The 20 Best Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Doctors Near Me in Tuscaloosa, AL

Find the Top Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor near Tuscaloosa, AL. Of these, 10 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. Jerry Lushington
    Radiology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. Jerry Lushington
    Radiology

    The Radiology Clinic LLC

    208 McFarland Cir N, 
    Tuscaloosa, AL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    205-345-7000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jerry Lushington is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Lushington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Tenosynovitis, Visceromegaly, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. Bernard Veillon
    Radiology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. Bernard Veillon
    Radiology

    The Radiology Clinic LLC

    208 McFarland Cir N, 
    Tuscaloosa, AL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    205-345-7000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bernard Veillon is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Veillon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Tenosynovitis, Bronchiectasis, Gallbladder Disease, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. James Bankston
    Radiology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. James Bankston
    Radiology

    The Radiology Clinic LLC

    208 McFarland Cir N, 
    Tuscaloosa, AL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    205-345-7000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Bankston is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Bankston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Headache, Tenosynovitis, Visceromegaly, and Gastrostomy.

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    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. Robert Hamiter
    Radiology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. Robert Hamiter
    Radiology

    The Radiology Clinic LLC

    208 McFarland Cir N, 
    Tuscaloosa, AL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    205-345-7000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Hamiter is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Hamiter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Visceromegaly, Tenosynovitis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. Susan Bostick
    Oncology
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. Susan Bostick
    Oncology

    The DCH Health Care Authority

    801 University Blvd E, 
    Tuscaloosa, AL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    205-759-7800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Susan Bostick is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Bostick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. She is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. David Hinton
    Oncology
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. David Hinton
    Oncology

    Whatley Health Services Inc

    809 University Blvd E, 
    Tuscaloosa, AL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    205-759-7800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Hinton is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Hinton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemoglobin SC Disease, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. Christopher Jordan
    Hematology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. Christopher Jordan
    Hematology

    The DCH Health Care Authority

    801 University Blvd E, 
    Tuscaloosa, AL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    205-759-7491
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christopher Jordan is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Jordan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Acute Mountain Sickness, and Thrombocytopenia.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. Edgar Prasthofer
    Oncology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. Edgar Prasthofer
    Oncology

    Southeast Hospice Network LLC

    1410 McFarland Blvd N, 
    Tuscaloosa, AL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    205-345-8208
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Edgar Prasthofer is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Prasthofer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), and Richter Syndrome.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. John Dubay
    Oncology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. John Dubay
    Oncology

    Office

    809 University Blvd E, 
    Tuscaloosa, AL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    205-759-7803
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Dubay is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Dubay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. James Evans
    Hematology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. James Evans
    Hematology

    Whatley Health Services Inc

    809 University Blvd E, 
    Tuscaloosa, AL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    205-759-7800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Evans is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Evans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. Pamela Hughes
    Hematology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. Pamela Hughes
    Hematology

    Whatley Health Services Inc

    809 University Blvd E, 
    Tuscaloosa, AL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    205-759-7800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Pamela Hughes is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Colorectal Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. Donald Gross
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. Donald Gross
    General Surgery

    University Surgical Associates

    701 University Blvd East, Suite 606, 
    Tuscaloosa, AL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    205-752-2501
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Donald Gross is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Gross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor?

    A gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a type of tumor that occurs in the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly in the stomach or small intestine. This type of tumor is thought to grow from specialized cells found in the gastrointestinal tract called interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs) or precursors to these cells. Affected individuals can develop one or more tumors. GISTs are usually found in adults between ages 40 and 70; rarely, children and young adults develop this type of tumor.

    When should I see a Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor doctor near Tuscaloosa, 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 Stromal Tumor doctor near Tuscaloosa, 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 do I find the best Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor doctor near Tuscaloosa, AL?

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    How does MediFind rank Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor doctors near Tuscaloosa, 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 Stromal Tumor doctors near Tuscaloosa, 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 Stromal Tumor doctor near Tuscaloosa, 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 Stromal Tumor doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor 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 Stromal Tumor doctor near Tuscaloosa, 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 Stromal Tumor 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 Stromal Tumor 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 Stromal Tumor doctors near Tuscaloosa, AL?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor 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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