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Dr. Brian Guffin, MD

General Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Brian Guffin, MD
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Dr. Brian Guffin, MD is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, AL.
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Dr. Brian Guffin, MD

General Surgery* Age 61
Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. Brian Guffin, MD is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, AL.

About

Dr. Guffin graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Brian Guffin, MD is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, AL and has 35 years experience. Dr. Guffin currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham, Grandview Medical Center, Princeton Baptist Medical Center and Saint Vincent's East. Dr. Guffin has experience treating conditions like Congenital Anomaly Intestine and Anal and Rectal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Guffin received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 27 times. Dr. Guffin's office accepts new patients. Dr. Guffin is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Colectomy
Abdominal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pelvic Abscess
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Small Intestine Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Wedge Resection Colon
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Disorders
Anal Prolapse
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcer
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Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Cauterization
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Repair of Rectocele
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Salpingo Oophorectomy with Robotic Assist
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Dental Blue 100/200/300
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  • Choice Care PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    3400 Independence Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 933-1199
  2. 2 Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
    2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 877-1000
  3. 3 Hematology & Oncology Associates of Alabama LLC
    339 Walker Chapel Plz Ste 109, Fultondale, AL 35068
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 358-3811
  4. 4 Princeton Baptist Medical Center
    701 Princeton Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 783-3000

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Guffin
4.5
Based on 27 Reviews
5 Stars (23)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Aug 02, 2020
Dr Guffin is the greatest. I would refer him to ANYONE for excellent care
Robert Jones — Aug 02, 2020
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Baptist Health System
    1990
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Louisiana State University Medical Center
    1995
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Brian Guffin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Guffin's profile.

Dr. Guffin frequently treats the following conditions: Congenital Anomaly Intestine and Anal and Rectal Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Brian Guffin, MD is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham, Grandview Medical Center, Princeton Baptist Medical Center and Saint Vincent's East.

Yes, Dr. Brian Guffin, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham

    810 Saint Vincents Dr, Birmingham, AL

  • Grandview Medical Center

    3690 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL

  • Princeton Baptist Medical Center

    701 Princeton Ave SW, Birmingham, AL

  • Saint Vincent's East

    50 Medical Park Dr E, Birmingham, AL