Dr. Vicente A. Mejia

J Lovette is a General Surgeon in Hixson, Tennessee. Dr. Lovette is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Lovette is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Andrew Harper is a highly experienced and dedicated General Surgeon providingcomprehensive surgical care to his community. A long-standing medical professional, he iscommitted to prioritizing patient care and fostering meaningful interactions with those heserves.Dr. Harper brings decades of expertise to his practice, specializing in both minimallyinvasive and open surgical procedures. His extensive surgical services include treatment forgallbladder diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, appendicitis, and colon diseases. He alsoexpertly manages breast disorders, thyroid and parathyroid disorders, and all types ofhernias. Dr. Harper earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in1985, following his undergraduate studies at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where hegraduated with a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering in 1981. He completed his rigorousGeneral Surgery Residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in 1990.Prior to establishing his practice, Dr. Harper proudly served in the U.S. Army Reservefrom 1987 to 1996, including active duty during the Persian Gulf War from August 1990 toMay 1991. He has been a fixture in the medical community at Rockdale Hospital inConyers, GA, serving patients there from 1990 to 2025. Dr. Harper's philosophy is simpleyet profound: patient care always comes first, driven by the most rewarding aspect of hiswork – the direct interactions he shares with his patients.Outside of his professional commitments, Dr. Harper cherishes spending quality timewith his family, especially his grandchildren. He is also passionate about caring for his petsand other animals on his property, finds solace and satisfaction working on his tractor,enjoys riding motorcycles, and is an avid supporter of Georgia Tech football. Dr. Harper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Vagotomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Christina Parkhurst is a board-certified general surgeon with CHI Memorial Surgical Associates - Hixson, specializing in hernia repair, colon resection, and gallbladder and appendix removal. A graduate of Meharry Medical College, Dr. Parkhurst completed her general surgery residency at the Medical College of Georgia. She is particularly passionate about leveraging advanced technologies like robotic surgery at CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson, offering patients the benefits of minimally invasive techniques for improved outcomes and reduced post-operative pain.Dr. Parkhurst's journey into medicine began with a deep-seated desire to serve, cultivated during childhood mission trips to Haiti. Witnessing significant healthcare needs solidified her commitment to the profession. Today, she continues this impactful work as President and Surgical Director of I AM Haiti, leading surgical teams that deliver life-changing medical care to communities in the Western Hemisphere. She leverages her surgical expertise to not only enhance patient well-being but also to impact global health.In her leisure time, she enjoys biking, hiking and travel alongside precious moments with family and friends. Dr. Parkhurst is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Epidural Lipomatosis, and Hernia Surgery.