Summary

Dr. Waits graduated from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in 1974. He works in Tuscaloosa, AL and 3 other locations and specializes in Colorectal Surgery and Surgery. Dr. Waits is affiliated with Dch Regional Medical Center, Bibb Medical Center and Northport Medical Center.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 52 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. John Otis Waits has 4 locations

Tuscaloosa Surgery Center

1400 McFarland Blvd NTuscaloosa, AL 35406
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Dch Regional Medical Center

809 University Blvd ETuscaloosa, AL 35401
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Druid City Hospital Wound Healing Center

701 University Blvd ETuscaloosa, AL 35401
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Bibb Medical Center

208 Pierson AveCentreville, AL 35042

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Dr. John Otis Waits, MDDr. Naresh Kumar, MDDr. Bradley David Bilton, MDDr. Jerald Payden Wallace, MD
Colorectal SurgerySurgerySurgeryInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
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52 Years of Experience 60 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Tuscaloosa , ALTuscaloosa , ALTuscaloosa , ALTuscaloosa , AL
Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine Med School: Dr Br Ambedkar Medical College Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Otis Waits

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. John Otis Waits has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Otis Waits has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

52 Years Experience

Dr. John Otis Waits holds an expired medical license in the state of Alabama.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Alabama that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1974.

NPI Number

Dr. Waits' NPI number is 1396779161.

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Dr. John Waits is affiliated with Dch Regional Medical Center, Bibb Medical Center, and Northport Medical Center.
Where is Dr. John Waits's office located?
Dr. John Waits's office is located at 1400 McFarland Blvd N, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35406.

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