Francisco Cardenas is a Gastroenterologist in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Cardenas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Lactose Intolerance, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Cardenas is currently accepting new patients.

Lasonya Roberts-Lopez is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist and an Oncologist in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Roberts-Lopez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Interstitial Cystitis, Stress Urinary Incontinence, and Uterine Prolapse. Dr. Roberts-Lopez is currently accepting new patients.

Stephanie Lafontaine is a Gastroenterologist in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Lafontaine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. Swetha Ramakrishnan is a board-certified colorectal surgeon who grew up in North Brunswick, New Jersey. She graduated with the highest distinction from a combined 7 year BS/MD program from Pennsylvania State University with a degree in life science and a minor in German language. She received her MD degree from Jefferson Medical College where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She then completed her general surgery residency at the Emory University School of Medicine, where she also completed a 2-year post-doctoral research fellowship in transplant immunology. She completed her fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.Dr. Ramakrishnan is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. She is currently the chairwoman of the Piedmont Atlanta Hospital Ethics Committee and serves as an adjunct clinical faculty member for Mercer University's College of Health Professions. She practices all aspects of colon and rectal surgery, including treatment of colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulae, abscesses, and pilonidal disease. She performs colonoscopy, laparoscopy, Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS), High Resolution Anoscopy (HRA), the Cleft Lift procedure for pilonidal disease, and sacral neuromodulation for the treatment of fecal incontinence. She has a particular interest in the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic floor disorders. Dr. Ramakrishnan was named a Top Doctor by Atlanta Magazine and Georgia Trend Magazine in 2022. Dr. Ramakrishnan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Proctitis, Colostomy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. McCaffrey was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She received a BS in biology and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Michigan. She then attended Wayne State University School of Medicine on a full academic scholarship and graduated in the top 5% percent of her class, including induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. She completed her general surgery residency at Emory University in 2006, followed by a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI in 2007. After completion of fellowship she joined Oakland Colon and Rectal Associates in Royal Oak, MI where she practiced until 2009.Dr. McCaffrey was recruited to join Piedmont Colorectal Associates in 2009, and she was happy to return to Atlanta. She has been a member of the Piedmont Atlanta Hospital staff since 2009 and Piedmont Henry Hospital since 2015. She is also the primary colon and rectal surgeon at The Shepherd Center, a world-renowned rehabilitation center for catastrophic spinal cord and brain injuries. She is board certified in colon and rectal surgery, as well as general surgery. She is a Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She was named one of Atlanta's Top Doctors by Atlanta Magazine in 2020, 2021, and 2022.Dr. McCaffrey performs treatment for a wide range of colorectal issues. One of her main interests is in robotic surgery for benign and malignant diseases of the colon and rectum. She has performed the highest volume of robotic colorectal surgery at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, successfully completing more than 800 robotic surgeries since 2013. She serves on the robotic steering committee for Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. She also enjoys performing screening and diagnostic colonoscopies, as well as a variety of office-based and surgical procedures for anorectal issues.In her free time, Dr. McCaffrey enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling the world, experiencing new cultures, and collecting stamps in her passport. She regularly attends live music events, hosts dinner parties, and runs road races ranging from 5k's to half marathons. Dr. Mccaffrey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bowel, Anal Fissure, Encopresis, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

Deborah Karp is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Smyrna, Georgia. Dr. Karp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Frequent or Urgent Urination, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, and Rectocele. Dr. Karp is currently accepting new patients.

Anuj Manocha is a Gastroenterologist in Douglasville, Georgia. Dr. Manocha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Anushka Arumugasaamy is a Colorectal Surgeon in Smyrna, Georgia. Dr. Arumugasaamy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Hemorrhoids, and Encopresis.

Patrick Hammen is a Colorectal Surgeon in Smyrna, Georgia. Dr. Hammen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Gwen Abdulhafid is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Ms. Abdulhafid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome. Ms. Abdulhafid is currently accepting new patients.

Randy Yanda is a Gastroenterologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Yanda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Yanda is currently accepting new patients.

Charles Stewart is a Gastroenterologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Paul Joyner was born in Greenville, North Carolina. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for his undergraduate degrees in Biology and Psychology. He attended the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in Mobile, AL. After finishing medical school, he served at the University of Connecticut in Hartford, CT for his General Surgery Residency. He completed his colorectal fellowship at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT. He then worked with the Colorectal Surgeons of Greater Hartford for two years.After welcoming the third child to his family, Dr. Joyner moved to Atlanta to join the practice at Piedmont Colorectal Associates in September 2015. Since that time, he has practiced primarily at Piedmont Henry Hospital but he also provides services at our Atlanta Office. He is board certified in both Colon and Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.Dr. Joyner performs treatment for a wide range of colorectal issues, both benign and malignant. He is certified to perform both robotically assisted and laparoscopic colorectal surgery for the treatment of various colorectal disorders including diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancers. He also specializes in the care of anorectal disorders such as hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas and fecal incontinence. He is well-trained in a broad range of colon and rectal disorders and offers compassionate and comprehensive care to his patients.Dr. Joyner has served and continues to serve on many professional committees and believes it is important to participate in the governance of the hospital you work with and maintain the quality of the care provided. Of special note, he has served as a member of the Robotic Surgery Committee and Medical/Surgical Quality committee at St. Francis Hospital and Institutional Review Board at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Currently, he serves on the Operational Council Subcommittee, the Perioperative Governance Committee and Professional Practice Evaluation Committee at Piedmont Henry Hospital.Dr. Joyner has three wonderful children. During his free time, he enjoys reading, the outdoors, board games, adventure races and new experiences. Dr. Joyner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Dr. Koerner was born in Lynchburg, Virginia and was raised in Tampa, Florida. She graduated summa cum laude from the Florida State University with a Bachelor's degree in Biology. She attended medical school at the Florida State University College of Medicine, where she was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and, in 2015, graduated 1st in her class. She then completed general surgery residency at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Following residency, she completed a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Koerner returned to Atlanta to join Piedmont Colorectal Associates in 2021.Dr. Koerner is board certified in general surgery and colorectal surgery. She is certified in minimally invasive surgery including robotic and laparoscopic surgery. She offers treatments for a wide variety of colon and rectal conditions, including colorectal malignancies, diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and motility disorders. She offers both office-based treatments and ambulatory surgery for common anorectal conditions including hemorrhoids, abscesses, anal fistulas, fecal incontinence, and anal fissures. Dr. Koerner performs both screening and diagnostic colonoscopies.Dr. Koerner enjoys traveling, hiking, cooking and baking in her free time. When not at work she is spends time with her loved ones. Dr. Koerner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Neurogenic Bowel, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

Nandhakumar Kanagarajan is a Gastroenterologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Kanagarajan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Judy Oh is a Gastroenterologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Oh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

Sachin Goel is a Gastroenterologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Goel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Childhood Pancreatitis, Jaundice, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Subodh Lal is a Gastroenterologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Lal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Shah completed his undergraduate degree at Princeton University and earned his M.D. from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. He did his internal medicine training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Harvard Medical School. He then completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Shah's interests within gastroenterology include colorectal cancer screening, gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, infectious GI diseases, and inflammatory bowel disease. In addition to upper and lower endoscopy. Dr. Shah is trained in both EUS and ERCP. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Medical School: State University of New York at Buffalo Internship/Residency/Chief Residency: Case Western Reserve University Fellowship: Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Mepani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Gardner Syndrome, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.