Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
Languages
- English
About Kirk Russ
Biography
Title
Assistant Professor
Faculty Appointment
Assistant Professor
Research Interests
Inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, Ulcerative Colitis
Memberships
2016-Present American Gastroenterology Association (AGA)
2016-Present American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
2016-Present American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
2016-2019 American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)
2018-Present Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA)
2019-Present CCFA Rising Educators Academics and Clinicians Helping IBD (REACH-IBD)
2019-Present CCFA Clinical Research Alliance
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Locations
- Digestive GI Medicine Clinic at The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital
- 2000 6th Avenue South, Floor 1, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Get Directions
- phone: 205-996-4744
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: UAB Hospital, 2019
- Residency: University of Alabama Hospital, 2016
- Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine, 2012
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2019
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2015
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 of 5 stars
54 ratings, 10 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
I've been very pleased with the medical staff so far; a positive improvement from my recent provider. I am hopeful that my condition will improve under their care and communication will not be an issue like I've had in the past with other facilities.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
Dr. Russ is great He is very thorough and kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2025
Good care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
Best practitioner facility in the state
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
I feel very good about the whole experience. THANK YOU
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
Dr. Russ was so helpful and willing to spend time with me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
Dr. Russ has the ability to meet people at their level of understanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
Friendly and courteous staff and outstanding physician, Dr. Kirk Russ.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
I really appreciate Dr. Russ listening to and addressing my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
I love Dr. Russ and his team! He is a phenomenal gastroenterologist and I love how thorough he is during each visit