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Dr. William Tapscott, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
Dr. William Tapscott, MD
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Dr. William Tapscott, MD is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, AL.
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Dr. William Tapscott, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. William Tapscott, MD is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, AL.

About

Dr. Tapscott graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. William Tapscott, MD is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, AL and has 31 years experience. Dr. Tapscott currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham. Dr. Tapscott has experience treating conditions like Appendicitis, Ileus and Intestinal Obstruction among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tapscott received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Tapscott's office accepts new patients. Dr. Tapscott is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Appendicitis
Ileus
Intestinal Obstruction
Appendicitis
Ileus
Intestinal Obstruction
Appendicitis
Ileus
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Intestinal Obstruction
Abdominal Pain
Burn Injuries
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Gallstones
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Rib Fracture
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Tonsillitis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anoscopy
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy
Colostomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    Choice POS
    National POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO

Locations

  1. 1 St. Vincent's Birmingham
    810 Saint Vincents Dr, Birmingham, AL 35205
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 939-7000
  2. 2 Office
    2700 10th Ave S Bldg 2, Birmingham, AL 35205
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 933-6440
  3. 3 St. Vincent's Birmingham
    810 Saint Vincents Dr, Birmingham, AL 35205
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 212-6000
  4. 4 Office
    2660 10th Ave S Ste 620, Birmingham, AL 35205
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 558-3540

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4.5
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Jul 08, 2023
Dr. Tapscott performed two of my three recent emergency surgeries. He was patient, thorough, and meticulous in the details of saving my life. He is personable, with a kind and gentle demeanor.
BMG — Jul 08, 2023
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General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Tapscott frequently treats the following conditions: Appendicitis, Ileus and Intestinal Obstruction. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. William Tapscott, MD is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham.

Yes, Dr. William Tapscott, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham

    810 Saint Vincents Dr, Birmingham, AL