
Overview
Dr. Pearce earned his Undergraduate and Medical Degrees at the University of Florida and completed his Surgical Residency and Vascular Surgery Fellowship training at Wake Forest University in North Carolina.
Dr. Pearce has authored over 15 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and numerous invited presentations, and maintains a strong interest in teaching, working with the Medical College of Georgia Physician Assistant program and the Georgia Health Sciences University Medical Partnership. He works with local nephrologists to improve the care of kidney failure patients and is a regular volunteer at the Mercy Health Center providing surgical care to the indigent and less fortunate members of the Athens Community.
Dr. Pearce is affiliated with Athens Regional Medical Center and St. Mary's Hospital. He is an active member in many leading medical organizations, including the American College of Surgeons, Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society, Society for Vascular Surgery, Society for Vascular Ultrasound, and the Southeastern Surgical Congress.
His practice interests include complex aortic and peripheral vascular reconstruction for aneurysm and occlusive disease, carotid disease, varicose vein disease, and hemodialysis access.
Dr. Pearce is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Clinical Research
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University Surgical Associates Of Athens
Christopher Everett is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Everett is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gangrene, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Everett is currently accepting new patients.
Piedmont Rockdale Wound/Hyperbaric/Ostomy Center
Dr. Whitworth earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He then completed his general surgery residency at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Ga. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and a member of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Whitworth has over 30 years of experience in general surgery. With a focus on minimizing pain and risk associated with surgery, he is adept at breast cancer, thyroid and parathyroid surgeries, as well as laparoscopic procedures involving the intestines, stomach and colon. Dr. Whitworth is highly skilled in diagnosing and treating breast cancer with stereotactic breast biopsy, sentinel node biopsy, lumpectomy and mastectomy. His other specialty areas include the gallbladder, appendix and hernias. Dr. Whitworth and his wife Kathy have five children and four grandchildren. He enjoys ballroom dancing, singing in the Covington-Conyers Choral Guild, hiking, snow skiing and scuba diving. Dr. Whitworth welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.edical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He then completed his general surgery residency at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Ga. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and a member of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Whitworth has over 30 years of experience in general surgery. With a focus on minimizing pain and risk associated with surgery, he is adept at breast cancer, thyroid and parathyroid surgeries, as well as laparoscopic procedures involving the intestines, stomach and colon. Dr. Whitworth is highly skilled in diagnosing and treating breast cancer with stereotactic breast biopsy, sentinel node biopsy, lumpectomy and mastectomy. His other specialty areas include the gallbladder, appendix and hernias. Dr. Whitworth and his wife Kathy have five children and four grandchildren. He enjoys ballroom dancing, singing in the Covington-Conyers Choral Guild, hiking, snow skiing and scuba diving. Dr. Whitworth welcomes new patients and acc. Dr. Whitworth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Lymphedema.
Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Newton
Dr. Rogers, M.D., FACS, earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia where he completed his internship and residency in general surgery. He completed a fellowship in Bern, Switzerland in experimental medicine and a thoracic surgery fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. He then pursued further vascular surgery training at University Hospital in Augusta, Ga. Certified by the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Rogers is well versed in general surgery and laparoscopic procedures of the stomach, gallbladder, appendix, colon, thyroid and hernias as well as vascular surgery, vascular access and thoracic surgery. He is the director of the Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center at Piedmont Newton Hospital. Dr. Rogers and his wife Julie have four children. In his free time he enjoys gardening (he is most proud of his hydrangeas) and skeet shooting. He is very involved in many local community activities. As a retired Lt. Colonel , he served 22 years in the US Army Reserves Medical Corps. Dr. Rogers welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Rogers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallstones, Pacemaker Implantation, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Pearce isDistinguished. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Pearce isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Pearce isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Pearce isDistinguished. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Pearce isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- GangreneDr. Pearce isDistinguished. Learn about Gangrene.
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- Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney
- Aortic DissectionDr. Pearce isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Arterial Tortuosity SyndromeDr. Pearce isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Pearce isAdvanced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Pearce isAdvanced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)Dr. Pearce isAdvanced. Learn about Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD).
- Experienced
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Pearce isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Atheroembolic Renal DiseaseDr. Pearce isExperienced. Learn about Atheroembolic Renal Disease.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Pearce isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- CellulitisDr. Pearce isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Pearce isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Degos DiseaseDr. Pearce isExperienced. Learn about Degos Disease.

