The 20 Best Meckel's Diverticulum Doctors Near Me in Georgia, US

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 11 doctor with experience in Meckel's Diverticulum near Georgia, US. Of these, 9 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Pediatric Surgery
    Distinguished in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Pediatric Surgery

    Office

    2174 N Druid Hills Rd NE Fl 1, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hanna Alemayehu is a Pediatric Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Alemayehu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meckel's Diverticulum. Her top areas of expertise are Meckel's Diverticulum, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Colorectal Surgery

    Atl Colorectal Surgery

    95 Collier Rd NW Ste 4025, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Evan Feldman is a Colorectal Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Feldman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meckel's Diverticulum. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Ureteroscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Crystal P. Koerner
    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Colorectal Surgery

    Piedmont Colorectal Associates

    35 Collier Rd NW Ste 475, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Meckel's Diverticulum. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Neurogenic Bowel, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

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    William E. Taylor
    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

    Columbus Surgical Specialists

    1900 10th Avenue, Suite 201, 
    Columbus, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Taylor earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota and completed his residency at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine in Rochester, MN. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and he holds a fellowship from the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery.Dr. Taylor has been practicing medicine for more than 23 years and is currently a member of Columbus Surgical Specialists in Columbus, GA. His practice includes general surgery and a robust cross-section of colon- and rectal-related surgical services and care.In his spare time, Dr. Taylor enjoys spending time with his family and fly fishing.Dr. Taylor is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. His practice is conveniently located near the Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown campus and hospital complex. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meckel's Diverticulum. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Salim Amrani
    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Colorectal Surgery

    Piedmont Physicians Colon And Rectal Surgery At Augusta

    1348 Walton Way, Ste 6500, 
    Augusta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Salim Amrani, MD, FACS is board-certified & a member of the American Board of Surgery & American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery. He has over 15 years of clinical & surgical experience. Dr. Amrani specializes & treats benign & malignant colon & rectal conditions including but not limited to hemorrhoids, anal fissures, fistulas, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, anal cancer, and colon & rectal cancer. He is proficient in minimally invasive surgery including Davinci Robotic Surgery.Dr. Amrani is fluent in French. Dr. Amrani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meckel's Diverticulum. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Hemorrhoids, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum

    Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta At Scottish Rite

    1001 Johnson Ferry Rd, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Passarello is a Pediatrics provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Passarello has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meckel's Diverticulum. Her top areas of expertise are Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Croup, and Diarrhea.

    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    General Surgery

    Screven County Family Health Center LLC

    594 S Columbia Ave Ste 100, 
    Rincon, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Blankenship is a General Surgeon in Rincon, Georgia. Dr. Blankenship is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meckel's Diverticulum. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Shahzad Ahmed
    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Specialists Of Gwinnett

    1120 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Suite 209, 
    Suwanee, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Originally from Connecticut, Shahzad Ahmed M.D., earned his undergraduate degree with honors in neuroscience from Trinity College in Hartford, CT and medical degree at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. While in medical school, he was awarded the Wellsford and Mildred Clark Medical Memorial Scholarship and was recognized with honors for his service and scholarship. He then attended Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California where he completed a residency in internal medicine and he completed a clinical nutrition fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Ahmed completed his fellowship in gastroenterology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. During this time, he served on several committees and completed specialized training in inflammatory bowel disease while visiting Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois.Dr. Ahmed is a board-certified physician specializing in gastroenterology and hepatology. He has a particular interest in inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, clinical nutrition and liver diseases. He is passionate about helping patients achieve the best possible quality of life through excellent clinical care.Dr. Ahmed performs standard procedures such as EGD/Upper endoscopy and colonoscopy as well as specialized procedures in GI including motility (esophageal manometry) and reflux (Bravo pH monitoring) testing. He also offers office-based treatment of internal hemorrhoids (hemorrhoid banding).In his spare time, Dr. Ahmed enjoys hiking, reading, following sports and spending time with his young family. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meckel's Diverticulum. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Diarrhea, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's Hospital Of Georgia

    1446 Harper St, 
    Augusta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martha-conley Ingram is a Pediatric Surgeon in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Ingram is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meckel's Diverticulum. Her top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Meckel's Diverticulum, Gastroschisis, Endoscopy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    The Childrens Center For Digestive Health Care LLC

    993 Johnson Ferry Rd Ste D440, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Liu is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meckel's Diverticulum. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Bowel Incontinence.

    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Hospital Medicine

    AdventHealth Redmond

    501 Redmond Rd NW, 
    Rome, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Monal Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Rome, Georgia. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meckel's Diverticulum. Her top areas of expertise are Nocardiosis, Pulmonary Nocardiosis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Meckel's Diverticulum?

    A Meckel diverticulum is a pouch on the wall of the lower part of the small intestine that is present at birth (congenital). The diverticulum may contain tissue similar to that of the stomach or pancreas. The abnormal tissue can secrete acid, which may irritate the tissues.

    When should I see a Meckel's Diverticulum doctor in Georgia, US?

    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 Meckel's Diverticulum doctor in Georgia, US?

    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 Meckel's Diverticulum doctors in Georgia, US?

    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 Meckel's Diverticulum doctors in Georgia, US?

    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 Meckel's Diverticulum doctor in Georgia, US?

    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 Meckel's Diverticulum doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Meckel's Diverticulum 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 Meckel's Diverticulum doctor in Georgia, US?

    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 Meckel's Diverticulum 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 Meckel's Diverticulum 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 Meckel's Diverticulum doctors in Georgia, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Meckel's Diverticulum 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 Meckel's Diverticulum doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Meckel's Diverticulum 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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