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Dr. John Groves, MD

General Surgery*
4.4 (30)
Map Pin Small Albertville, AL
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31 years of experience

Overview of Dr. John Groves, MD

Dr. John Groves, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Albertville, AL. They specialize in General Surgery, has 31 years of experience. They graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine and is affiliated with Marshall Medical Center South. Dr. Groves, completed a residency at Baptist Health System Inc. Patients rated Dr. Groves an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Groves works at Practice in Albertville, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Cholecystitis and Gallstones along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Groves' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Willis Surgical
    133 Wall St, Albertville, AL 35951 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 840-5547
  2. 2
    Scott Pfitzer MD LLC
    11491 Us Highway 431, Albertville, AL 35950 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 894-6976

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  • Marshall Medical Center South

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Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Cholecystitis and Gallstones

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Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Atherosclerosis
Breast Lump
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Obesity
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Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Venous Hypertension
Venous Insufficiency
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Acid Reflux
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Aortic Aneurysm
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Breast Cancer
Burn Injuries
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebrovascular Disease
Colon Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Crohn's Disease
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphedema
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Edema
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Spider Veins
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bunion Surgery
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
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
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Varicose Vein Procedure
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
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    4.4
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    Based on 30 ratings
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    About Dr. John Groves, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 31 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1174566996
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Baptist Health System Inc
    Residency
    Internship
    • Baptist Health System
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Kentucky
    Undergraduate School

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    Dr. Groves has seen patients for Cholecystitis and Gallstones, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Groves on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    30 patients have reviewed Dr. Groves. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Groves.

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