Dr. Christopher D. Truss, MD | Birmingham, AL | Gastroenterologist

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Dr. Christopher Truss is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine. With five decades of medical practice, he brings extensive expertise in digestive health and comprehensive internal medicine care. Dr. Truss is fluent in Chinese, Spanish, English, and French, allowing him to serve patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Truss practices at multiple UAB locations throughout Birmingham, Alabama, including UAB Hospital Birmingham, UAB Highlands, and UAB St. Vincents Birmingham. He specializes in treating conditions such as colon polyps, indigestion, and heartburn. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopies to diagnose and monitor digestive conditions. Patients rate Dr. Truss 2.8 out of 5 stars on average.

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accepting new patients
2.8

14 Ratings
50 years of experience
speaks Chinese, Spanish, English, French
University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
7 written reviews
2 specialties
13 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
5 hospital affiliations
7 office locations
Male

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Ask primary physician to ask MD Truss put an rush on an 3 month referral waiting appointment for EGD with Md Truss ... Day of appointment .. Before evaluating my husband symptoms.. MD Truss told us its probably musculoskeletal... he twice stated not related to conversations that he would get to the EGD sometime... Had too ask Md Truss if he was going to ask my husband for his symptoms.. after symptoms given .. then he preceded to talk about musculoskeletal followed by 2 consecutive strum rubs.. causing my husband more nausea.

September 12th, 2019

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He accused me of seeking drugs when I went to him with severe pain, (60 year old professional woman with no history of taking drugs). I almost died before I was finally diagnosed (not by him) with a ruptured gall bladder. No excuse for the way he treated me or any patient.

May 22nd, 2019

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Dr. Truss is not only a Doctor he,s a Caring doctor. He,s also a Christian a man of God who loves his patients and people. He will do anything to help anybody. I thank God for him. He,s an Angel in disguise. Thanks for everything Dr.Truss keep beening who you are.

February 18th, 2019

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would not use this "dr. " again nor recommend him to anyone. put me in trauma /intensive care for 2 months. lost part of colon and spleen . flatlined and was rescued my nurse. wore bag for 8 mos. never saw the man after he mutilated me.

February 4th, 2019

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I don't have anything bad to say about him. The only thing is, he didn't come see me after my colonoscopy/EGD. He seemed pleasant enough in the 1 minute I saw him before being sedated, and then I never saw him again.

October 20th, 2015

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I would give him a -1 on a 1-10 scale. He is very cold and uncaring. When people are sick and do not feel good, they do not want their Dr. yelling at them. It took many visits to get my Dx which was quite costly. This leads me to believe he is not very knowledgeable about his field.

June 16th, 2015

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There quality of service is a -1 on a scale of 1 to 10

March 20th, 2013

Uab Liver Center

2000 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233

Tel: (205) 975-5676

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

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Uab Division Of Gastroenterology And Hepatology

2000 6th Ave S Fl 1Birmingham, AL 35233

Tel: (205) 996-4744

Mon7:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue7:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed7:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu7:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri7:00 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Uab Highlands

1201 11th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205

Tel: (205) 939-4939

Uab Hospital Birmingham

1802 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233

Tel: (205) 934-3411

Uab Saint Vincents East Hospital

50 Medical Park Dr EBirmingham, AL 35235

Tel: (205) 838-3000

Uab St Vincents Birmingham

810 Saint Vincents DrBirmingham, AL 35205

Tel: (205) 939-7000

Uab Spain Rehabilitation Center

1717 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

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Dr. Christopher Dee Truss, MD	Jan Seiler, APRN	Brittany Hanson, APRN	Dr. Jane Ruth Schwebke, MD
Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Infectious Disease
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
2.8 (14 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)
50 Years of Experience			42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, Spanish, English, French	Speaks English	Speaks English
Birmingham , AL	Montgomery , AL	Montgomery , AL	Birmingham , AL
Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine	Med School: Georgia State University	Med School: University of South Alabama	Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicare
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Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
Celiac Disease
Colonoscopy
Constipation
Diarrhea
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
Internal Medicine
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Ulcerative Colitis

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Alabama, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated in 1976

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What languages does Dr. Christopher Truss speak?: Dr. Christopher Truss speaks Chinese, Spanish, English, and French.
Which hospitals is Dr. Christopher Truss affiliated with?: Dr. Christopher Truss is affiliated with Uab Hospital Birmingham, Uab Highlands, Uab St Vincents Birmingham, Uab Saint Vincents East Hospital, and Uab Women And Infants Center.
Is Dr. Christopher Truss accepting new patients?: Dr. Christopher Truss is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Christopher Truss's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Christopher Truss accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Christopher Truss accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Christopher Truss's office located?: Dr. Christopher Truss's office is located at 2000 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL, 35233.

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