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Dr. Christopher Truss, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 74
Dr. Christopher Truss, MD
1.5 (10 Ratings)
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Dr. Christopher Truss, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, AL.
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Dr. Christopher Truss, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 74
Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience
Dr. Christopher Truss, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, AL.

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Dr. Truss graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Christopher Truss, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, AL and has 48 years experience. Dr. Truss currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UAB Hospital. At present, Dr. Truss received an average rating of 1.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Truss' office accepts new patients. Dr. Truss is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Abdominal Pain
Acute Gastritis
Anemia
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Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Pouchitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Stomal Ulcer
Thiamin Deficiency
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
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    Choice POS
    National POS
    Choice Care Network PPO

Locations

  1. 1 The Kirklin Clinic
    2000 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
  2. 2 Office
    2000 6th Ave S Fl 1, Birmingham, AL 35233
  3. 3 Mary Lewis Skilled Nursing Facility
    1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233

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1.5
Based on 10 Reviews
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    1976
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Truss, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Truss' profile.

Dr. Christopher Truss, MD is affiliated with UAB Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Truss, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UAB Hospital

    1802 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL