The 20 Best Short Bowel Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Alabama, US

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The 20 Best Short Bowel Syndrome Doctors in Alabama, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Short Bowel Syndrome near Alabama, US. Of these, 33 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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37 providers found
    Distinguished in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Bariatric Medicine
    Distinguished in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Bariatric Medicine

    Alabama Bariatrics And Minimally Invasive Surgery PC

    705 Bank St NE, 
    Decatur, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Suggs is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Suggs is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery

    Madison Surgical Associates

    207 Longwood Dr Sw, 
    Huntsville, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Ravindra Mailapur is a General Surgeon in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Mailapur is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Cellulitis, Malnutrition, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Mailapur is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery

    Advanced Surgeons PC

    3686 Grandview Pkwy #400, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Touliatos is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Touliatos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Touliatos is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    833 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 300, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    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 Short Bowel Syndrome. 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 Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery

    Advanced Surgeons PC

    3686 Grandview Pkwy #400, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Barton Wood is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Wood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Wood is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery

    Alabama Surgical Associates PC

    250 Chateau Dr SW Ste 105, 
    Huntsville, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Darrell Doucette is a primary care provider, practicing in General Surgeon in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Doucette is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Short Bowel Syndrome, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery

    Jefferson R Vaughan MD FACS PC

    48 Medical Park Dr E Ste 150, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jay Long is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Long is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Short Bowel Syndrome, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery | Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery | Emergency Medicine

    Crmc Medical Group LLC

    1930 Al Hwy 157, 
    Cullman, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Thompson is a General Surgeon and an Emergency Medicine provider in Cullman, Alabama. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Gallbladder Disease, and Endoscopy. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Axel K Olson MD PC

    3686 Grandview Pkwy Ste 750, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Axel Olson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Olson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Dehydration, Protein Deficiency, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome

    Varicosity LLC

    1950 Berryhill Rd, 
    Montgomery, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Pennington is a General Surgeon in Montgomery, Alabama. Dr. Pennington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Parathyroid Cancer, Parathyroid Adenoma, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Pennington is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Creekside Family Practice

    810 Franklin St SE, 
    Huntsville, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ross Summerford is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Summerford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Infant Hyperglycemia.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Avalon Medical Group

    2410 Avalon Ave, 
    Muscle Shoals, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Loren Mccoy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Dr. Mccoy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Subacute Combined Degeneration, Folate Deficiency, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    75 S University Blvd Unit 6000B, 
    Mobile, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mason Adams is a Gastroenterologist in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Adams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Chronic Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, and Gastritis.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery

    Marshall Medical Center South

    133 Wall St, 
    Albertville, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Groves is a General Surgeon in Albertville, Alabama. Dr. Groves is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Cholecystitis, Thyroid Nodule, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Children's Of Alabama

    1600 7th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Office

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

    Simona Dunlap is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Dunlap is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Southview Medical Group, P.C.

    833 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 300, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Catherine Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Prolapse, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery

    Office

    7938 AL Highway 69 Ste 120, 
    Guntersville, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Britt is a General Surgeon in Guntersville, Alabama. Dr. Britt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Tuskaloosa Internal Medicine LLC

    1100 Ruby Tyler Pkwy, 
    Tuscaloosa, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Fulgham is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Fulgham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Office

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

    Gregory Little is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Little is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Infant Hyperglycemia, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Short Bowel Syndrome?

    Short bowel syndrome is a problem that occurs when part of the small intestine is missing or has been removed during surgery. Nutrients are not properly absorbed into the body as a result.

    When should I see a Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome doctors in Alabama, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Short Bowel Syndrome 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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