Dr. William C Lopez M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
100 Pilot Medical Dr Suite 225 Birmingham AL, 35235About
Dr. William Lopez is a gastroenterologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Lopez 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. Lopez performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Treatments
- Eating Disorders
- Pancreatitis
- Anemia
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Diverticulosis
- Gastroenteritis
- Malnutrition
- Pain
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- Dr. Vernon Carriere MD619 19th St S Birmingham AL 35249
- Dr. Mukul Mehra MD100 Pilot Medical Dr Birmingham AL 35235
- Dr. Christopher Truss MD619 19th Street South Birmingham AL 35233
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- Mr. Owen Russell Mclean MD1 Independence Plaza Birmingham AL 35209