Dr. Samuel Sawyer, MD

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  Malpractice Claims not available

  Healthgrades does not collect malpractice information for Alabama.

  What is medical malpractice

  What is medical malpractice?

  Medical malpractice is issued when negligence by a doctor causes injury to a patient. For example, a doctor may improperly diagnose, treat or medicate outside the standard of medical care. The three types of malpractice are: a settlement, an arbitration award, or a judgment.

  If my doctor has malpractice history, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?

  If your doctor has a malpractice claim, evaluate the information and determine if the action could potentially impact the quality of care you receive. Claim settlements and arbitration awards may occur for a variety of reasons, which should not necessarily reflect negatively on the doctor's professional competence or conduct.
  You may want to use this information to start a discussion with the doctor about his or her history and specific ability to provide healthcare for you.

  How far back does Healthgrades malpractice history go?

  Healthgrades reports details of a doctor’s malpractice history when the doctor has at least one closed medical malpractice claim within the last five years, even if he or she no longer practices in that state.

  For which states does Healthgrades collect malpractice history?

  Healthgrades collects malpractice information from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia. If your doctor has a malpractice claim, evaluate the information and determine if the action could potentially impact your quality of care. Sometimes multiple states report the same claim. If a provider practices in a state where data is unavailable, please reach out to your local state legislature to help make this data publicly available.
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  Sanctions

  No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

  What is a sanction or disciplinary action

  What is a sanction or disciplinary action?

  A sanction, also known as a disciplinary action, is an action taken to punish or restrict a doctor who has demonstrated professional misconduct. Sanctions may be imposed by a state medical board, professional medical licensing organization, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

  If my doctor has sanction history, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?

  If a doctor has a sanction, it does not necessarily mean that he or she is a poor-quality doctor. Some sanctions are not related to medical care, and involve a doctor’s finances or administrative activities. Before you make any choices about changing your doctor, we recommend that you evaluate the doctor’s sanction information and determine how severe or relevant you think the sanction cause and action were.

  How far back does Healthgrades sanction history go?

  Healthgrades reports state and federal sanctions from the previous five years, except when a doctor's license has been revoked or surrendered. Healthgrades displays all actions for doctors whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered.

  For which states does Healthgrades collect sanction history?

  Healthgrades collects sanction history from all 50 U.S. states. Physicians with a disciplinary action in one state may move to another state where they have a clean record. Since Healthgrades painstakingly compiles disciplinary action information from all 50 states, Healthgrades website will show if a physician has a disciplinary action in more than one state.
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  Board Actions

  No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

  What are board actions

  What are board actions?

  Board actions are non-disciplinary actions imposed upon a doctor based on a complaint investigation. A patient or medical colleague may file a complaint with that state medical board or professional licensing organization, which then investigates the complaint. Board actions are intended to ensure that a doctor is able to perform safe medical and health care tasks.

  Types of non-disciplinary actions include an advisory letter, a corrective action agreement, a limitation or restriction on the medical or healthcare tasks a doctor can perform, or a voluntary agreement by the doctor not to practice. A board action can also include a termination of a corrective action agreement or voluntary agreement, which allows the doctor to return to full practice.

  If my doctor has a board action, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?

  If a doctor has a board action, it means he or she has had a non-disciplinary action imposed upon him or her. It does not necessarily mean that he or she is a poor quality doctor. Before you make any choices about changing your doctor, evaluate the doctor's board action information and determine how severe or relevant you think the cause and action were.

  How far back does Healthgrades non-disciplinary board action history go?

  Healthgrades reports non-disciplinary board action history from for the previous five years, except when a doctor's license has been revoked or surrendered. Healthgrades displays all actions for doctors whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered.

  For which states does Healthgrades collect non-disciplinary board actions?

  Healthgrades collects non-disciplinary board actions from all 50 U.S. states.

• General Surgery

• Abdominal Disorders
• Abdominal Pain
• Abscess
• Actinic Keratosis
• Allergic Reaction
• Anal Disorders
• Anal Fissure
• Anal Fistula
• Anal and Rectal Cancer
• Anal or Rectal Pain
• Anemia
• Aneurysm
• Anorectal Abscess
• Appendicitis
• Autoimmune Diseases
• Barrett's Esophagus
• Basal Cell Carcinoma
• Bedsores
• Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
• Benign Tumor
• Blood Disorders
• Breast Cancer
• Breast Diseases
• Breast Lump
• Cancer
• Carcinoma in Situ of Skin
• Cellulitis
• Cholecystitis and Gallstones
• Cirrhosis
• Cold Sore
• Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
• Colorectal Cancer
• Constipation
• Crohn's Disease
• Dehydration
• Dermatitis
• Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
• Diarrhea
• Diverticulitis, Intestinal
• Diverticulosis, Intestinal
• Dry Skin
• Duodenal Ulcer
• Duodenitis
• Dysphagia
• Enteritis
• Esophageal Cancer
• Esophageal Diseases
• Esophageal Diverticulum
• Esophageal Fistula
• Esophageal Ulcer
• Esophagitis
• Excessive Sweating
• Foot Conditions
• Fungal Nail Infection
• Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
• Gas-Bloat Syndrome
• Gastric Ulcer
• Gastritis
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
• Gastrointestinal Bleeding
• Gastrointestinal Diseases
• Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
• Gastroparesis
• Granuloma of Skin
• Head and Neck Cancer
• Hemorrhoids
• Hepatitis B - Immune Response
• Hepatitis C
• Hernia
• Herpes Simplex Infection
• Hidradenitis
• Hives
• Hyperparathyroidism
• Ileus
• Incisional Hernia
• Indigestion
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Inguinal Hernia
• Intestinal Abscess
• Intestinal Obstruction
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Keloid Scar
• Leg and Foot Ulcers
• Lipomas
• Liver Cancer
• Lung Cancer
• Malnutrition
• Megacolon
• Melanoma
• Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
• Nail and Nail Bed Infection
• Nausea
• Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
• Non-Neonatal Jaundice
• Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Pancreatitis
• Partial Lung Collapse
• Peptic Ulcer
• Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
• Pleural Effusion
• Psoriasis
• Pulmonary Disease
• Pyloric Stenosis
• Rash
• Reflux Esophagitis
• Rib Fracture
• Ringworm
• Seborrheic Keratosis
• Second-Degree Burns
• Secondary Malignancies
• Shingles
• Skin Cancer
• Skin Discoloration
• Skin Infections
• Soft Tissue Sarcoma
• Squamous Cell Carcinoma
• Stomach Cancer
• Stomach Diseases
• Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
• Third-Degree Burns
• Ulcer
• Ulcerative Colitis
• Umbilical Hernia
• Unexplained Weight Loss
• Varicose Veins
• Vascular Disease
• Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
• Ventral Hernia
• Viral Hepatitis
• Vomiting Disorders
• Warts

• Medical School

  University Of Alabama School Of Medicine

  Graduated in 1981

• Internship Hospital

  Oshsner

  Completed in 1986

  Oshsner Fdn Hosp

  Completed in 1986

• Residency Hospital

  Oshsner Fdn Hosp

  Completed in 1986

• Undergraduate School

  Enterprise State Community College

  Graduated in 1974

• Other Education

  Birmingham Southern College

  Completed in 1977

• English

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• General Surgery
• Breast Surgery
• Colon & Rectal Surgery
• Dermatologic Surgery
• Gastroenterological Surgery
• Intestinal Rehabilitation
• Laparoscopic Surgery
• Surgery

• Adjacent Tissue Transfer
• Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
• Appendectomy, Open
• Biopsy of Breast
• Breast Surgical Procedure
• Colectomy
• Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
• Destruction of Anal Tumor
• Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
• Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesion
• Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
• Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
• Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
• Esophageal Surgery
• Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
• Excision of Breast Tumor
• Excision of Rectal Tumor
• Excision of Skin Cancer
• Excision of Skin Lesion
• Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
• Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
• Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy, Anal
• Gallbladder Removal
• Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
• Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open
• Gastroenterology Procedures
• Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
• Hernia Repair
• Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
• Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
• Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
• Laparotomy
• Lung Surgery
• Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
• Mastectomy
• Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
• Port Placements or Replacements
• Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
• Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
• Shaving of Skin Lesion
• Skin Excision for Hidradenitis
• Skin Grafts
• Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
• Sphincterotomy
• Splenectomy
• Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
• Thoracentesis
• Thyroid Lobectomy
• Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
• Trigger Point Injection
• Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
• Wound Repair