Overview
Dr. Koerner was born in Lynchburg, Virginia and was raised in Tampa, Florida. She graduated summa cum laude from the Florida State University with a Bachelor's degree in Biology. She attended medical school at the Florida State University College of Medicine, where she was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and, in 2015, graduated 1st in her class. She then completed general surgery residency at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Following residency, she completed a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Koerner returned to Atlanta to join Piedmont Colorectal Associates in 2021.
Dr. Koerner is board certified in general surgery and colorectal surgery. She is certified in minimally invasive surgery including robotic and laparoscopic surgery. She offers treatments for a wide variety of colon and rectal conditions, including colorectal malignancies, diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and motility disorders. She offers both office-based treatments and ambulatory surgery for common anorectal conditions including hemorrhoids, abscesses, anal fistulas, fecal incontinence, and anal fissures. Dr. Koerner performs both screening and diagnostic colonoscopies.
Dr. Koerner enjoys traveling, hiking, cooking and baking in her free time. When not at work she is spends time with her loved ones.
Dr. Koerner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Neurogenic Bowel, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, and Hemorrhoidectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
35 Collier Rd NW Ste 475, Atlanta, GA 30309
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.
Colon & Rectal
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Atl Colorectal Surgery
Evan Feldman is a Colorectal Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Feldman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Ureteroscopy, and Hernia Surgery.
Piedmont Colorectal Associates
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 Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.
Areas of Expertise
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- Anal FissureDr. Koerner isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Koerner isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- EncopresisDr. Koerner isAdvanced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Koerner isAdvanced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Koerner isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Levator SyndromeDr. Koerner isAdvanced. Learn about Levator Syndrome.
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- Anal CancerDr. Koerner isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anorectal AbscessDr. Koerner isExperienced. Learn about Anorectal Abscess.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Koerner isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Koerner isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Koerner isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Koerner isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.