The 20 Best Diverticular Disease Doctors Near Me in Murphy, NC

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The 20 Best Diverticular Disease Doctors near Murphy, NC

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Diverticular Disease near Murphy, NC. Of these, 12 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery

    Murphy Medical Center Inc

    75 Medical Park Ln, Suite D, 
    Murphy, NC 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Nerney is a General Surgeon in Murphy, North Carolina. Dr. Nerney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Anal Fissure, Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Nerney is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease

    Office

    4733 E US 64 Alt Ste C, 
    Murphy, NC 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Dixson is a Radiologist in Murphy, North Carolina. Dr. Dixson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Diverticular Disease, Headache, and Carbuncle.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates-Murphy, Nc

    145 Medical Park Ln Ste K, 
    Murphy, NC 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bradley Creel is an Internal Medicine provider in Murphy, North Carolina. Dr. Creel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery

    Union General Affiliated Services, LLC

    35 Hospital Rd, 
    Blairsville, GA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Willis Moody is a General Surgeon in Blairsville, Georgia. Dr. Moody is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Diverticular Disease, Colonoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Moody is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease

    Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital

    Murphy, NC 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Cormier is a Radiologist in Murphy, North Carolina. Dr. Cormier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Nabothian Cyst, Vertigo, Tenosynovitis, and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine

    David J. Mock MD PA

    3765 E US 64 Alt Ste 9, 
    Murphy,, NC 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Mock is a primary care provider, a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Murphy,, North Carolina. Dr. Mock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Mission Hospitals Inc.

    125 Medical Park Ln Ste H, 
    Murphy, NC 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Mitchell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Murphy, North Carolina. Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    191 Deep South Farm Rd, 
    Blairsville, GA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Clifford Thompson is a General Surgeon in Blairsville, Georgia. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Cholecystitis, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Family Medicine

    Thomas Karisny MD PC

    202 Hospital Rd, 
    Blairsville, GA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Karisny is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Blairsville, Georgia. Dr. Karisny is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Union County Hospital Authority

    35 Hospital Rd, 
    Blairsville, GA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Ainsworth is a Gastroenterologist in Blairsville, Georgia. Dr. Ainsworth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Union County Hospital Authority

    35 Hospital Rd, 
    Blairsville, GA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laneau Hayes is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Blairsville, Georgia. Dr. Hayes has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Hip Replacement, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Mary Elizabeth Wiles DO PC

    374A Pat Haralson Dr, 
    Blairsville, GA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Wiles is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Blairsville, Georgia. Dr. Wiles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Cirrhosis, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Family Medicine
    Andrews, NC 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Clayton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Andrews, North Carolina. Dr. Clayton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Clayton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Erlanger Primary Care-Andrews

    Andrews, NC 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Roper is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Andrews, North Carolina. Dr. Roper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Tracheitis, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine
    374 A Pat Haralson Dr, 
    Blairsville, GA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Wiles is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Blairsville, Georgia. Dr. Wiles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Wiles is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Diverticular Disease?

    Diverticula are small, bulging sacs or pouches that form on the inner wall of the intestine. Diverticulitis occurs when these pouches become inflamed or infected. Most often, these pouches are in the lower part of the large intestine (colon).

    When should I see a Diverticular Disease doctor near Murphy, NC?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Diverticular Disease doctor near Murphy, NC?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Diverticular Disease doctors near Murphy, NC?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Diverticular Disease doctors near Murphy, NC?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Diverticular Disease doctor near Murphy, NC?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Diverticular Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Diverticular Disease doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Diverticular Disease doctor near Murphy, NC?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Diverticular Disease doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Diverticular Disease doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Diverticular Disease doctors near Murphy, NC?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Diverticular Disease doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Diverticular Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Diverticular Disease doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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