Dr. William Langley Pridgen M.D.
Surgeon
1788 Mcfarland Blvd N Suite B Tuscaloosa AL, 35406About
Dr. William Pridgen is a general surgeon practicing in Tuscaloosa, AL. Dr. Pridgen 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. Pridgen 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
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1986
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1986
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Hiatal Hernia
- Acid Reflux
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Sebaceous Cyst
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