Meet the Surgeons
Timothy Christopher, M.D., FACS*
Timothy Christopher, M.D., FACS, has a special interest in robotic surgery and minimally invasive surgery. He specializes in weight loss surgery, heartburn surgery, endocrine surgery, breast surgery and general surgery. He is a member of the American Board of Surgery.
His education includes:
- Bachelor of Science, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Doctor of Medicine, University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama
- General Surgery Residency, Baptist Health System, Inc. Birmingham, Alabama
Dr. Christopher is a member of several professional societies including:
- American Board of Surgery
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons
- Medical Association State of Alabama
“At an early age, I felt called to the field of medicine to fill a strong desire to make a difference. I fell in love with surgery as I progressed thru my medical training, being impressed with surgeon’s technical skill, demand for excellence, and witnessed procedures that erased illness and transformed patients’ lives. A lasting impression that remains is witnessing the trust patients place in a physician’s hands and the special bond that forms when engaging in patient care. I pledge to honor that trust patients place in me, to be their advocate ensuring the highest standards of surgical care guided by compassion and respect. It is by God’s grace and blessings that have brought me to this place, and as a follower of Christ, it is my privilege to pray for and with patients as we place our ultimate trust in the great physician who is the creator and sustainer of life.”
Andrew Frey, D.O.
Andrew Frey, D.O., specializes in both general and bariatric surgery and is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. He is a member of the Clinical Robotic Surgery Association, Southeastern Surgical Congress, and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.
His education includes:
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi
- Master of Biomedical Science, Mississippi College, Clinton, Mississippi
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, William Carey University, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- General Surgery Residency, Brookwood Baptist Health System, Birmingham, Alabama
- Chief Surgery Resident, Brookwood Baptist Health System, Birmingham, Alabama
Dr. Frey is a member of several professional societies, including:
- American Medical Association
- Alabama Chapter of American College of Surgeons
- Southeastern Surgical Congress
- Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
- Clinical Robotic Surgery Association
John G. Touliatos, M.D., FACS*
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Dr. Touliatos specializes in performing laparoscopic bariatric weight loss surgery procedures. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a diplomate of the American Board of Surgery, a member of the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons and the Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons, and a proctor for laparoscopic bariatric weight loss surgery.
His education includes:
- Bachelor of Science, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama
- Doctor of Medicine, University of Tennessee at Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee
- Residency in General Surgery, Baptist Medical Center Montclair, Birmingham, Alabama
- Fellowship, Minimally-Invasive Surgery, Kansas City, Kansas
Dr. Touliatos is a member of several professional societies, including:
- American Society of Bariatric Surgeons
- Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
- Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
- Southeastern Surgical Congress
- Baptist Medical Center Surgical Residency Teaching Staff
“My commitment as a surgeon is to provide the highest quality care with the most effective and progressive means available. Minimally-invasive techniques now allow us to perform complex surgeries with excellent outcome and minimal discomfort. This advance in medicine elevates the standard of care for surgery and has motivated me to advance in this area. I am very thankful to be a part of a group of surgeons who desire excellence in all things as I do. The physicians and staff share my beliefs and goals and we look confidently to the future as we advance together.”- Dr. Touliatos
Barton S. Wood, M.D.*
Barton S. Wood, M.D., has more than 15 years of surgical experience. He specializes in performing robotic surgery, bariatric weight loss surgery (robotic and laparoscopic), laparoscopic solid organ surgery, laparoscopic surgery for GERD (reflux), minimally invasive breast surgery with sentinel lymph node biopsy, and thyroid and minimally invasive parathyroid surgery. He is board certified with the American Board of Surgery.
His education includes:
- Bachelor of Science in biology, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama
- Doctor of Medicine, University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama
- General Surgery Residency, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama
Dr. Wood is a member of several professional societies, including:
- Jefferson County Medical Society
- Medical Association of the State of Alabama
- American Hernia Society
- Society of Robotic Surgeons
- Grandview Medical Center Surgical Residency Teaching Staff
* Independent members of the medical staff at Grandview Medical Center.