As a general surgeon in Bonifay, Dr. Dale Mitchum performs surgical procedures to treat conditions affecting the abdomen and related structures, like hernias or tumors.
Yes, Dr. Dale G. Mitchum is accepting new patients at this office.
(334) 684-3059
2600 Hospital Drive, Bonifay, FL 32425
Dr. Dale Mitchum graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 1984.
Dr. Mitchum has two offices in Florida and Alabama where he specializes in General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine and Endocrinology.
As a general surgeon in Alabama, Dr. Mitchum performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Mitchum may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
Colorectal surgeons like Dr. Mitchum specialize in the surgical and non-surgical care for structures of the lower digestive system, including the intestines, colon and rectum. Dr. Mitchum may treat conditions such as colon and rectal cancer, polyps, fecal incontinence, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease and hemorrhoids. In the past, colorectal surgeons were commonly known as "proctologists."
Critical care specialists like Dr. Mitchum provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Mitchum may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
Specializing in emergency medicine, Dr. Mitchum is prepared to treat patients suffering from a wide range of acute illnesses, injuries or conditions. Emergency physicians, or ER doctors, must incorporate knowledge and experience gained across a broad range of medical topics. Care is typically provided in the emergency room of a hospital.
Endocrinologists are trained to treat patients for a variety of hormonal diseases and disorders, such as diabetes. Dr. Mitchum can diagnose and create treatment plans for conditions like growth disorders, obesity, low testosterone, osteoporosis and various thyroid disorders, among others. Treatments provided by an endocrinologist may include medication management or hormone therapies.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Mitchum, but only those who participate in Medicare.