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    MediFind found 54 doctor with experience in Diverticular Disease near Athens, GA. Of these, 50 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    54 providers found
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery

      Piedmont Athens Hospitalist Physicians LLC

      1199 Prince Ave, 
      Athens, GA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Damon Simpson is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Simpson is currently accepting new patients.

      Michael W. Shotwell
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery

      Piedmont Athens Specialty Care LLC

      1199 Prince Ave, 
      Athens, GA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Shotwell is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Shotwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Shotwell is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Family Medicine
      150 Yonah Ave, 
      Athens, GA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Ebell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Ebell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Flu, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Colonoscopy, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

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      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      University Cancer And Blood Center, LLC

      3320 Old Jefferson Rd, Bldg 700, 
      Athens, GA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Minesh Mehta is a Gastroenterologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      Athens Digestive Healthcare Associates

      1360 Caduceus Way, Bldg 300 Suite 101, 
      Watkinsville, GA 
       (6.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Asif Qadri is a Gastroenterologist in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Qadri is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      Aga, LLC

      340 N Milledge Ave, Suite B, 
      Athens, GA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marc Rosenberg is a Gastroenterologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Rosenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Cirrhosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      Aga, LLC

      340 N Milledge Ave, Suite B, 
      Athens, GA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Erik Person is a Gastroenterologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Person has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      740 Prince Ave, Bldg 8A, 
      Athens, GA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ashlee Kimbrell is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Kimbrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Kimbrell is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease

      Radiology Associates Of North Georgia

      1199 Prince Ave, 
      Athens, GA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Clifford Smith is a Radiologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Visceromegaly, Melorheostosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease

      Radiology Associates Of North Georgia

      1199 Prince Ave, 
      Athens, GA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Shane Kudela is a Radiologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Kudela is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Liver Failure, Jaundice, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kudela is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      Piedmont Athens Hospitalist Physicians LLC

      1199 Prince Ave, 
      Athens, GA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Eustis is a Gastroenterologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Eustis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery

      Piedmont Athens Hospitalist Physicians LLC

      1199 Prince Ave, 
      Athens, GA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Amharic, Arabic, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jason Pfluke is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Pfluke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Pfluke is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease

      Radiology Associates Of North Georgia

      1199 Prince Ave, 
      Athens, GA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ronald Walpert is a Radiologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Walpert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Visceromegaly, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Walpert is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery

      Piedmont Athens Specialty Care LLC

      1199 Prince Ave, 
      Athens, GA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, American Sign Language
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Eric Bour is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Bour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bour is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease

      Radiology Associates Of North Georgia

      1199 Prince Ave, 
      Athens, GA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Manish Shah is a Radiologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Midline Lethal Granuloma, T-Cell Lymphoma, Chronic Cough, and Vertigo. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery

      Piedmont Athens Hospitalist Physicians LLC

      1199 Prince Ave, 
      Athens, GA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Cara Hudson is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Hudson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, and Cholecystitis. Dr. Hudson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease

      Radiology Associates Of North Georgia

      1199 Prince Ave, 
      Athens, GA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Steve Bramlet is a Radiologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Bramlet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Vertigo, Chronic Cough, and Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy. Dr. Bramlet is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery

      Piedmont Athens Specialty Care LLC

      242 King Ave, Suite 220, 
      Athens, GA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Whitney Webb is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Webb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Webb is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease

      Athens Radiology Associates PC

      1765 Old W Broad St, 
      Athens, GA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ross Christopher is a Radiologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Christopher has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Christopher is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease

      Athens Radiology Associates PC

      1230 Baxter St, 
      Athens, GA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Twedt is a Radiologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Twedt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Tenosynovitis, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Twedt is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Athens, GA?

      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 Athens, GA?

      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 Athens, GA?

      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 Athens, GA?

      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 Athens, GA?

      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 Athens, GA?

      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 Athens, GA?

      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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