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Dr. Cary Cavender, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology* Age 64
Dr. Cary Cavender, MD
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Dr. Cary Cavender, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, AL.
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Dr. Cary Cavender, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology* Age 64
Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. Cary Cavender, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, AL.

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Dr. Cavender graduated from University of Tampere School of Medicine. Dr. Cary Cavender, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, AL and has 34 years experience. Dr. Cavender currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Children's of Alabama, Marshall Medical Center South and Vaughan Regional Medical Center. At present, Dr. Cavender received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Cavender's office accepts new patients. Dr. Cavender is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
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Duodenal Polypectomy
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Locations

  1. 1 Children's of Alabama
    1600 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 638-9918
  2. 2 Office
    51 N Dunlap St Ste 400, Memphis, TN 38105
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (901) 287-7337
  3. 3 Pediatric Ent. Associates
    1940 Elmer J Bissell Rd, Birmingham, AL 35243
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 824-4800
  4. 4 Nea Baptist Clinic General Surgery
    800 S Church St Ste 104, Jonesboro, AR 72401
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (866) 870-5570

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Apr 11, 2021
Great doctor. Diagnosed and treated my IBD.
MA — Apr 11, 2021
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Specialties*
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Pediatrics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Tampere School of Medicine
    1990
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Cary Cavender, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cavender's profile.

Dr. Cary Cavender, MD is affiliated with Children's of Alabama, Marshall Medical Center South and Vaughan Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Cary Cavender, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Children's of Alabama

    1600 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL

  • Marshall Medical Center South

    2505 US Highway 431, Boaz, AL

  • Vaughan Regional Medical Center

    1015 Medical Center Pkwy, Selma, AL