The 20 Best Encopresis Doctors Near Me in Alabama, US

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 123 doctor with experience in Encopresis near Alabama, US. Of these, 86 are Experienced, 33 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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123 providers found
    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1700 6th Ave S Ste 10382, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Holly Richter is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Richter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Bowel Incontinence, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Hysterectomy. Dr. Richter is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

    2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brent Parnell is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Parnell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Rectocele, and Uterine Prolapse. Dr. Parnell is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gut PC

    480 Honeysuckle Rd, 
    Dothan, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Travis Rutland is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Dothan, Alabama. Dr. Rutland is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 89 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Rutland is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gut PC

    480 Honeysuckle Rd, 
    Dothan, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Samuel Tarwater is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Dothan, Alabama. Dr. Tarwater is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 77 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tarwater is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Russell Medical

    3316 Highway 280, 
    Alexander City, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Derek Holcombe is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Alexander City, Alabama. Dr. Holcombe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrectomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Holcombe is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Urology Associates

    168 Mobile Infirmary Boulevard, 
    Mobile, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Moore is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Moore is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Uterine Prolapse, Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Rectocele, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Moore is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Alabama Colon & Rectal Institute

    1317 4th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Parker is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Parker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Encopresis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Parker is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Urology Associates

    134 Hoyle Ave, 
    Fairhope, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Brown is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fairhope, Alabama. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rectocele, Menopause, Bowel Incontinence, and Encopresis. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Surgeons PC

    3686 Grandview Pkwy Ste 400, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    George Bishop is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Bishop is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Bishop is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Noel General Surgery PC

    201 N Malone St, 
    Athens, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cassidy Koonce is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Koonce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Koonce is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Alabama Colon & Rectal Institute

    1317 4th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Dean is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Dean is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Dean is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Alabama Hospital

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jamie Cannon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Cannon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Cannon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    East Alabama Medical Center

    2000 Pepperell Pkwy, 
    Opelika, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Allen Foster is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Foster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Foster is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Referral required

    Ross P. Davis MD PC

    112 Haven Dr Ste 1, 
    Dothan, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Whitehurst is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dothan, Alabama. Dr. Whitehurst is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Whitehurst is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gut PC

    480 Honeysuckle Rd, 
    Dothan, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Sarrels is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Dothan, Alabama. Dr. Sarrels is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 78 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Sarrels is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gut PC

    480 Honeysuckle Rd, 
    Dothan, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tyler Black is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Dothan, Alabama. Dr. Black is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Black is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Huntsville Hospital

    101 Sivley Rd SW, 
    Huntsville,, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Javad Golzarian is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Huntsville,, Alabama. Dr. Golzarian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Golzarian is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Huntsville Hospital For Women & Children

    245 Governors Dr SE, 
    Huntsville,, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Clark is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Huntsville,, Alabama. Dr. Clark is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Encopresis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Clark is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encopresis
    Urology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Encopresis
    Urology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Birmingham Neurosurgery & Spine Group PC

    3125 Independence Dr Ste 200, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alison Parden is a Urologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Parden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, and Vulvovaginitis. Dr. Parden is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gut PC

    480 Honeysuckle Rd, 
    Dothan, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Nelson-Iv is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Dothan, Alabama. Dr. Nelson-Iv is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Nelson-Iv is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Encopresis?

    If a child over 4 years of age has been toilet trained, and still passes stool and soils clothes, it is called encopresis. The child may or may not be doing this on purpose.

    When should I see an Encopresis doctor in Alabama, US?

    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 an Encopresis doctor in Alabama, US?

    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 Encopresis doctors in Alabama, US?

    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 Encopresis doctors in Alabama, US?

    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 an Encopresis doctor in Alabama, US?

    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 Encopresis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Encopresis 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 an Encopresis doctor in Alabama, US?

    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 Encopresis 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 Encopresis 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 Encopresis doctors in Alabama, US?

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

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