Dr. William Scott Pennington MD
Surgeon
3686 GRANDVIEW PKWY STE 400 BIRMINGHAM AL, 35243About
Dr. William Pennington is a general surgeon practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Pennington specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Pennington provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1976
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Treatments
- Obesity
- Hiatal Hernia
- Acid Reflux
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Gallstones
- Thyroid Cancer
- Pain
- Hernia
- H. Pylori
- Goiter
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