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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Dr Gilchrist was great. Explained everything and made an uncomfortable situation so much easier. Very impressed with him.
(4 days ago)
Apr-2026
He quickly figured out what my emergency was and surgically corrected it in a very timely manner!!
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Very professional and knowledgeable about my condition.
Would highly recommend
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Excellent
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
We love him !! Wonderful beside manner !! 💓💓
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Very nice and very professional. He has excellent bedside manner in clinic.
(2 months ago)
Jan-2026
he's so kind, humble
(3 months ago)
Dec-2025
Very nice and Informative. Would see him again if I needed to.
(4 months ago)
Dec-2025
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
Dr Gilchrist was great. Explained everything and made an uncomfortable situation so much easier. Very impressed with him.
He quickly figured out what my emergency was and surgically corrected it in a very timely manner!!
Very professional and knowledgeable about my condition. Would highly recommend
Excellent
We love him !! Wonderful beside manner !! 💓💓
Very nice and very professional. He has excellent bedside manner in clinic.
he's so kind, humble
Very nice and Informative. Would see him again if I needed to.