The 20 Best Retroperitoneal Inflammation Doctors Near Me in Athens, AL

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The 20 Best Retroperitoneal Inflammation Doctors near Athens, AL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Retroperitoneal Inflammation near Athens, AL. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 10 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Seth D. Rayburn
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Seth D. Rayburn
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    707 W Market St, Suite C, 
    Athens, AL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    256-216-6500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Seth Rayburn is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Rayburn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis, Cellulitis, Diverticular Disease, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Rayburn is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Cassidy J. Koonce
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Cassidy J. Koonce
    General Surgery
    707 W Market St, Suite C, 
    Athens, AL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    256-216-6500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Cassidy Koonce is a General Surgeon in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Koonce is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Koonce is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Philippe Tranqui
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Philippe Tranqui
    General Surgery
    707 W Market St, Suite C, 
    Athens, AL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    256-216-6500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Philippe Tranqui is a General Surgeon in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Tranqui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Tranqui is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Paul E. Noel
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Paul E. Noel
    General Surgery
    201 N Malone St, 
    Athens, AL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    256-216-6500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Paul Noel is a General Surgeon in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Noel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Philip Stewart
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Philip Stewart
    Internal Medicine

    Eastside Family Medicine

    22289 Medical Village Dr, 
    Athens, AL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    256-232-1414
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Philip Stewart is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Stewart has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Matthew L. Figh
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Matthew L. Figh
    General Surgery

    Surgical Associates Of North Alabama

    1405 7th Street SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    256-355-6414
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Figh is a General Surgeon in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Figh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Figh is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Jason R. Seale
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Jason R. Seale
    General Surgery

    Surgical Associates Of North Alabama

    1405 7th Street SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    256-355-6414
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Seale is a General Surgeon in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Seale is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gallstones, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Seale is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Xin Huang
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Xin Huang
    General Surgery

    Surgical Associates Of North Alabama

    1405 7th Street SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    256-355-6414
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Xin Huang is a General Surgeon in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Idiopathic Edema, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Vernon Hurst
    Radiology
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Vernon Hurst
    Radiology

    Decatur Morgan Hospital

    1201 7th St SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (14.6 miles away)
    256-355-7133
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Vernon Hurst is a Radiologist in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Hurst is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Visceromegaly.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Frank Scalfano
    Radiology
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Frank Scalfano
    Radiology

    Decatur Morgan Hospital

    1201 7th St SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (14.6 miles away)
    256-341-2000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Frank Scalfano is a Radiologist in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Scalfano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Marc S. Zelickson
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Marc S. Zelickson
    General Surgery

    Hh Physicians Network

    1041 Balch Rd, Suite 350, 
    Madison, AL 
     (12.3 miles away)
    256-265-6851
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Marc Zelickson is a General Surgeon in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Zelickson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Zelickson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Douglas M. Downey
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Douglas M. Downey
    General Surgery

    Hh Physicians Network

    1041 Balch Rd, Suite 350, 
    Madison, AL 
     (12.3 miles away)
    256-265-6851
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Downey is a General Surgeon in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Downey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Downey is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Matthew Hunt
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Matthew Hunt
    General Surgery

    Huntsville Hospital-Valley Surgical Associates

    8371 Highway 72 W Ste 206, 
    Madison, AL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    256-817-5951
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Matthew Hunt is a General Surgeon in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Hunt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Lynn R. Buckner
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Lynn R. Buckner
    General Surgery

    Surgical Associates Of N Alabama

    1405 7th St Se, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (14.7 miles away)
    256-355-6414
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Lynn Buckner is a General Surgeon in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Buckner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Buckner is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Glenn P. Ward
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Glenn P. Ward
    General Surgery
    1405 7th St Se, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (14.7 miles away)
    256-355-6414
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Glenn Ward is a General Surgeon in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Ward is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ward is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Rodney T. Harney
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Rodney T. Harney
    General Surgery

    Surgical Associates Of N Alabama

    1405 7th St Se, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (14.7 miles away)
    256-355-6414
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Rodney Harney is a General Surgeon in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Harney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Hernia, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Harney is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Kyle M. Bess
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Kyle M. Bess
    General Surgery

    Hh Physicians Network

    8371 Hwy 72 W, Suite 206, 
    Madison, AL 
     (12.4 miles away)
    256-817-5951
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Kyle Bess is a General Surgeon in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Bess is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Umbilical Hernia, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Bess is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. William Suggs
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. William Suggs
    Bariatric Medicine

    Alabama Bariatrics And Minimally Invasive Surgery PC

    705 Bank St NE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    256-274-4523
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    William Suggs is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Suggs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Omar Sosa
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Omar Sosa
    Internal Medicine

    Decatur Morgan Hospital

    1201 7th St SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (14.6 miles away)
    256-314-2909
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Omar Sosa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Sosa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Alexis Penot
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Dr. Alexis Penot
    Internal Medicine

    Decatur Morgan Hospital

    1201 7th St SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (14.6 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Acute Kidney Failure, Necrosis, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Retroperitoneal Inflammation?

    Retroperitoneal inflammation causes swelling that occurs in the retroperitoneal space. Over time, it can lead to a mass behind the abdomen and its contents called retroperitoneal fibrosis.

    The retroperitoneal space is in front of the lower back and behind the abdominal lining (peritoneum). Organs in this space include the:

    • Kidneys
    • Lymph nodes
    • Pancreas
    • Ureters
    • Adrenal glands
    • Esophagus
    • Abdominal aorta
    • Parts of the colon and stomach
    • Rectum

    When should I see a Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctor near Athens, 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctor near Athens, 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctor near Athens, AL?

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    How does MediFind rank Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctors near Athens, 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctors near Athens, 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctor near Athens, 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Retroperitoneal Inflammation 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctor near Athens, 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctors near Athens, AL?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Retroperitoneal Inflammation 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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