Endocrine Surgery in Tuscaloosa, AL
Endocrinology • Tuscaloosa, AL
Clinic Type
Endocrinology
Address
1837 Commons North Drive, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35406
Phone
(205) 366-0696
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Opening Hours
Mon – Thu 8:30AM – 5PM; Sat – Sun 12PM-1:30PM
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
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FAQs
What are the endocrine surgery services offered at Tuscaloosa Surgical Associates?
The page emphasizes endocrine surgery and overall surgical care by Dr. Pridgen, with a focus on personalized care and consultation for endocrine needs.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Vitals: 4.5/5 stars (7 reviews)
- UAB Medicine Provider Directory: 4.9/5 stars (13 reviews)
- UAB Medicine Provider Directory: 4.9/5 stars (31 reviews)
Patients praise
- Physicians described as gentle, kind, and thorough
- Patients report feeling comfortable and at ease during visits
- High levels of surgical skill and professional, attentive teams mentioned in testimonials
- Clear and helpful explanation of procedures and recovery expectations
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding wait times in clinics
- Instances of poor communication or lack of coordination between nursing staff and physicians
- Some patients report administrative or scheduling frustrations
"Dr. Pridgen is the kindest, most gentle doctor I have ever had. He did my hernia surgery, my gallbladder surgery and my reflux surgery. He has completely turned my life around."
— Vitals"Dr.Brenessa Lindeman is an excellent surgeon I would recommend her to anyone never had such an experience the staff was wonderful. if there was a score higher than 10 she would definitely get it from me"
— UAB Medicine Provider Directory"I had the best experience possible with Dr. Porterfield and his entire team. They took care of every detail of my thyroidectomy, made me feel like family was caring for me."
— Clarus Surgery TestimonialsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. James B. Wilhite, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Tuscaloosa, AL — May 14, 2026
- Joshua Chao - Albany Med Health System — Oct 25, 2025
- Medically supervised weight loss in Tuscaloosa — Nov 29, 2025
- Dr. Lauren Gleason, MD - Birmingham, AL - Gastrointestinal Surgery — Apr 14, 2026
- Dr. Robert Hollis, IV, MD - Birmingham, AL - Colon and Rectal Surgery, General Surgery — May 19, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
More endocrinology clinics in Tuscaloosa
Summary: The page likely describes the Endocrinology services and overall practice at Northriver Medical Center, including their approach, conditions treated (e.g., adrenal gland disorders), and patient resources. Northriver Medical Center houses multiple specialties (cardiology, endocrinology, etc.) and is based in Northport, Alabama. The practice page for Endocrinology would provide information about the endocrinology team, services offered, patient resources, and how to contact or access care through the center. Notes: - Northriver Medical Center operates as a medical center with a focus on multiple specialties, including endocrinology. - Cardiology Associates of West Alabama, PC is listed as a related entity; the center’s general resources may be relevant for endocrine care in the Tuscaloosa area. - If you specifically need endocrine care details (providers, exact services, hours), visiting the Endocrinology section of northrivermedicalcenter.com or contacting the center at (205) 343-2811 would be best.
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