The 20 Best Shingles Doctors Near Me in Birmingham, AL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 86 doctor with experience in Shingles near Birmingham, AL. Of these, 83 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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86 providers found
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    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 Shingles. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis, Fumarase Deficiency, Erdheim-Chester Disease, and Gracile Syndrome. Dr. Malensek is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology

    Geoffrey Connor MD PC

    1651 Independence Ct Ste 211, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Megan Cherry is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Cherry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Piebaldism, Melanoma, Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma, and Fetal Cystic Hygroma.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

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

    Ekaterina Bakradze is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Bakradze is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Chickenpox, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

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    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology
    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Hughey is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Hughey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. She is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), Melanoma, Mycosis Fungoides, and Ecthyma.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    500 22nd St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Geer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Geer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    500 22nd St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stuart Cohen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Pain Medicine

    UAB Hospital Birmingham

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Nagi is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Nagi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Invertebral Disc Disease, Chronic Pain, and Facet Joint Syndrome.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology
    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Boni Elewski is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Elewski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ringworm, Psoriasis, Plaque Psoriasis, and Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP).

    Experienced in Shingles
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Pain Medicine

    UAB Hospital Birmingham

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brandon Brooks is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Brooks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Facet Joint Syndrome, and Cervical Spondylosis.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Shingles
    Infectious Disease

    UAB Hospital Birmingham

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathaniel Erdmann is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Erdmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Long Haul COVID, and Myelitis.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Office

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

    Robert Green is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Green is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    833 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 300, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerald Norris is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Norris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency, Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Deficiency, Glucose-Galactose Malabsorption Deficiency, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    833 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 300, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Lichty is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Lichty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Sitosterolemia.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    833 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 300, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Hall is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Hall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Southview Medical Group, P.C.

    833 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 300, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Catherine Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Prolapse, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Office

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

    Craig Rich is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Rich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Anemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Office

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

    Edward Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Office

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

    Simona Dunlap is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Dunlap is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Office

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

    Gregory Little is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Little is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Infant Hyperglycemia, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Office

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

    John Ammon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Ammon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Melorheostosis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Shingles?

    Shingles (also known as herpes zoster) results from infection by the varicella zoster virus. This common virus causes chickenpox (also known as varicella), which is characterized by itchy spots on the skin that cover the whole body and usually occurs in childhood or adolescence. After the body fights the initial infection, the varicella zoster virus remains in nerve cells for the rest of a person's life. Because the virus is controlled by immune system cells called T cells, it is generally inactive (latent) and typically causes no health problems. However, in some people, the virus becomes active again (reactivates) and causes shingles. Shingles can occur at any age, although it is rare in childhood and becomes more common after age 50.

    When should I see a Shingles 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 Shingles 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 Shingles 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 Shingles 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 Shingles 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 Shingles doctor search results page. 

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

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

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