Credentials & Education
Medical School
- University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL
Residency
- General Surgery, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL
Board Certifications
- American Board of Surgery, General Surgery
Fellowship
- General Surgery, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL
Professional Affiliations
- Fellow of The American College of Surgeons
- Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
- Medical Association of the State of Alabama
- Houston County Medical Society
- American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
About
Steven M. Fendley, M.D., FACS, is a general surgeon at Wiregrass Surgical where he has practiced since 1989. A native of Auburn, AL, he received his undergraduate degree cum laude in chemistry from Auburn University in 1980. In 1984, he graduated with his medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and was named the Outstanding Student in Surgery. Dr. Fendley then completed his internship and residency at the University of South Alabama Medical Center where he was awarded the 'Best Resident" honor three times as voted on by the USA medical students.
Dr. Fendley is dedicated to his patients and continually strives to provide high quality patient care by offering advanced technology, accompanied by compassion and commitment to patient communication. He enjoyed being a leader in the transition from open to laparoscopic general surgery and from laparoscopic to robotic general surgery. The resulting improvements in surgical outcomes, including those seen by patients undergoing hernia, colon, reflux and bariatric (weight loss) procedures, with the advancement of robotic surgery has energized his practice.. Dr. Fendley serves as a site mentor for robotic surgery, allowing him to teach other general surgeons about the procedure.
Dr. Fendley and his wife have two daughters, and when not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, fly fishing, playing guitar, traveling, and doing community service through his church.
Procedures include:
- Bariatric (weight loss) surgery
- Hernia repair
- Gallbladder removal
- Treatment of thyroid, breast and colon cancers
- Colonoscopy screenings
- Surgical treatment for reflux/GERD
- Colon resection
Steven M. Fendley, M.D., FACS, is a general surgeon at Wiregrass Surgical where he has practiced since 1989. A native of Auburn, AL, he received his undergraduate degree cum laude in chemistry from Auburn University in 1980. In 1984, he graduated with his medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and was named the Outstanding Student in Surgery. Dr. Fendley then completed his internship and residency at the University of South Alabama Medical Center where he was awarded the 'Best Resident" honor three times as voted on by the USA medical students. Dr. Fendley is dedicated to his patients and continually strives to provide high quality patient care by offering advanced technology, accompanied by compassion and commitment to patient communication. He enjoyed being a leader in the transition from open to laparoscopic general surgery and from laparoscopic to robotic general surgery. The resulting improvements in surgical outcomes, including those seen by patients undergoing hernia, colon, reflux and bariatric (weight loss) procedures, with the advancement of robotic surgery has energized his practice.. Dr. Fendley serves as a site mentor for robotic surgery, allowing him to teach other general surgeons about the procedure. Dr. Fendley and his wife have two daughters, and when not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, fly fishing, playing guitar, traveling, and doing community service through his church. Procedures include: Bariatric (weight loss) surgery Hernia repair Gallbladder removal Treatment of thyroid, breast and colon cancers Colonoscopy screenings Surgical treatment for reflux/GERD Colon resection