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Dr. Joseph Gunter, MD
Overview of Dr. Joseph Gunter, MD
Dr. Joseph Gunter, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Thomasville, AL. They specialize in General Surgery, has 18 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of South Alabama and is affiliated with Thomasville Regional Medical Center. Dr. Gunter, completed a residency at University of Mississippi Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Gunter an average 3.4 star rating.
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Dr. Gunter's Office Locations
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Thomasville Regional Medical Center300 Med Park Dr, Thomasville, AL 36784 Directions (334) 456-6520
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Cardiovascular Institute of Selma1023 Medical Center Pkwy Ste 311, Selma, AL 36701 Directions (334) 418-6652
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Satellite Clinic- Magee General Hospital360 Simpson Highway 149 # 149, Magee, MS 39111 Directions (601) 849-7318
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Central Surgical1190 N State St Ste 502, Jackson, MS 39202 Directions (601) 944-1781Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
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Satellite Clinic- Madison River Oaks160 River Oaks Dr, Canton, MS 39046 Directions (601) 944-1781
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- Thomasville Regional Medical Center
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Mastectomy
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Port Placements or Replacements
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Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Thyroid Surgery
Tracheal Surgery
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Wound Care and Management
Wound Repair
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Polypectomy
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Polypectomy
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Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
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Esophageal Diverticulum
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Inguinal Hernia
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Ischemic Colitis
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Megacolon
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Melanoma
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
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Osteosarcoma
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
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Pelvic Abscess
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Peptic Ulcer
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Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
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Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
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Pleural Effusion
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Proctoptosis
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Rectal Prolapse
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Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
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Second-Degree Burns
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Secondary Malignancies
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Skin Cancer
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Small Intestine Cancer
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
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Stomach Cancer
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Thyroid Cancer
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Thyroid Nodule
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Traumatic Brain Injury
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Varicose Veins
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Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
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Ventral Hernia
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Appendectomy
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Breast Surgical Procedure
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Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
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Colon Surgery
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Endocrine Surgical Procedure
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Gallbladder Removal
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Gallbladder Surgery
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Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
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Gastrotomy
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Hemorrhoid Removal
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Hernia Repair
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Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
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Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
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Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
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Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
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Laparotomy
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Limb Salvage Surgery
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Mastectomy
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Minimally Invasive Surgery
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Port Placements or Replacements
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
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Skin Grafts
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Thyroid Surgery
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Tracheal Surgery
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About Dr. Joseph Gunter, MD
Specialties*
- General Surgery
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Years of Experience
- 18 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1124290275
NPI Number
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Education & Certifications
Residency
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
Residency
Internship
- not applicable
Internship
Medical Education
- University of South Alabama
Medical Education
Undergraduate School
- Spring Hill College
Undergraduate School
Board Certifications
- General Surgery
Board Certifications
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