The 20 Best Porphyria Doctors Near Me in Alabama, US

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Porphyria near Alabama, US. Of these, 30 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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34 providers found
    Elite in Porphyria
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Porphyria
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1808 7th Ave S Ste 380, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brendan Mcguire is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mcguire is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Porphyria, Liver Failure, Watermelon Stomach, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mcguire is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Referral may be required

    University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    500 22nd St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Craig Elmets is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Elmets is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), Psoriasis, Pityriasis Lichenoides, and Pityriasis Lichenoides Chronica. Dr. Elmets is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Referral required

    Northeast Alabama Dermatology

    201 Sivley Rd SW, 
    Huntsville, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Melinda Musick is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Musick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriasis, and Actinic Keratosis. Dr. Musick is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    833 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 300, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeremy Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Gout. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Family Medicine

    Michael Sesay MD LLC

    217 E 7th St, 
    Anniston, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hungarian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Sesay is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Anniston, Alabama. Dr. Sesay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sesay is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Alabama Hospital

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matilda Culp is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Culp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her clinical expertise encompasses Porphyria Cutanea Tarda, Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP), and Porphyria.

    Advanced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine

    Complete Health Pell City

    70 Plaza Dr, 
    Pell City, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Fortson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pell City, Alabama. Dr. Fortson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Coproporphyria, Variegate Porphyria, Porphyria, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Fortson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Fortson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine

    CCI Pharmacy

    3601 Cci Dr NW, 
    Huntsville, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rosa Ortega is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Ortega is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. She is also highly rated in 78 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Pulmonary Embolism, Lung Cancer, Thrombocytopenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Ortega is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Porphyria
    Advanced in Porphyria
    Referral may be required

    St. Vincent's Birmingham

    810 Saint Vincents Dr, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Cara Bondly is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Bondly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. She is also highly rated in 97 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Richter Syndrome, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Thrombocytopenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Bondly is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Family Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians At Riverchase

    5009 Riverchase Drive Suite 500, 
    Phenix City, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daryl Ellis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Phenix City, Alabama. Dr. Ellis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ellis is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Ellis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Referral may be required

    CCI Pharmacy

    3601 Cci Dr NW, 
    Huntsville, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ali Hachem is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Hachem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Thrombocytopenia, Schnitzler Syndrome, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hachem is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Omar Massoud is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Massoud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Referral may be required

    University Of South Alabama Mitchell Cancer Institute

    1660 Spring Hill Ave, 
    Mobile, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Clarkson is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Clarkson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria, Essential Thrombocythemia, Polycythemia Vera, and Multiple Myeloma. Dr. Clarkson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Referral may be required

    UAB Hospital Birmingham

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Racquel Innis-Shelton is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Innis-Shelton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Innis-Shelton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Referral may be required

    Office

    180 Cox Creek Pkwy S Ste B, 
    Florence, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brett Barlow is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Florence, Alabama. Dr. Barlow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Anemia, Malabsorption, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency. Dr. Barlow is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1720 2nd Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lisa Willett is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Willett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Intermittent Porphyria, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), Heavy Metal Poisoning, and Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1). Dr. Willett is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Referral may be required

    Monroe County Hospital Cancer Center

    2016 S Alabama Ave, 
    Monroeville, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Gualtieri is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Monroeville, Alabama. Dr. Gualtieri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Schnitzler Syndrome, and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS).

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Family Medicine

    Geneva Medical Group Inc.

    701 W Maple Ave, 
    Geneva, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kurt Kraft is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Geneva, Alabama. Dr. Kraft is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kraft is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Internal Medicine

    Laboratory Corporation Of America Holdings

    402 S 1st St, 
    Gadsden, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Laura Bunch is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gadsden, Alabama. Dr. Bunch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Bunch is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Referral may be required

    Spencer Cancer Center

    2501 Village Professional Dr, 
    Opelika, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rachel Kruspe is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Kruspe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. She is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Thrombocytopenia, Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Kruspe is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    What is the definition of Porphyria?

    Porphyrias are a group of rare disorders in which an important part of hemoglobin, called heme, is not made properly. Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Heme is also found in myoglobin, a protein found in certain muscles.

    When should I see a Porphyria doctor in Alabama, US?

    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 Porphyria doctor in Alabama, US?

    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 Porphyria doctors in Alabama, US?

    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 Porphyria doctors in Alabama, US?

    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 Porphyria doctor in Alabama, US?

    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 Porphyria doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Porphyria 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 Porphyria doctor in Alabama, US?

    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 Porphyria 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 Porphyria 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 Porphyria doctors in Alabama, US?

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

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