The 20 Best Pericarditis Doctors Near Me in Birmingham, AL

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The 20 Best Pericarditis Doctors near Birmingham, AL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 154 doctor with experience in Pericarditis near Birmingham, AL. Of these, 147 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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    Eric Wallace
    Advanced in Pericarditis
    Nephrology
    Advanced in Pericarditis
    Nephrology

    Office

    2000 6th Ave S Fl 4, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Wallace is a Nephrologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Wallace is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Fabry Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts, Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Experienced in Pericarditis

    Office

    510 20th St S Ste 907, 
    Birmingham,, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Silvio Papapietro is a Cardiologist in Birmingham,, Alabama. Dr. Papapietro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Heart Attack.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Experienced in Pericarditis

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

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

    Heriberto Matos is a Cardiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Matos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pericarditis, and Heart Failure.

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    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Experienced in Pericarditis

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

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

    Firas Solaiman is a Cardiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Solaiman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Stent Placement.

    Ryan Kraemer
    Advanced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Alabama At Birmingham

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

    Ryan Kraemer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Kraemer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Pericarditis, Renal Papillary Necrosis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS), and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Cardiology

    UAB Hospital Birmingham

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

    Navin Nanda is a Cardiologist in Birmingham,, Alabama. Dr. Nanda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Tumor, Cor Triatriatum, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Experienced in Pericarditis

    University Of Alabama Hospital

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

    Ferdinand Urthaler is a Cardiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Urthaler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, and Aortic Valve Stenosis.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Experienced in Pericarditis

    Alabama Cardiovascular Group P.C.

    2700 10th Ave S Ste 305, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Cawthon is a Cardiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Cawthon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    833 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 500, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Parks is an Internal Medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Parks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Coronary Heart Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Cardiology

    Office

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

    David Cox is a Cardiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Cox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Experienced in Pericarditis

    Cherry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

    1250 Jeff Germany Pkwy, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ricky Fennell is a Cardiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Fennell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Hypertensive Heart Disease.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    3980 Colonnade Pkwy, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerry Chandler is a Cardiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Chandler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Angina.

    Advanced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Alabama Hospital

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

    James Oliver is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Oliver is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Pericarditis, Apoplexy, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Gastrostomy.

    Jose A. Tallaj
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

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

    Jose Tallaj is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Tallaj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Tallaj is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Pericarditis
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Anemia, Hypertension, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    St. Vincent's Birmingham

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

    Connie Swillie is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Swillie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Low Blood Pressure, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Pericarditis
    Hematology
    Advanced in Pericarditis
    Hematology

    Birmingham Hematology Oncology

    2728 10th Ave S Ste 200, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cara Bondly is a Hematologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Bondly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Angiosarcoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Pericarditis
    Advanced in Pericarditis

    Office

    833 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 500, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Monica Hunter is a Cardiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Hunter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, Apoplexy, Atherectomy, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Andrew Miller
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Experienced in Pericarditis

    Laboratory Corporation Of America Holdings

    3980 Colonnade Pkwy, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Miller is a Cardiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Cardiology

    Office

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

    Jacob Elrod is a Cardiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Elrod is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Tamponade, Pericarditis, Apoplexy, and Aortic Regurgitation.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Pericarditis?

    Pericarditis is a condition in which the sac-like covering around the heart (pericardium) becomes inflamed.

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

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

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

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