Cardiologists near you

Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.

  1. Atlanta, GA
  2. Baltimore, MD
  3. Chicago, IL
  4. Dallas, TX
  5. Detroit, MI
  6. Houston, TX
  7. Los Angeles, CA
  8. Miami, FL
  9. New York, NY
  10. Orlando, FL
  11. Philadelphia, PA
  12. Phoenix, AZ
  13. Riverside, CA
  14. San Antonio, TX
  15. San Diego, CA
  16. San Francisco, CA
  17. Seattle, WA
  18. St. Louis, MO
  19. Tampa, FL
  20. Washington, DC

Chiropractors near you

Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.

  1. Atlanta, GA
  2. Baltimore, MD
  3. Boston, MA
  4. Charlotte, NC
  5. Chicago, IL
  6. Dallas, TX
  7. Denver, CO
  8. Detroit, MI
  9. Houston, TX
  10. Los Angeles, CA
  11. Miami, FL
  12. Minneapolis, MN
  13. New York, NY
  14. Orlando, FL
  15. Philadelphia, PA
  16. Phoenix, AZ
  17. Riverside, CA
  18. San Antonio, TX
  19. San Diego, CA
  20. San Francisco, CA
  21. Seattle, WA
  22. St. Louis, MO
  23. Tampa, FL
  24. Washington, DC

Dentists near you

Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.

  1. Atlanta, GA
  2. Baltimore, MD
  3. Boston, MA
  4. Charlotte, NC
  5. Chicago, IL
  6. Dallas, TX
  7. Denver, CO
  8. Detroit, MI
  9. Houston, TX
  10. Los Angeles, CA
  11. Miami, FL
  12. Minneapolis, MN
  13. New York, NY
  14. Orlando, FL
  15. Philadelphia, PA
  16. Phoenix, AZ
  17. Riverside, CA
  18. San Antonio, TX
  19. San Diego, CA
  20. San Francisco, CA
  21. Seattle, WA
  22. St. Louis, MO
  23. Tampa, FL
  24. Washington, DC

Dermatologists near you

Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.

  1. Atlanta, GA
  2. Baltimore, MD
  3. Boston, MA
  4. Charlotte, NC
  5. Chicago, IL
  6. Dallas, TX
  7. Denver, CO
  8. Detroit, MI
  9. Houston, TX
  10. Los Angeles, CA
  11. Miami, FL
  12. Minneapolis, MN
  13. New York, NY
  14. Orlando, FL
  15. Philadelphia, PA
  16. Phoenix, AZ
  17. Riverside, CA
  18. San Antonio, TX
  19. San Diego, CA
  20. San Francisco, CA
  21. St. Louis, MO
  22. Tampa, FL
  23. Washington, DC

Family Physicians near you

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  1. Atlanta, GA
  2. Baltimore, MD
  3. Boston, MA
  4. Charlotte, NC
  5. Chicago, IL
  6. Dallas, TX
  7. Denver, CO
  8. Detroit, MI
  9. Houston, TX
  10. Los Angeles, CA
  11. Miami, FL
  12. Minneapolis, MN
  13. New York, NY
  14. Orlando, FL
  15. Philadelphia, PA
  16. Phoenix, AZ
  17. Riverside, CA
  18. San Antonio, TX
  19. San Diego, CA
  20. San Francisco, CA
  21. Seattle, WA
  22. St. Louis, MO
  23. Tampa, FL
  24. Washington, DC

OB-GYNs near you

OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.

  1. Atlanta, GA
  2. Baltimore, MD
  3. Boston, MA
  4. Charlotte, NC
  5. Chicago, IL
  6. Dallas, TX
  7. Denver, CO
  8. Detroit, MI
  9. Houston, TX
  10. Los Angeles, CA
  11. Miami, FL
  12. New York, NY
  13. Orlando, FL
  14. Philadelphia, PA
  15. Phoenix, AZ
  16. Riverside, CA
  17. San Antonio, TX
  18. San Diego, CA
  19. San Francisco, CA
  20. Seattle, WA
  21. St. Louis, MO
  22. Tampa, FL
  23. Washington, DC

Ophthalmologists near you

Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.

  1. Atlanta, GA
  2. Baltimore, MD
  3. Charlotte, NC
  4. Chicago, IL
  5. Dallas, TX
  6. Denver, CO
  7. Detroit, MI
  8. Houston, TX
  9. Los Angeles, CA
  10. Miami, FL
  11. Minneapolis, MN
  12. New York, NY
  13. Orlando, FL
  14. Philadelphia, PA
  15. Phoenix, AZ
  16. Riverside, CA
  17. San Diego, CA
  18. San Francisco, CA
  19. St. Louis, MO
  20. Tampa, FL
  21. Washington, DC

Orthopedic Surgeons near you

Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.

  1. Atlanta, GA
  2. Baltimore, MD
  3. Boston, MA
  4. Charlotte, NC
  5. Chicago, IL
  6. Dallas, TX
  7. Denver, CO
  8. Detroit, MI
  9. Houston, TX
  10. Los Angeles, CA
  11. Miami, FL
  12. New York, NY
  13. Orlando, FL
  14. Philadelphia, PA
  15. Phoenix, AZ
  16. Riverside, CA
  17. San Antonio, TX
  18. San Diego, CA
  19. San Francisco, CA
  20. Seattle, WA
  21. St. Louis, MO
  22. Tampa, FL
  23. Washington, DC

Pediatricians near you

Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.

  1. Atlanta, GA
  2. Baltimore, MD
  3. Boston, MA
  4. Charlotte, NC
  5. Chicago, IL
  6. Dallas, TX
  7. Denver, CO
  8. Detroit, MI
  9. Houston, TX
  10. Los Angeles, CA
  11. Miami, FL
  12. Minneapolis, MN
  13. New York, NY
  14. Orlando, FL
  15. Philadelphia, PA
  16. Phoenix, AZ
  17. Riverside, CA
  18. San Antonio, TX
  19. San Diego, CA
  20. San Francisco, CA
  21. Seattle, WA
  22. St. Louis, MO
  23. Tampa, FL
  24. Washington, DC

Physical Therapists near you

Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.

  1. Atlanta, GA
  2. Baltimore, MD
  3. Boston, MA
  4. Charlotte, NC
  5. Chicago, IL
  6. Dallas, TX
  7. Denver, CO
  8. Detroit, MI
  9. Houston, TX
  10. Los Angeles, CA
  11. Miami, FL
  12. Minneapolis, MN
  13. New York, NY
  14. Orlando, FL
  15. Philadelphia, PA
  16. Phoenix, AZ
  17. Riverside, CA
  18. San Antonio, TX
  19. San Diego, CA
  20. San Francisco, CA
  21. Seattle, WA
  22. St. Louis, MO
  23. Tampa, FL
  24. Washington, DC

Podiatrists near you

Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.

  1. Atlanta, GA
  2. Baltimore, MD
  3. Boston, MA
  4. Charlotte, NC
  5. Chicago, IL
  6. Dallas, TX
  7. Denver, CO
  8. Detroit, MI
  9. Houston, TX
  10. Los Angeles, CA
  11. Miami, FL
  12. New York, NY
  13. Orlando, FL
  14. Philadelphia, PA
  15. Phoenix, AZ
  16. Riverside, CA
  17. San Antonio, TX
  18. San Diego, CA
  19. San Francisco, CA
  20. Seattle, WA
  21. St. Louis, MO
  22. Tampa, FL
  23. Washington, DC

Psychiatrists near you

Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.

  1. Atlanta, GA
  2. Baltimore, MD
  3. Boston, MA
  4. Charlotte, NC
  5. Chicago, IL
  6. Dallas, TX
  7. Denver, CO
  8. Detroit, MI
  9. Houston, TX
  10. Los Angeles, CA
  11. Miami, FL
  12. Minneapolis, MN
  13. New York, NY
  14. Orlando, FL
  15. Philadelphia, PA
  16. Phoenix, AZ
  17. Riverside, CA
  18. San Antonio, TX
  19. San Diego, CA
  20. San Francisco, CA
  21. Seattle, WA
  22. St. Louis, MO
  23. Tampa, FL
  24. Washington, DC
Dr Scott Gilchrist, MD, Surgeon

Dr Scott Gilchrist, MD

Surgeon

121 N 20TH ST
Suite 3
Opelika, AL 36801

Overall rating

5.0

Top reviews

My first appointment with Dr. Gilchrist was great. I really appreciate his honesty and the way he explained my procedure that he's going to do. His attitude and personality is what a lot of doctors are missing. I enjoyed my visit Show moreand left knowing I have a great doctor.

Pleshette S. • October 09, 2025

The practitioner was very nice and took her time checking my wound until the Dr.came in! She took out my Sutures gently as possible and then sent me on my merry way. And they assured me they were available if I needed them! WonderShow moreful experience!!!Two thumbs up!

Stephen S. • September 03, 2025

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About Dr Scott Gilchrist, MD

Austin Gilchrist, MD, is a general surgeon at Surgical Clinic, PC, serving Auburn, Opelika, and the surrounding communities in Alabama. 

Dr. Gilchrist was born in Dothan, Alabama, and grew up frequenting Auburn for various sporting events with friends and family. He worked in the medical field as a patient care technician within the operating room before ultimately deciding to pursue a degree in medicine, specifically surgery. He then attended Auburn University, where he graduated magna cum laude with a degree in biomedical sciences, before moving on to the University of Alabama School of Medicine (UAB), where he completed his medical school degree. Dr. Gilchrist then completed his general surgery residency at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he also completed a year of research, contributing to the fields of general surgery, pediatric surgery, and trauma. 

His practice will focus on general surgery, including robotic and laparoscopic minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Gilchrist is looking forward to serving the Auburn and Opelika area and helping patients achieve a better quality of life. 

Outside of his practice, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, watching Auburn sports, and playing golf. 

Areas of Specialty:

  • General Surgery
    • Gastrointestinal Surgery
    • Hernia Surgery
    • Breast Surgery
    • Colorectal Surgery 
  • Robotic/Laparoscopic/Minimally Invasive Surgery
    • Gallbladder Surgery
    • Robotic Abdominal Wall, Inguinal, and Hiatal Hernia Surgery
    • Colorectal Surgery

Services, Conditions and Procedures

Laparoscopic Surgery

Hernia Surgery

Gallbladder Surgery

Breast Surgery

Colorectal Surgery

Colonoscopy

Vascular Surgery

Thyroid Surgery


Location

Surgical Clinic, PC

121 N 20TH ST
Suite 3
Opelika, AL, 36801


More About Dr Scott Gilchrist, MD

Practice

Surgical Clinic, PC

Specialties

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMP VA
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Palmetto GBA
  • TRICARE
  • Viva Health Plan
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NPI Number

1053975805

Provider's Gender

Male


Reviews

5.0
6 Reviews

Great experience with Dr. Gilchrist! He was timely, listened, and easy to discuss options with.

Amber D. • October 15, 2025

My first appointment with Dr. Gilchrist was great. I really appreciate his honesty and the way he explained my procedure that he's going to do. His attitude and personality is what a lot of doctors are missing. I enjoyed my visit and left knowing I have a great doctor.

Pleshette S. • October 09, 2025

Great guy, upfront, honest and tells you like it is. He explained potential surgery and it’s potential good side and bad side effects. If I go through with the surgery I have total confidence in him.

Edward L. • October 08, 2025

Dr. G was very informative, took time explaining the procedure and is very personal.

Carol C. • October 08, 2025

Thank you Dr. Gilchrist for a great operation yesterday, I am feeling well and the incision is looking great as well.

Arif K. • September 13, 2025

The practitioner was very nice and took her time checking my wound until the Dr.came in! She took out my Sutures gently as possible and then sent me on my merry way. And they assured me they were available if I needed them! Wonderful experience!!!Two thumbs up!

Stephen S. • September 03, 2025

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