Dr. Ross earned his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He completed his residency in general surgery at Vanderbilt University and then went on to complete a vascular surgery fellowship at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. Immediately prior to joining Piedmont Heart Institute, Dr. Ross served as an Associate Professor of Surgery and Chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapeutics School of Medicine at the University of Louisville. He was also on staff at Norton Hospital and Jewish Hospital, both located in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Ross is board-certified in vascular surgery. He is a Fellow of the American Heart Association (Stroke Council) and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Ross is also a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, the Southern Association for Vascular Surgery and the Society for Vascular Surgery. Dr. Ross has a long standing interest and experience with minimally-invasive and endovascular approaches to vascular problems as well as standard operative approaches, seeking the best solution for long term success for each individual patient. He has participated in multiple clinical trials and registries, and he has been a speaker at numerous symposia and meetings. Dr. Ross is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Erin Bowman joined our practice in August 2013. She prides herself on her bedside manner, often spending extra time with patients as well as consistently making herself available beyond office hours by providing patients with her cell phone number. She also routinely calls each patient the night before surgery to make sure all of their questions have been answered and concerns met. Her efforts, along with her inviting smile, help ensure patients feel at ease, despite their breast cancer diagnosis. A Philadelphia, Pennsylvania native, Dr. Bowman, who graduated from Spelman College with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, considers Atlanta to be her second home. Upon receiving her degree, she returned to Philadelphia to complete a Masters in Biological Science at MCP Hahnemann University before heading to Boston University School of Medicine, where she earned her Medical Degree. Dr. Bowman eventually found her way back to Atlanta for surgical training at Morehouse School of Medicine. Following her general surgery residency, Dr. Bowman completed a Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Bowman is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. She is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and Society of Surgical Oncologists. In her free time, Dr. Bowman enjoys spending time with her husband, who is an anesthesiologist, and their children. She also enjoys cooking, traveling and exercising. Dr. Bowman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Breast Infection, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Lymphadenectomy.

Ashish Khanna is a Physiatrist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Khanna has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pain, Lymphedema, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Lithotripsy, and Penectomy.

Rogsbert Phillips is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Phillips has been practicing medicine for over 49 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy.

Doris Armour is a Physiatrist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Armour has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Lymphangiectasis, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, and Lymphedema.

Jay Miller is a Vascular Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Miller has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Peptic Ulcer, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Victoria Teodorescu is a Vascular Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Teodorescu has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Gangrene, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arteriovenous Malformation, and Thrombectomy.

Robert W. Powers, Jr., MD, earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, S.C. He then completed his internship and residency at Emory University affiliated hospitals and his fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. He is a member of the Georgia Surgical Society and the Michael E. DeBakey Cardiovascular Society. He is board certified in vascular surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Powers joined the Piedmont Hospital medical staff in 1982. Dr. Powers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Carotid Artery Disease, Peptic Ulcer, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

Morgan L. Cox, M.D., MHS, received her undergraduate degree in chemistry from Butler University. She is board certified in general surgery.Dr. Cox specializes in a broad range of vascular surgery pathology including aortic disease, carotid artery disease, peripheral arterial disease, dialysis access, and superficial and deep venous disease.In her spare time, Dr. Cox enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, watching soccer, paddle boarding, and traveling. Dr. Cox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Varicose Veins, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Dr. Evan Weitman, M.D., FACS, is a Surgical Oncologist at Piedmont Healthcare. Dr. Weitman earned his medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City and completed his residency in General Surgery at New York University. During his residency he also completed a 2-year research fellowship to study lymphedema at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. He finalized his formal training with an additional 2-year fellowship in Complex General Surgical Oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida.Dr. Weitman is board-certified in General Surgery and board-certified in Complex General Surgical Oncology by the American Board of Surgery. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Weitman is also Director of the Piedmont Melanoma and Sarcoma Clinic. Dr. Weitman's clinical focus is in surgical oncology; including the management of skin cancers such as melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and merkel cell carcinoma. His special interests include the surgical management of locally advanced melanoma with a multimodality approach using oncolytic viral therapy (TVEC). He also has expertise in the surgical management of soft tissue tumors, gastrointestinal tumors including gastric and pancreatic cancer, and neuroendocrine tumors. Dr. Weitman also has formal training in minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopic and robotic surgery.Dr. Weitman has published numerous papers about the impact and surgical management of complex melanoma and has also published extensively on lymphedema, swelling of the extremity that can occur after lymph node surgery.Dr. Weitman is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.ARTICLE:Pro-wrestler and movie star John Cena promotes skin cancer awareness. Dr. Weitman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Liposarcoma, Lump in the Abdomen, Gastrectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Dr. James M. Poindexter Jr., M.D., received his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and completed his medical degree at Washington University Medical School in St. Louis, Missouri. He served as surgical and chief resident at the University of Connecticut before completing his vascular surgery fellowship training at New York Medical College. He then served first as an Assistant Professor and then as Associate Professor of Surgery at the Morehouse School of Medicine, providing clinical instruction to Morehouse and Emory University residents at Grady Memorial Hospital.Dr. Poindexter is board-certified in surgery and licensed in both Georgia and Missouri, Dr. Poindexter's Non-Invasive Vascular Laboratory was one of the first to receive full accreditation by the Intersocietal Commission on the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories. It is regularly used in the clinical evaluation of vascular conditions. Dr. Poindexter continues to serve as an attending vascular surgeon at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. Dr. Poindexter has been recognized for his professional acumen with numerous awards, among them the J.P. Wilson Surgical Attending of the Year Award from the Atlanta Medical Center and the Georgia Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Poindexter has served patients at Piedmont Hospital since 1996. Dr. Poindexter welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Poindexter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome, Arterial Insufficiency, Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

A native of Illinois, Dr. Dannehl attended medical school at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, Illinois. He completed his internship and residency at Emory University School of Medicine. In addition to his current professional position with Piedmont, Dr. Dannehl remains a clinical instructor at Emory University School of Medicine and a preceptor at Mercer University Southern School of Pharmacy. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Dannehl believes in taking time with each patient to better understand the patient's healthcare needs. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, bicycling, and reading. Dr. Dannehl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Tracheitis.

Luke Brewster is a Vascular Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Brewster has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement.

Yazan Duwayri is a Vascular Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Duwayri has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aneurysm Repair, and Embolectomy.

Maureen Haley is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Haley has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Cellulitis.

Elisabeth Preston is a Physiatrist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Preston has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Lymphangiectasis, Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Lymphedema.

Karen Bauer is a Vascular Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Bauer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Peptic Ulcer, Idiopathic Edema, and Cellulitis.

Jaime Benarroch is a Vascular Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Benarroch has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Venous Insufficiency, Thrombectomy, and Aneurysm Repair.

Stephen Barnett is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Barnett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Edema, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Varicose Veins, and Carotid Artery Disease. Dr. Barnett is currently accepting new patients.

Eyal Ben-Arie is a Vascular Surgeon and a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Ben-Arie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Ben-Arie is currently accepting new patients.