Dr. McCaffrey was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She received a BS in biology and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Michigan. She then attended Wayne State University School of Medicine on a full academic scholarship and graduated in the top 5% percent of her class, including induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. She completed her general surgery residency at Emory University in 2006, followed by a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI in 2007. After completion of fellowship she joined Oakland Colon and Rectal Associates in Royal Oak, MI where she practiced until 2009.Dr. McCaffrey was recruited to join Piedmont Colorectal Associates in 2009, and she was happy to return to Atlanta. She has been a member of the Piedmont Atlanta Hospital staff since 2009 and Piedmont Henry Hospital since 2015. She is also the primary colon and rectal surgeon at The Shepherd Center, a world-renowned rehabilitation center for catastrophic spinal cord and brain injuries. She is board certified in colon and rectal surgery, as well as general surgery. She is a Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She was named one of Atlanta's Top Doctors by Atlanta Magazine in 2020, 2021, and 2022.Dr. McCaffrey performs treatment for a wide range of colorectal issues. One of her main interests is in robotic surgery for benign and malignant diseases of the colon and rectum. She has performed the highest volume of robotic colorectal surgery at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, successfully completing more than 800 robotic surgeries since 2013. She serves on the robotic steering committee for Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. She also enjoys performing screening and diagnostic colonoscopies, as well as a variety of office-based and surgical procedures for anorectal issues.In her free time, Dr. McCaffrey enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling the world, experiencing new cultures, and collecting stamps in her passport. She regularly attends live music events, hosts dinner parties, and runs road races ranging from 5k's to half marathons. Dr. Mccaffrey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anorectal Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bowel, Anal Fissure, Encopresis, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

Joseph Nichols is a Colorectal Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Nichols is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anorectal Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

Evan Feldman is a Colorectal Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Feldman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anorectal Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Ureteroscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

Jose Aycinena is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Aycinena is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anorectal Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Sander Binderow is a Colorectal Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Binderow has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anorectal Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Encopresis, Rectal Prolapse, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Rasque is board certified in colon and rectal surgery with 20 years of experience. She received her medical degree at Tulane University. She completed residency in general surgery at the Yale University-affiliated program at St. Mary's Hospital and completed a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Creighton University.Dr. Rasque treats all areas of colon and rectal surgery both abdominal and anorectal. This includes colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis and rectal prolapse.Anorectal disorders include: Hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas, hidradenitis, anal dysplasia and cancers as well as pilonidal disease (performs cleft closure).She utilizes minimally invasive techniques, both laparoscopic and robotic for abdominal and pelvic surgery.Dr. Rasque has a special interest in pelvic floor dysfunction and GI wellness for the treatment of constipation and fecal incontinence. A detailed evaluation is conducted using dietary history forms and in office anal manometry to develop a personalized treatment plan for each patient.She is a pioneer in anal cancer prevention. She was the first colon and rectal surgeon in the Atlanta area to offer office anal pap and high resolution anoscopy for the prevention of anal cancer. She brings this technology to Piedmont Rockdale.Away from work, she enjoys caring for her fur baby. She also enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Rasque is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anorectal Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Hemorrhoids, Levator Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

Alan Goldman is a Colorectal Surgeon in Roswell, Georgia. Dr. Goldman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anorectal Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Proctitis, Anal Fissure, and Levator Syndrome.

Ari Reichstein is a Colorectal Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Reichstein has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anorectal Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

Dr. Koerner was born in Lynchburg, Virginia and was raised in Tampa, Florida. She graduated summa cum laude from the Florida State University with a Bachelor's degree in Biology. She attended medical school at the Florida State University College of Medicine, where she was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and, in 2015, graduated 1st in her class. She then completed general surgery residency at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Following residency, she completed a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Koerner returned to Atlanta to join Piedmont Colorectal Associates in 2021.Dr. Koerner is board certified in general surgery and colorectal surgery. She is certified in minimally invasive surgery including robotic and laparoscopic surgery. She offers treatments for a wide variety of colon and rectal conditions, including colorectal malignancies, diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and motility disorders. She offers both office-based treatments and ambulatory surgery for common anorectal conditions including hemorrhoids, abscesses, anal fistulas, fecal incontinence, and anal fissures. Dr. Koerner performs both screening and diagnostic colonoscopies.Dr. Koerner enjoys traveling, hiking, cooking and baking in her free time. When not at work she is spends time with her loved ones. Dr. Koerner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anorectal Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Neurogenic Bowel, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

Dr. Atallah is internationally recognized for his work in rectal cancer, and for developing innovative approaches in the field of colon and rectal surgery. He has lectured and trained hundreds of surgeons the techniques he has developed across the United States, as well as in Europe, Africa, The Middle East, Asia, South America, and Australia. He is the co-creator of TAMIS, an operation that allows for the removal of rectal tumors without having to cut into the body.He is an active member of several surgical societies, and is the current Chairman of the New Technology Committee at the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Dr. Atallah has relocated from Orlando, Florida where he as earned the distinction of 'Top Doc' by Orlando Magazine annually from 2011-2024.Dr. Atallah is a true expert in the field, and has authored three textbooks and over 100 peer-reviewed scientific publications. He is active in teaching the next generation of doctors and physician assistants and has trained scores of residents, fellows, medical students, and physician assistant students.Dr. Atallah has been in practice since 2007, and is double board certified in general and colorectal surgery. He completed residency in general surgery at the University of Texas Medical School - Houston, TX, with special training at MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Fellowship Training completed at Methodist Hospital, at the Texas Medical Center.More recently, Dr. Atallah is a graduate of the Surgical Leadership Program at Harvard Medical School. In addition to clinical care, he plans to be active in the education of future healthcare professionals and to continue his research endeavors.Articles:-Sam Atallah, MD - Google Scholar-Trailblazing Colorectal Specialist Joins Piedmont Surgery Group in Macon-Dr. Sam Atallah Archives - 41NBC News|WMGT-DT. Dr. Atallah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anorectal Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Dr. Goel specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery and treats conditions such as colon and rectal cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and fistulas. He also performs procedures such as screening and diagnostic colonoscopies. He is Board Certified in Colon and Rectal Surgery, as well as General Surgery.Dr. Goel has been part of the Colon and Rectal Surgery team at Piedmont Augusta for over three years.In his spare time, Dr Goel enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. Dr. Goel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anorectal Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Thrombectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Neharika Nimmagadda is a Colorectal Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Nimmagadda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anorectal Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bowel, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Anorectal Abscess, and Pilonidal Sinus Disease. Dr. Nimmagadda is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Swetha Ramakrishnan is a board-certified colorectal surgeon who grew up in North Brunswick, New Jersey. She graduated with the highest distinction from a combined 7 year BS/MD program from Pennsylvania State University with a degree in life science and a minor in German language. She received her MD degree from Jefferson Medical College where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She then completed her general surgery residency at the Emory University School of Medicine, where she also completed a 2-year post-doctoral research fellowship in transplant immunology. She completed her fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.Dr. Ramakrishnan is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. She is currently the chairwoman of the Piedmont Atlanta Hospital Ethics Committee and serves as an adjunct clinical faculty member for Mercer University's College of Health Professions. She practices all aspects of colon and rectal surgery, including treatment of colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulae, abscesses, and pilonidal disease. She performs colonoscopy, laparoscopy, Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS), High Resolution Anoscopy (HRA), the Cleft Lift procedure for pilonidal disease, and sacral neuromodulation for the treatment of fecal incontinence. She has a particular interest in the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic floor disorders. Dr. Ramakrishnan was named a Top Doctor by Atlanta Magazine and Georgia Trend Magazine in 2022. Dr. Ramakrishnan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anorectal Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Proctitis, Colostomy, and Colonoscopy.

Kota Venkatesh is a Colorectal Surgeon in Suwanee, Georgia. Dr. Venkatesh has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anorectal Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Proctitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Jason Petrofski is a Colorectal Surgeon in Cumming, Georgia. Dr. Petrofski has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anorectal Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Rectal Prolapse, Proctitis, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Dennis Choat is a Colorectal Surgeon in Fayetteville, Georgia. Dr. Choat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anorectal Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Rectocele, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Joseph Mareno is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Mareno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anorectal Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ureteroscopy.

David Armstrong is a General Surgeon in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Armstrong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anorectal Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Encopresis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Peige Zhou is a Colorectal Surgeon in Alpharetta, Georgia. Dr. Zhou has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anorectal Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, Mesenchymoma, Ileostomy, and Appendectomy.

Jay Singh is a Colorectal Surgeon in Roswell, Georgia. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anorectal Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy.