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Dr. Joseph Wallace, MD

General Surgery
5.0 (4)
Map Pin Small Tuscaloosa, AL
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Joseph Wallace, MD

Dr. Joseph Wallace, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Tuscaloosa, AL. They specialize in General Surgery, has 41 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine and is affiliated with Dch Regional Medical Center. Dr. Wallace, completed a residency at University of South Alabama Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Wallace an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Wallace works at Tuscaloosa in Tuscaloosa, AL. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield 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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    Tuscaloosa
    1031 Fairfax Park, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 345-2211

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    About Dr. Joseph Wallace, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 41 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1104850957
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    Education & Certifications

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    • University of South Alabama Medical Center
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    • University of Alabama School of Medicine
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    • General Surgery
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