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Dr. Michael Passarella, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 50
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Dr. Michael Passarella, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, AL.
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Dr. Michael Passarella, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 50
Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
23 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 23 years experience. Dr. Passarella currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with Shelby Baptist Medical Center and Cullman Regional Medical Center. Dr. Passarella has experience treating conditions like Ulcerative Colitis, Intestinal Ulcer, Constipation, Nausea, Abdominal Pain, Unexplained Weight Loss and Diarrhea among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Passarella's office accepts new patients. Dr. Passarella is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Ulcerative Colitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Endoscopy
Ulcerative Colitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Endoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Constipation
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Nausea
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Abdominal Pain
Unexplained Weight Loss
Diarrhea
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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colonoscopy
Chronic Gastritis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Dysphagia
Colorectal Polyp
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Gastroptosis
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Duodenal Ulcer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Vomiting Disorders
Cirrhosis
Hemorrhoids
Duodenitis
Crohn's Disease
Esophagitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Anemia
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Gastroparesis
Reflux Esophagitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Malnutrition
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Varices
Acute Gastritis
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Chronic Anal Fissure
Colon Cancer
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
Hypokalemia
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
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Stomach Stenosis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Visceroptosis
Anoscopy
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Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Gallbladder Scan
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
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • BlueCard PPO
  • Dental Blue 100/200/300
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Navigate Plus POS
    Choice Plus POS
  • APCN Choice POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC
    1 Independence Plz Ste 900, Birmingham, AL 35209
  2. 2 Bbh Specialty Care Network Neurology-Shelby
    1010 1st St N Ste 301, Alabaster, AL 35007
  3. 3 Birmingham Internal Medicine Associates LLC
    7191 Cahaba Valley Rd, Hoover, AL 35242
  4. 4 Mark Scofield MD
    1004 1st St N Ste 150, Alabaster, AL 35007

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Jan 14, 2026
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Gastroenterology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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: Ulcerative Colitis, Intestinal Ulcer, Constipation, Nausea, Abdominal Pain, Unexplained Weight Loss and Diarrhea. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Passarella, MD is affiliated with Shelby Baptist Medical Center and Cullman Regional Medical Center.

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

Education
Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    2003
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Hospital Affiliations

  • Shelby Baptist Medical Center

    1000 1st St N, Alabaster, AL

  • Cullman Regional Medical Center

    1912 AL Highway 157, Cullman, AL

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