Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates provides patients with top-quality care at 12 clinics around Central Alabama.
“We’re proud to make it easier than ever for patients to access specialized GI care close to home,” says Julianna Hallman, the Director Of Marketing for the practice.
There are two locations of Birmingham Gastroenterology in Hoover, including one at UAB St. Vincent’s One Nineteen in Greystone. And in September, the practice opened its newest clinic in Stadium Trace Village.
The practice is “absolutely thrilled” about its new Stadium Trace facility, Hallman says. “For years, patients from this area have been coming to see us in Homewood or at our clinic in Greystone. Now, having a location right here makes it so much more convenient for families in Stadium Trace, Lake Wilborn, Black Ridge, McCalla, Bessemer and the surrounding communities. Hoover is growing so quickly, and this expansion allows us to be right where our patients need us most.”
Dr. Landon Brown and Dr. William “Billy” Oelsner head up the new clinic, which also features nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Dr. Brown is a board-certified gastroenterologist and advanced endoscopist who provides the full spectrum of digestive health care. Like all physicians at Birmingham Gastroenterology, he performs routine colonoscopies and upper endoscopies to screen, diagnose, and treat common gastrointestinal conditions. His expertise also includes acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), liver disease, and colon cancer prevention. In addition, Dr. Brown has specialized training in advanced endoscopic procedures. These include Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), a procedure used to diagnose and treat disorders typically of the bile ducts, and Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), which combines endoscopy and ultrasound to evaluate the digestive system. This advanced skill set enables him to manage complex cases with minimally invasive approaches.
Dr. Oelsner, who joined Birmingham Gastroenterology in August 2025, also provides comprehensive gastrointestinal and liver care, including colonoscopies and upper endoscopies for screening and prevention. His clinical interests span colorectal cancer prevention, inflammatory bowel disease, and acid reflux. Alongside these core areas, Dr. Oelsner is especially passionate about the role of food and diet in digestive health. His nationally recognized research on nutrition and the gut informs the way he cares for patients, helping them understand how lifestyle and diet choices can directly influence digestive wellness.
“At Birmingham Gastroenterology, we want patients to know they are never just a number,” said Julianna Hallman, Director of Marketing. “Our physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants provide expert digestive health care that is both compassionate and comprehensive. We treat the full spectrum ofgastrointestinal conditions, including routine colon cancer screenings, acid reflux and heartburn, trouble swallowing, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, liver disease, and many other digestive health concerns.”
