Dr. Austin Gilchrist, M.D., is a general surgeon at The Surgical Clinic, PC, serving Auburn, Opelika, and nearby Alabama communities. A Dothan native, he earned his biomedical sciences degree magna cum laude from Auburn University and his M.D. from the University of Alabama School of Medicine. He completed his general surgery residency and a research year in surgery, pediatrics, and trauma at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Chattanooga.
Dr. Austin Gilchrist, M.D., is a general surgeon at The Surgical Clinic, PC, serving Auburn, Opelika, and nearby Alabama communities. A Dothan native, he earned his biomedical sciences degree magna cum laude from Auburn University and his M.D. from the University of Alabama School of Medicine. He completed his general surgery residency and a research year in surgery, pediatrics, and trauma at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Chattanooga.
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Super nice! Explained procedure nicely to me with options. Recommended the best and thank you!
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Explained well; Answered my questions promptly
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. Gilchrist is informative and has a great bedside manner
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
Dr Gilchrist thoroughly explained my surgical options. He is very personable and made an awkward visit as easy as it could have been for me.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Very professional and informative.
(2 months ago)
Aug-2026
I rated him 5 stars because he patiently listens.
(2 months ago)
Jul-2026
Austin is very knowledgeable, articulate, and personable.i have great confidence in him.
(2 months ago)
Jul-2026
Very friendly, informative and knowledgeable. Questions that was asked he understood and explained so it was understanding to me.
(3 months ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Gilchrist is approachable and describes the process to answer questions in an understandable way.
(3 months ago)
Jun-2026
Great personality!! He takes the time to listen and answer questions. I feel he is very professional and gives straight, honest answers.
(3 months ago)
Jun-2026
Opelika Office
121 N 20TH ST Suite 3 Opelika, AL 36801
Dr. Austin Gilchrist, M.D., is a general surgeon at Surgical Clinic, PC, serving Auburn, Opelika, and the surrounding communities in Alabama.
Dr. Gilchrist was born in Dothan, Alabama, and grew up frequenting Auburn for various sporting events with friends and family. He worked in the medical field as a patient care technician within the operating room before ultimately deciding to pursue a degree in medicine, specifically surgery. He then attended Auburn University, where he graduated magna cum laude with a degree in biomedical sciences, before moving on to the University of Alabama School of Medicine (UAB), where he completed his medical school degree. Dr. Gilchrist then completed his general surgery residency at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he also completed a year of research, contributing to the fields of general surgery, pediatric surgery, and trauma.
His practice will focus on general surgery, including robotic and laparoscopic minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Gilchrist is looking forward to serving the Auburn and Opelika area and helping patients achieve a better quality of life.
Outside of his practice, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, watching Auburn sports, and playing golf.
Areas of Specialty: General Surgery Gastrointestinal Surgery Hernia Surgery Breast Surgery Colorectal Surgery Robotic/Laparoscopic/Minimally Invasive Surgery Gallbladder Surgery Robotic Abdominal Wall, Inguinal, and Hiatal Hernia Surgery Colorectal Surgery
Super nice! Explained procedure nicely to me with options. Recommended the best and thank you!
Explained well; Answered my questions promptly
Dr. Gilchrist is informative and has a great bedside manner
Dr Gilchrist thoroughly explained my surgical options. He is very personable and made an awkward visit as easy as it could have been for me.
Very professional and informative.
I rated him 5 stars because he patiently listens.
Austin is very knowledgeable, articulate, and personable.i have great confidence in him.
Very friendly, informative and knowledgeable. Questions that was asked he understood and explained so it was understanding to me.
Dr. Gilchrist is approachable and describes the process to answer questions in an understandable way.
Great personality!! He takes the time to listen and answer questions. I feel he is very professional and gives straight, honest answers.