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Dr. John Cotton Shallcross MD

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

4/5(31)
1 Independence Plz Suite 900 Birmingham AL, 35209
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4/5

About

Dr. John Shallcross is a gastroenterologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Shallcross specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Shallcross performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

Univ of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 1985

University of Louisville School of Medicine 1985

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Anemia
  • Acid Reflux
  • Diarrhea
  • Colon Polyps
  • Diverticulosis
  • Gastroenteritis
  • Pain

Dr. John Cotton Shallcross MD's Practice location

Practice At 1 Independence Plz Suite 900

1 Independence Plz Suite 900 -
Birmingham, AL 35209
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New patients: 205-591-3156, 205-271-8000
Fax: 205-879-0548, 205-595-6550
http://www.bgapc.com

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Patient Experience with Dr. Shallcross


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Dr. John Cotton Shallcross MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 31 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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