Manisha Jakkidi, M.D., is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. She completed her training in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Cooper University Hospital in New Jersey, where she received awards for Outstanding Fellow of the Year, Resident of the Year and Intern of the Year in 2019, 2017 and 2016. She is a member of the American Gastroenterology Association and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. She has several peer reviewed publications and received presidential awards at national gastroenterology conferences.Her expertise includes Colorectal Cancer screening, Polypectomy, EMR, ERCP, non transplant Hepatology, Barrett's esophagus among others. Dr. Jakkidi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis C. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Colonic Malakoplakia.

Michael Steinbook, M.D., has over 37 years of experience. He is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. He completed his medical degree at the University of Louisville and completed his residency at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Hospital Center while he served in the U.S. Army from 1981-1989.Dr. Steinbook, a retired veteran, is from the Bronx, New York and was in private practice in Columbus for over 20 years prior to joining Piedmont Physicians. Dr. Steinbook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis C. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. John Bucholtz earned his Doctor of Osteopathy from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. He then completed his family medicine residency at Martin Army Community Hospital in Ft. Benning, GA. In addition, he completed a 1-year faculty development fellowship in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC. He is certified in family practice and osteopathic medicine. Dr. Bucholtz is the Director of Medical Education and Program Director of the Piedmont Columbus Regional Family Residency Program and has over 35 years of clinical experience. Dr. Bucholtz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis C. His top areas of expertise are Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Vibhuti A. Ansar earned her medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean, School of Medicine, in Sint Maarten, Netherland Antilles. She then completed her family medicine residency at Midtown Medical Center, Columbus, GA. Afterwards, she completed a fellowship in NIPDD I and II at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Ansar has over 12 years of clinical experience. She is board certified in family medicine. Dr. Ansar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis C. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Gastrostomy.

Pravinchandra Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis C. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Ashwinkumar Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis C. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Shankar Thiruppathi is a Gastroenterologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Thiruppathi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis C. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Lower Esophageal Ring, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Thiruppathi is currently accepting new patients.

Dennis Harden, M.D., earned his medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in Mobile, Alabama, where he also completed his family medicine residency. Dr. Harden is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has over 25 years of clinical experience. Dr. Harden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis C. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Daniel Schoenborn is a Gastroenterologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Schoenborn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis C. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastroparesis, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

PLEASE NOTE: Dr. Roman will have Saturday practice hours from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on December 6, January 3, January 10 and January 17.Charles Roman, D.O., FACOI earned his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, PA followed by a 1-year internal medicine internship. Afterwards he completed an internal medicine residency (PGYII and PGYIII) at Allegheny University Hospital also in Philadelphia. He is board certified in internal medicine by the American Osteopathic Association. Dr. Roman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis C. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Dhruv Chaudhary is a Gastroenterologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Chaudhary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis C. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

James Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis C. His top areas of expertise are Facial Paralysis, Bell's Palsy, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

Arnold Forlemu is a Gastroenterologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Forlemu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis C. His top areas of expertise are Liver Cancer, Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.

Arshia Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis C. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Sepsis, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement.

Folarin Olubowale is an Infectious Disease provider in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Olubowale has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis C. His top areas of expertise are Myelitis, Osteomyelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

Gary Dillard is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Phenix City, Alabama. Dr. Dillard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis C. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Hepatitis C, Memory Loss, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

Robert Weatherstone is a Gastroenterologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Weatherstone has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis C. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Gina Sam is a Gastroenterologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Sam has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis C. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Hepatitis C.

Kimberly Brown-Gullatt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Brown-Gullatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis C. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Brown-Gullatt is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Fortson is a Gastroenterologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Fortson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis C. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.