7 Results forGastroenterologists near Gadsden, AL
Learn more about Gastroenterologists and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Gastroenterologists
A gastroenterologist specializes in preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, or digestive system. This includes the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas and gallbladder. A GI specialist focuses on the health needs of adults with digestive problems.
A gastroenterologist typically:
- Evaluates a patient’s medical history and educates the patient about digestive health and disease prevention
- Performs colonoscopies, endoscopies, and other imaging exams of the digestive tract
- Orders and interprets laboratory tests and GI function studies
- Prescribes medications
- Screens, treats and monitors GI cancers
- Diagnoses and treats digestive disorders including ulcers, reflux conditions, bowel diseases, motility problems, and liver disease
- Performs endoscopic procedures on the digestive system, such as biopsies, polyp removal, intestinal dilation, placement of drainage tubes, and tumor removal without surgery
A gastroenterologist may also be known by the following names: GI specialist, GI doctor, or stomach doctor.
There are 7 specialists practicing Gastroenterology in Gadsden, AL with an overall average rating of 2.8 stars. There are 6 hospitals near Gadsden, AL with affiliated Gastroenterology specialists, including Gadsden Regional Medical Center, Riverview Regional Medical Center and Grandview Medical Center.
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Dr. Cesar Fernandez, MD
Specialty: Gastroenterology900 Goodyear Ave Ste AGadsden, AL 359032.6 miles awayMeets the following criteria:
- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
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Dr. Vijayaprasad Tummala, MD
Specialty: Gastroenterology600 S 3rd StGadsden, AL 359010.7 miles awayNeed a Telehealth Visit?Healthgrades Can Help.
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Specialty: Gastroenterology1026 Goodyear Ave Ste 201Gadsden, AL 359032.6 miles awayDr. Thomas Pugliese, MD
Specialty: Gastroenterology900 Goodyear Ave Ste AGadsden, AL 359032.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Christopher White, MD
Specialty: Gastroenterology1007 Goodyear AveGadsden, AL 359032.7 miles awayDr. Jed Kaplan, MD
Specialty: Gastroenterology1026 Goodyear Ave Ste 103Gadsden, AL 359032.6 miles awayDr. Carl Frosina, MD
Specialty: Gastroenterology3804 Rainbow DrRainbow City, AL 359064.5 miles away