The 20 Best Diarrhea Doctors Near Me in Hoover, AL

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The 20 Best Diarrhea Doctors near Hoover, AL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 142 doctor with experience in Diarrhea near Hoover, AL. Of these, 113 are Experienced, 27 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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142 providers found
    Distinguished in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc.

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

    Robert Marks is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Marks is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc.

    513 Brookwood Blvd Ste 401, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.2 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 Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    3570 Grandview Pkwy Ste 200, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Molly Mcvey is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mcvey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. Her top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Experienced in Diarrhea

    The Childrens Hospital Of Alabama

    1936 Old Orchard Rd, 
    Vestavia Hills, AL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Hardwick is a Pediatrics provider in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Dr. Hardwick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children and Diarrhea.

    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Experienced in Diarrhea

    Office

    5000 Southlake Park # 250, 
    Hoover, AL 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Margaret Winkler is a Pediatrics provider in Hoover, Alabama. Dr. Winkler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children and Diarrhea.

    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    2816 Columbiana Rd # 102, 
    Vestavia Hills, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nadeem Akhtar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Dr. Akhtar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Mononucleosis, H1N1 Influenza, Flu, and Ethmoiditis.

    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc.

    513 Brookwood Blvd Ste 401, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.2 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 Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Turcot Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc.

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

    Brent Barranco is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Barranco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc.

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

    Lindsay Robison is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Robison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc.

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

    Wiley Truss is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Truss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr Fl 1, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.2 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 Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc.

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

    William Halama is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Halama is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc.

    513 Brookwood Blvd Ste 401, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.2 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 Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    3570 Grandview Pkwy Ste 200, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathaniel Peyton is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Peyton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Indigestion.

    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Occupational Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Occupational Medicine

    U Save Pharmacy #20

    1680 Montgomery Hwy, 
    Hoover, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerry Hankins is a primary care provider, practicing in Occupational Medicine in Hoover, Alabama. Dr. Hankins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Flu, and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    2017 Canyon Rd Ste 39, 
    Vestavia Hills, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Crow is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Dr. Crow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine

    American Family Care

    200 Montgomery Hwy Ste 100, 
    Vestavia Hills, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Colvard is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Dr. Colvard has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Edema, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine

    Brightmark Health

    400 Century Park S Ste 200, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Wu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine

    Cs Pacs 3 Southeast LLC

    2500 River Haven Dr, 
    Hoover, AL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Holt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hoover, Alabama. Dr. Holt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Movement Disorders. Dr. Holt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine

    Drayer Physical Therapy-Alabama LLC

    2949 John Hawkins Pkwy, 
    Hoover, AL 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Marshall is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hoover, Alabama. Dr. Marshall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Diarrhea?

    Diarrhea is when you pass loose or watery stool.

    When should I see a Diarrhea doctor near Hoover, 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 Diarrhea doctor near Hoover, 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 Diarrhea doctors near Hoover, 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 Diarrhea doctors near Hoover, 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 Diarrhea doctor near Hoover, 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 Diarrhea doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Diarrhea 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 Diarrhea doctor near Hoover, 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 Diarrhea 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 Diarrhea 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 Diarrhea doctors near Hoover, AL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Diarrhea 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 Diarrhea doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Diarrhea 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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