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. 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.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. 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.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. 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.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. 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.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

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

    Owen Mclean is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mclean is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Crohn's Disease?

    Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes the digestive tract to become inflamed and is characterized by severe diarrhea and abdominal pain. The areas of the digestive tract affected by Crohn’s disease are different depending on the person; however, it most commonly affects the small intestine and colon. Crohn’s disease is progressive and has several subtypes that are categorized by the area of the digestive tract affected. The incidence of Crohn’s disease in the U.S. and the world has been increasing; however, the reasons why are unknown. Crohn’s disease is considered to be an autoimmune disorder caused by the body’s immune system attacking normal cells and develops more frequently in people who are between the ages of 15 and 40 (but can appear earlier), who have a family history of inflammatory bowel disease, who are of Eastern European Jewish (Ashkenazi) descent, or those who smoke.

    When should I see a Crohn's Disease 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 a Crohn's Disease 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 Crohn's Disease 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 Crohn's Disease 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 a Crohn's Disease 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 Crohn's Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Crohn's Disease 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 Crohn's Disease 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 Crohn's Disease 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 Crohn's Disease 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 Crohn's Disease doctors near Birmingham, AL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Crohn's Disease 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 Crohn's Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Crohn's Disease 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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