Richard Stahl, MD
Bariatric SurgeryMinimally Invasive General SurgeryGeneral Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
About
Biography
Dr. Stahl has been a practicing bariatric surgeon for over twenty-five years and is the medical director of Bariatric Surgical Services at UAB. He has extensive clinical experience in the minimally invasive treatment of multiple gastrointestinal problems including the surgical treatment of gastroparesis and class three obesity.
Title
Medical Director, Bariatric Surgery; Program Director, Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship
Faculty Appointment
Professor
Research Interests
Metabolic and bariatric surgery
Laparoscopic and robotic surgery
Gastroparesis
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Locations
- Digestive GI Surgery Clinic at UAB Hospital-Highlands
- 1201 11th Avenue South, Suite 510, Birmingham, AL 35205
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- Phone: 205-975-3000
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Carraway Methodist Medical Center, 1994
- Residency: Carraway Medical Center, 1994
- Internship: Carraway Methodist Medical Center, 1990
- Internship: Carraway Medical Center, 1990
- Medical Education: Uab School of Medicine, 1989
- Medical Education: University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1989
Board Certifications
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery
Reviews
5 of 5 stars
32 Ratings, 12 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 9/1/2026
Except for as long wait to get into OR, everyone and everything was great
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2026
I could not tell I had a pain block. There was no wearing off. I have been in extreme pain since my surgery. I received only enough medication to keep me from the fetal position and on the way home I was screaming from minor bumps on the ride home and the pharmacy was closed by the time I arrived there at 7:24pm. Therefore I haven’t been able to eat or sleep since the Anastasia from surgery wore off. I do not care for opioids but i do believe enough should be prescribed or given to have some kind of relief. That I have not had and I’m in more pain now than I walked around with for 4 months. I can not stand up straight due to the amount of pain. I normally do not complain about pain but this is borderline unbearable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2026
It was really good and everyone was very nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2026
Dr Stahl and staff excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2026
Jackie is a jewel
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2026
Very appreciative of Dr Stahl!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2026
Everything was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Everyone is friendly, you feel really cared for
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
They're all amazing, especially Dr Stahl and his NP Bree
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Physician and RN Coordinator were great!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
The service and care at UABs Gastrointestinal Care is outstanding. I've never experienced the level of care and help that I receive from their team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
Outstanding experience and customer service