
Dr. Gayla M Royer MD
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
1317 4th Ave S Birmingham AL, 35233About
Dr. Gayla Royer is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Royer specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Royer often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.
Education and Training
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine,Lubbock, Tx, United States 1999
Board Certification
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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- Dr. Mark Alan Parker MD1317 4th Ave S Birmingham AL 35233
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- Dr. Gregory D. Kennedy M.D., PH.D.2000 6TH AVE S BIRMINGHAM AL 35233
- Dr. Daniel I-hsin Chu M.D.619 19TH ST S BIRMINGHAM AL 35249
- Dr. Steven D Scarcliff M.D.3400 INDEPENDENCE DR BIRMINGHAM AL 35209
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