The 20 Best Gastrointestinal Fistula Doctors Near Me in Birmingham, AL

Find the Top Gastrointestinal Fistula Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 124 doctor with experience in Gastrointestinal Fistula near Birmingham, AL. Of these, 120 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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124 providers found
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Kennedy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Kennedy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kennedy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UAB Highlands

    1201 11th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Stahl is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Stahl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Hernia, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Stahl is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Gardendale Freestanding Emergency Department

    960 Rocket Way, 
    Gardendale, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Britney Corey is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Gardendale, Alabama. Dr. Corey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Corey is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    500 Office Park Dr, 
    Mountain Brk, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Christein is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mountain Brk, Alabama. Dr. Christein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ampullary Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Christein is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Infirmary Ltac Hospital

    5 Mobile Infirmary Cir, 
    Mobile, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Hannon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Hannon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Ogilvie Syndrome, Parathyroidectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Hannon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. 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.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral required

    Gadsden Regional Medical Center

    1007 Goodyear Ave, 
    Gadsden, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kenneth Davenport is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Gadsden, Alabama. Dr. Davenport is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Davenport is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Wiregrass Surgical Associates PC

    4300 W Main St Ste 24, 
    Dothan, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Emily Cannon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dothan, Alabama. Dr. Cannon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Choledocholithiasis, Paget Disease of the Breast, Gallbladder Removal, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Cannon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    644 2nd St NE Ste 206, 
    Alabaster, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rex Sherer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Alabaster, Alabama. Dr. Sherer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Sherer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    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 Gastrointestinal Fistula. 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Referral required

    Dothan Hematology & Oncology P.C.

    1118 Ross Clark Cir Ste 200, 
    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 Gastrointestinal Fistula. 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.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    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 Gastrointestinal Fistula. 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Surgeons PC

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

    Barton Wood is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Wood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Wood is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Rchp-Florence LLC

    201 Avalon Ave, 
    Muscle Shoals, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Manord is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Dr. Manord is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Necrosis, Tissue Biopsy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Manord is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Surgical Associates Of North Alabama

    1405 7th Street SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Figh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Figh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Figh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    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 Gastrointestinal Fistula. 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Adam S. Harris MD LLC

    4600 Highway 280, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adam Harris is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Hyperparathyroidism, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Harris is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2660 10th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Tapscott is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Tapscott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Parathyroidectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Tapscott is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Surgeons PC

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

    Timothy Christopher is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Christopher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Christopher is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    What is the definition of Gastrointestinal Fistula?

    A gastrointestinal fistula is an abnormal opening in the stomach or intestines that allows the contents to leak to another part of the body.

    • Leaks that go through to a part of the intestines are called entero-enteral fistulas.
    • Leaks that go through to the skin are called enterocutaneous fistulas.
    • Other organs can be involved, such as the bladder, vagina, anus, and colon.

    When should I see a Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 a Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 a Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula doctors near Birmingham, AL?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gastrointestinal Fistula 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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