Care Philosophy

I vow to give my very best to every patient on their journey to a better life.

About Faris H. Pacha, DO

Dr. Faris Pacha joined Gastro Health in July 2023 and practices at our Brookwood and Prattville care centers. Dr. Pacha grew up in Sylacauga, Alabama, and it was always his goal to serve Alabama. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Birmingham Southern College and completed his medical school training at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine in Dothan, Alabama. He completed his internal medicine residency and gastroenterology fellowship in Miami, Florida. Dr. Pacha is board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology. 

Dr. Pacha is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterological Association, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. 

Conditions & Procedures

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux & GERD
  • Anal Fistulas
  • Anemia
  • Barrett's Esophagus
  • Biliary Disease
  • Celiac Disease
  • Cirrhosis
  • Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)
  • Colitis
  • Colon Cancer Screening
  • Colon Diseases & Polyps
  • Colorectal (Colon) Cancer
  • Constipation
  • Crohn’s & Ulcerative Colitis
  • Diarrhea
  • Diverticulitis
  • Dyspepsia
  • Dysphagia
  • Esophageal Disease
  • Gallbladder Disease
  • Gastritis
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Gastroparesis
  • H. Pylori
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis
  • Indigestion
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Liver Disease
  • Pancreatic Disease & Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer Disease
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Capsule Endoscopy (Pill Cam)
  • Colonoscopy (Screening & Diagnostic)
  • EGD (Upper Endoscopy)
  • Esophageal Dilation
  • Esophageal pH Testing (Bravo)
  • Esophageal pH Testing (Breath Test)
  • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
  • IV Therapy
  • Nutritional Counseling
  • PEG Placement

Office Locations

Primary Location

Picture of the Brookwood Office

Brookwood

513 Brookwood Blvd.
Building D, Suite 401
Birmingham, AL 35209

Phone: 205-870-0256
Fax: 877-342-3339

Additional Locations

Prattville

645 McQueen Smith Rd.
Suite 106
Prattville, AL 36066

Phone: 205-870-0256
Fax: 877-342-3339

Directions

Procedure Locations

Having a procedure? It may not always be in the same location where you consulted with your doctor. Check with your doctor to make sure you’re headed to the right place.

Education

Medical

Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency

Larkin Community Hospital

Fellowship

Larkin Community Hospital

Professional Highlights

Certifications

Board Certified, Gastroenterology

Board Certified, Internal Medicine

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Gastroenterology
  • American Gastroenterological Association
  • American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
  • American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

In the News

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