The 20 Best Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Doctors Near Me in Decatur, AL

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The 20 Best Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Doctors near Decatur, AL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 47 doctor with experience in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) near Decatur, AL. Of these, 39 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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47 providers found
    Distinguished in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1201 Somerville Rd SE Ste 1, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manish Arora is a Gastroenterologist in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Arora is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Gastroenterology

    Decatur Digestive Diseases PC

    2828 Highway 31 S Ste 117, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Venkata Kantamneni is a Gastroenterologist in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Kantamneni is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    2828 Highway 31 S Ste 101, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Punuru Reddy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Reddy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    General Surgery

    Surgical Associates Of North Alabama

    1405 7th Street SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Figh is a General Surgeon in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Figh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Figh is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Family Medicine

    Emily McClure M.D. P.C.

    1201 Somerville Rd SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian James is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. James has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    Advanced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Gastroenterology

    Decatur Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1103 15th Ave SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeanette Keith is a Gastroenterologist in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Keith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Her top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Gastroenterology

    Riverside Gastroenterology PC

    1304 Somerville Rd SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Short is a Gastroenterologist in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Short is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Gastric Dysmotility, and Swallowing Difficulty.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Family Medicine

    Office

    240 Johnston St SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Irle is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Irle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchomalacia, Acquired Tracheomalacia, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Internal Medicine

    Allen J. Schmidt JR. M.D. P.C.

    1501 7th St SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Russell Barr is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Barr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    General Surgery

    Decatur Ent. Associates P C.

    1218 13th Ave SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Godwin is a General Surgeon in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Godwin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Vertigo, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Bariatric Medicine

    Alabama Bariatrics And Minimally Invasive Surgery PC

    705 Bank St NE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Suggs is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Suggs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1215 7th St SE Ste 130, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Roberts is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Roberts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1316 Somerville Rd SE Ste 3, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Nephropathy, Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Folate Deficiency, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Family Medicine

    Decatur Family Medicine PC

    1215 7th St SE Ste 110, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Harbin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Harbin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Gastroenterology

    Decatur Morgan Medical Arts

    1215 7th St SE Ste G200, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Attupuram Alexander is a Gastroenterologist in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Esophagitis, Hiatal Hernia, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

    Smithkline Beecham Clinical Labs Inc

    2112 6th Ave SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kimberly Dudley is a Pediatrics provider in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Dudley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Her top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Pertussis, and Croup.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Pediatrics

    Decatur Morgan Pediatrics

    1215 7th St SE Ste 210, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ana Subia is a Pediatrics provider in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Subia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Her top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Viral Gastroenteritis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Croup.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Internal Medicine

    Decatur Morgan Hospital Parkway Campus

    1874 Beltline Rd SW, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Putman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Putman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1813 Beltline Rd SW, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Branning is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Branning is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Crohn's Disease, Sinusitis, and Empyema.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    Family Medicine

    Hendricks Family Practice PC

    2699 Sandlin Rd SW Ste B8, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Micah Howard is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Howard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Subacute Combined Degeneration, Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hip Replacement.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?

    Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which the stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the esophagus (food pipe). Food travels from your mouth to the stomach through your esophagus. GERD can irritate the food pipe and cause heartburn and other symptoms.

    When should I see a Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) doctor near Decatur, 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) doctor near Decatur, 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) doctors near Decatur, 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) doctors near Decatur, 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) doctor near Decatur, 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) doctor near Decatur, 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) doctors near Decatur, AL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) 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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