Alabama GI Group Expands with New Clinic in Jasper

Birmingham Gastroenterology opens 13th site to increase access to digestive health services.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 1:48pm

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An abstract, ghostly X-ray image revealing the intricate internal structure of the human digestive system, conceptually representing the advanced medical services offered at the new Birmingham Gastroenterology clinic.The new Birmingham Gastroenterology clinic in Jasper will provide advanced digestive health services to the local community.Today in Birmingham

Birmingham (Ala.) Gastroenterology has opened a new clinic in Jasper, Ala., expanding its network of digestive health facilities to 13 locations across the state. The new site will be led by gastroenterologist William Oelsner, MD, who joined the practice in 2025 and will perform colonoscopies and upper endoscopies at the Jasper location.

Why it matters

The addition of the Jasper clinic helps Birmingham Gastroenterology, one of the largest GI practices in Alabama, increase access to essential digestive health services in the region. This expansion aligns with the practice's goal of providing comprehensive gastroenterology care to communities throughout the state.

The details

The new Jasper clinic is housed within the Henderson & Walton Women's Center. It marks the 13th site for Birmingham Gastroenterology, which employs 16 physicians and 17 advanced practice providers.

  • The new Jasper clinic opened on April 2, 2026.
  • Dr. William Oelsner joined Birmingham Gastroenterology in 2025.

The players

Birmingham Gastroenterology

One of the largest gastroenterology practices in Alabama, with 16 physicians and 17 advanced practice providers.

William Oelsner, MD

A gastroenterologist who joined Birmingham Gastroenterology in 2025 and will lead the new Jasper clinic, performing colonoscopies and upper endoscopies.

Henderson & Walton Women's Center

The facility that houses the new Birmingham Gastroenterology clinic in Jasper, Ala.

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The takeaway

The expansion of Birmingham Gastroenterology into Jasper, Ala. demonstrates the practice's commitment to increasing access to essential digestive health services across the state, particularly in underserved communities.