George W. Nunn, M.D., F.A.C.S.


Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Nunn received his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham. He completed his residency in surgery at the University of North Carolina.

In addition to practicing at Surgical Specialists, Dr. Nunn is on staff at DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport DCH, HealthSouth Surgical Center, and Bryce Hospital. He also served as Chief of Surgery at DCH Regional Medical Center and Chief of Staff at Northport DCH.

Dr. Nunn has been practicing as a General Surgeon in Tuscaloosa since 1980. His special interest include thoracic and vascular surgery. Dr. Nunn is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

Dr. Nunn and his wife, Joy, have three children.

Curriculum Vitae

Specialty: Surgery (General, Thoracic & Vascular)
Education: Bachelor of Sciences
Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama 1971

Doctor of Medicine
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Birmingham, Alabama 1974
Residency: Residency in Surgery
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 1975-1980
Licensure: Alabama #9238
Specialty Certifications: American Board of Surgery Board Certified
Hospital Staff Appointments:
1980 -present DCH Regional Medical Center
(Oct. 1983-1984 Chief of Surgery)		 Active Staff
1980 -present Northport Hospital - DCH
(1984-1985 Chief of Staff)		 Active Staff
1985 -present HealthSouth Surgical Center Active Staff
1984 -present Bryce Hospital Consultant Staff
Academic Appointments: Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Surgery
College of Community Health Services
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 1981-1986

Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Surgery
College of Community Health Services
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 1986-present

Member of American College of Surgeon
Committee on Trauma 1986-present

Member of American College of Surgeon
Committee on Cancer 1986-present

Medical Director - Trauma Services
Dch Regional Medical Center 1986-present

EMS Board 1986-present
EMS Board Chairman 1997-resent

Cancer Liason - American College of Surgeons 1986-present

Board of Directors
Tuscaloosa County Health Department 1986-present

Board of Censors
Tuscaloosa County Medical Society
1987-1992 (Chairman 1991-1992)

Board Member, Hospice, 1987-1992

Board Member, Good Samaritan Clinic 1998-present
Medical/Surgical Society: 1980-present - American Medical Asociation

1980-present - Medical Association of Alabama

1980-present - Tuscaloosa County Medical Society

1980-present - Nathan A. Womack Surgical Society

Fellow Member, Southern Medical Association

Fellow, American College of Surgery
Professional Societies: Member of Omicron Delta Kappa
(Leadership Honorary)

Phi Kappa Phi
(Scholastic Honorary)

Phi Kappa Tau
Published Contributions To
Medical & Surgical Literature:		 Journal of Clinical Surgery
"Indications for Tracheotomy in Patients with Thyroid Cancer".