The 20 Best Hereditary Pancreatitis Doctors Near Me in Birmingham, AL

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The 20 Best Hereditary Pancreatitis Doctors near Birmingham, AL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 124 doctor with experience in Hereditary Pancreatitis near Birmingham, AL. Of these, 107 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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124 providers found
    Distinguished in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics | Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics | Gastroenterology

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

    1600 7th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chinenye Dike is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Pediatrics provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Dike is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Dike is currently accepting new patients.

    Sushanth Reddy
    Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Surgical Oncology

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sushanth Reddy is a Surgical Oncologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    1808 7th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rondi Gelbard is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Gelbard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

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    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    General Surgery

    Office

    1808 7th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Giri Bhuwan is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Bhuwan has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Acute Pancreatitis, and Hereditary Pancreatitis.

    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    1808 7th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rindi Uhlich is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Uhlich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Splenectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    833 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 300, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Frank Malensek is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Malensek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis, Fumarase Deficiency, Erdheim-Chester Disease, and Gracile Syndrome. Dr. Malensek is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc.

    513 Brookwood Blvd Ste 401, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Shaffer is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Shaffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1720 2nd Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramzi Mulki is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mulki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1720 2nd Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kondal Kyanam is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Kyanam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    St. Vincent's Birmingham

    810 Saint Vincents Dr, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Larry Wade is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Wade is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Morning Sickness, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Low Blood Pressure, and Fainting.

    Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    General Surgery

    Birmingham Hematology Oncology Assoc LLC

    833 Princeton Ave Sw, Suite 105 A, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stanley Hewlett is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Hewlett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hewlett is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1 Independence Plz, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajat Parikh is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1 Independence Plz Ste 900, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Sigman is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Sigman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Jaundice, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1 Independence Plz Ste 900, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Phillips is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1 Independence Plz Ste 900, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donny Kakati is an Internal Medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Kakati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc.

    513 Brookwood Blvd Ste 401, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Brunson is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Brunson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    General Surgery

    Birmingham Hematology Oncology Assoc LLC

    3686 Grandview Pkwy, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Christein is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Christein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Ampullary Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Christein is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension St. Vincent's East

    50 Medical Park Dr E, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lee Wimberly is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Wimberly is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amanda Cartee is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Cartee has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Celiac Disease, Malabsorption, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis

    Office

    1600 7th Ave S Ste 5604, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Galloway is a Pediatrics provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Galloway has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Malabsorption, Childhood Pancreatitis, Gastroschisis, and Hereditary Pancreatitis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Hereditary Pancreatitis?

    Hereditary pancreatitis is a genetic condition characterized by recurrent episodes of inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). The pancreas produces enzymes that help digest food, and it also produces insulin, a hormone that controls levels of blood glucose, also called blood sugar. Episodes of pancreatitis can lead to permanent tissue damage and loss of pancreatic function.

    When should I see a Hereditary Pancreatitis 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 Hereditary Pancreatitis 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 Hereditary Pancreatitis 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 Hereditary Pancreatitis 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 Hereditary Pancreatitis 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 Hereditary Pancreatitis doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hereditary Pancreatitis 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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