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Dr. John Issis, MD

General Surgery* Age 68
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Dr. John Issis, MD is a General Surgeon in Bessemer, AL.
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Dr. John Issis, MD

General Surgery* Age 68
Bessemer, AL
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. John Issis, MD is a General Surgeon in Bessemer, AL.

About

Dr. Issis graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. John Issis, MD is a General Surgeon in Bessemer, AL and has 39 years experience. Dr. Issis currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UAB Medical West Main Campus. Dr. Issis has experience treating conditions like Pyloric Stenosis and Intestinal Diverticulitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Issis received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Dr. Issis' office accepts new patients. Dr. Issis accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pyloric Stenosis
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Colectomy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Mastectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Wedge Resection Colon
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Prolapse
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gastric Ulcer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Cholecystoenterostomy
Colostomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Hysterectomy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Revision Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Partial Cystectomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
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)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 481-7485
  3. 3 Medicine Beyond Walls LLC
    5000 Medical West Way, Bessemer, AL 35022
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 481-7000
  4. 4 Office
    5000 Medical West Way Ste 302, Bessemer, AL 35022
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Issis
4.6
Based on 22 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (2)

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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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General Surgery
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Education

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Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    1986
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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. Issis frequently treats the following conditions: Pyloric Stenosis and Intestinal Diverticulitis. See more on Sharecare.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • UAB Medical West Main Campus

    995 9th Ave SW, Bessemer, AL