West Alabama Urology Associates
About Us
West Alabama Urology Associates provides comprehensive urologic care to men, women and children. Our team of skilled providers utilize the most current medical and surgical treatments for urologic conditions, with an emphasis on minimally invasive, laparoscopic and robotic techniques. Our goal is to provide compassionate, personalized care to all of our patients in West Alabama.
Our Providers
Dr. Howard Winfield is a pioneer in the area of minimally invasive surgery.
He was the first in the world to perform a laparoscopic partial nephrectomy,
and he was one of the first in the world to use the da Vinci Surgical
System, a robot-assisted device that allows the surgeon to perform incredibly
delicate procedures. He has performed thousands of surgeries using minimally
invasive techniques, and he has trained scores of physicians in the use
of the da Vinci Surgical System. Prior to relocating to Tuscaloosa in
2009, Dr. Winfield was the Director of Laparoscopic, Robotic and Minimally
Invasive Urologic Surgery at the University of Iowa.
Dr. Matthew Thom joined the staff of West Alabama Urology Associates in
2011. Dr. Thom treats both benign and cancerous conditions and diseases
of genitourinary system. He has a special interest in minimally invasive/laparoscopic/robotic
procedures for renal, prostate and bladder diseases. He also evaluates
and treats urologic conditions in children. Dr. Thom received his medical
degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his urology residency
training at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.
Dr. Mohabe Vinson joined the staff of West Alabama Urology in 2023. He
is trained in minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques. Dr.
Vinson has a particular interest in bladder tumors, prosthetics, female
urology and minimally invasive prostate and kidney procedures. Dr. Vinson
completed his medical degree and residency training in urology at the
University of Cincinnati’s College of Medicine.
Allied Professionals
- Chelsey Roberts, CRNP
- Anna Adamczyk, CRNP
- Kara Adams, Physician Assistant
Locations
Main Office - DCH Medical Tower, 701 University Blvd. E., Suite 908, Tuscaloosa.
Fayette Clinic - Dr. Thom also sees patients at Fayette Medical Center once per month.
To schedule an appointment at our Main Office or Fayette Clinic, call (205) 759-7878.
