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. Our surgeons practice at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa and Northport Medical Center in Northport.

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