
Research shows music therapy can improve a child’s hospital experiences by reducing anxiety, pain, and emotional distress while supporting coping and family engagement.

Located at Mastin Patient Care Center, the Mastin Surgical Specialists perform procedures for patients in need of general, trauma, gastrointestinal, weight loss, colorectal and esophageal surgeries.
Mastin Surgical Specialists clinic hours of operation are Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Our surgeons are also educators in the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama. Visit the Department of Surgery to learn about its academic mission, residency and fellowship programs.
Bariatric surgery, also known as weight-loss surgery, includes a variety of procedures to help patients lose weight and improve their overall health.
Includes surgical treatment of the colon, rectum and anus. University Hospital was the first in Alabama to earn accreditation by the National Accredited Program for Rectal Cancer and is one of only 199 centers nationwide.
Patients experiencing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may choose to undergo a minimally invasive procedure to repair the defect that causes chronic acid reflux.
A properly functioning digestive system is important for an individual’s health. Without it, food cannot be broken down and absorbed as energy. So when disease or conditions arise that cannot be corrected by medication alone, the gastrointestinal surgery team at USA Health intervenes.
Laparoscopic gastric bypass is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that reduces the size of a patient’s stomach with a bypass of the lower part of the stomach.
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is a surgical procedure in which the majority of the stomach is removed, and a smaller stomach is created with the remaining tube or “sleeve.”
Trauma can happen in many different circumstances: automobile accidents, gunshot wounds, an injury at work or an accident at home. Patients often need trauma surgery when injuries damage soft tissues such as their internal organs.
Let us help you connect with a healthcare provider at Mastin Surgical Specialists.
Find a ProviderThe Mastin Surgical Specialists clinic is located at Mastin Patient Care Center in Suite 101.
This clinic offers free parking and complimentary Wi-Fi to patients and their guests.
Research shows music therapy can improve a child’s hospital experiences by reducing anxiety, pain, and emotional distress while supporting coping and family engagement.
"We're proud to be recognized today, but we're even more focused on tomorrow," said Rick Metzger, CEO of USA Health Providence Hospital. "We'll continue investing in our people, expanding access to advanced care, embracing innovation and strengthening our partnerships.”
A graduate of the University of South Alabama, he previously worked as a photojournalist in television news where he was named 2019 Photojournalist of the Year by the Alabama Broadcasters Association.
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