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    MediFind found 124 doctor with experience in Gout near Bessemer, AL. Of these, 100 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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    124 providers found
      Kenneth G. Saag
      Elite in Gout
      Rheumatology
      Elite in Gout
      Rheumatology

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      619 19th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (12.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kenneth Saag is a Rheumatologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Saag is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Gout, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Arthritis. Dr. Saag is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gout
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Gout
      Internal Medicine

      Birmingham Internal Medicine Associates, LLC

      1088 9th Ave Sw, Suite 104, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Reid Christopher is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Christopher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Christopher is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Gout
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Gout
      Family Medicine
      1088 9th Ave Sw, Suite 106, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Lauren Linken is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Linken is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Gout. Dr. Linken is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Gout
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Gout
      Internal Medicine

      Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System

      995 9th Ave Sw, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Andrea Shirey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Shirey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Tracheitis, Lung Metastases, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Shirey is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gout
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Gout
      Internal Medicine

      Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System

      995 9th Ave Sw, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Moore is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Moore is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gout
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Gout
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

      Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System

      995 9th Ave Sw, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jonathan Mize is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Mize is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Infant Hyperglycemia. Dr. Mize is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gout
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Gout
      Internal Medicine
      165 Bessemer Super Hwy, 
      Midfield, AL 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Hernando Carter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Midfield, Alabama. Dr. Carter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Endoscopy. Dr. Carter is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gout
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Gout
      Family Medicine
      165 Bessemer Super Hwy, 
      Midfield, AL 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Charles Dean is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Midfield, Alabama. Dr. Dean is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Folate Deficiency, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

      Advanced in Gout
      Advanced in Gout

      Alabama Orthopedic Spine And Sports Medicine Associates P C

      118 Mars Hill Rd, 
      Hoover, AL 
       (7.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Italian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Gene Watterson is a Rheumatologist in Hoover, Alabama. Dr. Watterson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Watterson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gout
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Gout
      Family Medicine
      6554 Aaron Dr, 
      Fairfield, AL 
       (5.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Larry Taylor is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fairfield, Alabama. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Opioid Use Disorder, Gout, Lymphangitis, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gout
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Gout
      Internal Medicine

      Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System

      5000 Medical W Way, Suite 302, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Brian Wells is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Wells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Biliary Atresia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Colonoscopy. Dr. Wells is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gout
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Gout
      Internal Medicine

      Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System

      5310 Medford Dr, 
      Hoover, AL 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Wiley Livingston is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hoover, Alabama. Dr. Livingston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Livingston is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gout
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Gout
      Family Medicine
      4614 Carnegie Ave, 
      Fairfield, AL 
       (6.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Benjamin Davidson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fairfield, Alabama. Dr. Davidson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Davidson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gout
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Gout
      Internal Medicine

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      501 Emery Dr, 
      Hoover, AL 
       (7.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      James Williams is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hoover, Alabama. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gout
      Pediatrics | General Practice | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Gout
      Pediatrics | General Practice | Internal Medicine
      430 Emery Dr, Suite 200, 
      Hoover, AL 
       (7.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Marquisha Moore-Jarmon is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Hoover, Alabama. Dr. Moore-Jarmon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Moore-Jarmon is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gout
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Gout
      Rheumatology

      Rheumatology Care Center LLC

      5356 Stadium Trace Pkwy, Suite 200, 
      Hoover, AL 
       (7.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Durga Goli is a Rheumatologist in Hoover, Alabama. Dr. Goli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. Her top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, MASS Phenotype, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Goli is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gout
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Gout
      Family Medicine

      Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System

      1001 Brocks Gap Pkwy, Suite 101, 
      Hoover, AL 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jody Gilstrap is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hoover, Alabama. Dr. Gilstrap is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Gilstrap is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gout
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Gout
      Family Medicine
      2949 John Hawkins Pkwy, 
      Hoover, AL 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Marshall is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hoover, Alabama. Dr. Marshall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

      Experienced in Gout
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Gout
      Internal Medicine

      American Family Care, LLC

      1680 Montgomery Hwy, 
      Hoover, AL 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Nadeem Akhtar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hoover, Alabama. Dr. Akhtar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Mononucleosis, H1N1 Influenza, Flu, and Ethmoiditis. Dr. Akhtar is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gout
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Gout
      Internal Medicine

      American Family Care, LLC

      1680 Montgomery Hwy, 
      Hoover, AL 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joneice Toney-Morgan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hoover, Alabama. Dr. Toney-Morgan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Sinusitis, Empyema, and Cellulitis. Dr. Toney-Morgan is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Gout?

      Gout is a type of arthritis. It occurs when uric acid builds up in the blood and causes inflammation in the joints.

      Acute gout is a painful condition that often affects only one joint. Chronic gout is the repeated episodes of pain and inflammation. More than one joint may be affected.

      When should I see a Gout doctor near Bessemer, 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 Gout doctor near Bessemer, 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 Gout doctors near Bessemer, 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 Gout doctors near Bessemer, 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 Gout doctor near Bessemer, 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 Gout doctor search results page. 

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

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

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