Dr. Franklin joined the medical staff at Piedmont Fayette Hospital in January 2011. He was previously in private practice in Gadsden, Alabama for over five years. He is board certified in general surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.His practice includes the full range of General Surgery - hernia, colon resection, gallbladder surgery, and other diseases of the intestines and abdominal organs. He also does surgery on the thyroid, parathyroids, and skin. He has had a distinguished career in laparoscopic and robotic surgery. While in Alabama, he was the first surgeon in the state to complete a gallbladder removal with the da Vinci robot. After moving back to Georgia, he is the first surgeon in the Piedmont health system to complete gallbladder removal with the da Vinci robot, and also the first ever utilizing a single incision in the umbilicus. He is one of a very few surgeons in the US utilizing this technique. He has been involved in laparoscopic surgery for 20 years and over 12 years robotically.He has published and given numerous presentations to include topics of advanced laparoscopic procedures, cellular behavior of cancers, trauma, multiple sclerosis, and intravascular ultrasound. He has most recently served as chairman of the department Surgery at Piedmont Fayette. He now serves on the medical executive committee and utilization review committee. He also is involved in research projects in the US and internationally.Dr. Franklin believes that to plan the best possible operation, the surgeon must understand and listen to the patient. He can then plan and educate the patient in regards to their forward progress. He understands that operations are not without risk, and the patient must understand those risks along with its benefits, and the alternatives to treatment. Dr. Franklin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenteric Artery Ischemia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

James Stevens, MD, earned his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at Atlanta Medical. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology from University of Georgia and is board certified in General Surgery.Dr. Stevens has been practicing medicine for 9 years. Dr. Stevens specializes in General Surgery. Dr. Stevens has a special interest in providing individualized care to each of his patients and provides care in the scope of General Surgery.In his spare time, Dr. Stevens enjoys spending time with family, coaching youth sports and golfing.Dr. Stevens is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Stevens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenteric Artery Ischemia. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Kiran Kanji is a Gastroenterologist in Fayetteville, Georgia. Dr. Kanji is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenteric Artery Ischemia. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kanji is currently accepting new patients.

Walker Shearon, M.D., earned his medical degree from The Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology from The University of Georgia.Dr. Shearon has been practicing medicine for five years. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Shearon was completing residency training in general surgery.Dr Shearon has a special interest in minimally invasive surgery.In his spare time, Dr. Shearon enjoys spending time with his wife and dogs. He enjoys golf and UGA football.Dr. Shearon is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Shearon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenteric Artery Ischemia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, and Cholecystitis.

John Keller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fayetteville, Georgia. Dr. Keller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenteric Artery Ischemia. His top areas of expertise are Ballinger-Wallace Syndrome, Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis, Hereditary Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, and Cardiac Amyloidosis.

Mark Hudson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fayetteville, Georgia. Dr. Hudson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenteric Artery Ischemia. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Hudson is currently accepting new patients.

Edward Hoffman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fayetteville, Georgia. Dr. Hoffman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenteric Artery Ischemia. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Asthma, Grass Allergy, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Dr. Hoffman is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Hightower is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fayetteville, Georgia. Dr. Hightower is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenteric Artery Ischemia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Hightower is currently accepting new patients.

Loida Bonney, M.D., M.P.H., earned her undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland and her medical degree at the State University of New York Health Sciences Center. She completed her internal medicine and pediatrics residency at Rhode Island Hospital and the Hasbro Children's Hospital. Dr. Bonney went on to attend Columbia University obtaining a Master's in Public Health. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Bonney worked in a variety of healthcare settings. She was an assistant professor of medicine at the Emory University School of Medicine. Her interest is in health disparities among underserved populations. In her spare time, Dr. Bonney enjoys jogging and going to parks and outings with family and friends. Dr. Bonney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenteric Artery Ischemia. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Cirrhosis.

Kent Choi is a General Surgeon in Stockbridge, Georgia. Dr. Choi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenteric Artery Ischemia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Choi is currently accepting new patients.