The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors Near Me in Birmingham, AL

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The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors near Birmingham, AL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 69 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near Birmingham, AL. Of these, 43 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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69 providers found
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

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

    Kirk Russ is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Russ is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

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

    Charles Elson is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Elson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Colitis.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1 Independence Plz Ste 900, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Passarella is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Passarella is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Turcot Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

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    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    General Surgery

    Alabama Colon & Rectal Institute

    1317 4th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jon Rosser is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Rosser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, and Hemorrhoids.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    General Surgery

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

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

    Gregory Kennedy is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Kennedy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    General Surgery

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

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

    Melanie Morris is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Morris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    General Surgery

    University Of Alabama Hospital

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

    Jamie Cannon is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Cannon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    833 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 300, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    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 Ulcerative Colitis. 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 Ulcerative Colitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    General Surgery

    Office

    3400 Independence Dr, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Murray is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Murray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Proctitis, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    General Surgery

    Office

    3400 Independence Dr, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Guffin is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Guffin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of North-Central Alabama Inc.

    513 Brookwood Blvd Ste 401, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Shaffer is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Shaffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

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

    Frederick Weber is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Weber is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Crohn's Disease, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Hematology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Hematology

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

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

    Aakash Desai is a Hematologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Desai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1 Independence Plz, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajat Parikh is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1 Independence Plz Ste 900, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Dasher is an Internal Medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Dasher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1 Independence Plz Ste 900, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rishi Agarwal is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1 Independence Plz Ste 900, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Shaver is an Internal Medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Shaver is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1 Independence Plz Ste 900, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Owen Mclean is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mclean is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1 Independence Plz Ste 900, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Steele is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Steele is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1 Independence Plz Ste 900, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Phillips is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Ulcerative Colitis?

    Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) characterized by the development of ulcers in the lining of the digestive tract, which most often affect the colon and rectum. While ulcerative colitis can occur at any age, it most frequently appears between the ages of 15 and 30, or after the age of 60. There are several types of ulcerative colitis that are categorized by the area of the digestive tract affected by the disease, such as ulcerative proctitis (inflammation of area closest to the rectum), proctosigmoiditis (inflammation of the sigmoid colon and rectum), left-sided colitis (inflammation of descending colon, sigmoid colon, and rectum), pancolitis (inflammation of the entire colon), and a rare form of ulcerative colitis known as acute severe ulcerative colitis (severe inflammation of entire colon). Ulcerative colitis can also affect other areas of the body, causing inflammation of the skin, eyes, liver, joints, and back.

    When should I see an Ulcerative Colitis 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 an Ulcerative Colitis 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 Ulcerative Colitis 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 Ulcerative Colitis 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 an Ulcerative Colitis 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 Ulcerative Colitis doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Ulcerative Colitis 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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