Michael Steinbook, M.D., has over 37 years of experience. He is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. He completed his medical degree at the University of Louisville and completed his residency at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Hospital Center while he served in the U.S. Army from 1981-1989.Dr. Steinbook, a retired veteran, is from the Bronx, New York and was in private practice in Columbus for over 20 years prior to joining Piedmont Physicians. Dr. Steinbook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Manisha Jakkidi, M.D., is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. She completed her training in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Cooper University Hospital in New Jersey, where she received awards for Outstanding Fellow of the Year, Resident of the Year and Intern of the Year in 2019, 2017 and 2016. She is a member of the American Gastroenterology Association and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. She has several peer reviewed publications and received presidential awards at national gastroenterology conferences.Her expertise includes Colorectal Cancer screening, Polypectomy, EMR, ERCP, non transplant Hepatology, Barrett's esophagus among others. Dr. Jakkidi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Colonic Malakoplakia.

Kandra Watson, M.D., is board certified in family medicine and practicing urgent care. She has called Columbus home since 2010. She previously practiced medicine at Martin Army Community Hospital on Fort Benning and at My Care Urgent Care in South Columbus. Dr. Watson completed her residency at the Medical College of Georgia in 2001. She earned her medical doctorate at Medical University of South Carolina in 1997. She received her B.S. in Biology from Paine College in Augusta in 1993.Dr. Watson is married and has three children. Her hobbies include gardening and spending time with her family. Dr. Watson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

Dr. John Bucholtz earned his Doctor of Osteopathy from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. He then completed his family medicine residency at Martin Army Community Hospital in Ft. Benning, GA. In addition, he completed a 1-year faculty development fellowship in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC. He is certified in family practice and osteopathic medicine. Dr. Bucholtz is the Director of Medical Education and Program Director of the Piedmont Columbus Regional Family Residency Program and has over 35 years of clinical experience. Dr. Bucholtz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis. His top areas of expertise are Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Vibhuti A. Ansar earned her medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean, School of Medicine, in Sint Maarten, Netherland Antilles. She then completed her family medicine residency at Midtown Medical Center, Columbus, GA. Afterwards, she completed a fellowship in NIPDD I and II at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Ansar has over 12 years of clinical experience. She is board certified in family medicine. Dr. Ansar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Gregory Foster earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. He then completed his Family Medicine residency at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown in Columbus, GA. Dr. Foster completed a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine and Adult Development at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York, NY. He has over 25 years of experience in family medicine and treats a wide array of patients-- from pediatrics to geriatrics. Dr. Foster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Endoscopy.

Dr. Geetanjali Kumar earned her medical degree at Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College in Ajmer, India. She then completed an anesthesiology residency at Ravindra Nath Tagore Medical College in Udaipur, India. Later, she completed the Family Medicine Residency Program at Midtown Medical Center, Columbus, GA. She is board certified in Family Medicine by the FAAFP and joined Piedmont two years ago. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Dr. Jagdish Shukla was board certified in internal medicine in 1993 in Surat, India at South Gujarat University/Government Medical College and later became board certified in family medicine in 2012 after completing his family medicine residency at Midtown Medical in Columbus, GA. He is the Associate Program Director at the Piedmont Columbus Regional Family Residency program and specializes in family medicine. Dr. Shukla has 14 years of clinical experience as an internist in India and over 6 years of clinical experience in the United States as an internist. Dr. Shukla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Endoscopy.

Jefferson Jones, Sr., M.D., earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. He then completed a family medicine residency at the Greenville Hospital System in Greenville, SC and then the Family Medicine Residency Program at Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, GA. Dr. Jones is board certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Practice and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Pravinchandra Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Shankar Thiruppathi is a Gastroenterologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Thiruppathi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Lower Esophageal Ring, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Thiruppathi is currently accepting new patients.

Ashwinkumar Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Dennis Harden, M.D., earned his medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in Mobile, Alabama, where he also completed his family medicine residency. Dr. Harden is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has over 25 years of clinical experience. Dr. Harden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Daniel Schoenborn is a Gastroenterologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Schoenborn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastroparesis, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

PLEASE NOTE: Dr. Roman will have Saturday practice hours from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on December 6, January 3, January 10 and January 17.Charles Roman, D.O., FACOI earned his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, PA followed by a 1-year internal medicine internship. Afterwards he completed an internal medicine residency (PGYII and PGYIII) at Allegheny University Hospital also in Philadelphia. He is board certified in internal medicine by the American Osteopathic Association. Dr. Roman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Allawy Allawy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Allawy has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis. His top areas of expertise are Collagenous Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Gastric Dysmotility, and Endoscopy.

Stephen Raborn is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Raborn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Raborn is currently accepting new patients.

Folarin Olubowale is an Infectious Disease provider in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Olubowale has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis. His top areas of expertise are Myelitis, Osteomyelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

Robert Weatherstone is a Gastroenterologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Weatherstone has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Gina Sam is a Gastroenterologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Sam has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Hepatitis C.