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 Crohn's Disease. 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 Crohn's Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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 Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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 Crohn's Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Hemorrhoids, Levator Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

Karim Shakoor is a Gastroenterologist in Conyers, Georgia. Dr. Shakoor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. 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.

Marshall Almand is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Conyers, Georgia. Dr. Almand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Diabetic Neuropathy, and Familial Hypertension.

Elizabeth Degive is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Conyers, Georgia. Dr. Degive is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Graves Disease, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Degive is currently accepting new patients.

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 Crohn's Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Kevin Lanclos, M.D., earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia and then completed his residency at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.Dr. Lanclos has served the community for nearly 20 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. Lanclos enjoys cycling, hunting, backpacking and spending time with his wife and busy family of teenagers. He serves as the Medical Director for Longleaf Hospice and the Medical Advisor for Amedisys Home Health. He is an active volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America and the Willing Helper's Clinic, providing care to the indigent population of Newton County. Dr. Lanclos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

Karen Weiss is a Gastroenterologist in Conyers, Georgia. Dr. Weiss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Intestinal Cancer, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Weiss is currently accepting new patients.

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 Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Eric Davis is a Gastroenterologist in Conyers, Georgia. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Indigestion, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

John Carr is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Loganville, Georgia. Dr. Carr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Neuropathy, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Reynolds Syndrome, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Kimberly Turner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Monroe, Georgia. Dr. Turner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Lung Cancer, High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Turner is currently accepting new patients.

Sarah Mcbee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Monroe, Georgia. Dr. Mcbee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Mcbee is currently accepting new patients.