Dr. John L. Mathews, DMD MD, FACS
Surgeon
917 Tuscaloosa Ave Sw Birmingham AL, 35211Rating
4/5
About
Dr. John Mathews is a general surgeon practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Mathews specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Mathews provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Obesity
- Breast Cancer
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Swelling
- Goiter
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