The 20 Best Encopresis Doctors Near Me in Birmingham, AL

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The 20 Best Encopresis Doctors near Birmingham, AL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 49 doctor with experience in Encopresis near Birmingham, AL. Of these, 38 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Office

    1700 6th Ave S Ste 10382, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Holly Richter is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Richter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Bowel Incontinence, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Hysterectomy.

    Advanced in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Encopresis
    General Surgery

    Alabama Colon & Rectal Institute

    1317 4th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Parker is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Parker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Encopresis, Gastric Dysmotility, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Laboratory Corporation Of America Holdings

    806 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 500, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Ellington is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Ellington is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Uterine Prolapse, Rectocele, Bowel Incontinence, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Hysterectomy.

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    Advanced in Encopresis
    Urology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Encopresis
    Urology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Birmingham Neurosurgery & Spine Group PC

    3125 Independence Dr Ste 200, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alison Parden is a Urologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Parden has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, and Vulvovaginitis.

    Advanced in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Encopresis
    General Surgery

    Office

    3400 Independence Dr, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Guffin is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Guffin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Advanced in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Encopresis
    General Surgery

    Office

    3400 Independence Dr, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Murray is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Murray is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Proctitis, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

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

    Brent Parnell is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Parnell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Rectocele, and Uterine Prolapse.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    UAB Women And Infants Center

    1700 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gabriela Halder is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Halder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Bowel Incontinence, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Hysterectomy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Encopresis
    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 in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Morris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    University Of Alabama Hospital

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

    Gena Dunivan is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Dunivan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Interstitial Cystitis, Hysterectomy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    UAB Hospital Birmingham

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Isuzu Meyer is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Meyer has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, Urinary Incontinence, Hysterectomy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Encopresis
    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 in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Cannon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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

    Experienced in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Encopresis
    General Surgery

    Office

    3485 Independence Dr, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Meagan Cramer is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Cramer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Vulvovaginitis, and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.

    Advanced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Laboratory Corporation Of America Holdings

    806 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 500, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Glori Stinson is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Stinson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Processing Deficient Progeroid Laminopathies (PDPL), Donohue Syndrome, Wiedemann-Rautenstrauch Syndrome, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Advanced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1 Independence Plz, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajat Parikh is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Office

    619 19th St S Ste 10382, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alicia Ballard is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Ballard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Bowel Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, and Uterine Prolapse.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Alabama Colon & Rectal Institute

    1317 4th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Dean is a Colorectal Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Dean is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Peptic Ulcer, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    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 in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Weber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Crohn's Disease, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

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

    Christopher Truss is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Truss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Diarrhea, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 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 an Encopresis 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 Encopresis 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 Encopresis 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 an Encopresis 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 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 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 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 near Birmingham, AL?

    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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