Alabama (AL) General Surgery Doctors and Physicians
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Diseases / Illnesses Treated
Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses,
but some of the most common are thyroid disorders, breast disease, breast cancer, hernia, cystic fibrosis, Hepatitis, Crohn's Disease, Cirrhosis, lymphoma, Colorectal cancer, Thyroid cancer, Hirschsprung's disease, Adhesions, Volvulus, Kidney cancer, Morbid obesity, Chronic renal failure, Meconium ileus, Meckel's diverticulum, and Toxic megacolon.
Procedures Performed
Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including breast reconstruction, breast surgery, mastectomy, Laparoscopic Surgery, laser surgery, thyroid surgery, microsurgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, da Vinci Surgical System, Bypass Surgery, cryosurgery, Kidney transplant, Whipple procedure, Cholecystectomy, Resection, robotic surgery, Liver transplant, Bariatric surgery, abdominal surgery, and Appendectomy.
Tests Performed
To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including endoscopy, biopsy, Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), x-ray, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Axial Tomography (CT or CAT Scan), Cardiac Stress Test, Upper GI (Barium Swallow), Lower GI (Barium Enema), and fecal occult bloodtest.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Alabama has
377 practicing
general surgeons. Broken out by city, general surgery doctor density
in Alabaster is 9,
in Albertville is 2,
in Alexander City is 3,
in Aliceville is 1,
in Andalusia is 2,
in Anniston is 11,
in Athens is 3,
in Atmore is 3,
in Auburn is 1,
in Bay Minette is 1,
in Bessemer is 2,
in Birmingham is 109,
in Boaz is 1,
in Brewton is 2,
in Centre is 2,
in Centreville is 1,
in Clanton is 2,
in Cullman is 5,
in Dadeville is 1,
in Daphne is 1,
in Decatur is 8,
in Demopolis is 1,
in Dothan is 8,
in Enterprise is 5,
in Eufaula is 1,
in Evergreen is 2,
in Fairhope is 3,
in Fayette is 1,
in Florence is 3,
in Foley is 3,
in Fort Payne is 5,
in Fultondale is 1,
in Gadsden is 8,
in Geneva is 1,
in Greenville is 2,
in Guntersville is 1,
in Haleyville is 3,
in Hamilton is 1,
in Hartselle is 4,
in Homewood is 1,
in Huntsville is 24,
in Jackson is 1,
in Jasper is 4,
in Madison is 4,
in Mobile is 43,
in Monroeville is 2,
in Montgomery is 24,
in Moulton is 1,
in Mount Vernon is 2,
in Muscle Shoals is 2,
in Opelika is 10,
in Ozark is 1,
in Parrish is 1,
in Pell City is 1,
in Phenix City is 4,
in Prattville is 1,
in Roanoke is 1,
in Rogersville is 1,
in Russellville is 1,
in Scottsboro is 2,
in Selma is 6,
in Sheffield is 3,
in Sylacauga is 4,
in Talladega is 6,
in Tallassee is 2,
in Thomasville is 1,
in Troy is 5,
in Trussville is 1,
in Tuscaloosa is 13,
in Valley is 1,
and in Vestavia Hills is 1.
Alabama Information
Montgomery is the capital city of this southern state, though Birmingham is its largest city. Population in 2005 was 4,557,808. Alabama is the birthplace of historical figures Hank Aaron, Helen Keller, and George Washington Carver. Take an airboat tour on the Mobile river delta, see the Alabama Civil Rights museum in Mantua, or tour the Jazz Hall of Fame in Birmingham. Visit the Shakespeare Festival Theater Complex in Montgomery, or play a round of golf at one of Alabama’s many acclaimed courses. From the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in the state’s north to the Gulf coast beaches in the south, Alabama’s scenery includes a varied and diverse landscape.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Alabama has a population of 4,557,808.
Of this population, 1,074,627 are under the age of 18
and 600,258 are at or above the age of 65.
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