Gastroenterologists in Birmingham, AL | Birmingham Gastro
Gastroenterology • Birmingham, AL • Since 1978
About
Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates is a private medical practice in Birmingham, AL, with 4 locations and about 16 physicians focused on digestive and liver care. Founded in 1978, they offer comprehensive GI services (acid reflux, celiac disease, colon cancer screening, liver/pancreatic diseases) and patient-friendly options like online appointment booking and a patient portal. They serve north and central Alabama and emphasize individualized care. Contact: main office 205-271-8000 (HQ: One Independence Plaza, Birmingham, AL 35209). Browse services and locations on bgapc.com.
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
One Independence Plaza, Suite 900, Birmingham, AL 35209, US
Phone
2052718000
direct@bgapc.allscriptsdirect.netPhone
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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Cash, Credit Card, Insurance
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What services are offered?
Gastroenterology care including colonoscopy, liver and pancreatic disease management, endoscopy and related procedures.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- UAB Medicine (Dr. Fayez Sarkis): 4.8 out of 5 (143 ratings, 51 reviews)
- rater8 (Dr. Rajat Parikh): 4.9 out of 5 (84 ratings, 42 reviews)
- rater8 (Dr. David Steele): 4.9 out of 5 (71 ratings, 38 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. David Landy): 3.1 out of 5 (16 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Rohit Malik): 3.9 out of 5 (13 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC): 2.0 out of 5 (2 ratings)
- Yelp (Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates): 2.7 out of 5 (22 reviews)
- Yelp (Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC): 1.5 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Patients praise
- High quality of medical care and clinical expertise
- Compassionate, thorough, and professional bedside manner from specific physicians
- Effective communication and clear explanation of conditions by some doctors
- Successful outcomes and life-saving diagnoses in specific cases
Common complaints
- Poor or rude office staff communication (e.g., ignoring calls, miscommunication, lack of friendliness)
- Difficulties with appointment scheduling and long wait times
- Patients feeling rushed during appointments
- Issues with follow-up on test results or prescriptions
- Occasional dissatisfaction with clinical processes or failure to provide thorough explanations
"I’m so incredibly grateful that my doctor sent me to UAB to meet with my GI doctor. I would absolutely recommend UAB GI to a friend or family member. Thank you, UAB GI for figuring this out and finding a treatment for me!"
— UAB Medicine patient review"Dr Parikh has a great personality and has a way to put you at ease, even when your facing surgery. I have confidence in him. And totally trust him."
— rater8 patient review for Dr. Parikh"Almost gave them a 2. The doctors I’ve seen were good but the staff is just awful!! Everyone from reception to nurses to appointment schedulers are so unfriendly and rude."
— Healthgrades patient review for Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PCSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Frederick Weber, Jr., MD - Birmingham, AL - Gastroenterology — Apr 30, 2026
- Richard Ketcham, CRNP - Birmingham, AL - Gastroenterology — Apr 15, 2026
- March Marks Colon Cancer Awareness Month: Local Physicians Urge Screening as Colon Cancer Rates Rise Among Adults Under 50 - Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates — Feb 26, 2026
- Alabama GI group adds clinic - Becker’s ASC — Apr 3, 2026
- Birmingham Gastroenterology Expands Access to Digestive Care with New Clinic Location in Jasper — 78 Magazine — Apr 3, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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