Michael W. Cheng, M.D., graduated from Emory University summa cum laude with highest honors and was elected to the national honor society Phi Beta Kappa. After earning undergraduate degrees in biology and sociology, he attended medical school at the University of Florida. Dr. Cheng continued his medical studies with internal medicine residency at Emory University, and then furthered his education with sub-specialization in gastroenterology and hepatology at the University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Cheng is board-certified in gastroenterology, and is a Fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association.Dr. Cheng specializes in gastroenterology and has over 15 years of experience. He strives to provide compassionate and comprehensive care of digestive health conditions including acid reflux, heartburn, colon cancer prevention, inflammatory bowel disease and liver disorders.During his spare time, Dr. Cheng enjoys playing tennis, fishing and spending time with his family.Dr. Cheng is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Taiwo Ajose, MD earned her medical degree from Windsor University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Morehouse School of Medicine.Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Ajose completed her fellowship in Gastroenterology at The University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Ajose is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Ajose special interests include colon cancer screening, esophagus, advancing women in health care and bridging healthcare gaps.Dr. Ajose is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Ajose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Her top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Hemorrhoids, Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

John Ehret, M.D., earned his medical degree at John C Edwards School of Medicine. He then attended Emory University School of Medicine where he completed a residency in internal medicine.Dr. Ehret is a board-certified physician with over 20 years of experience working in primary care. He specializes in internal medicine and offers treatment for most common medical problems such as diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia.In his spare time, Dr. Ehret enjoys exercise and spending time with family.He is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Ehret is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol.

Miguel Carmona, MD, earned his medical degree from Universidad Austral Facultad de Ciencias Biomédicas in Buenos Aires, Argentina and completed his residency at Piedmont Athens Regional. Dr. Carmona has been practicing medicine for eight years. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Carmona was a primary care physician at Phoebe Worth Family Medicine in Sylvester, Georgia. Dr. Carmona is board certified in Internal Medicine.In his spare time, Dr. Carmona enjoys playing tennis and soccer, reading and cooking.Dr. Carmona is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Carmona is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Christy Blanchford, M.D., earned her medical degree at Dartmouth Medical School. She then attended Emory University School of Medicine where she completed a residency in internal medicine.Dr. Blanchford is a board-certified physician with over 25 years of experience working in primary care. She specializes in internal medicine and offers preventative care and treatment for adults.In her spare time, Dr. Blanchford enjoys mountain biking, spending time with family and attending science fiction/fantasy conventions.She is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Blanchford is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Ekinadese Aburime MD, MPH is a therapeutic endoscopist with Piedmont Healthcare. He serves as Chair of Gastroenterology for Piedmont Healthcare. In addition, he serves as Director of Advanced Endoscopy at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. A board-certified gastroenterologist, Dr. Aburime specializes in the treatment and management of pancreatobiliary disorders, Barrett's esophagus, gastrointestinal malignancies and large polyps with a special interest in gastrointestinal cancer prevention and cutting-age endoscopic technologies.Dr. Aburime graduated from Ross University Medical School, Dominica, West Indies. He completed his internal medicine residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center at Long Island College Hospital. He completed his gastrointestinal fellowship training at Metropolitan Hospital/Woodhall Medical Center in New York, New York. He completed additional training in advanced endoscopy at University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio (UTHSCSA).Dr. Aburime holds professional memberships with American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American Gastroenterology Association, American College of Gastroenterology and New York Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy. Dr. Aburime is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

Greg H. Gibson, M.D., earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester. He then attended Howard University Hospital where he completed his residency and fellowship. He is board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology.Dr. Gibson specializes in gastroenterology and has over 35 years of experience. He has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, liver, pancreas and biliary system.In his spare time, Dr. Gibson enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and attending sporting events. Before private practice, he was an assistant professor of medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine.Dr. Gibson is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Gibson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. Rahman earned her medical degree at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. She then completed her residency in internal medicine at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences followed by a fellowship in endocrinology at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Rahman is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.Dr. Rahman specializes in endocrinology. Her special interests include type 1 and 2 diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), as well as adrenal and pituitary disorders.In her spare time, Dr. Rahman enjoys traveling and spending time with her family. . Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Storm, Hyperthyroidism, and Graves Disease.

Dr. Virginia Hyland graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Arts. She received her medical degree from New York Medical College in 1985. She completed her residency in family medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Hyland began practicing in New York after completing her residency. She began practicing in the Rockdale community in 1992. Dr. Hyland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Her top areas of expertise are Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Cyclic Neutropenia.

Julie Monteiro is a Nurse Practitioner in Covington, Georgia. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

Roopal Desai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Conyers, Georgia. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Hypertensive Heart Disease. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

Karim Shakoor is a Gastroenterologist in Conyers, Georgia. Dr. Shakoor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Indigestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Gastrectomy. Dr. Shakoor is currently accepting new patients.

Brittany Cook is a Nurse Practitioner in Conyers, Georgia. Ms. Cook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Ms. Cook is currently accepting new patients.

Selishia Mcfarlane is a Nurse Practitioner in Conyers, Georgia. Ms. Mcfarlane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Her top areas of expertise are Opioid Induced Constipation, Gallbladder Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Ms. Mcfarlane is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Rabin is a summa cum laude graduate of Yeshiva University in New York, N.Y., where he earned a bachelor's degree in biology. He received his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, N.Y., where he was selected for various honors including a research fellowship in ethics and humanism in medicine.Dr. Rabin completed his internship and residency at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, N.Y., and his fellowship in gastroenterology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. In addition to presenting at national conferences, Dr. Rabin has been published in the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse and conducted various research studies on digestive issues including chronic viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, vanishing bile duct syndrome, diverticulosis, and C. difficile infections. He has also served as an IBD community education speaker for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.In addition to general gastroenterology, Dr. Rabin has a special interest in colon cancer prevention and the treatment of hepatitis C, GERD, inflammatory bowel disease, and C. difficile infections. Dr. Rabin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Eric Davis is a Gastroenterologist in Conyers, Georgia. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Indigestion, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

Darwin Brown is an Endocrinologist in Conyers, Georgia. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Storm, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, and Graves Disease. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

Karen Weiss is a Gastroenterologist in Conyers, Georgia. Her top areas of expertise are Intestinal Cancer, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Weiss is currently accepting new patients.

Jay Mepani is an Endocrinologist in Conyers, Georgia. His top areas of expertise are Toxic Nodular Goiter, Thyroid Storm, Thyroid Nodule, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Mepani is currently accepting new patients.

Jana Fuller is a Nurse Practitioner in Conyers, Georgia. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).