The 20 Best Gallstones Doctors Near Me in Monroe, GA

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Gallstones near Monroe, GA. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Michael B. Williams
    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery

    Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Monroe

    2151 West Spring Street, Suite B210, 
    Monroe, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Williams, MD earned his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and completed his residency at Grady Memorial Hospital with Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. He received his undergraduate degree in Neuroscience and Economics from Brown University and is board certified in General Surgery. Dr. Williams has been practicing medicine for 8 years.Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Williams was an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Texas RGV. Dr. Williams specializes in General Surgery. His special interests include robotic general surgery and colorectal surgery.In his spare time, Dr. Williams enjoys spending time with his family and boating on Lake Oconee. He is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Williams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, and Cholecystitis.

    Mark A. Benak
    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery

    Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Monroe

    2151 West Spring Street, Suite B210, 
    Monroe, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Benak specializes in a wide range of surgical procedures including the latest minimally invasive techniques. He is interested in the evaluation and treatment of gastrointestinal, endocrine, vascular, breast, and skin disorders.Dr. Benak opened his surgical practice in Walton County in 2000. Dedicated to his profession, Dr. Benak has served as Chief of Staff, Chief of Surgery, Trauma Medical Director, and member of the Medical Executive Committee. Dr Benak is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Benak is married and lives with his wife in Good Hope, GA. In his spare time, he enjoys paddle boarding, wake surfing, hiking, biking, camping, and boating. Dr. Benak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Rosemary L. Chickos
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery

    Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Monroe

    2151 West Spring Street, Suite B210, 
    Monroe, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rosemary Chickos, D.O. is board certified in General Surgery and is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. Dr. Chickos has a special interest in minimally invasive procedures.In her spare time. Dr. Chickos enjoys spending time with her family and pets. She is an Ohio Army National Guard Veteran.Dr. Chickos is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Chickos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, and Gallbladder Disease.

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    Donald A. Maynard
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Bariatric Surgery Walton

    2151 W Spring St, Ste B240, 
    Monroe, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Donald Maynard, MD, FACS is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgeons and is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), Georgia State Chapter of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Piedmont Clinic Physicians Group. Dr. Maynard also acts as the medical director of the Piedmont Walton Metabolic and Bariatric Center. The metabolic-bariatric procedures he performs include the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (Gastric Sleeve) and Duodenal Switch.Dr. Maynard received his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of South Florida, Tampa in 1991. He then went on to earn his medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee in 1995. After graduation, Dr. Maynard attended a general surgery residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center where he completed his surgical training in 2002. Dr. Maynard began his career as a general surgeon in 2003. By 2005, Dr. Maynard had completed his fellowship in Bariatrics. Dr. Maynard is the founding physician of Surgical Associates of Metro Atlanta, which services east Atlanta to include Monroe, Covington, Athens, Conyers, and the surrounding areas. Dr. Maynard grew up on St. Maarten, a small island in the Caribbean that is half French and half Dutch. In some respects it is very similar to Georgia, a community where everyone knows and cares for each other. Dr. Maynard worked for the family owned business from a very young age. This helped him to develop discipline, a strong work ethic, and a solid moral and ethical foundation. After passing on an opportunity in 1989 to play for the Atlanta Braves, Dr. Maynard returned to his first love of medicine and pursued a career in General Surgery. Dr. Maynard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Jason Wells
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Surgical Associates

    990 Loganville Highway, Suite 202, 
    Bethlehem, GA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Wells is a General Surgeon in Bethlehem, Georgia. Dr. Wells has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Choledocholithiasis. Dr. Wells is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery

    Piedmont Walton Hospital Wound/Hyperbaric Center

    2151 W Spring St, 
    Monroe, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gayla Dillard is a General Surgeon in Monroe, Georgia. Dr. Dillard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. Her top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Angiosarcoma, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Dillard is currently accepting new patients.

    Michael K. Sopt
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Of Bethlehem

    340 Exchange Boulevard, 
    Bethlehem, GA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Kevin Sopt, M.D. received his medical degree from the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 1994. He went on to complete his Family Practice residency at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Sopt is a Board Certified Family Physician and has been in practice since 1997. He has over 21 years of experience in the management of Acute Care, Adult and Geriatric Medicine, and Family Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Practice. He grew up in Michigan, and is a graduate of Vanderbilt University.Dr. Sopt treats patients age 11 and upwards. He has a special interest in geriatrics and chronic disease management.In his spare time, Dr. Sopt enjoys following his Vanderbilt Commodores, cycling, soccer, and spending time with his family.Dr. Sopt welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Sopt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery

    Georgia Urology PA

    2151 W Spring St Ste B210, 
    Monroe, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Jacob is a General Surgeon in Monroe, Georgia. Dr. Jacob is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine

    Bhavin H. Jani, M.D.

    868 Michael Etchison Road, Suite A, 
    Monroe, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bhavin Jani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Monroe, Georgia. Dr. Jani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine

    Piedmont Walton Hospital

    2151 W Spring St, 
    Monroe, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Nulph is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Monroe, Georgia. Dr. Nulph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, and Viral Pharyngitis.

    Kevin Lanclos
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Of Social Circle

    551 N Cherokee Road, 
    Social Circle, GA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Lanclos, M.D., earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia and then completed his residency at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.Dr. Lanclos has served the community for nearly 20 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. Lanclos enjoys cycling, hunting, backpacking and spending time with his wife and busy family of teenagers. He serves as the Medical Director for Longleaf Hospice and the Medical Advisor for Amedisys Home Health. He is an active volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America and the Willing Helper's Clinic, providing care to the indigent population of Newton County. Dr. Lanclos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

    Mehul Parikh
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology

    Piedmont Physicians Gastroenterology Loganville

    3869 Highway 81 South, 
    Loganville, GA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Parikh, a native of Atlanta, earned his undergraduate degree at Emory University and medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia. He then attended the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas where he completed a residency in internal medicine and fellowship in transplant hepatology. Dr. Parikh received his specialized gastroenterology training at Emory University. He is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology. Dr. Parikh has been practicing gastroenterology in the Atlanta community since 2015. More recently, he served as Assistant Professor of Medicine at Emory University. He presented on various GI topics, including viral hepatitis and colon cancer screening. He has been published in multiple peer reviewed journals and book chapters. Dr. Parikh specializes in upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement, capsule endoscopy, high resolution esophageal manometry, anorectal manometry, and management of chronic liver diseases, including hepatitis B and C therapy. In his spare time, Dr. Parikh enjoys spending time with his wife and two children and sports.Dr. Parikh is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Ahad M. Khan
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery

    Georgia Surgicare

    367 Athens Highway, Ste100A, 
    Loganville, GA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Ahad Khan is a General Surgeon in Loganville, Georgia. Dr. Khan has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Removal, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Aja Mccutchen
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology

    Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates

    299 North Broad Street, 
    Winder, GA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aja Mccutchen is a Gastroenterologist in Winder, Georgia. Dr. Mccutchen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. Her top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Ascites, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mccutchen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery

    Georgia Sugicare LLC

    367 Athens Hwy Ste 100A, 
    Loganville, GA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Reynolds is a General Surgeon in Loganville, Georgia. Dr. Reynolds is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. Her top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery

    NGPG Vascular Center

    314 N Broad St Ste 240, 
    Winder, GA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jan Brandys is a General Surgeon in Winder, Georgia. Dr. Brandys is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Gallstones?

    Gallstones are hard deposits that form inside the gallbladder. These may be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball.

    When should I see a Gallstones doctor near Monroe, GA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Gallstones doctor near Monroe, GA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Gallstones doctors near Monroe, GA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Gallstones doctors near Monroe, GA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Gallstones doctor near Monroe, GA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Gallstones doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gallstones doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Gallstones doctor near Monroe, GA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Gallstones doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Gallstones doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Gallstones doctors near Monroe, GA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gallstones doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Gallstones doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gallstones doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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