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Dr. John Issis, MD

General Surgery* Age 67
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Dr. John Issis, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Bessemer, AL.
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Dr. John Issis, MD

General Surgery* Age 67
Bessemer, AL
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. John Issis, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Bessemer, AL.

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Dr. John Issis, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Bessemer, AL and has 38 years experience. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Medical West Main Campus. At present, Dr. Issis received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Issis is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia
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Umbilical Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Inguinal Hernia
Thyroid Nodule
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Port Placements or Replacements
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Acid Reflux Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Revision Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Surgery South LLC
    985 9th Ave SW Ste 507, Bessemer, AL 35022
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 481-7485
  2. 2 Integrated Medical Group LLC
    975 9th Ave SW Ste 200, Bessemer, AL 35022
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4.6
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Aug 02, 2023
Dr. Issis, one of the best! I recommend him very highly! He treats you like family! And staff is incredible I love them all!
Dorothy Cox — Aug 02, 2023
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Issis, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Issis' profile.

Dr. John Issis, MD is affiliated with Medical West Main Campus.

Yes, Dr. John Issis, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Medical West Main Campus

    995 9th Ave SW, Bessemer, AL