We know our patients demand top quality care, so our seasoned surgeons expect excellence from the entire operative team. Minimally invasive, laparoscopic and robotic procedures are central to our practice and are an available option for all patients.
Stephen E. Heinzman
M.D. FACS
Dr. Heinzman earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Notre Dame. He attended LSU Medical School in New Orleans. He completed his surgical residency at LSU Affiliated Hospitals in 1997 as an administrative chief resident. He is board certified in General Surgery and a fellow in the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Heinzman’s surgical practice encompasses a wide range of surgical diseases and procedures. Areas of special interest include hernia surgery, laparoscopic surgery, breast surgery, surgery for thyroid and parathyroid disease, vascular access surgery, and endovascular aortic aneurysm repairs. Dr. Heinzman is a member of the Cancer Committee at St. Vincent’s East Hospital, and is the Cancer Liaison Physician to the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Heinzman and his wife live in Trussville with their five children. He enjoys his home life, running, cycling, skiing, automobiles, dining and travel.
Eric L. DuBois
M.D. FACS
Dr. DuBois, a Birmingham native, earned his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He attended medical school at the University of Alabama School of Medicine and was a chief resident during his surgical training at Brookwood Baptist Health. Dr. DuBois has a special interest in minimally invasive techniques including robotic surgery and advanced laparoscopic surgery. Areas of focus include hernia surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, anti-reflux surgery, endocrine surgery, and all aspects of surgical oncology.
Dr. DuBois and his wife live in Gardendale with their two children. He enjoys his home life, going to church, watching Alabama football, spending time at the shooting range, collecting custom knives, and being outdoors.
Matthew Collins
PA-C
A native of the Trussville area, Matthew attended Clay Chalkville High School. Matthew graduated Summa Cum Laude from The University of Alabama, where he was a 3 year letterman as a Middle Linebacker for the Crimson Tide, and a Presidential Scholar recipient. After a short stint as a seventh grade math teacher at Leeds Middle School and patient care technician in the UAB Trauma Burn Unit, Matthew attended Physician Assistant school at The University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he was president of his class.
Outside of work, Matthew enjoys college football, spending time at the lake, and snowboarding. He lives in Trussville with his wife, son, and daughter.
Justin E. Hughes
M.D.
Dr. Hughes earned his undergraduate degree in Biology at the University of Alabama. He attended the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in Mobile. He completed his general surgery residency at East Tennessee State University in 2023 where he served as the administrative chief resident. Dr. Hughes has special interest in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. He and his wife live in Trussville and just had their first child. He enjoys kayaking, hiking, running with his dog, competitive sports, Alabama football, and a tall glass of iced tea.
He is now accepting Blue Cross and Blue Shield, United Health Care, Medicare and Medicaid.
What our patients say
I work alongside three of the surgeons and I would recommend any of them to my family or friends in the event surgery is needed
All 3 Great surgeons. Would definitely be my surgeons of choice for myself or my family!!!
The Doctors were very kind and concerned about my issue. Great manner!