Experienced in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis

Dr. Patrick Hammen

Colorectal Surgery
Colon & Rectal
4441 Atlanta Rd SE Ste 312, 
Smyrna, GA 
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Colon & Rectal
4441 Atlanta Rd SE Ste 312, 
Smyrna, GA 
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Overview

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

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Colorectal Surgery
Licenses
Colon & Rectal Surgery in GA
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Cobb Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Colon & Rectal
4441 Atlanta Rd SE Ste 312, Smyrna, GA 30080
Call: 404-618-1540

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Total Publications

The use of alvimopan in patients receiving epidural analgesia after large bowel resection.
The use of alvimopan in patients receiving epidural analgesia after large bowel resection.
Journal: The American surgeon
Published: February 03, 2015
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Advanced in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
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Colorectal Surgery

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35 Collier Rd NW Ste 475, 
Atlanta, GA 
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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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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