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Dr. William Suggs, MD

Dr. William Suggs, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. William Suggs, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Decatur, AL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1997. He is affiliated with Crestwood Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

705 Bank St NE Decatur, AL 35601

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Suggs specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. See reviews
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. See hospitals
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Dr. Suggs' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Suggs

3.8
23 ratings, 13 with a written review
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Thrilled with my experience.
I was part of his bariatric travel program and couldn't be happier. I love the attention they pay to possible complications and how to prevent them. The surgery went very well and I was back at work the following week. His office staff is friendly and informative and happy to answer any questions I had.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 27, 2023
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0/10 would not recommend. I had an “emergency” appendectomy with Suggs. The emergency room called him at 10am. He scheduled the surgery for 3pm but then pushed it back to 4pm. He was bland and had a dry attitude. I didn’t even see him after surgery until the next day. The next day is when he released me with no pain relievers after taking an organ from my body. My husband called later in the evening when the over the counter meds wouldn’t work and he said “oh the numbing medication must’ve worn off.” He then informed is no one was at the office and I would have to go to the emergency room to get any pain relief. Which cost us another 150 copay. The emergency room staff were shocked that I had a surgery preformed and was giving no pain relievers. Suggs said he and I quote “didn’t want you to drop your baby.” I would recommend having your procedure preformed by your friend who isn’t a doctor before you used Suggs.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Katie – Aug 10, 2020
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He removed my wifes gallbladder and sent her home right after surgery. She had complications leaving the hospital. He sent her home with no meds and told her to sit in a bath if she couldn’t pee
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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JONATHAN TRUSSELL – Aug 18, 2019
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Wonderful Dr.I would tell everyone about him. He's the best
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 12, 2019
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Dr. Suggs is the best surgeon anyone could ever ask for. He is very kind and compassionate. He treats everyone like they are family. He performed a vertical gastric sleeve on me and it has changed my life. My husband Ian about to go through the same surgery with Dr. Suggs. He is absolutely the best!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Carla in Alabama – Sep 03, 2017
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ANY TIME I GET A CHANCE TO RECOMMEND HIM I DO, HIS SURGICAL INFECTION RATE IS NIL AND HIS AFTER CARE WITH HIS STAFF IS AWESOME I HAVE HAD 3 DIFFERENT SURGERIES BY HIM AND ALL THREE TIMES HAS BEEN GREAT. CATHY AND STAFF ARE FRIENDLY AND INFORMATIVE, THEY GO OVER AND ABOVE HELPING US OUT WITH ISSUES. DR SUGGS IS ALWAYS NEATLY DRESSED IRONED CLOTHES, VERY PROFESSIONAL AND WHEN SPEAKING TO US HE IS VERY PROFESSIONALLY AND SHAKING OUR HAND EACH TIME ASKING AFTER FAMILY ETC. GO SEE HIM!!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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AMY GREENE in MUSCLE SHOALS – Jul 11, 2017
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My name is Chris Mondello and I'm super happy with Dr suggs and his staff any time I had questions or concerns his office was happy to listen and give me his advice. I'm over a month out and couldn't be happier with the surgery he performed I would recommend them to anyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Chris Mondello in Huntsville, al – Feb 10, 2017
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My husband is almost 8 months out from having the sleeve surgery. Our experience with Dr. Suggs and his staff 100 % satisfaction. They are there for you, they are available when you need them. There are no dumb questions, your not a number you have a name. You know everything before you have your surgery, pros and cons. We particularly like the fact that they use words we can understand . You have a concern, they have a concern. Just give them a call. Would we recommended Dr. Suggs? Simply Yes
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
11 others found this helpful
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Michael Randell Brannan in Muscle Shoals, AL – Oct 29, 2016
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Amazing staff !! Amazing Dr !!! Couldn't be happier
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Tonya J in Florence, AL – Oct 10, 2016
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He is very nice and he explained the procedure for the surgery.i would recommend him to family and friends.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Jennifer in Florence Alabama – Aug 21, 2016
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Dr. Suggs botched my simple gall bladder removal cutting a bile duct which led to me becoming septic. He refused to believe the excruciating pain i was in while in his office. After whuch i had to go to er was admitted into ICU. He had to do 2 additional surgeries to try & repair the mess he made almost killing me! Finally i went to bham my sphintor of odie duct was splinted and i began recovering. Dr. Suggs ruined my life! Go to a vet before you go to him!!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 others found this helpful
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Melissa Mcmunn in Decatur, AL – Apr 01, 2016
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Dr. Suggs cares about his patients as much during follow up care as he does before the surgery. I have been under his care for 6 years and wouldn't consider any other doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Jacqueline in Florence, AL – Mar 22, 2016
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He is wonderful and he takes his time with you and listens to your problems and fears
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Huntsville, AL – Feb 03, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

My team and I strive to provide not only excellence in surgery, but compassionate care. You are the number one member of our team. Although most of our surgery is laparoscopic and very high tech, your satisfaction and great outcomes are more important to us.
  • Bariatric Surgery

  • General Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2005
  • Mayo Clinic Rochester

    Internship Hospital, 1998
  • Mayo Clinic-rochester

    Internship Hospital, 1998
  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Medical School, 1997
  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham Heersink School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1997
  • Emory University

    Undergraduate School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

1

Practice

Surgical Associates of N. Alabama1405 7th St SE Decatur, AL 35601
2

Practice

Alan Dowd MD PC333 Whitesport Dr SW Huntsville, AL 35801
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Crestwood Medical Center

    1 Hospital Dr SW
    Huntsville, AL 35801
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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