Dr. Kay Ellen W. Willoughby
Dr. Kay Ellen W. Willoughby
Last updated: Aug 16, 2023

Dr. Kay Ellen W. Willoughby

  • Gender: Female
  • Experience: 34 years
  • Graduated from: University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1987
  • Sole propriator: Yes
  • NPI: 1386678118

Dr. Kay Ellen W. Willoughby M.D.

Surgeon

She is located at 4600 Highway 280 Suite 100 in Birmingham, AL 35242. Can help patients with the following: Anal Fissure, Boils, Enlarged Spleen, Esophageal Cancer, Gallstones, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386678118. Appointment can be made via the phone number (205) 408-1231. She is affiliated with 2 practices and 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Kay Ellen W. Willoughby, being an surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Kay Ellen W. Willoughby.

  • Achalasia
  • Anal Fissure
  • Appendicitis
  • Boils
  • Cancer
  • Colon Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Cyst
  • Diverticulosis
  • Enlarged Spleen
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Gallstones
  • Gangrene
  • Heart Disease
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Lymphedema
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Pilonidal Cyst
  • Sebaceous Cyst
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Procedures Performed by Dr. Kay Ellen W. Willoughby

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Kay Ellen W. Willoughby as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) EPO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Kay Ellen W. Willoughby is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Kay Ellen W. Willoughby is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - General Surgery (also registered under: Practitioner - Family Practice) .

Bills through: Med Help Pc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Novo Nordisk $972
GlaxoSmithKline $270
Merck $159

Other

Food and Beverage $2078

Studies

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1987

Additional Specialities

  • Specialist

Affiliated practices

Medical Help 280
4600 Highway 280
Birmingham, 35242 AL
(205) 408-1231
Medical Help
1 West Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, 35209 AL
(205) 930-2950

Affiliated hospitals

GRANDVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
3690 GRANDVIEW PARKWAY
BIRMINGHAM, 35243 AL
(205) 971-1000

Looking for more Surgeons?

There are 7 other surgeons in this region.

Dr. William James Hedden
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 100 140 Village Street Birmingham, 35242, AL
Dr. William B. Nickell
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 500 Cahaba Park Circle Birmingham, 35242, AL
Dr. Jeremy Clark Barlow
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 200 Montgomery Highway Suite 200 Vestavia Hills, 35216, AL
Dr. Thomas Anthony Staner
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 1717 6th Avenue South Birmingham, 35233, AL
Dr. Robert I. Oliver
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 100 2000 Stonegate Trail Birmingham, 35242, AL
Dr. Christopher Jon Schaffer
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 100 140 Village Street Birmingham, 35242, AL

Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Kay Ellen W. Willoughby accept patients with UnitedHealthcare?

Yes, Dr. Kay Ellen W. Willoughby is listed in-network for UnitedHealthcare through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Has Dr. Kay Ellen W. Willoughby affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Kay Ellen W. Willoughby is affiliated with GRANDVIEW MEDICAL CENTER.

Does Dr. Kay Ellen W. Willoughby have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Kay Ellen W. Willoughby is affiliated with Medical Help 280. For the full list of practices see this list.

What conditions does Dr. Kay Ellen W. Willoughby treat?

Dr. Kay Ellen W. Willoughby provides treatment for Anal Fissure, Boils, Enlarged Spleen, Esophageal Cancer, Gallstones, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). For the full list see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Kay Ellen W. Willoughby?

Dr. Kay Ellen W. Willoughby's office is located at 4600 Highway 280 Suite 100 in Birmingham, AL 35242.