Dr. Rogers, M.D., FACS, earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia where he completed his internship and residency in general surgery. He completed a fellowship in Bern, Switzerland in experimental medicine and a thoracic surgery fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. He then pursued further vascular surgery training at University Hospital in Augusta, Ga. Certified by the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Rogers is well versed in general surgery and laparoscopic procedures of the stomach, gallbladder, appendix, colon, thyroid and hernias as well as vascular surgery, vascular access and thoracic surgery. He is the director of the Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center at Piedmont Newton Hospital. Dr. Rogers and his wife Julie have four children. In his free time he enjoys gardening (he is most proud of his hydrangeas) and skeet shooting. He is very involved in many local community activities. As a retired Lt. Colonel , he served 22 years in the US Army Reserves Medical Corps. Dr. Rogers welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Rogers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallstones, Pacemaker Implantation, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Audrey Dudzik, MD, FACS, is Board Certified in General Surgery. She is a graduate of Michigan State University, earned her medical degree at Brown University, and completed her residency in General Surgery at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, GA.Prior to joining the Piedmont team, Dr. Dudzik practiced full[1]spectrum general surgery at community hospitals in Vermont. She specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques and has special interest in endocrine surgery. Her passion is delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care with an emphasis on quality and safety.Dr. Dudzik is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurances. Dr. Dudzik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Michael W. Cheng, M.D., graduated from Emory University summa cum laude with highest honors and was elected to the national honor society Phi Beta Kappa. After earning undergraduate degrees in biology and sociology, he attended medical school at the University of Florida. Dr. Cheng continued his medical studies with internal medicine residency at Emory University, and then furthered his education with sub-specialization in gastroenterology and hepatology at the University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Cheng is board-certified in gastroenterology, and is a Fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association.Dr. Cheng specializes in gastroenterology and has over 15 years of experience. He strives to provide compassionate and comprehensive care of digestive health conditions including acid reflux, heartburn, colon cancer prevention, inflammatory bowel disease and liver disorders.During his spare time, Dr. Cheng enjoys playing tennis, fishing and spending time with his family.Dr. Cheng is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Caleb Ba Mendoza, DO earned his medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency in General Surgery at Morehouse School of Medicine where he was named Chief Resident.Dr. Ba Mendoza has training in trauma and critical care, endoscopy and robotic surgery.Dr. Ba Mendoza is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Mendoza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Jessica Labib, MD, earned her medical degree from Emory School of Medicine and completed her residency in the Emory Department of Surgery. She specializes in general surgery and has a special interest in laparoscopic and robotic procedures.Dr. Labib received specialized training in quality and safety in surgical practice and is committed to ensuring optimal patient outcomes through a patient-centered approach.Her areas of expertise include gallbladder, appendix, stomach, colon, and parathyroid surgeries, as well as various types of hernias, including hiatal hernias.She is proficient in English and French. She is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Labib is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Choledocholithiasis, and Splenectomy.

George Crawford is a General Surgeon in Covington, Georgia. Dr. Crawford is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Crawford is currently accepting new patients.

John Ehret, M.D., earned his medical degree at John C Edwards School of Medicine. He then attended Emory University School of Medicine where he completed a residency in internal medicine.Dr. Ehret is a board-certified physician with over 20 years of experience working in primary care. He specializes in internal medicine and offers treatment for most common medical problems such as diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia.In his spare time, Dr. Ehret enjoys exercise and spending time with family.He is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Ehret is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol.

Ekinadese Aburime MD, MPH is a therapeutic endoscopist with Piedmont Healthcare. He serves as Chair of Gastroenterology for Piedmont Healthcare. In addition, he serves as Director of Advanced Endoscopy at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. A board-certified gastroenterologist, Dr. Aburime specializes in the treatment and management of pancreatobiliary disorders, Barrett's esophagus, gastrointestinal malignancies and large polyps with a special interest in gastrointestinal cancer prevention and cutting-age endoscopic technologies.Dr. Aburime graduated from Ross University Medical School, Dominica, West Indies. He completed his internal medicine residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center at Long Island College Hospital. He completed his gastrointestinal fellowship training at Metropolitan Hospital/Woodhall Medical Center in New York, New York. He completed additional training in advanced endoscopy at University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio (UTHSCSA).Dr. Aburime holds professional memberships with American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American Gastroenterology Association, American College of Gastroenterology and New York Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy. Dr. Aburime is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

Shaoxu Bing, M.D., earned his medical degree at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. He then attended the University of Florida College of Medicine in Jacksonville where he completed a residency in general surgery.Dr. Bing specializes in minimally invasive general surgery to treat hernias, gallbladder disease and a variety of gastrointestinal disorders. His special interests include hernia, foregut and colorectal surgery.In his spare time, Dr. Bing enjoys cooking, golfing and spending time with his family. Dr. Bing is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, and Hernia.

Ikramullah Ahmadani is a Hospital Medicine provider in Covington, Georgia. Dr. Ahmadani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Gallbladder Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Gastrostomy.

Christy Blanchford, M.D., earned her medical degree at Dartmouth Medical School. She then attended Emory University School of Medicine where she completed a residency in internal medicine.Dr. Blanchford is a board-certified physician with over 25 years of experience working in primary care. She specializes in internal medicine and offers preventative care and treatment for adults.In her spare time, Dr. Blanchford enjoys mountain biking, spending time with family and attending science fiction/fantasy conventions.She is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Blanchford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Heath Hampton, M.D., earned his medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon, Georgia and then completed his residency at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.Dr. Hampton has served the community for over 10 years as a primary care physician. He offers comprehensive preventive care as well as the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, heart disease and arthritis.In his spare time, Dr. Hampton enjoys making memories with his family, which includes many trips to his favorite place in the world - Disney. He also enjoys travel ball and teaching Sunday school. Dr. Hampton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Greg H. Gibson, M.D., earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester. He then attended Howard University Hospital where he completed his residency and fellowship. He is board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology.Dr. Gibson specializes in gastroenterology and has over 35 years of experience. He has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, liver, pancreas and biliary system.In his spare time, Dr. Gibson enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and attending sporting events. Before private practice, he was an assistant professor of medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine.Dr. Gibson is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Gibson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Melinda Bottenfield, DO has been practicing medicine for five years. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Bottenfield was a general surgery resident at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. She is board eligible in General Surgery.Dr. Bottenfield is certified in robotic surgery. Her special interests include treating benign and some malignant conditions of the body to include but are not limited to the skin, soft tissues, gallbladder, hernias/abdominal wall, gastrointestinal tract, hemorrhoids, and breast. Dr. Bottenfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Angiofibroma, Ogilvie Syndrome, Subareolar Abscess, and Gastrointestinal Perforation.

George Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Georgia. Dr. Smith has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Methylmalonic Acidemia, Methylmalonyl Coenzyme A Mutase Deficiency, and Familial Hypertension.

Margaret Abate is a Hospital Medicine provider in Covington, Georgia. Dr. Abate is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Dementia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Syed Rizvi is a Hospital Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Covington, Georgia. Dr. Rizvi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Pediatric Myocarditis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Rizvi is currently accepting new patients.

Joshua King is a Palliative Medicine specialist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Covington, Georgia. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Liver Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. King is currently accepting new patients.

Karim Shakoor is a Gastroenterologist in Conyers, Georgia. Dr. Shakoor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Indigestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Gastrectomy. Dr. Shakoor is currently accepting new patients.

Nayeem Akmal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Conyers, Georgia. Dr. Akmal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Akmal is currently accepting new patients.