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.

Shaoxu Bing, M.D., earned his medical degree at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. He then attended the University of Florida College of Medicine in Jacksonville where he completed a residency in general surgery.Dr. Bing specializes in minimally invasive general surgery to treat hernias, gallbladder disease and a variety of gastrointestinal disorders. His special interests include hernia, foregut and colorectal surgery.In his spare time, Dr. Bing enjoys cooking, golfing and spending time with his family. Dr. Bing is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, and Hernia.

Greg H. Gibson, M.D., earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester. He then attended Howard University Hospital where he completed his residency and fellowship. He is board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology.Dr. Gibson specializes in gastroenterology and has over 35 years of experience. He has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, liver, pancreas and biliary system.In his spare time, Dr. Gibson enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and attending sporting events. Before private practice, he was an assistant professor of medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine.Dr. Gibson is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Gibson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. Rabin is a summa cum laude graduate of Yeshiva University in New York, N.Y., where he earned a bachelor's degree in biology. He received his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, N.Y., where he was selected for various honors including a research fellowship in ethics and humanism in medicine.Dr. Rabin completed his internship and residency at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, N.Y., and his fellowship in gastroenterology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. In addition to presenting at national conferences, Dr. Rabin has been published in the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse and conducted various research studies on digestive issues including chronic viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, vanishing bile duct syndrome, diverticulosis, and C. difficile infections. He has also served as an IBD community education speaker for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.In addition to general gastroenterology, Dr. Rabin has a special interest in colon cancer prevention and the treatment of hepatitis C, GERD, inflammatory bowel disease, and C. difficile infections. Dr. Rabin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Whitworth earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He then completed his general surgery residency at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Ga. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and a member of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Whitworth has over 30 years of experience in general surgery. With a focus on minimizing pain and risk associated with surgery, he is adept at breast cancer, thyroid and parathyroid surgeries, as well as laparoscopic procedures involving the intestines, stomach and colon. Dr. Whitworth is highly skilled in diagnosing and treating breast cancer with stereotactic breast biopsy, sentinel node biopsy, lumpectomy and mastectomy. His other specialty areas include the gallbladder, appendix and hernias. Dr. Whitworth and his wife Kathy have five children and four grandchildren. He enjoys ballroom dancing, singing in the Covington-Conyers Choral Guild, hiking, snow skiing and scuba diving. Dr. Whitworth welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.edical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He then completed his general surgery residency at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Ga. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and a member of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Whitworth has over 30 years of experience in general surgery. With a focus on minimizing pain and risk associated with surgery, he is adept at breast cancer, thyroid and parathyroid surgeries, as well as laparoscopic procedures involving the intestines, stomach and colon. Dr. Whitworth is highly skilled in diagnosing and treating breast cancer with stereotactic breast biopsy, sentinel node biopsy, lumpectomy and mastectomy. His other specialty areas include the gallbladder, appendix and hernias. Dr. Whitworth and his wife Kathy have five children and four grandchildren. He enjoys ballroom dancing, singing in the Covington-Conyers Choral Guild, hiking, snow skiing and scuba diving. Dr. Whitworth welcomes new patients and acc. Dr. Whitworth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Lymphedema.

Melinda Bottenfield, DO has been practicing medicine for five years. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Bottenfield was a general surgery resident at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. She is board eligible in General Surgery.Dr. Bottenfield is certified in robotic surgery. Her special interests include treating benign and some malignant conditions of the body to include but are not limited to the skin, soft tissues, gallbladder, hernias/abdominal wall, gastrointestinal tract, hemorrhoids, and breast. Dr. Bottenfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Angiofibroma, Ogilvie Syndrome, Subareolar Abscess, and Gastrointestinal Perforation.

Karim Shakoor is a Gastroenterologist in Conyers, Georgia. Dr. Shakoor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Indigestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Gastrectomy. Dr. Shakoor is currently accepting new patients.

Nidhi Khanna is a General Surgeon in Lithonia, Georgia. Dr. Khanna has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Peptic Ulcer, Ogilvie Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Rogers, M.D., FACS, earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia where he completed his internship and residency in general surgery. He completed a fellowship in Bern, Switzerland in experimental medicine and a thoracic surgery fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. He then pursued further vascular surgery training at University Hospital in Augusta, Ga. Certified by the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Rogers is well versed in general surgery and laparoscopic procedures of the stomach, gallbladder, appendix, colon, thyroid and hernias as well as vascular surgery, vascular access and thoracic surgery. He is the director of the Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center at Piedmont Newton Hospital. Dr. Rogers and his wife Julie have four children. In his free time he enjoys gardening (he is most proud of his hydrangeas) and skeet shooting. He is very involved in many local community activities. As a retired Lt. Colonel , he served 22 years in the US Army Reserves Medical Corps. Dr. Rogers welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Rogers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallstones, Pacemaker Implantation, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Michael W. Cheng, M.D., graduated from Emory University summa cum laude with highest honors and was elected to the national honor society Phi Beta Kappa. After earning undergraduate degrees in biology and sociology, he attended medical school at the University of Florida. Dr. Cheng continued his medical studies with internal medicine residency at Emory University, and then furthered his education with sub-specialization in gastroenterology and hepatology at the University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Cheng is board-certified in gastroenterology, and is a Fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association.Dr. Cheng specializes in gastroenterology and has over 15 years of experience. He strives to provide compassionate and comprehensive care of digestive health conditions including acid reflux, heartburn, colon cancer prevention, inflammatory bowel disease and liver disorders.During his spare time, Dr. Cheng enjoys playing tennis, fishing and spending time with his family.Dr. Cheng is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Jessica Labib, MD, earned her medical degree from Emory School of Medicine and completed her residency in the Emory Department of Surgery. She specializes in general surgery and has a special interest in laparoscopic and robotic procedures.Dr. Labib received specialized training in quality and safety in surgical practice and is committed to ensuring optimal patient outcomes through a patient-centered approach.Her areas of expertise include gallbladder, appendix, stomach, colon, and parathyroid surgeries, as well as various types of hernias, including hiatal hernias.She is proficient in English and French. She is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Labib is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Choledocholithiasis, and Splenectomy.

Dr. Brown is a cum laude graduate of Pace University in New York, N.Y., where he received both the Graduating Senior Scholastic Achievement Award and the Graduating Biology Service Achievement Award. He received his medical degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York and completed his internship and residency at Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut. He completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. During his medical training, he received the Hale House Service Achievement Award, the Outstanding Second Year Medical Student Award and the National Medical Fellowship Award. He is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, the American Gastroenterological Association, the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the American College of Gastroenterology. Dr. Brown joined Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates in 2004. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Menetrier Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Heartburn, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Edge, a National Merit Scholar and recipient of the Cambridge Scholarship, is a graduate of Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee. He also holds a masters degree in organic chemistry from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he was awarded a Department of Energy Research Fellowship. He received his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and completed his internship, residency and a fellowship in gastroenterology there as well. Dr. Edge previously served as a research associate at the Atlanta VA Hospital and as a data abstractor at the AIDS Research Consortium of Atlanta. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and joined the Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates in 2004. Dr. Edge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Ahad Khan is a General Surgeon in Loganville, Georgia. Dr. Khan has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Removal, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Jenna Fussell, MD, is an experienced surgeon specializing in Robotic Assisted Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Gallbladder, Hernia, Foregut, Upper Endoscopy, Emergency General Surgery, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.In her spare time, she enjoys volleyball, trying new coffee shops and bakeries, gardening, and making homemade pizza.Dr. Fussell welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Fussell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, and Juvenile Angiofibroma.

A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Chokshi continued his studies at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, receiving his medical degree in 1986. He completed his internship and residency in the Department of Medicine at the Robert Reese Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago. In 1989, Dr. Chokshi joined the laboratory of David H. Alpers at Washington University as a research associate in the Department of Medicine. He later completed a clinical fellowship in gastroenterology at Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Chokshi was subsequently appointed interventional endoscopist in the section of pancreaticobiliary endoscopy and remained at the university until he joined Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates in 1996. Dr. Chokshi is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. He is a specialist in all aspects of digestive disease, particularly pancreaticobiliary endoscopy. Dr. Chokshi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Parikh, a native of Atlanta, earned his undergraduate degree at Emory University and medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia. He then attended the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas where he completed a residency in internal medicine and fellowship in transplant hepatology. Dr. Parikh received his specialized gastroenterology training at Emory University. He is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology. Dr. Parikh has been practicing gastroenterology in the Atlanta community since 2015. More recently, he served as Assistant Professor of Medicine at Emory University. He presented on various GI topics, including viral hepatitis and colon cancer screening. He has been published in multiple peer reviewed journals and book chapters. Dr. Parikh specializes in upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement, capsule endoscopy, high resolution esophageal manometry, anorectal manometry, and management of chronic liver diseases, including hepatitis B and C therapy. In his spare time, Dr. Parikh enjoys spending time with his wife and two children and sports.Dr. Parikh is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Hisa Yamaguchi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. Dr. Yamaguchi has practiced in the Gwinnett county area since 1995. Although she performs general surgery, Dr. Yamaguchi's heart and passion is devoted to breast disease and breast cancer surgeries. She is known for her compassion and positive impact with patients so much that they have become like family to her. Dr. Yamaguchi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

Sanjay Parikh is a Gastroenterologist in Snellville, Georgia. Dr. Parikh has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Diverticular Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Adenoidectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Parikh is currently accepting new patients.

Audrey Dudzik, MD, FACS, is Board Certified in General Surgery. She is a graduate of Michigan State University, earned her medical degree at Brown University, and completed her residency in General Surgery at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, GA.Prior to joining the Piedmont team, Dr. Dudzik practiced full[1]spectrum general surgery at community hospitals in Vermont. She specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques and has special interest in endocrine surgery. Her passion is delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care with an emphasis on quality and safety.Dr. Dudzik is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurances. Dr. Dudzik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.