Who knew so many things would change on the very day we turn 50. Suddenly we can no longer read anything in small print, wrinkles show up around our eyes and mouth, and in addition, we can’t lose a pound. Obviously this is a bit of an exaggeration,
Update April 9th, 2021: Although the statewide mask mandate expired April 9th, Birmingham city leaders have extended the citywide mask mandate through May 24th. Advanced Surgeons, PC resides in the city limits of Birmingham and will continue to require face masks for its patrons until further notice.
When is it time to consider bariatric surgery? If you are reading this article right now you may already know the answer. If you have been thinking about taking action, your first step is to understand why it’s so important for your health,
Dr. Timothy Christopher of Advanced Surgeons, PC discusses weight loss surgery options with WBRC FOX6. If you have been diagnosed with obesity, it may be time to consider bariatric surgery from one of our highly trained surgical specialists. Call (205) 595-8985 to schedule an appointment at our office in Birmingham,
GERD or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease is a disorder that affects many Americans. Many think of it as just heartburn, while others know it as pain at night after a big meal. When bile and acid enter your throat, you can’t ignore it.
There are many key reasons why you should seek hernia repair during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, right now there are many types of important surgeries and follow up treatments being cancelled and postponed. In most cases this is due to patient anxiety concerning COVID-19 and less about lack of surgical availability.
After a mastectomy there are several forms of recovery that take place. Those forms include physical recovery, emotional recovery, and psychological recovery, which all three take time and their toll. Combined together, we suggest these 5 tips after a mastectomy.
The thyroid gland is a 2 inch powerhouse for your body. It produces, stores, and releases hormones into the bloodstream and controls many of your bodily functions like weight, breathing, heart rate, muscle strength to name just a few. If your physician has recommended surgery due to an overactive gland,
During these times and always, our duty is to protect you and provide you all with a safe environment for your healthcare needs. In light of COVID-19, we have taken all state mandated precautions and are constantly following the CDC to ensure we are making the right decisions.
If you are someone who has tried in vain to lose weight, maybe it’s time you sought help from Advanced Surgeons, P.C.. Yo-yo dieting and fads are typically unhealthy and you tend to put the weight back on. If you truly want to drop the pounds,
