Joseph Henry Morris, III, M.D. is a board-certified General Surgeon by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Morris completed a fellowship in advanced laparoscopic surgery. He performs all types of general surgery procedures and specializes in robotic hernia repairs, laparoscopic gall bladder surgery, anti-reflux surgery, colon surgery.In his spare time, Joseph enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, golf, grilling out, and watching football games. Dr. Morris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Dr. Mims earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency in general surgery at Emory University affiliated hospitals, where he later acted as Chief Resident in surgery. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia in biochemistry and is board certified in general surgery. Dr. Mims has previously worked as a clinical instructor of surgery at Emory University, and was also an associate examiner for The American Board of Surgery. He is a member of many societies including the American Medical Association, the American Hernia Society and the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Mims welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Mims is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, and Parathyroidectomy.

Frank Powell, MD, is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has performed breast and general surgery in Newnan, Georgia, for the last 30 years. He is a 6th generation physician practicing in Coweta County and treats all types of abdominal wall hernias, gastrointestinal tract disorders, and gallbladder diseases. He did research at the Swiss Red Cross in Bern, Switzerland in overwhelming bacterial infections. Over the last 15 years, he has taken a particular interest in breast cancer, including high-risk patients, although he has taken care of breast cancer throughout his entire career. He played an instrumental role in establishing the Newnan Breast Center and the Piedmont Newnan Hospital Combined Breast Clinic.In addition, he enjoys hunting and spending time on the lake with his family in his spare time. Dr. Powell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Hernia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Keith Martin, MD is a board certified general surgeon with 29 years of experience who offers a high-level of integrated surgical care for patients in Macon, Georgia and surrounding communities. He is Chairman of the General Cancer Program at Piedmont Macon, Accredited with the Commission on Cancer, Chairman of NAPBC Accredited Breast Cancer Program, and Medical Director of the Piedmont Macon Breast Center. He specializes in Breast Cancer and Breast Diseases and minimally invasive surgery to treat diseases and disorders of the abdomen and biliary tract, as well as hernias. Dr. Martin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, Intraductal Papilloma, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

L. Thomas Winger, IV, MD, FACS earned his medical degree from University of Texas at Houston, and completed his residency at Emory University in 2005. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology and Spanish from Rice University, and is board certified in General Surgery.Dr. Winger has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Prior to joining the surgical staff at Piedmont Fayette Hospital in 2005, Dr. Winger was a Chief Resident at Emory University Hospital. Dr. Winger specializes in advanced laparoscopic surgery, including colon cancer and diverticulitis resections, gallbladder removal, appendectomy, and ventral hernia repair; thyroid and parathyroid surgery; and soft tissue operations.Dr. Winger has a special interest in blending modern minimally invasive techniques and imaging modalities, with classic technical skills learned while at Emory and honed over his many years of operating at Piedmont Fayette Hospital.In his spare time, Dr. Winger enjoys running and spending time with his family.Dr. Winger is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Winger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

Jay Bates is a General Surgeon in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Bates is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Bates is currently accepting new patients.

James Sherman is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Martinez, Georgia. Dr. Sherman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Venous Insufficiency, and Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers. Dr. Sherman is currently accepting new patients.

James Stevens, MD, earned his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at Atlanta Medical. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology from University of Georgia and is board certified in General Surgery.Dr. Stevens has been practicing medicine for 9 years. Dr. Stevens specializes in General Surgery. Dr. Stevens has a special interest in providing individualized care to each of his patients and provides care in the scope of General Surgery.In his spare time, Dr. Stevens enjoys spending time with family, coaching youth sports and golfing.Dr. Stevens is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Stevens is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Dr. Franklin joined the medical staff at Piedmont Fayette Hospital in January 2011. He was previously in private practice in Gadsden, Alabama for over five years. He is board certified in general surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.His practice includes the full range of General Surgery - hernia, colon resection, gallbladder surgery, and other diseases of the intestines and abdominal organs. He also does surgery on the thyroid, parathyroids, and skin. He has had a distinguished career in laparoscopic and robotic surgery. While in Alabama, he was the first surgeon in the state to complete a gallbladder removal with the da Vinci robot. After moving back to Georgia, he is the first surgeon in the Piedmont health system to complete gallbladder removal with the da Vinci robot, and also the first ever utilizing a single incision in the umbilicus. He is one of a very few surgeons in the US utilizing this technique. He has been involved in laparoscopic surgery for 20 years and over 12 years robotically.He has published and given numerous presentations to include topics of advanced laparoscopic procedures, cellular behavior of cancers, trauma, multiple sclerosis, and intravascular ultrasound. He has most recently served as chairman of the department Surgery at Piedmont Fayette. He now serves on the medical executive committee and utilization review committee. He also is involved in research projects in the US and internationally.Dr. Franklin believes that to plan the best possible operation, the surgeon must understand and listen to the patient. He can then plan and educate the patient in regards to their forward progress. He understands that operations are not without risk, and the patient must understand those risks along with its benefits, and the alternatives to treatment. Dr. Franklin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Jeffrey Schwab is a General Surgeon in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Schwab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Schwab is currently accepting new patients.

Chad Copper is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Copper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Copper is currently accepting new patients.

Pierpont Brown is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Hernia Surgery, and Vagotomy. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

Ronald Lewis is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Lewis is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Mullis is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Mullis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Mullis is currently accepting new patients.

Bradley Auffarth is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Auffarth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, and Lymphadenectomy.

James Majors is a General Surgeon in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Majors has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Femoral Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

Edward Wills is a General Surgeon in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Wills is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Wills is currently accepting new patients.

David Elwood is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Elwood has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

Bradley Dwayne Hare, MD, FACS, CWSP, is Board-Certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a member the American College of Surgeons, the Detroit Surgical Association, and the American Society for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery.Dr. Hare specializes in abdominal hernias, gallbladder, breast, appendix, colon, and minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Hare performs some in-office procedures for skin and soft tissue lesions.In his spare time, he enjoys mountain biking, tennis and scuba.Dr. Hare welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans. Dr. Hare is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Jared Mitchell is a General Surgeon in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Mitchell has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Mitchell is currently accepting new patients.