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Dr. George McWhorter, MD

Gastroenterology*
5.0 (9)
Map Pin Small Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience

Overview of Dr. George McWhorter, MD

Dr. George McWhorter, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Birmingham, AL. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 48 years of experience. They graduated from University of Florida and is affiliated with Princeton Baptist Medical Center. Dr. McWhorter, completed a residency at Saint Louis University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. McWhorter an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. McWhorter works at Practice in Birmingham, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Hemorrhoids and Gastric Ulcer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. McWhorter's Office Locations

  1. 1
    George R. Mcwhorter M.d. PC
    401 Tuscaloosa Ave SW Ste 220, Birmingham, AL 35211 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 788-2242
  2. 2
    Princeton Baptist Medical Center
    701 Princeton Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 783-3000

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  • Princeton Baptist Medical Center

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Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Hemorrhoids
Gastric Ulcer
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Hemorrhoids
Gastric Ulcer

Treatment frequency



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Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Hemorrhoids
Gastric Ulcer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Autoimmune Diseases
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hirschsprung's Disease
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Nausea
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Pouchitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Visceroptosis
Vomiting Disorders
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopic Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
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
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    About Dr. George McWhorter, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 48 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1598772865
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Brooke Army Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Saint Louis University Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • St Louis University Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Florida
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Tuskegee Institute
    Undergraduate School

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. George McWhorter, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. McWhorter is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. McWhorter has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. McWhorter has seen patients for Hemorrhoids and Gastric Ulcer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. McWhorter on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    9 patients have reviewed Dr. McWhorter. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. McWhorter.

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