. Dr. Korenblit is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gastric Dysmotility, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Mallick completed her medical degree at the Northeast Ohio Medical University, where she graduated as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. She then completed her general surgery training at the University of Minnesota and after spending time at the University of Alabama-Birmingham focused on outcomes research, she completed an endocrine surgery fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh. She has presented widely at several national surgical meetings as well as published book chapters and a number of peer-reviewed papers on topics in endocrine and minimally-invasive general surgery.Dr. Mallick specializes in surgery of the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands, with interests in advanced thyroid cancer and minimally invasive parathyroid surgery, as well as renal hyperparathyroidism.Nevertheless, she still enjoys the full spectrum of general surgery procedures, including gallbladder disease, hernia repair, and management of diseases of the breast, small intestine, colon, skin, and soft tissue. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Mallick is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. Her top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Hyperparathyroidism, Gallstones, Parathyroidectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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 Choledocholithiasis. 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 Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Brian Myers is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Stockbridge, Georgia. Dr. Myers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Myers is currently accepting new patients.

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 Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Jay Bates is a General Surgeon in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Bates is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Bates is currently accepting new patients.

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 Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Ekinadese Aburime MD, MPH is a therapeutic endoscopist with Piedmont Healthcare. He serves as Chair of Gastroenterology for Piedmont Healthcare. In addition, he serves as Director of Advanced Endoscopy at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. A board-certified gastroenterologist, Dr. Aburime specializes in the treatment and management of pancreatobiliary disorders, Barrett's esophagus, gastrointestinal malignancies and large polyps with a special interest in gastrointestinal cancer prevention and cutting-age endoscopic technologies.Dr. Aburime graduated from Ross University Medical School, Dominica, West Indies. He completed his internal medicine residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center at Long Island College Hospital. He completed his gastrointestinal fellowship training at Metropolitan Hospital/Woodhall Medical Center in New York, New York. He completed additional training in advanced endoscopy at University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio (UTHSCSA).Dr. Aburime holds professional memberships with American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American Gastroenterology Association, American College of Gastroenterology and New York Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy. Dr. Aburime is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

David Griffin is a General Surgeon in Carrollton, Georgia. Dr. Griffin has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Muhamad Obideen is a Gastroenterologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Obideen has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

James Majors is a General Surgeon in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Majors has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Femoral Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

Barry Harris is a General Surgeon in Carrollton, Georgia. Dr. Harris has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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

Derek Pendarvis is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Pendarvis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, and Parathyroid Hyperplasia. Dr. Pendarvis 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 Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Hathaway is currently accepting new patients.

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

William Griffith is a General Surgeon in Douglasville, Georgia. Dr. Griffith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Griffith is currently accepting new patients.

Cuong Nguyen is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Protein Deficiency, Malnutrition, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.