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West Alabama Surgical Associates

The physicians at West Alabama Surgical Associates specialize in general surgery and provide exceptional surgical expertise. Whenever possible, our surgeons employ advanced techniques such as minimally-invasive laparoscopic surgery or robotic surgery that can enable a shorter hospital stay and a quicker recovery to your normal lifestyle. We offer comprehensive medical and surgical care to the needs of both men and women.

Breast Surgery

  • Evaluation of abnormal imaging and breast masses/lumps
  • Minimally invasive needle biopsy
  • Minimal invasive breast cancer treatment options
  • Surgical removal of both benign and malignant tumors

Colon surgery

  • Minimally invasive (robotic and laparoscopic) colon resection for both cancer and diverticular disease of the colon
  • Minimally invasive (robotic and laparoscopic) appendectomy
  • Colonoscopy screening

Endocrine surgery

  • Minimally invasive (robotic and laparoscopic) adrenal removal
  • Parathyroid surgery
  • Thyroid surgery

Gastrointestinal

  • Minimally invasive (robotic and laparoscopic) gallbladder removal
  • Minimally invasive (robotic and laparoscopic) repair of hiatal hernia/paraesophageal hernia
  • Minimally invasive (robotic and laparoscopic) antireflux surgery, i.e. Nissen fundoplication
  • Minimally invasive surgery for tumors of the GI tract including stomach, small intestine
  • Upper endoscopy (EGD)
  • Minimally invasive splenectomy

Hernia

  • Minimally invasive (robotic and laparoscopic) and open hernia repairs
  • Inguinal, umbilical, incisional, and other hernias
  • Complex abdominal wall reconstruction techniques

Miscellaneous

  • Placement of chemotherapy access devices including Groshong and Mediport type catheters
  • Excision of soft tissue tumors both benign and malignant
  • Excision of skin cysts

Comprehensive Wound Care through the Â鶹ÊÓƵËæÒâ¿´Wound Healing Center

  • Wound debridement
  • Complex wound management
  • Advanced skin substitutes
  • Total contact casting
  • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy

Our surgeons practice at Â鶹ÊÓƵËæÒâ¿´Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa and Northport Medical Center in Northport.