
Tuscaloosa Surgical Associates, P.C.
Endocrinology • Tuscaloosa, AL
About
Tuscaloosa Surgical Associates, P.C. in Tuscaloosa, Alabama offers endocrine surgery services led by Dr. Pridgen. The clinic provides thyroidectomy, parathyroidectomy, and pancreatectomy procedures to treat conditions including thyroid nodules, hyperthyroidism, thyroid cancer, parathyroid adenomas, and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. Dr. Pridgen utilizes minimally invasive surgical techniques and state-of-the-art facilities.
Clinic Type
Endocrinology
Address
1837 Commons North Drive, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35406
Phone
(205) 366-0696
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Opening Hours
Mon – Thu 8:30AM – 5PM; Sat – Sun 12PM-1:30PM
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FAQs
What are the endocrine surgery services offered at Tuscaloosa Surgical Associates?
The page emphasizes endocrine surgery and overall surgical care by Dr. Pridgen, with a focus on personalized care and consultation for endocrine needs.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Vitals: 4.5/5 stars (7 reviews)
- UAB Medicine Provider Directory: 4.9/5 stars (13 reviews)
- UAB Medicine Provider Directory: 4.9/5 stars (31 reviews)
Patients praise
- Physicians described as gentle, kind, and thorough
- Patients report feeling comfortable and at ease during visits
- High levels of surgical skill and professional, attentive teams mentioned in testimonials
- Clear and helpful explanation of procedures and recovery expectations
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding wait times in clinics
- Instances of poor communication or lack of coordination between nursing staff and physicians
- Some patients report administrative or scheduling frustrations
"Dr. Pridgen is the kindest, most gentle doctor I have ever had. He did my hernia surgery, my gallbladder surgery and my reflux surgery. He has completely turned my life around."
— Vitals"Dr.Brenessa Lindeman is an excellent surgeon I would recommend her to anyone never had such an experience the staff was wonderful. if there was a score higher than 10 she would definitely get it from me"
— UAB Medicine Provider Directory"I had the best experience possible with Dr. Porterfield and his entire team. They took care of every detail of my thyroidectomy, made me feel like family was caring for me."
— Clarus Surgery TestimonialsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
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