Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Internal Medicine
Homewood, AL
Most recent review: 4 days ago
New
5.0
15 Ratings
10 Comments
Dr. William K. Oelsner, Jr. graduated with honors from Wake Forest University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology. He earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. During medical school, he completed a Fellowship at Vanderbilt University, studying translational wound healing. He completed a general surgery internship, internal medicine residency, and gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center at Chattanooga. Dr. Oelsner was selected as Chief Fellow during training.
Dr. William K. Oelsner, Jr. graduated with honors from Wake Forest University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology. He earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. During medical school, he completed a Fellowship at Vanderbilt University, studying translational wound healing. He completed a general surgery internship, internal medicine residency, and gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center at Chattanooga. Dr. Oelsner was selected as Chief Fellow during training.
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He is great. He listens to everything you have to say. He asked questions, to know more about your health, and what is going on. He is friendly and is someone I like to have all my medical team, taking care of me. He does not make you feel rushed. Every one I met on his staff is very nice and friendly. Except one. When she checks her blood pressure, temp and ask about your meds. She needs to be reminded of patient courtesy. But the doctor, and everyone else is awesome
(4 days ago)
Feb-2026
He is a great physician. He's professional. friendly and knowledgeable.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. Conducted a verb thorough assessment. Gave me time to ask questions and hear my concerns..
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Was there a kind very informative and most of all a caring doctor thank you so much will come back
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Kind, very caring, goes the extra mile to make sure his patient is well and if any sign of complication he rules them out. Doctors who truly care are hard to find. Well Dr Oelsner is the doctor you want to go to if you want feel like you are important.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Very caring and professional!!!
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Excellent. Very knowledgeable and spent the time with me I needed to get questions answered
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Dr Oelsner is an amazing provider. He's very patient focused and kind. He's also up on all things GI... old and new. I'm grateful that he got the consult to see me while inpatient. I'll be moving forward with him as my Gastroenterologist. He's a 10 star class act on my book.
(2 months ago)
Dec-2025
The kindest, caring and most professional doctor I see. He always makes sure that I understand all instructions and explanations of my Plan of Care! A VERY SPECIAL DOCTOR! I am very lucky to have him on my side!
(3 months ago)
Nov-2025
Personable, listened to my concerns, developed plan of action in a timely fashion.
(3 months ago)
Nov-2025
Main Office - Homewood
One Independence Plaza Suite 900 Homewood, AL 35209
Dr. William K. Oelsner, Jr. was raised in Charleston, South Carolina, and graduated with honors from Wake Forest University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology. He earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. During medical school, he completed a prestigious National Institute of Health (NIH) funded T32 Research Fellowship at Vanderbilt University, studying translational wound healing. He completed a general surgery internship, internal medicine residency, and gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center at Chattanooga. Dr. Oelsner was selected as Chief Fellow during training.
Throughout his medical education and training, Dr. Oelsner was consistently recognized for his dedication to compassionate care, humanistic medicine, and patient advocacy. He was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society during medical school and was recognized as an Alper Humanitarian Award honoree during fellowship.
Dr. Oelsner is passionate about the impact of food on our health. His research is focused on the influence of diet and healthcare disparities on early-onset colorectal and pancreatic cancers. His work has received national recognition, including the American College of Gastroenterology’s Outstanding Research Award and selection for a Presidential Oral Presentation at the 2023 American College of Gastroenterology Annual Meeting in Vancouver.
He treats a broad range of gastrointestinal and liver conditions including colorectal cancer screening and prevention, inflammatory bowel disease, acid reflux, trouble swallowing, Barrett’s esophagus, eosinophilic esophagitis, GI Bleeding, celiac disease, chronic liver disease, hepatitis, cirrhosis, small bowel bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), chronic diarrhea, and chronic constipation. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Medical Society.
Dr. Oelsner joined Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates in August 2025. He and his wife, Dr. Kathryn Tully Oelsner—a Birmingham native and pediatrician—met at Wake Forest and trained together through medical school and residency. Now settled in Birmingham with their three young children, they enjoy hiking, traveling, and spending time outdoors as a family.
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He is great. He listens to everything you have to say. He asked questions, to know more about your health, and what is going on. He is friendly and is someone I like to have all my medical team, taking care of me. He does not make you feel rushed. Every one I met on his staff is very nice and friendly. Except one. When she checks her blood pressure, temp and ask about your meds. She needs to be reminded of patient courtesy. But the doctor, and everyone else is awesome
He is a great physician. He's professional. friendly and knowledgeable.
Dr. Conducted a verb thorough assessment. Gave me time to ask questions and hear my concerns..
Was there a kind very informative and most of all a caring doctor thank you so much will come back
Kind, very caring, goes the extra mile to make sure his patient is well and if any sign of complication he rules them out. Doctors who truly care are hard to find. Well Dr Oelsner is the doctor you want to go to if you want feel like you are important.
Very caring and professional!!!
Excellent. Very knowledgeable and spent the time with me I needed to get questions answered
Dr Oelsner is an amazing provider. He's very patient focused and kind. He's also up on all things GI... old and new. I'm grateful that he got the consult to see me while inpatient. I'll be moving forward with him as my Gastroenterologist. He's a 10 star class act on my book.
The kindest, caring and most professional doctor I see. He always makes sure that I understand all instructions and explanations of my Plan of Care! A VERY SPECIAL DOCTOR! I am very lucky to have him on my side!
Personable, listened to my concerns, developed plan of action in a timely fashion.