The 20 Best Gastroparesis Doctors Near Me in athens, AL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Gastroparesis near athens, AL. Of these, 24 are Experienced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Advanced.

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28 providers found
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Noel General Surgery PC

    201 N Malone St, 
    Athens, AL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    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 Gastroparesis. 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 Gastroparesis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Family Medicine

    Athens-Limestone Hospital

    700 W Market St, 
    Athens, AL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tracy Pool is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Pool is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Pool is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Athens Limestone Hospital

    101 Fitness Way, Suite 2100, 
    Athens, AL 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Danisa Clarrett practices practicing medicine in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Clarrett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, Actinomycosis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Clarrett is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Seth D Rayburn MD PC

    707 W Market St Ste C, 
    Athens, AL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Seth Rayburn is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Rayburn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis, Cellulitis, Diverticular Disease, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Rayburn is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Gastroparesis
    Distinguished in Gastroparesis

    Decatur Morgan Hospital

    1201 7th St SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cesar Garcia-Rodriguez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Garcia-Rodriguez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Lymphangitis, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Garcia-Rodriguez is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine

    Decatur Morgan Hospital

    1201 7th St SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alexis Penot is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Penot is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Acute Kidney Failure, Necrosis, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Penot is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Decatur Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1103 15th Ave SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeanette Keith is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Keith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Keith is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Surgical Associates Of North Alabama

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

    Matthew Figh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Figh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. 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 Gastroparesis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    145 Research Blvd Ste 100, 
    Madison, AL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elina Wells is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Wells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. She is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Wells is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    145 Research Blvd Ste 100, 
    Madison, AL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelly Diaz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Madison, Alabama. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Diaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. She is also highly rated in 93 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Diaz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine

    Valley Internal Medicine

    708 Will Halsey Way Ste A, 
    Madison, AL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Akram Haggag is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Haggag is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Heart Attack, Insomnia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Haggag is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    145 Research Blvd Ste 100, 
    Madison, AL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Staples is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Staples is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, and Obesity. Dr. Staples is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    145 Research Blvd Ste 100, 
    Madison, AL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brooke Uptagrafft is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Madison, Alabama. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Uptagrafft is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Low Potassium Level. Dr. Uptagrafft is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Riverside Gastroenterology PC

    1304 Somerville Rd SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Short is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Short is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Gastric Dysmotility, and Painful Swallowing. Dr. Short is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Family Medicine

    Huntsville Hospital Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (Madison)

    8371 Highway 72 W Ste 104, 
    Madison, AL 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cindy Mcadams is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Mcadams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration. Dr. Mcadams is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Referral may be required

    Decatur Morgan Medical Arts

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

    Attupuram Alexander is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Esophagitis, Hiatal Hernia, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    261 Wedgewood Terrace Rd, 
    Madison, AL 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Inkyung Santiago is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Santiago is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Santiago is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Huntsville Hospital Digestive Disease Center-Madison

    8371 Highway 72 W Ste 101, 
    Madison, AL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rami Hawari is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Hawari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Watermelon Stomach, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Hawari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    9044 Madison Blvd, 
    Madison, AL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bhavna Gowda is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Gowda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Gowda is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    8337 Highway 72 W Ste 302, 
    Madison, AL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Prasad Vankineni is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Vankineni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Vankineni is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Gastroparesis?

    Gastroparesis is a condition that reduces the ability of the stomach to empty its solid contents. It does not involve a blockage (obstruction) of the outlet of the stomach.

    When should I see a Gastroparesis doctor near athens, 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 Gastroparesis doctor near athens, 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 Gastroparesis doctors near athens, 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 Gastroparesis doctors near athens, 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 Gastroparesis doctor near athens, 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 Gastroparesis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastroparesis 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 Gastroparesis doctor near athens, 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 Gastroparesis 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 Gastroparesis 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 Gastroparesis doctors near athens, AL?

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

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