The 20 Best Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Doctors Near Me in Birmingham, AL

Find the Top Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 97 doctor with experience in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) near Birmingham, AL. Of these, 64 are Experienced, 30 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Internal Medicine

    Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

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

    Christopher Shaver is an Internal Medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Shaver is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc.

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

    Wiley Truss is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Truss is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc.

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

    Gregory Champion is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Champion is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Turcot Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

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    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    General Surgery

    Alabama Colon & Rectal Institute

    1317 4th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jon Rosser is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Rosser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, and Hemorrhoids.

    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Pediatric Cardiology

    UAB Women And Infants Center

    1700 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham,, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Clark is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Birmingham,, Alabama. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Proctitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    General Surgery

    Office

    3400 Independence Dr, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Guffin is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Guffin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Children's Of Alabama

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

    Reed Dimmitt is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Dimmitt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Malnutrition, and Esophagitis.

    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Gastroenterology

    Office

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

    Joanna Siegel is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Siegel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Diverticular Disease, Colitis, Visceromegaly, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Family Medicine

    Seale Harris Clinic P C.

    805 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 510, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Clifton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Clifton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    833 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 503, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carrie Folse is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Folse is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Her top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Internal Medicine

    Seale Harris Clinic P C.

    805 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 510, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Crenshaw is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Crenshaw is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, and Familial Hypertension.

    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Family Medicine

    Office

    Shc-805 St Vincents Dr Ste 510, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kennedy Kunz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Kunz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Obesity in Children.

    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Gastroenterology

    Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

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

    David Steele is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Steele is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Internal Medicine

    Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

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

    Charles Dasher is an Internal Medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Dasher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Gastroenterology

    Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

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

    Owen Mclean is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mclean is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Gastroenterology

    Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

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

    Michael Passarella is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Passarella is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Turcot Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?

    Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder that leads to pain in abdomen and changes in bowel movements.

    IBS is not the same as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

    When should I see an Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 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 an Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 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 an Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 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 an Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) doctors near Birmingham, AL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 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 an Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 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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