By: David M. Fettig, MD, Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates The CDC estimates that 1.2 million people in the United States have chronic Hepatitis B (HBV) but two-thirds do not know they are infected. These unaware patients can have clinically silent infections

As a Gastroenterologist Fellowship trained in Liver Transplant, BGA's Dr. David Fettig offers a unique level of expertise not typically available outside of an academic setting. He sees patients in both our Homewood and Cullman offices. https://www.aasld.org/research-awards/about-foundation/research-profiles/david-fettig-md

By: Christopher P. Shaver, MD A colonoscopy is an endoscopic examination of your large intestine. The primary indication for the procedure is colon cancer screening. However, it is also an effective diagnostic tool for the evaluation of chronic intestinal symptoms