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    MediFind found 270 doctor with experience in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) near Bessemer, AL. Of these, 212 are Experienced, 51 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

      Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System

      995 9th Ave Sw, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jonathan Mize is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Mize is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Infant Hyperglycemia. Dr. Mize is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine

      Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System

      995 9th Ave Sw, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Andrea Shirey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Shirey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Tracheitis, Lung Metastases, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Shirey is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine
      165 Bessemer Super Hwy, 
      Midfield, AL 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Hernando Carter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Midfield, Alabama. Dr. Carter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Endoscopy. Dr. Carter is currently accepting new patients.

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      Distinguished in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Endocrinology
      Distinguished in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Endocrinology

      Karassi Endocrinology And Internal Medicine PC

      817 Princeton Ave Sw, Suite 308, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Malek Karassi is an Endocrinologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Karassi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Osteitis Fibrosa, and Parathyroid Hyperplasia.

      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine

      Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System

      1700 4th Ave N, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sally Ebaugh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Ebaugh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ebaugh is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine

      Birmingham Internal Medicine Associates, LLC

      1088 9th Ave Sw, Suite 104, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Reid Christopher is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Christopher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Christopher is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine
      1088 9th Ave Sw, Suite 106, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Lauren Linken is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Linken is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Gout. Dr. Linken is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine
      915 Medical Center Dr, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jerry Mclane is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Mclane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Vascular Dementia, Diabetic Neuropathy, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine

      Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System

      995 9th Ave Sw, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Moore is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Moore is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Pediatrics | General Practice | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Pediatrics | General Practice | Internal Medicine

      Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System

      995 9th Ave Sw, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Lashaundra Thedford-Adley is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Thedford-Adley has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension. Dr. Thedford-Adley is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine

      Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System

      995 9th Ave Sw, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Thomas Pendleton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Pendleton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Anemia. Dr. Pendleton is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine

      Concentric Hospitalist Group PC

      995 9th Ave Sw, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Carleigh Fryrear is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Fryrear is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Fryrear is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine

      Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System

      995 9th Ave Sw, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Harveen Sodhi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Sodhi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Sodhi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine
      3004 Allison Bonnett Memorial Dr, 
      Hueytown, AL 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Bryant is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hueytown, Alabama. Dr. Bryant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine

      Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System

      3004 Allison Bonnett Memorial Dr, 
      Hueytown, AL 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Cedric Harris is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hueytown, Alabama. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Beta Thalassemia, Thalassemia, Crohn's Disease, and Infant Hyperglycemia. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine
      165 Bessemer Super Hwy, 
      Midfield, AL 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Charles Dean is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Midfield, Alabama. Dr. Dean is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Folate Deficiency, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Family Medicine

      Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System

      1179 Greenmor Dr, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Breezy Wilson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

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

      Mark Newbrough is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Newbrough is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Newbrough is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine

      Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System

      5000 Medical W Way, Suite 302, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Brian Wells is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Wells is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Biliary Atresia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Colonoscopy. Dr. Wells is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
      Internal Medicine
      400 Century Park S Ste 200, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (6.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joseph Wu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Wu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Wu is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)?

      Type 2 diabetes is a lifelong (chronic) disease in which there is a high level of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes.

      When should I see a Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) doctor near Bessemer, 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) doctor near Bessemer, 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) doctors near Bessemer, 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) doctors near Bessemer, 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) doctor near Bessemer, 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) doctor near Bessemer, 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) doctors near Bessemer, AL?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) 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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