Dr. Joseph Bradley Hirst

Dr. Joseph Hirst is a gastroenterologist who also specializes in pediatrics, bringing a unique dual expertise to digestive health care for patients of all ages. He earned his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School and has been practicing for six years. His combined training in both gastroenterology and pediatrics allows him to provide specialized digestive care from childhood through adulthood.

Dr. Hirst practices at Birmingham VA Medical Center, UAB Hospital Birmingham, and Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital, serving patients throughout Birmingham, Alabama. He focuses on treating conditions such as abdominal pain, including complications during pregnancy, and flank pain. His diagnostic capabilities include comprehensive blood work, complete blood counts, and immunology testing to help identify underlying health issues affecting the digestive system.