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Surgical Clinic, PC in Opelika, AL offers general and laparoscopic surgery services, including colonoscopy. The clinic specializes in gallbladder, hernia, colorectal, vascular, thyroid surgeries, and provides multi-specialty care. With three offices in Opelika, they are a small private practice staffed by a few surgeons and support personnel. For colonoscopy specifically, they list colorectal surgery as a specialty, and offer gastrointestinal/endoscopic services as part of their gastroenterology offerings. Contact: 334-745-6271 or 334-326-4957.

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Clinic Type

Gastroenterology

Address

121 N 20TH ST, Suite 3, Opelika, AL 36801

Phone

334-745-6271

Email

jnorman@surgicalclinicpc.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.surgicalclinicpc.com/service/colonoscopy

Services Offered

  • Colonoscopy
  • Gastroenterology
  • General Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Hernia Surgery
  • Gallbladder Surgery
  • Thyroid Surgery
  • Breast Surgery

Technology & Equipment

  • Colonoscopy
  • Endoscopy
  • Biopsy

Team

  • John S. Thomas, MD, MD — Provider
  • Allen W Lazenby, MD, MD — Provider
  • Allen Foster, MD, MD — Provider

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

  • English

FAQs

What is a colonoscopy for?

A colonoscopy allows your health care provider to evaluate the lining of your large intestine to diagnose and treat various conditions.

How should I prepare for a colonoscopy?

The team provides very specific instructions on how to prepare; bowel prep is a critical step for accurate readings.

How to schedule?

To schedule your colonoscopy, call the office or book online.

What is a colonoscopy used for?

A colonoscopy allows your health care provider to evaluate the lining of your large intestine to diagnose and treat various conditions.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Healthgrades: 5.0/5.0 (3 reviews)
  • WebMD/Vitals: 3.6-4.0/5.0 (15 reviews)
  • Healthgrades: 3.7/5.0 (7 reviews)

Patients praise

  • Positive bedside manner and professionalism of some doctors
  • Clear explanations of procedures and conditions
  • Perceived expertise and caring attitude by established physicians

Common complaints

  • Long wait times for appointments and in the office
  • Concerns regarding office staff professionalism and communication
  • Reports of outdated office facilities
  • Difficulty with scheduling and rescheduling appointments

"She’s professional. She’s informative cares about her patients really a great G.I. doc thank you so much."

— Healthgrades patient review of Dr. Page Axley

"I sought out a New Gastroenterologist and found Dr. McGehee ---He was patient and Listened to my concerns, He seemed caring and answered my questions..."

— Healthgrades patient review of Dr. William McGehee

"The day of the appointment, only 3 hours prior to scheduled time, I got a call from Dr. Gilbert’s office telling me they we’re gonna reschedule. I asked to speak with the doctor, I was told that he doesn’t return calls. I find this 100% unacceptable."

— Vitals patient review of Dr. George Gilbert

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

In the News

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.

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