Dr. Alford is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Morehouse School of Medicine. He is a Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude graduate of Morehouse College receiving a BS in Biology. He graduated from the Emory University School of Medicine and went on to complete General Surgery training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Mercy Hospital. Dr. Alford is a Board-Certified General Surgeon trained in Robotic Surgery.
Dr. Alford began his surgical career in Atlanta in 2005 creating a partnership in private practice and later joining The Southeast Permanente Medical Group with Kaiser Permanente for > 15 years. While at The Southeast Permanente Medical Group, Dr. Alford participated in leadership training and served on the peer review committee and was heralded as a Care Experience Champion.
Through use of critical thinking skills and exceptional knowledge of diseased conditions, Dr. Alford can expertly perform surgeries for gallbladder conditions, small and large intestines, skin cancers, adrenal glands, and a wide variety of groin and abdominal wall hernias. Dr. Alford is committed to accuracy and efficiency while providing compassionate care using laparoscopic, robotic, and traditional surgical techniques.
Dr. Alford's research interest is in the optimization of wound healing after surgery as it pertains to markers of inflammation.
