Donald Maynard, MD, FACS is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgeons and is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), Georgia State Chapter of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Piedmont Clinic Physicians Group. Dr. Maynard also acts as the medical director of the Piedmont Walton Metabolic and Bariatric Center. The metabolic-bariatric procedures he performs include the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (Gastric Sleeve) and Duodenal Switch.Dr. Maynard received his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of South Florida, Tampa in 1991. He then went on to earn his medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee in 1995. After graduation, Dr. Maynard attended a general surgery residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center where he completed his surgical training in 2002. Dr. Maynard began his career as a general surgeon in 2003. By 2005, Dr. Maynard had completed his fellowship in Bariatrics. Dr. Maynard is the founding physician of Surgical Associates of Metro Atlanta, which services east Atlanta to include Monroe, Covington, Athens, Conyers, and the surrounding areas. Dr. Maynard grew up on St. Maarten, a small island in the Caribbean that is half French and half Dutch. In some respects it is very similar to Georgia, a community where everyone knows and cares for each other. Dr. Maynard worked for the family owned business from a very young age. This helped him to develop discipline, a strong work ethic, and a solid moral and ethical foundation. After passing on an opportunity in 1989 to play for the Atlanta Braves, Dr. Maynard returned to his first love of medicine and pursued a career in General Surgery. Dr. Maynard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Michael Williams, MD earned his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and completed his residency at Grady Memorial Hospital with Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. He received his undergraduate degree in Neuroscience and Economics from Brown University and is board certified in General Surgery. Dr. Williams has been practicing medicine for 8 years.Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Williams was an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Texas RGV. Dr. Williams specializes in General Surgery. His special interests include robotic general surgery and colorectal surgery.In his spare time, Dr. Williams enjoys spending time with his family and boating on Lake Oconee. He is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, and Cholecystitis.

Dr. Benak specializes in a wide range of surgical procedures including the latest minimally invasive techniques. He is interested in the evaluation and treatment of gastrointestinal, endocrine, vascular, breast, and skin disorders.Dr. Benak opened his surgical practice in Walton County in 2000. Dedicated to his profession, Dr. Benak has served as Chief of Staff, Chief of Surgery, Trauma Medical Director, and member of the Medical Executive Committee. Dr Benak is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Benak is married and lives with his wife in Good Hope, GA. In his spare time, he enjoys paddle boarding, wake surfing, hiking, biking, camping, and boating. Dr. Benak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gallbladder Disease.

Rosemary Chickos, D.O. is board certified in General Surgery and is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. Dr. Chickos has a special interest in minimally invasive procedures.In her spare time. Dr. Chickos enjoys spending time with her family and pets. She is an Ohio Army National Guard Veteran.Dr. Chickos is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Chickos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, and Gallbladder Disease.

Bhavin Jani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Monroe, Georgia. Dr. Jani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jani is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Jacob is a General Surgeon in Monroe, Georgia. Dr. Jacob is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Colostomy. Dr. Jacob is currently accepting new patients.

Chibueze Ubah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Monroe, Georgia. Dr. Ubah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, and Acute Cystitis.

Phillip Brown is a General Surgeon in Winder, Georgia. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Cellulitis, and Ogilvie Syndrome.