Eva Moore, MD specializes in General Surgery. Her special interests include breast surgery, minimally invasive abdominal wall hernia repair, gallbladder disease, soft tissue and skin masses, and feeding access. She also performs thyroid operations and peritoneal dialysis access surgery.Dr. Moore is a member of the Piedmont Clinic Board of Directors. She is involved with the Oncology Committee and Quality Committee at Piedmont Athens Regional. As an associate professor at the AU-UGA Medical Partnership, she often has third year medical students rotating in her office. In her spare time, Dr. Moore enjoys playing with her Golden Retriever Lilly Mae, crafting, and singing in the Athens Chamber Singers.Related Links-Piedmont Athens High-Risk Breast Cancer Program. Dr. Moore is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Michael Shotwell, M.D., is a general surgeon with more than 20 years of experience. Dr. Shotwell specializes in minimally invasive and laparoscopic procedures, providing excellent care for conditions such as gallbladder, hernia, thyroid, and colorectal disease.Dr. Shotwell earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed a general surgery residency at Michigan State University. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. When he's not working, Dr. Shotwell enjoys time with his family, hiking, and following UGA athletics.Dr. Shotwell is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Shotwell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Webb has a passion for general surgery and takes special interest in robotic hernia repair and complex hernia repair. He is board-certified, and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Webb is a member of the Americas Hernia Society, Georgia Surgical Society, American College of Surgeons, and several other national groups. He has advanced special training in robotic surgery.Dr. Webb is a native of Athens, Georgia. He and his wife, Kery, have raised two sons and a daughter in Athens. Dr. Webb is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Bour earned his medical degree at The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. He then attended The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center where he completed a residency in General Surgery. Dr. Bour is board certified in Surgery, is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and has over 23 years of experience.Dr. Bour specializes in General and Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic) Surgery.His special interests include Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal and Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, and surgical diseases of the intestinal tract.In his spare time, Dr. Bour enjoys home improvement projects, woodworking, and spending time with his wife Katie, their family and their two dogs Bailey and Joey. Dr. Bour is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy.

Damon Simpson is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Simpson is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Cannon is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Cannon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Dr. Patrick Lucas earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and completed his residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. He earned his Associates of Science in Biology from Middle Georgia College and his Bachelors of Science in Biology from The University of Georgia. Dr. Lucas is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Lucas has been practicing medicine in Athens for 15 years. In additional to practicing Internal Medicine, Dr. Lucas serves as the Medical Director of a local Hospice company.Dr. Lucas was chosen as a Harry S. Truman Scholar in 1997 while attending the University of Georgia. He was also chosen one of UGA's 40 Under 40 outstanding alumni in 2013. He and his wife, Julie, were members of the 2016 Class of Leadership Georgia. Dr. Lucas has served on the Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees since 2018. The also serves on the Board of Directors of his home Methodist church.In his spare time, Dr. Lucas enjoys traveling and spending time with his family. He also teaches youth Sunday School and has coached his son and daughter in various youth sports. He also enjoys painting, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, and playing golf. Dr. Lucas is not accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Lucas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

Dr. Braucher earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at the University of Arkansas. He received his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Georgia and is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Hospice and Palliative Care.Dr. Braucher has been practicing medicine for 32 years. Prior to joining Piedmont Physician Group, Dr. Braucher was a member of the Athens Regional Physician Group. He has historically been in private practice as well.In his spare time, Dr. Braucher enjoys spending time with his family. He enjoys landscaping, canoeing, hiking, and swimming. Please call the office to inquire about becoming a new patient. Dr. Braucher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

Minesh Mehta is a Gastroenterologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.

Russell Pruitt is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Pruitt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Jason Pfluke is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Pfluke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Earle Gunn is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Gunn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Angiosarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Gunn is currently accepting new patients.

William Lawrence is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Lawrence is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Lawrence is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan Katz is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Katz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Katz is currently accepting new patients.

Katherine Yancey is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Yancey has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Yancey is currently accepting new patients.

James Parramore is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Parramore is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy. Dr. Parramore is currently accepting new patients.

Mohammed Obeidin is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Obeidin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Obeidin is currently accepting new patients.

Fareha Rahim MD FACP earned her medical degree from The AGA Khan University Karachi Pakistan and completed her residency in Internal Medicine and Chief Resident year at New York Medical College program, Sound Shore Medical Center, New Rochelle, New York. She also did a partial fellowship training in Rheumatology, from Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, New York. She is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Rahim has been practicing medicine for 20 years. Prior to joining Piedmont Athens Regional, Dr. Rahim was part of Private Practice group, Hawthorne Medical Associates, Athens GA.Presently she is Faculty for Piedmont Athens Regional Internal Medicine Residency Program, Clinical Assistant Professor Augusta University /UGA Medical Partnership. She is also Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Faculty of Medical Sciences, College of Public Health, UGA 9/2016.Dr. Rahim enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 kids. She enjoys travel and food.She is a recipient of Charles A. Foreman M.D Humanitarian Award and Chief Resident Award.Dr. Rahim welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Rahim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Cinthana Kandasamy is a Gastroenterologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Kandasamy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, and Gallstones.

Bradley Shepherd is a Gastroenterologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Shepherd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Hepatitis, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.