Donald Maynard, MD, FACS is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgeons and is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), Georgia State Chapter of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Piedmont Clinic Physicians Group. Dr. Maynard also acts as the medical director of the Piedmont Walton Metabolic and Bariatric Center. The metabolic-bariatric procedures he performs include the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (Gastric Sleeve) and Duodenal Switch.Dr. Maynard received his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of South Florida, Tampa in 1991. He then went on to earn his medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee in 1995. After graduation, Dr. Maynard attended a general surgery residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center where he completed his surgical training in 2002. Dr. Maynard began his career as a general surgeon in 2003. By 2005, Dr. Maynard had completed his fellowship in Bariatrics. Dr. Maynard is the founding physician of Surgical Associates of Metro Atlanta, which services east Atlanta to include Monroe, Covington, Athens, Conyers, and the surrounding areas. Dr. Maynard grew up on St. Maarten, a small island in the Caribbean that is half French and half Dutch. In some respects it is very similar to Georgia, a community where everyone knows and cares for each other. Dr. Maynard worked for the family owned business from a very young age. This helped him to develop discipline, a strong work ethic, and a solid moral and ethical foundation. After passing on an opportunity in 1989 to play for the Atlanta Braves, Dr. Maynard returned to his first love of medicine and pursued a career in General Surgery. Dr. Maynard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Benak specializes in a wide range of surgical procedures including the latest minimally invasive techniques. He is interested in the evaluation and treatment of gastrointestinal, endocrine, vascular, breast, and skin disorders.Dr. Benak opened his surgical practice in Walton County in 2000. Dedicated to his profession, Dr. Benak has served as Chief of Staff, Chief of Surgery, Trauma Medical Director, and member of the Medical Executive Committee. Dr Benak is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Benak is married and lives with his wife in Good Hope, GA. In his spare time, he enjoys paddle boarding, wake surfing, hiking, biking, camping, and boating. Dr. Benak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gallbladder Disease.

Madhusudhana Kanagala is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Monroe, Georgia. Dr. Kanagala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Gangrene, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kanagala is currently accepting new patients.

Bhavin Jani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Monroe, Georgia. Dr. Jani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jani is currently accepting new patients.

Lenox Morris is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Monroe, Georgia. Dr. Morris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration. Dr. Morris 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 Diverticular 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.

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 Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

Melissa Rienstra, M.D., earned her medical degree at Mercer University School of Medicine. She then completed a residency in internal medicine at Kennestone Hospital.Dr. Rienstra specializes in internal medicine. She 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. Her special interests include preventative care and women's health.In her spare time, Dr. Rienstra enjoys running, riding bikes and spending time with friends and family. Dr. Rienstra is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Rienstra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

Michael Kevin Sopt, M.D. received his medical degree from the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 1994. He went on to complete his Family Practice residency at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Sopt is a Board Certified Family Physician and has been in practice since 1997. He has over 21 years of experience in the management of Acute Care, Adult and Geriatric Medicine, and Family Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Practice. He grew up in Michigan, and is a graduate of Vanderbilt University.Dr. Sopt treats patients age 11 and upwards. He has a special interest in geriatrics and chronic disease management.In his spare time, Dr. Sopt enjoys following his Vanderbilt Commodores, cycling, soccer, and spending time with his family.Dr. Sopt welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Sopt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Clyde Watkins is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Winder, Georgia. Dr. Watkins has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Gregory Berkey is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Loganville, Georgia. Dr. Berkey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Ascites, Vertigo, and Pleurisy. Dr. Berkey is currently accepting new patients.

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 Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Randall Mcgill is a Radiologist and a Psychiatrist in Bogart, Georgia. Dr. Mcgill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Biliary Dyskinesia, Gallbladder Disease, and Diverticular Disease. Dr. Mcgill is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Cory is a Radiologist in Winder, Georgia. Dr. Cory is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Interstitial Lung Disease. Dr. Cory is currently accepting new patients.

Scott Stephen is a Radiologist in Winder, Georgia. Dr. Stephen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Fibrosing Mediastinitis. Dr. Stephen is currently accepting new patients.

Neil Groff is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Loganville, Georgia. Dr. Groff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Vertigo. Dr. Groff is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Ibikunle is a General Surgeon in Loganville, Georgia. Dr. Ibikunle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ibikunle is currently accepting new patients.

David Townsend is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Winder, Georgia. Dr. Townsend is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

Joseph Whitlock is a Radiologist in Winder, Georgia. Dr. Whitlock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Whitlock is currently accepting new patients.

Henry Woods is a Radiologist in Winder, Georgia. Dr. Woods is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bronchogenic Cyst, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Woods is currently accepting new patients.