Kota Venkatesh is a Colorectal Surgeon in Suwanee, Georgia. Dr. Venkatesh has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Proctitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Dennis Choat is a Colorectal Surgeon in Fayetteville, Georgia. Dr. Choat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Rectocele, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Joseph Nichols is a Colorectal Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Nichols is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

Dr. McCaffrey was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She received a BS in biology and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Michigan. She then attended Wayne State University School of Medicine on a full academic scholarship and graduated in the top 5% percent of her class, including induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. She completed her general surgery residency at Emory University in 2006, followed by a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI in 2007. After completion of fellowship she joined Oakland Colon and Rectal Associates in Royal Oak, MI where she practiced until 2009.Dr. McCaffrey was recruited to join Piedmont Colorectal Associates in 2009, and she was happy to return to Atlanta. She has been a member of the Piedmont Atlanta Hospital staff since 2009 and Piedmont Henry Hospital since 2015. She is also the primary colon and rectal surgeon at The Shepherd Center, a world-renowned rehabilitation center for catastrophic spinal cord and brain injuries. She is board certified in colon and rectal surgery, as well as general surgery. She is a Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She was named one of Atlanta's Top Doctors by Atlanta Magazine in 2020, 2021, and 2022.Dr. McCaffrey performs treatment for a wide range of colorectal issues. One of her main interests is in robotic surgery for benign and malignant diseases of the colon and rectum. She has performed the highest volume of robotic colorectal surgery at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, successfully completing more than 800 robotic surgeries since 2013. She serves on the robotic steering committee for Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. She also enjoys performing screening and diagnostic colonoscopies, as well as a variety of office-based and surgical procedures for anorectal issues.In her free time, Dr. McCaffrey enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling the world, experiencing new cultures, and collecting stamps in her passport. She regularly attends live music events, hosts dinner parties, and runs road races ranging from 5k's to half marathons. Dr. Mccaffrey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis. Her top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bowel, Anal Fissure, Encopresis, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

Dr. Swetha Ramakrishnan is a board-certified colorectal surgeon who grew up in North Brunswick, New Jersey. She graduated with the highest distinction from a combined 7 year BS/MD program from Pennsylvania State University with a degree in life science and a minor in German language. She received her MD degree from Jefferson Medical College where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She then completed her general surgery residency at the Emory University School of Medicine, where she also completed a 2-year post-doctoral research fellowship in transplant immunology. She completed her fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.Dr. Ramakrishnan is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. She is currently the chairwoman of the Piedmont Atlanta Hospital Ethics Committee and serves as an adjunct clinical faculty member for Mercer University's College of Health Professions. She practices all aspects of colon and rectal surgery, including treatment of colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulae, abscesses, and pilonidal disease. She performs colonoscopy, laparoscopy, Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS), High Resolution Anoscopy (HRA), the Cleft Lift procedure for pilonidal disease, and sacral neuromodulation for the treatment of fecal incontinence. She has a particular interest in the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic floor disorders. Dr. Ramakrishnan was named a Top Doctor by Atlanta Magazine and Georgia Trend Magazine in 2022. Dr. Ramakrishnan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis. Her top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Proctitis, Colostomy, and Colonoscopy.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Neurogenic Bowel, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

Manila Gaddh is a Hematologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Gaddh has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis. Her top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Shwartzman Phenomenon, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Thrombocytopenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Dr. Paul Joyner was born in Greenville, North Carolina. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for his undergraduate degrees in Biology and Psychology. He attended the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in Mobile, AL. After finishing medical school, he served at the University of Connecticut in Hartford, CT for his General Surgery Residency. He completed his colorectal fellowship at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT. He then worked with the Colorectal Surgeons of Greater Hartford for two years.After welcoming the third child to his family, Dr. Joyner moved to Atlanta to join the practice at Piedmont Colorectal Associates in September 2015. Since that time, he has practiced primarily at Piedmont Henry Hospital but he also provides services at our Atlanta Office. He is board certified in both Colon and Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.Dr. Joyner performs treatment for a wide range of colorectal issues, both benign and malignant. He is certified to perform both robotically assisted and laparoscopic colorectal surgery for the treatment of various colorectal disorders including diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancers. He also specializes in the care of anorectal disorders such as hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas and fecal incontinence. He is well-trained in a broad range of colon and rectal disorders and offers compassionate and comprehensive care to his patients.Dr. Joyner has served and continues to serve on many professional committees and believes it is important to participate in the governance of the hospital you work with and maintain the quality of the care provided. Of special note, he has served as a member of the Robotic Surgery Committee and Medical/Surgical Quality committee at St. Francis Hospital and Institutional Review Board at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Currently, he serves on the Operational Council Subcommittee, the Perioperative Governance Committee and Professional Practice Evaluation Committee at Piedmont Henry Hospital.Dr. Joyner has three wonderful children. During his free time, he enjoys reading, the outdoors, board games, adventure races and new experiences. Dr. Joyner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Ibrahim Adamu, M.D., earned his medical degree at Istanbul University. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Vermont through Danbury Hospital and went on to complete his colon and rectal surgery fellowship at the Georgia Colon and Rectal Clinic in Atlanta. Dr. Adamu is board certified in general surgery and colon and rectal surgery.Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Adamu practiced in Indiana as a general and colorectal surgeon. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract. Dr. Adamu provides treatment for rectal cancer, hemorrhoids, colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and anal fissures.In his spare time, Dr. Adamu enjoys traveling and spending time with his family, as well as playing tennis and golf. Dr. Adamu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Ileostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Hemorrhoids, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Goel specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery and treats conditions such as colon and rectal cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and fistulas. He also performs procedures such as screening and diagnostic colonoscopies. He is Board Certified in Colon and Rectal Surgery, as well as General Surgery.Dr. Goel has been part of the Colon and Rectal Surgery team at Piedmont Augusta for over three years.In his spare time, Dr Goel enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. Dr. Goel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Thrombectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Rasque is board certified in colon and rectal surgery with 20 years of experience. She received her medical degree at Tulane University. She completed residency in general surgery at the Yale University-affiliated program at St. Mary's Hospital and completed a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Creighton University.Dr. Rasque treats all areas of colon and rectal surgery both abdominal and anorectal. This includes colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis and rectal prolapse.Anorectal disorders include: Hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas, hidradenitis, anal dysplasia and cancers as well as pilonidal disease (performs cleft closure).She utilizes minimally invasive techniques, both laparoscopic and robotic for abdominal and pelvic surgery.Dr. Rasque has a special interest in pelvic floor dysfunction and GI wellness for the treatment of constipation and fecal incontinence. A detailed evaluation is conducted using dietary history forms and in office anal manometry to develop a personalized treatment plan for each patient.She is a pioneer in anal cancer prevention. She was the first colon and rectal surgeon in the Atlanta area to offer office anal pap and high resolution anoscopy for the prevention of anal cancer. She brings this technology to Piedmont Rockdale.Away from work, she enjoys caring for her fur baby. She also enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Rasque is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis. Her top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Hemorrhoids, Levator Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

Bradley Auffarth is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Auffarth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, and Lymphadenectomy.

Derek Pendarvis is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Pendarvis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, and Parathyroid Hyperplasia. Dr. Pendarvis is currently accepting new patients.

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

Joseph Mareno is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Mareno is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ureteroscopy.

Mark Blankenship is a General Surgeon in Rincon, Georgia. Dr. Blankenship is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Carmen Fong is a Colorectal Surgeon in Roswell, Georgia. Dr. Fong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Proctitis, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Endoscopy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

Harry Liberman is a Colorectal Surgeon in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Liberman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Ureteroscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

Elizabeth Mckeown is a Colorectal Surgeon in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Mckeown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.