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    MediFind found 195 doctor with experience in Diverticular Disease near Bessemer, AL. Of these, 149 are Experienced, 38 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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    195 providers found
      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System

      995 9th Ave Sw, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joseph Luttrell is a Gastroenterologist in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Luttrell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Ascites, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Luttrell is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease

      West Jefferson Radiology LLC

      995 9th Ave Sw, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Kachelhofer is a Radiologist in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Kachelhofer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Vertigo, Emphysema, and Pleurisy. Dr. Kachelhofer is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System

      995 9th Ave Sw, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeffery Jones is a Gastroenterologist in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

      832 Princeton Ave Sw, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Charles Dasher is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Dasher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      2000 6th Ave S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (11.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gregory Kennedy is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Kennedy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kennedy is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease

      Greensboro Radiology PA

      112 Waverly Cir, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Keith Chesser is a Radiologist in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Chesser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Emphysema, and Vertigo. Dr. Chesser is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Internal Medicine
      915 Medical Center Dr, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jerry Mclane is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Mclane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Vascular Dementia, Diabetic Neuropathy, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease

      West Jefferson Radiology LLC

      995 9th Ave Sw, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Brandon Schwartz is a Radiologist in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Visceromegaly, Pleural Effusion, and Diverticular Disease. Dr. Schwartz is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Internal Medicine

      Concentric Hospitalist Group PC

      995 9th Ave Sw, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Carleigh Fryrear is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Fryrear is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Fryrear is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery

      Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System

      995 9th Ave Sw, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Matthew Reed is a General Surgeon in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Reed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Cellulitis, Osteomyelitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Reed is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery

      Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System

      995 9th Ave Sw, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

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

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery

      Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System

      995 9th Ave Sw, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (2.9 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 Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Cellulitis, Necrosis, Hernia Surgery, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Issis is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Internal Medicine

      Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System

      995 9th Ave Sw, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Andrea Shirey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Shirey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Tracheitis, Lung Metastases, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Shirey is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease

      West Jefferson Radiology LLC

      5300 Medford Dr, 
      Hoover, AL 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Justin Hutto is a Radiologist in Hoover, Alabama. Dr. Hutto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Diverticular Disease, and Orchiectomy. Dr. Hutto is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Radiology | Interventional Radiology
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Radiology | Interventional Radiology

      Birmingham Radiological Group PC

      701 Princeton Ave Sw, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeremy Ferris is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Ferris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Ascites, Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Ferris is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      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 Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc

      2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, Suite G100, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (11.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

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

      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

      1 Independence Plz, Suite 900, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (11.1 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 Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

      1 Independence Plz, Suite 900, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (11.1 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 Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

      1 Independence Plz, Suite 900, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (11.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher Shaver is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Shaver is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Diverticular Disease?

      Diverticula are small, bulging sacs or pouches that form on the inner wall of the intestine. Diverticulitis occurs when these pouches become inflamed or infected. Most often, these pouches are in the lower part of the large intestine (colon).

      When should I see a Diverticular Disease 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 Diverticular Disease 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 Diverticular Disease 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 Diverticular Disease 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 Diverticular Disease 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 Diverticular Disease doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Diverticular 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 Diverticular Disease 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 Diverticular 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 Diverticular 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 Diverticular Disease doctors near Bessemer, AL?

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

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