Montgomery’s Go-To General Surgery Practice is Just Down I-65
Montgomery residents have plenty of options when it comes to healthcare. What they have fewer of is a practice built from the ground up around one specific thing: performing general surgery through minimally invasive techniques. That’s what BMI Surgery is, and it’s what keeps patients from Montgomery and across central Alabama making the trip up I-65 to Birmingham.
At BMI Surgery, minimally invasive technique isn’t a feature we advertise. It’s the way every procedure is performed, every time. That means less pain, lower infection risk, same-day discharge for most procedures, and a much shorter recovery period. If a condition has been on your radar and you’ve been putting off doing something about it, this is a great place to start.
General Surgery Conditions We Treat in Montgomery, AL
Common conditions, complex diagnoses, and everything in between.General surgery is a broad discipline covering dozens of conditions and procedures, each with its own nuances and considerations. Dr. Long has spent nearly two decades treating the full spectrum, and the conditions listed below represent what we treat most regularly at our practice.
If your condition isn’t listed above, reach out anyway. A consultation is the fastest way to find out if BMI Surgery is the right fit for what you’re dealing with.
Answers to Questions Montgomery Patients Ask Most
A consultation is the only reliable way to find out. Many patients come to us after their primary care physician or specialist has recommended a surgical evaluation as the logical next step.
For patients who arrive on their own without a prior referral, the process is the same. Dr. Long will review your history, evaluate your condition, and give you a direct assessment of whether surgery is the right path forward. Not every condition we evaluate ends in a surgical recommendation, and he’ll tell you that honestly if it’s the case.
For most minimally invasive general surgery procedures, the answer is less time than you’d expect. Patients in desk-based or light-duty roles can return to work within one to two weeks. More physically demanding jobs require a longer recovery window, depending on the procedure. Dr. Long will give you an honest timeline at your pre-operative appointment so you can plan accordingly.
Yes, we work with insurance plans for general surgery. Coverage varies depending on your specific plan and the procedure being performed. Our team will help you understand what your insurance is likely to cover and what out-of-pocket costs to anticipate before you make any decisions.
BMI Surgery is located at 48 Medical Park Drive East, Suite 150 in Birmingham. That’s 93 miles from Montgomery, or about an hour and a half up I-65. The majority of our general surgery procedures are outpatient with same-day discharge, so most Montgomery surgery patients are heading back home the same day their procedure is performed.
Our team doesn’t disappear after you leave the facility. We’re accessible by phone during your recovery period for any questions or concerns, and follow-up appointments are built into your post-operative care plan before you ever walk out the door. If something doesn’t feel right during recovery, reach out to us directly — don’t wait for a scheduled appointment.
A Low-Pressure Consultation is How Your Journey to Renewed Health Starts
General surgery conditions rarely resolve on their own, and the longer they go unaddressed, the more involved the eventual treatment tends to be. Don’t wait any longer; schedule a consultation with Dr. Long and his surgical team today.
