The 20 Best Menetrier Disease Doctors Near Me in Decatur, AL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Menetrier Disease near Decatur, AL. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Menetrier Disease

    Dr. Manish Arora
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Menetrier Disease

    Dr. Manish Arora
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Decatur Digestive Diseases PC

    2828 Highway 31 S Ste 117, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    256-351-2116
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
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    Manish Arora is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Arora is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menetrier Disease. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Arora is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Menetrier Disease

    Dr. Venkata B. Kantamneni
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Menetrier Disease

    Dr. Venkata B. Kantamneni
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Decatur Morgan Hospital

    1201 7th St SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    256-973-2000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Venkata Kantamneni is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Kantamneni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menetrier Disease. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kantamneni is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Menetrier Disease

    Dr. Allen J. Schmidt
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Menetrier Disease

    Dr. Allen J. Schmidt
    Internal Medicine

    Decatur Morgan Hospital

    1201 7th St SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    256-341-2000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Allen Schmidt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menetrier Disease. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Renovascular Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Schmidt is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Menetrier Disease
    Experienced in Menetrier Disease

    Decatur Morgan Hospital

    1201 7th St SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    256-341-2000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Cesar Garcia-Rodriguez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Garcia-Rodriguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menetrier Disease. 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.

    Experienced in Menetrier Disease

    Dr. Omar J. Sosa-Chirinos
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Menetrier Disease

    Dr. Omar J. Sosa-Chirinos
    Internal Medicine

    Decatur Morgan Hospital

    1201 7th St SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    256-314-2909
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Omar Sosa-Chirinos is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Sosa-Chirinos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menetrier Disease. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sosa-Chirinos is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Menetrier Disease

    Dr. Alexis R. Penot
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Menetrier Disease

    Dr. Alexis R. Penot
    Internal Medicine

    Decatur Morgan Hospital

    1201 7th St SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    256-341-2909
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Alexis Penot is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Penot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menetrier Disease. 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.

    Experienced in Menetrier Disease

    Dr. Jeanette N. Keith
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Menetrier Disease

    Dr. Jeanette N. Keith
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Decatur Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1103 15th Ave SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    256-350-0153
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jeanette Keith is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Keith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menetrier Disease. 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 Menetrier Disease
    Experienced in Menetrier Disease
    Referral may be required

    Decatur Morgan Medical Arts

    1215 7th St SE Ste G200, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    256-973-3225
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Attupuram Alexander is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menetrier Disease. 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 Menetrier Disease

    Dr. Thomas P. Short
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Menetrier Disease

    Dr. Thomas P. Short
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Riverside Gastroenterology PC

    1304 Somerville Rd SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    256-260-2333
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Thomas Short is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Short is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menetrier Disease. 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.

    Advanced in Menetrier Disease

    Dr. Paul E. Noel
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Menetrier Disease

    Dr. Paul E. Noel
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
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    Noel General Surgery PC

    201 N Malone St, 
    Athens, AL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    256-216-6500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Paul Noel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Noel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menetrier Disease. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Noel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Menetrier Disease

    Dr. Seth D. Rayburn
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Menetrier Disease

    Dr. Seth D. Rayburn
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    Before you request

    Seth D Rayburn MD PC

    707 W Market St Ste C, 
    Athens, AL 
     (12.9 miles away)
    256-216-6500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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 Menetrier Disease. 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.

    Experienced in Menetrier Disease

    Dr. Cassidy J. Koonce
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Menetrier Disease

    Dr. Cassidy J. Koonce
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    Before you request

    Noel General Surgery PC

    201 N Malone St, 
    Athens, AL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    256-216-6500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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 Menetrier Disease. 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 Menetrier Disease

    Dr. Philippe Tranqui
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Menetrier Disease

    Dr. Philippe Tranqui
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Athens Limestone Surgical Clinic

    101 Fitness Way Ste 2100, 
    Athens, AL 
     (12.9 miles away)
    256-262-6190
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Philippe Tranqui is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Tranqui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menetrier Disease. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Tranqui is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Menetrier Disease?

    Menetrier disease is a gastrointestinal condition characterized by overgrowth of the mucous cells (foveola) in the mucous membrane lining the stomach, causing enlarged gastric folds. This leads to excessive mucus production, causing protein loss from the stomach and low or absent levels of stomach acid. Symptoms may include pain in the upper middle region of the stomach, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The cause of Menetrier disease is largely not known, although some cases are associated with infection, particularly pediatric cases, which can be caused by CMV infections.

    When should I see an Menetrier Disease doctor near Decatur, 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 Menetrier Disease doctor near Decatur, 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 do I find the best Menetrier Disease doctor near Decatur, AL?

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    How does MediFind rank Menetrier Disease doctors near Decatur, 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 Menetrier Disease doctors near Decatur, 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 Menetrier Disease doctor near Decatur, 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 Menetrier Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Menetrier Disease 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 Menetrier Disease doctor near Decatur, 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 Menetrier Disease 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 Menetrier Disease 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 Menetrier Disease doctors near Decatur, AL?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Menetrier Disease 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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