The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors in Georgia, US

L. Thomas Winger, IV, MD, FACS earned his medical degree from University of Texas at Houston, and completed his residency at Emory University in 2005. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology and Spanish from Rice University, and is board certified in General Surgery.Dr. Winger has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Prior to joining the surgical staff at Piedmont Fayette Hospital in 2005, Dr. Winger was a Chief Resident at Emory University Hospital. Dr. Winger specializes in advanced laparoscopic surgery, including colon cancer and diverticulitis resections, gallbladder removal, appendectomy, and ventral hernia repair; thyroid and parathyroid surgery; and soft tissue operations.Dr. Winger has a special interest in blending modern minimally invasive techniques and imaging modalities, with classic technical skills learned while at Emory and honed over his many years of operating at Piedmont Fayette Hospital.In his spare time, Dr. Winger enjoys running and spending time with his family.Dr. Winger is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Winger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

Dr. Franklin joined the medical staff at Piedmont Fayette Hospital in January 2011. He was previously in private practice in Gadsden, Alabama for over five years. He is board certified in general surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.His practice includes the full range of General Surgery - hernia, colon resection, gallbladder surgery, and other diseases of the intestines and abdominal organs. He also does surgery on the thyroid, parathyroids, and skin. He has had a distinguished career in laparoscopic and robotic surgery. While in Alabama, he was the first surgeon in the state to complete a gallbladder removal with the da Vinci robot. After moving back to Georgia, he is the first surgeon in the Piedmont health system to complete gallbladder removal with the da Vinci robot, and also the first ever utilizing a single incision in the umbilicus. He is one of a very few surgeons in the US utilizing this technique. He has been involved in laparoscopic surgery for 20 years and over 12 years robotically.He has published and given numerous presentations to include topics of advanced laparoscopic procedures, cellular behavior of cancers, trauma, multiple sclerosis, and intravascular ultrasound. He has most recently served as chairman of the department Surgery at Piedmont Fayette. He now serves on the medical executive committee and utilization review committee. He also is involved in research projects in the US and internationally.Dr. Franklin believes that to plan the best possible operation, the surgeon must understand and listen to the patient. He can then plan and educate the patient in regards to their forward progress. He understands that operations are not without risk, and the patient must understand those risks along with its benefits, and the alternatives to treatment. Dr. Franklin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

James Stevens, MD, earned his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at Atlanta Medical. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology from University of Georgia and is board certified in General Surgery.Dr. Stevens has been practicing medicine for 9 years. Dr. Stevens specializes in General Surgery. Dr. Stevens has a special interest in providing individualized care to each of his patients and provides care in the scope of General Surgery.In his spare time, Dr. Stevens enjoys spending time with family, coaching youth sports and golfing.Dr. Stevens is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Stevens is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Joseph Henry Morris, III, M.D. is a board-certified General Surgeon by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Morris completed a fellowship in advanced laparoscopic surgery. He performs all types of general surgery procedures and specializes in robotic hernia repairs, laparoscopic gall bladder surgery, anti-reflux surgery, colon surgery.In his spare time, Joseph enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, golf, grilling out, and watching football games. Dr. Morris is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Travelyan Walker is a General Surgeon in Buford, Georgia. Dr. Walker has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia, Colostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Walker is currently accepting new patients.

Cuong Nguyen is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Nguyen has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Protein Deficiency, Malnutrition, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

Ronald Lewis is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Lewis has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Lewis is currently accepting new patients.

Pierpont Brown is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Brown has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Hernia Surgery, and Vagotomy. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

James Chambers is a General Surgeon in Buford, Georgia. Dr. Chambers has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Appendectomy. Dr. Chambers is currently accepting new patients.

Anuj Dua is a General Surgeon in Holly Springs, Georgia. Dr. Dua is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Dua is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Brock is a General Surgeon in Rome, Georgia. Dr. Brock is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

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

Gary Hathaway is a General Surgeon in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Hathaway is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Hathaway is currently accepting new patients.

Kevin Powell is a General Surgeon in Dawsonville, Georgia. Dr. Powell has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Powell is currently accepting new patients.

Chad Copper is a General Surgeon in Cleveland, Georgia. Dr. Copper has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Copper is currently accepting new patients.

Casey Graybeal is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Graybeal has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Graybeal is currently accepting new patients.

Eric Velazquez is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Velazquez has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Protein Deficiency, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Velazquez is currently accepting new patients.

Nelson Royall is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Royall has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Cancer, Insulinoma, Glucagonoma, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Royall is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Rondina is a General Surgeon in Demorest, Georgia. Dr. Rondina has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Esophagitis. Dr. Rondina is currently accepting new patients.

Jason Wells is a General Surgeon in Bethlehem, Georgia. Dr. Wells has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Choledocholithiasis. Dr. Wells is currently accepting new patients.