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 DCH Wound Healing Center
- Wound debridement
- Complex wound management
- Advanced skin substitutes
- Total contact casting
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Our surgeons practice at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa and Northport Medical Center in Northport.