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Dr. Heather Echols, MD

Gastroenterology*
Map Pin Small Montgomery, AL
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Heather Echols, MD

Dr. Heather Echols, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Montgomery, AL. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 15 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center East.

Dr. Echols works at Practice in Montgomery, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Hemorrhoids, Gastroptosis and Nausea 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. Echols' Office Locations

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    Capital City Gatsroenterology
    4126 Carmichael Ct, Montgomery, AL 36106 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 495-2600

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  • Baptist Medical Center East

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Hemorrhoids
Gastroptosis
Nausea
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Abdominal Pain
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Vomiting Disorders
Dysphagia
Duodenal Polypectomy
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Anemia
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Cirrhosis
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Constipation
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Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroparesis
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Malnutrition
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
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
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ascites
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Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cold Sore
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Crohn's Disease
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dry Eyes
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Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Essential Tremor
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Genital Warts
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hepatitis A
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Joint Pain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Spasm
Nasopharyngitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Pancreatitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Pharyngitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Pouchitis
Proteinuria
Purpura
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Pyloric Stenosis
Radiculopathy
Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Rosacea
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Sarcoidosis
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Torticollis
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 15 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1306070818
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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