West Alabama Physician Associates LLC
1031 Fairfax Park, 
Tuscaloosa, AL 

Overview

Richard Tanner is a General Surgeon in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Tanner has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. His top areas of expertise are Femoral Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Gallstones, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Tanner is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Year

2016

Specialties

General Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Dch Regional Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

WEST ALABAMA PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES LLC
1031 Fairfax Park, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard M. Tanner

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard M. Tanner?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard M. Tanner by calling their office at 205-345-2212. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Richard M. Tanner a top-rated expert for Femoral Hernia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard M. Tanner is classified as an Experienced expert for Femoral Hernia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Richard M. Tanner specialize in?

While Dr. Richard M. Tanner is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Femoral Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Juvenile Angiofibroma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Richard M. Tanner participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Richard M. Tanner has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Femoral Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Richard M. Tanner's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Richard M. Tanner accept my insurance?

Dr. Richard M. Tanner accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 205-345-2212 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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