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Stephen Phillips, MD, FACS

Surgery
Education
Residency

Spartanburg Regional Medical Center

Medical School

University of Alabama School of Medicine

Undergraduate

University of Alabama

Northwest-Shoals Community College

Board of Certification

American Board of Surgery, 2013

Membership

American College of Surgeons

 

Bio

Steven Phillips, MD, is a General Surgeon with expertise in a wide range of surgical procedures, including open and minimally invasive techniques. He specializes in abdominal surgery, hernia repair, skin and soft tissue surgery, and breast and thyroid surgeries (both benign and malignant). Additionally, Dr. Phillips is skilled in endoscopy, trauma surgery, lower extremity amputation, vascular access, and wound care. His diverse skillset allows him to provide comprehensive surgical care across multiple specialties.

Dr. Phillips began his academic journey at Northwest-Shoals Community College. He then graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Minor in Chemistry from the University of Alabama. Dr. Phillips earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine (UAB) in Birmingham.

Dr. Steven Phillips completed his General Surgery Residency at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center after medical school. He then worked as a General Surgeon with Tennessee Valley Surgery Group. Dr. Phillips has staff privileges at multiple hospitals, including Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital/Northwest Alabama Medical Center, Shoals Outpatient Surgery, Shoals Hospital, Helen Keller Hospital, and West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County.

Dr. Phillips, a board-certified surgeon by The American Board of Surgery, is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has held several leadership positions, including Chair of Surgery at Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital/North Alabama Medical Center (October 2018-December 2019) and Chairman of the Department of OR/Anesthesia at West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County (July 2022-June 2023). Additionally, he served as Chief of Staff (July 2023-June 2024) and transitioned to Past Chief of Staff (July 2024-June 2025) at West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County.

As a trusted and respected physician, Steven Phillips, MD, advanced surgical training, clinical experience, and healthcare leadership make him a standout in his field.

Primary Location

Paris Surgical Specialists