
Dr. William A. Barber, MD, FACS
Surgeon
77 Collier Rd Nw Suite 2050 Atlanta GA, 30309About
Dr. William Barber is a general surgeon practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Barber 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. Barber 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
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1982
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1982
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Dr. William A. Barber, MD, FACS's Expert Contributions
How serious is gallbladder surgery?
Thank you for your question. Gallbladder surgery is usually not a serious surgery. When performed by a skilled surgeon, it is usually performed laparoscopically and the recovery is usually quick. The usual hospital stay in this setting is overnight or occasionally outpatient. If the surgeon is not able to perform the procedure laparoscopically and an open procedure is required, then the hospital stay is longer and the post operative recovery and pain are both greater. The procedure is normally performed for symptomatic gallstones. The usual presentation is right upper quadrant abdominal pain after eating a heavy meal. I have specialized in breast cancer surgery and do not actually perform this procedure any longer. Look for an experienced laparoscopic surgeon and a great hospital and you should be all set. Sincerely, Bill Barber, MD READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Gynecomastia
- Breast Cancer
- Venous Insufficiency
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
- Lymphedema
Dr. William A. Barber, MD, FACS's Practice location
Practice At 77 Collier Rd Nw Suite 2050
77 Collier Rd Nw Suite 2050 -Atlanta, GA 30309Get Direction
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