
Dr. Vernon Carriere MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
619 19th St S Birmingham AL, 35249About
Dr. Vernon Carriere is a gastroenterologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Carriere 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. Carriere performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2006
Provider Details
Treatments
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Pain
- Gas
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Vernon Carriere MD's Practice location
Practice At 619 19th St S
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Charles M Wilcox MD619 19th Street South Birmingham AL 35233
- Dr. Mukul Mehra MD100 Pilot Medical Dr Birmingham AL 35235
- Dr. Christopher Truss MD619 19th Street South Birmingham AL 35233
- Mr. Owen Russell Mclean MD1 Independence Plaza Birmingham AL 35209
- Dr. Robert A Shaffer M.D.100 Pilot Medical Drive Birmingham AL 35235
- Dr. Douglas R Morgan MD2000 6TH AVE S BIRMINGHAM AL 35233
Nearest Hospitals
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1516 JEFFERSON HWY NEW ORLEANS LA 70121