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Dr. James Lock, MD

General Surgery*
5.0 (7)
Map Pin Small Opelika, AL
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Lock, MD

Dr. James Lock, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Opelika, AL. They specialize in General Surgery, has 43 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham and is affiliated with Eamc Lanier and East Alabama Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Lock an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Lock works at Surgical Clinic PC in Opelika, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Umbilical Hernia and Inguinal Hernia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Lock's Office Locations

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    Surgical Clinic PC
    121 N 20th St Ste 3A, Opelika, AL 36801 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 745-6271

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Eamc Lanier
  • East Alabama Medical Center

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Umbilical Hernia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Umbilical Hernia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Inguinal Hernia
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal Prolapse
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stroke
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Thyroid Nodule
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Acid Reflux Surgery
Adrenalectomy
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bunion Surgery
Colostomy
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 Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
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
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 43 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1194757179
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Lock has seen patients for Umbilical Hernia and Inguinal Hernia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Lock on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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