The 20 Best Gastrointestinal Perforation Doctors Near Me in Athens, GA

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The 20 Best Gastrointestinal Perforation Doctors near Athens, GA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Gastrointestinal Perforation near Athens, GA. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Michael W. Shotwell
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Piedmont Athens Specialty Care LLC

    1199 Prince Ave, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Shotwell, M.D., is a general surgeon with more than 20 years of experience. Dr. Shotwell specializes in minimally invasive and laparoscopic procedures, providing excellent care for conditions such as gallbladder, hernia, thyroid, and colorectal disease.Dr. Shotwell earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed a general surgery residency at Michigan State University. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. When he's not working, Dr. Shotwell enjoys time with his family, hiking, and following UGA athletics.Dr. Shotwell is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Shotwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Hernia Surgery.

    Eric S. Bour
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Athens

    1010 Prince Ave Ste 400, 
    Athens, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Bour earned his medical degree at The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. He then attended The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center where he completed a residency in General Surgery. Dr. Bour is board certified in Surgery, is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and has over 23 years of experience.Dr. Bour specializes in General and Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic) Surgery.His special interests include Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal and Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, and surgical diseases of the intestinal tract.In his spare time, Dr. Bour enjoys home improvement projects, woodworking, and spending time with his wife Katie, their family and their two dogs Bailey and Joey. Dr. Bour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery

    ARMC Surgicalists Group

    1199 Prince Avenue, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Damon Simpson is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Simpson is currently accepting new patients.

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    Jason M. Pfluke
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Piedmont Physicians Trauma/Acute Care Surgery

    242 King Avenue, Suite 130, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Pfluke is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Pfluke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Russell F. Pruitt
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Piedmont Physicians Trauma/Acute Care Surgery

    242 King Avenue, Suite 130, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Russell Pruitt is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Pruitt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    University Health Alliance

    658 North Chase Street, Suite 201, 
    Athens, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati 
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Minesh Mehta is a Gastroenterologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.

    Gregory A. Delaurier
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    University Health Alliance

    3320 Old Jefferson Road, 
    Athens, GA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Delaurier is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Delaurier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Piedmont Physicians Trauma/Acute Care Surgery

    242 King Avenue, Suite 130, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cara Hudson is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Hudson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, and Cholecystitis.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Internal Medicine

    Landmark Hospital Of Athens

    775 Sunset Dr, 
    Athens, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Sagel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Sagel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery

    St. Mary's Medical Group, Inc.

    1500 Oglethorpe Ave, Suite 2000, 
    Athens, GA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Parramore is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Parramore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy. Dr. Parramore is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    1500 Oglethorpe Ave, Suite 3600, 
    Athens, GA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Amharic, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rembert Mcelhannon is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Mcelhannon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mcelhannon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery

    St. Mary's Medical Group, Inc.

    1500 Oglethorpe Ave, Suite 2000, 
    Athens, GA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aaron Carr is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Carr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Carr is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Surgical Oncology

    Univ. Cancer & Blood Center LLC

    3320 Old Jefferson Rd Bldg 800, 
    Athens, GA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Griffin is a Surgical Oncologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Griffin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Gastrointestinal Perforation?

    A perforation is a hole that develops through the wall of a body organ. This problem may occur in the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, or gallbladder.

    When should I see a Gastrointestinal Perforation doctor near Athens, 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 Gastrointestinal Perforation doctor near Athens, 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 Gastrointestinal Perforation doctors near Athens, 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 Gastrointestinal Perforation doctors near Athens, 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 Gastrointestinal Perforation doctor near Athens, 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 Gastrointestinal Perforation doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastrointestinal Perforation 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 Gastrointestinal Perforation doctor near Athens, 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 Gastrointestinal Perforation 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 Gastrointestinal Perforation 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 Gastrointestinal Perforation doctors near Athens, GA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gastrointestinal Perforation 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 Gastrointestinal Perforation doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gastrointestinal Perforation 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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