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 Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

Amanda Herin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Conyers, Georgia. Dr. Herin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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 Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, 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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, and Hernia.

Dr. Shewmake earned her medical degree at the American University of the Caribbean. She then attended the Fort Wayne Medical Education Program where she completed a residency in family medicine. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.Dr. Shewmake has over 10 years of experience and specializes in the management of chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and hyperlipidemia. Her special interests include preventative health care and decreasing health care disparities.In her spare time, Dr. Shewmake enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and enjoying the outdoors. Dr. Shewmake is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Harmon A. Smith, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine and works in Urgent Care. He offers comprehensive preventive care as well as the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD and arthritis.He serves as Medical Director of Mercy Heart, a community clinic serving the uninsured, indigent residents of Rockdale County.In his spare time, Dr. Smith enjoys golf, music and being a worship leader in his church.Dr. Smith welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

Roopal Desai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Conyers, Georgia. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Hypertensive Heart Disease. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

Karim Shakoor is a Gastroenterologist in Conyers, Georgia. Dr. Shakoor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. 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.

Olaseni Ajibade is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lithonia, Georgia. Dr. Ajibade has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Christy Blanchford, M.D., earned her medical degree at Dartmouth Medical School. She then attended Emory University School of Medicine where she completed a residency in internal medicine.Dr. Blanchford is a board-certified physician with over 25 years of experience working in primary care. She specializes in internal medicine and offers preventative care and treatment for adults.In her spare time, Dr. Blanchford enjoys mountain biking, spending time with family and attending science fiction/fantasy conventions.She is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Blanchford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Heath Hampton, M.D., earned his medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon, Georgia and then completed his residency at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.Dr. Hampton has served the community for over 10 years as a primary care physician. He offers comprehensive preventive care as well as the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, heart disease and arthritis.In his spare time, Dr. Hampton enjoys making memories with his family, which includes many trips to his favorite place in the world - Disney. He also enjoys travel ball and teaching Sunday school. Dr. Hampton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. 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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Srinivasa Ayinala is a Gastroenterologist in Snellville, Georgia. Dr. Ayinala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ayinala is currently accepting new patients.

Syed Rizvi is a Hospital Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Covington, Georgia. Dr. Rizvi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Pediatric Myocarditis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Rizvi is currently accepting new patients.

Kevin Napier is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Dr. Napier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Napier is currently accepting new patients.

Donald Pham is a Gastroenterologist in Snellville, Georgia. Dr. Pham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pham is currently accepting new patients.