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Dr. Wiley Dewitt Truss, MPH, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

Professional interests include: colon problems, acid reflux (GERD), flexible sigmoidoscopy, and more.

513 Brookwood Boulevard Building D, Suite 401
Birmingham, AL 35209

(205) 870-0256

Dr. Wiley Dewitt Truss, MPH, MD is a gastroenterologist in Birmingham, AL specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. Dr. Wiley Dewitt Truss, MPH, MD is affiliated with Grandview Medical Center, Gastro Health and GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTH-CENTRAL ALABAMA INC.

Office Locations

Address:

513 Brookwood Boulevard Building D, Suite 401
Birmingham, AL 35209

Some issues Dr. Wiley Dewitt Truss, MPH, MD can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

diagnostic procedures	21
gastrointestinal procedures	34
hospital care	325
inpatient care	325
minimally invasive procedures	32
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	21

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	30
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	42
Dementia	27
Cancer	14

anastomosis	18
catheterization	18
diagnostic procedures	107
gastrointestinal procedures	202
hospital care	1069
inpatient care	1069
minimally invasive procedures	200
preventive care	27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	107

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	281
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	49
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	48
Dementia	30
Cancer	17

anastomosis	11
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	124
doctor visit	50
gastrointestinal procedures	180
hospital care	831
inpatient care	831
minimally invasive procedures	178
preventive care	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	124

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	310
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	69
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	43
Dementia	31
Cancer	18

anastomosis	15
balloon dilation	29
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	40
blood draw	15
catheterization	15
chemotherapy	40
diagnostic procedures	130
doctor visit	236
esophageal dilation	28
gastrointestinal procedures	203
hospital care	473
inpatient care	473
minimally invasive procedures	256
preventive care	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	130

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	281
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	39
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	44
Dementia	23
Cancer	14

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wiley Dewitt Truss, MPH, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Wiley Dewitt Truss, MPH, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Birmingham, AL were inpatient care, hospital care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

abdominal imaging	45
anastomosis	14
balloon dilation	48
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	30
blood draw	15
catheterization	14
chemotherapy	30
diagnostic procedures	162
doctor visit	305
esophageal dilation	60
gastrointestinal procedures	253
hospital care	601
inpatient care	601
minimally invasive procedures	270
preventive care	30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	162
ultrasound (sonogram)	45

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wiley Dewitt Truss, MPH, MD.

**Gender**
Female	67
Male	53

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	98
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	18
75 to 84	33
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	48

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wiley Dewitt Truss, MPH, MD From 2017 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Wiley Dewitt Truss, MPH, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	30
High Cholesterol	28
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	11
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Wiley Dewitt Truss, MPH, MD graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Gastroenterology Internal Medicine and has a state license in Alabama.

Medical School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

Residency: University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Gastroenterology Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Alabama

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Wiley Dewitt Truss, MPH, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Grandview Medical Center

Gastro Health

GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTH-CENTRAL ALABAMA INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Wiley Dewitt Truss, MPH, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$682 STELARA $565	REMICADE $91	SIMPONI $26
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$491 Trulance $243	XIFAXAN $240	Uceris $9
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$343 ENTYVIO $343
AbbVie, Inc.	$278 Mavyret $118	Humira $70	Viekira $33	Lupron $25	Technivie $19	Other $14
UCB, Inc.	$258 Cimzia $258
Other	$1,158 DUPIXENT $183	LINZESS $109	Biliary Devices $107	ZINPLAVA $106	Rinvoq $99	Other $553

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,104
Education	$91
Gift	$16

Biography

Dr. Wiley Truss is a specialist in adult gastroenterology in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Truss's areas of expertise include the following: indigestion, polyps, and hepatitis. He graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Alabama. He is affiliated with Grandview Medical Center and Gastro Health.