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Dr. Joseph Cochran, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 69
Dr. Joseph Cochran, MD
3.9 (33 Ratings)

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Dr. Joseph Cochran, MD is an Internist in Birmingham, AL.
Dr. Joseph Cochran, MD
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Dr. Joseph Cochran, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 69
Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joseph Cochran, MD is an Internist in Birmingham, AL.

About

Dr. Joseph Cochran, MD is an Internist in Birmingham, AL. They currently practice at Birmingham Gastroenterology and are affiliated with Brookwood Baptist Medical Center, Grandview Medical Center and Saint Vincent's Saint Clair. Dr. Cochran has experience treating conditions like Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Intestinal Diverticulitis and Gastrointestinal Malabsorption among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Cochran received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 33 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Cochran is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Friendly Staff

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Ulcerative Colitis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Splenomegaly
Tobacco Use Disorder
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Chronic Care Management
Duodenal Polypectomy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Immunization Administration
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Cachexia
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Cholangitis
Chronic Anal Fissure
Coccygeal Pain
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Fever
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Food Allergy
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hypokalemia
Ileus
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Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Joint Pain
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Shortness of Breath
Spleen Cyst
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Thiamin Deficiency
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Dental Blue 100/200/300
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Grandview Medical Center
    3690 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35243
  2. 2 Pell City Internal and Family Medicine
    41 Eminence Way Ste A, Pell City, AL 35128
  3. 3 Office
    1 Independence Plz, Birmingham, AL 35209
  4. 4 Office
    41 Eminence Way Ste A, Pell City, AL 35128
  5. 5 Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC
    1 Independence Plz Ste 900, Birmingham, AL 35209
  6. 6 Ascension St. Vincent's St. Clair
    7063 Veterans Pkwy, Pell City, AL 35125

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cochran
3.9
Based on 33 Reviews
5 Stars (23)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (8)

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Oct 17, 2024
His professionalism, his knowledge, and above compassion for the patient.
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Alabama Hospital
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Cochran, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cochran's profile.

Dr. Cochran frequently treats the following conditions: Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Intestinal Diverticulitis and Gastrointestinal Malabsorption. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joseph Cochran, MD is affiliated with Brookwood Baptist Medical Center, Grandview Medical Center and Saint Vincent's Saint Clair.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Cochran, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

    2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, Birmingham, AL

  • Grandview Medical Center

    3690 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL

  • Saint Vincent's Saint Clair

    7063 Veterans Pkwy, Pell City, AL