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Dr. Michael Passarella, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 48
Dr. Michael Passarella, MD
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Dr. Michael Passarella, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, AL.
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Dr. Michael Passarella, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 48
Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
Dr. Michael Passarella, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, AL.

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Dr. Passarella graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Michael Passarella, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, AL and has 21 years experience. Dr. Passarella currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Brookwood Baptist Medical Center and Grandview Medical Center. Dr. Passarella has experience treating conditions like Abdominal Pain and Chronic Gastritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Passarella received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Dr. Passarella's office accepts new patients. Dr. Passarella is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Chronic Gastritis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Chronic Gastritis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Chronic Gastritis
Constipation
Gastritis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Chronic Anal Fissure
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Splenomegaly
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Visceroptosis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Anoscopy
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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

Insurance Accepted

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  • Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
  • Dental Blue 100/200/300
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    National POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC
    1 Independence Plz Ste 900, Birmingham, AL 35209
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 271-8000
  2. 2 Shelby Baptist Medical Center
    1000 1st St N, Alabaster, AL 35007
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 620-8100
  3. 3 Birmingham Internal Medicine Associates LLC
    7191 Cahaba Valley Rd, Hoover, AL 35242
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 271-8000
  4. 4 Mark Scofield MD
    1004 1st St N Ste 150, Alabaster, AL 35007
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 271-8000
  5. 5 Office
    1010 1st St N Ste 301, Alabaster, AL 35007
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 620-8358

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Passarella
4.5
Based on 22 Reviews
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1 Star (3)

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Oct 25, 2024
Like the Dr. Seems to really want to find out the root problem of my condition. Doesn't beat around the bush, very direct.
— Oct 25, 2024
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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  • Gastroenterology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Passarella, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Passarella's profile.

Dr. Passarella frequently treats the following conditions: Abdominal Pain and Chronic Gastritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Passarella, MD is affiliated with Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Brookwood Baptist Medical Center and Grandview Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Michael Passarella, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Shelby Baptist Medical Center

    1000 1st St N, Alabaster, AL

  • Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

    2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, Birmingham, AL

  • Grandview Medical Center

    3690 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL