Dr. Richard McGlaughlin, MD
Gastroenterology•Male•Age 68
Medical West Gastroenterology
985 9th Ave Sw Ste 307 Bessemer, AL 35022Make an Appointment
(205) 481-7384Dr. Richard McGlaughlin, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Bessemer, AL and has over 43 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. McGlaughlin has more experience with Esophageal Disorders than other specialists in his area. He graduated from Penn State U, Hershey College of Medicine medical school in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham and Saint Vincents Blount. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. McGlaughlin to book an appointment.
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Affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham Birmingham, a highly rated hospital.
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Frequently Treated by Dr. McGlaughlin
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. McGlaughlin treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. McGlaughlin treats other conditions, please contact the office at (205) 481-7384.
Esophageal Disorders
Esophageal disorder specialists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the esophagus, such as reflux esophagitis, indigestion, and esophageal ulcers through procedures including medication, surgery, and swallowing therapy.Compare with other Esophageal Disorders specialists.
Dr. McGlaughlin is experienced in the area of Esophageal Disorders. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Dr. McGlaughlin's conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal Pain
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anemia
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Celiac Disease
- Cirrhosis
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Dehydration
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Diarrhea
- Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
- Diverticulitis, Intestinal
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Duodenal Polypectomy
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Dysentery
- Dysphagia
- Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
- Enteritis
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Esophageal Motility Disorders
- Esophageal Ulcer
- Esophageal Varices
- Esophagitis
- Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Food Allergy
- Gallbladder Scan
- Gallstones
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
- Gastrojejunal Ulcer
- Gastroparesis
- Heartburn
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis A Screening
- Hepatitis B - Immune Response
- Hepatitis B Virus Screening
- Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C Virus Screening
- Hepatitis Screening
- Hernia
- Hiatal Hernia
- Ileus
- Impedance Testing
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Ischemic Colitis
- Liver Biopsy
- Liver Function Test
- Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
- Malnutrition
- Manometry
- Nausea
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Non-Neonatal Jaundice
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer
- pH Probe
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis
- Pyloric Stenosis
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Screening Colonoscopy
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Ultrasound, Endoanal
- Ultrasound, Esophageal
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- VAP Lipid Testing
- Viral Hepatitis
- Vomiting Disorders
- Wireless pH Testing
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Dr. McGlaughlin accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
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| 1 Star | 44.44444444444444% | (4) |
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology
- Internal Medicine
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are Dr. Richard McGlaughlin, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. McGlaughlin frequently treats Esophageal Disorders. See all practice areas where Dr. McGlaughlin specializes.
Where is Dr. Richard McGlaughlin, MD's office located?
Dr. McGlaughlin's office is located at 985 9th Ave Sw Ste 307, Bessemer, AL 35022. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. Richard McGlaughlin, MD speak?
Dr. McGlaughlin speaks Spanish and English. View profile to see all.
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Locations
Medical West Gastroenterology
Alabama Digestive Diseases
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.79% Patient Experience Rating, 10% higher than the national average
1 Award Received
Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2021)
84% Patient Experience Rating, 15% higher than the national average
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