- Arthritis
- Medical Weight LossLet them guide you through your weight loss and surgical journey. They are available to answer questions by email or by directly calling either of our office locations.
- Primary CareWhether you’ve been referred to us by your primary care physician or seek minimally invasive surgery for a chronic illness, we can help you find the treatment you need. Whenever possible, we perform laparoscopic surgery, which uses advanced techniques and specialized instruments to complete operations without large abdominal incisions. Laparoscopic techniques promote safety, speedy recovery and minimal scarring.
- ColonoscopyPolypectomy. Colorectal cancers are often found in small, abnormal growths along the bowel wall called polyps. When rectal cancer is found in polyps, these growths can be removed, often during a colonoscopy. This can typically be performed as an outpatient procedure.
- ElectrocardiogramWhen the spleen is ruptured due to trauma, splenectomy will likely be needed immediately. If splenectomy is needed for another reason, a physical examination and procedures like x-rays, MRIs, CT scans, EKGs and blood tests will be performed to accurately diagnose the condition and ensure spleen removal is the correct course of action.
- Diarrhea
- Pneumonia
- ImmunizationsIt is important that you closely follow all pre-operative instructions provided by your surgeon. Such instructions may include dietary restrictions and medication alterations. You may also need to undergo blood transfusions and vaccinations before spleen surgery.
- Kidney Stones
- Colon CancerSurgical Associates of Marshall County offer laparoscopic colon surgery to treat colon cancer and polyps in Albertville and Guntersville.
- Endoscopy
- Anxiety
- Thyroid
- Thyroid CancerThyroid cancer. Abnormal growths along the lobes of the thyroid are known as nodules. If biopsies show that nodules are cancerous, or suspected of being cancerous, thyroidectomy to remove the malignant tissue may be needed.
- UltrasoundA liver biopsy is frequently performed within your physician’s office. You will be awake during the procedure, but will be given pain medication or a sedative to help you remain comfortable while the tissue sample is obtained. During the procedure your surgeon will insert a long, hollow needle through the abdominal wall. The needle is guided by an ultrasound, and is removed quickly once the tissue sample has been obtained.
- MRI
- X-Rays
- Mammography
- Computed Tomography
- ChemotherapyRectal cancer surgery is the primary form of treatment for all stages of rectal cancer, followed by chemotherapy and radiation. At Surgical Associates of Marshall County, we offer surgical options that can successfully remove rectal cancer and serve as effective forms of treatment.
- Radiation TherapyLumpectomy, also known as breast-conserving surgery, removes only the cancerous lump and its surrounding tissue, leaving the remainder of the breast intact. Lumpectomy is often accompanied by radiation therapy to avoid recurrence and is usually not an option when two or more cancerous areas in the same breast make removal via one incision impossible. Lumpectomy is also used to remove noncancerous tumors (fibroadenoma).
- General SurgeryDr. Groves graduated from Louisville School of Medicine, and from there traveled to Birmingham, Alabama, where he completed his general surgery residency at the Montclair and Princeton Baptist Medical Center.
- Wound CareSurgical Associates of Marshall County offer treatment for wound care in Albertville and Gunterville, including treatment for ulcers.
- Minimally Invasive SurgerySurgical Associates of Marshall County provides treatment for rectal cancer in Guntersville and Albertville with minimally invasive surgery.
- Vascular SurgeryIn addition to laparoscopic and vascular surgery, Surgical Associates of Marshall County offers specialized surgeries, diagnostics and treatments. Our experienced surgeons are dedicated to providing you with the most effective care possible and are equipped to handle a wide variety of different ailments.
- Reconstructive SurgeryDepending on the stage and size of the cancerous growth reconstructive surgery may be required following its removal. Your surgeon will provide you with information concerning skin grafts and other cosmetic surgery options.
- Breast SurgerySurgical Associates of Marshall County offer treatment for breast cancer, including the leading methods in minimally invasive breast surgery in Albertville and Guntersville.
- Laparoscopic SurgeryLaparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgical methods. The surgeons at the Surgical Associates of Marshall County specialize in laparoscopic surgical techniques, and offer a wide variety of treatment through these minimally invasive methods including appendix removal, colon surgery, and diverticulitis surgery. Learn about each type of surgery below.
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Bariatric Surgery
- Skin CancerSkin cancer surgery is the leading form of treatment for all forms of skin cancer, including basal cell cancer, squamous cell cancer and melanoma. Skin cancer can develop on any area of skin, but is most common on the arms, hands, neck and face.
- Cyst
- UlcerApproximately 70 percent of ulcers are venous ulcers. They are most likely to occur on the lower leg between the ankle and midpoint of the calf and may cause swelling as well as dry, itchy or discolored skin around the ulcer.