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Dr. John Waits, MD
General Surgery* Age 78
Dr. John Waits, MD
Dr. John Waits, MD is a General Surgeon in Tuscaloosa, AL.
Dr. John Waits, MD

Dr. John Waits, MD

General Surgery* Age 78
Tuscaloosa, AL
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience
Dr. John Waits, MD is a General Surgeon in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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About Dr. John Waits, MD

Dr. Waits graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. John Waits, MD is a General Surgeon in Tuscaloosa, AL and has 52 years experience. Dr. Waits currently practices at Whatley Health Services Inc and is affiliated with DCH Regional Medical Center. Dr. Waits's office accepts new patients. Dr. Waits is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Constipation
Colorectal Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colonoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Burn Injuries
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Lymphangioma
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Rectovaginal Fistula
Rib Fracture
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Bladder Surgery
Bunion Surgery
Colectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrotomy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama PPO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    National POS
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO

Where Dr. John Waits, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Whatley Health Services Inc
    809 University Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
  2. 2 Cahaba Medical Care Foundation
    1305 Princeton Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211
  3. 3 Office
    294 Pierson Ave, Centreville, AL 35042
  4. 4 CMC Pharmacy Centreville
    405 Belcher St, Centreville, AL 35042
    Monday
    08:00 - 19:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 19:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 19:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 19:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00

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Meet Dr. John Waits, MD

Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Waits's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Waits, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Waits's profile.

Dr. John Waits, MD is affiliated with DCH Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. John Waits, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    1974
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Hospitals Where Dr. John Waits, MD Practices

  • DCH Regional Medical Center

    809 University Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL

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