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Dr. John R. Groves, MD - Board Certified General Surgeon in Guntersville, Alabama

Dr. John R. Groves, MD

Board Certified General Surgeon

Guntersville, Alabama
● Taking New Patients
NPI: 1174566996· License: 00018580 (AL) verify
Medical school: Louisville Medical College · Graduated 1993
Industry payments (2024): $252 across 6 payments (what this means)
4.68(34 ratings)

About

Dr. John R. Groves, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified general surgeon practicing in Guntersville and Albertville, Alabama. He is the founder of Surgical Associates of Marshall County and brings over 30 years of experience to his practice. Dr. Groves specializes in general surgery and has expertise in procedures such as bariatric surgery, colonoscopy, and upper GI endoscopy. A former football player for Bear Bryant at the University of Alabama, Dr. Groves is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and active in the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Contact his office for information regarding cost and scheduling.

Specialties

  • Board Certified General Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Below, you'll find crowdsourced data on the actual costs of surgeries performed by Dr. John R. Groves, submitted anonymously by the patient community. Use this as a guide to better anticipate your own expenses. Please note that final costs can vary based on your specific medical needs.

Orbera Gastric Balloon

$5,700

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Patient Experience

Dr. John R. Groves Review Summary

4.67
Dr. Groves has excellent ratings across multiple platforms. He has a 5.0 rating based on one review, a 5/5 on health.usnews.com, 4.5/5 on healthgrades.com, and 4.5/5 on sharecare.com. This averages out to an impressive 4.67 overall rating, indicating a high level of patient satisfaction.

Ratings from Other Platforms

health.usnews.com

5 out of 5

Based on 36 reviews

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healthgrades.com

4.5 out of 5

Based on 33 reviews

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sharecare.com

4.5 out of 5

Based on 33 reviews

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Dr. John R. Groves, MD - Board Certified General Surgeon in Guntersville, Alabama

Main Office

7938 AL Hwy 69, Ste. 120, Guntersville, Alabama

Book a Service Consultation

Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$252

Payments

6

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. John R. Groves received $252 across 6 payments in 2024. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was Kerecis Limited.

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Insurance Information

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

7938 AL Hwy 69, Ste. 120

Guntersville, Alabama

Office Information

Where does Dr. John R. Groves practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

7938 AL Hwy 69, Ste. 120, Guntersville, Alabama

(1 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Education

University Of Louisville
University Of Louisville School Of Medicine

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified General Surgeon
Fellow Of The American College Of Surgeons

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. John R. Groves online?
The provided information doesn't specify whether online appointments are available. Contact Dr. Groves' office directly at (256) 840-5547 for appointment scheduling.
Does Dr. John R. Groves offer telehealth?
The provided information does not indicate whether Dr. Groves offers telehealth services. It's best to contact his office directly to inquire about telehealth options.
What do patients have to say about Dr. John R. Groves?
While the specific content of the review isn't available, the title "Orbera Placement Date 1-2" suggests the patient had an Orbera Gastric Balloon procedure performed by Dr. Groves and is likely sharing their experience around the placement date.
What areas of care does Dr. John R. Groves cater to?
Dr. Groves' areas of care include general surgery with specific expertise in bariatric surgery, colonoscopy, and upper GI endoscopy. He also treats a wide range of other surgical conditions as a board-certified general surgeon.