Dr. Ronald Van Tuyl received his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1986. He completed a residency in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at Emory University and was chief resident in 1991. He was inducted as a fellow to the American College of Surgeons in 1993. Dr. Van Tuyl is double boarded. In addition to being Board Certified by the American Academy of Otolaryngology (ENT), he is also Board Certified by the Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy. He is also a member of the Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.Dr. Van Tuyl believes in earning patients' trust by providing individualized attention and offering sound, ethical medical recommendations. You can be confident that state-of-the-art medical and surgical knowledge is utilized. It is our goal and commitment to continually educate ourselves on performing new procedures and maintaining the highest possible quality of care. Dr. Van Tuyl is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Myringotomy.

Dr. Hefner earned his medical degree and completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Alabama, School of Medicine in Birmingham. Board certified in internal medicine and pediatrics, Dr. Hefner is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Hefner was in practice in Woodstock, Georgia. He also was a member of the American College of Physicians and the Medical Association of the State of Alabama prior to moving to Georgia.In his spare time, Dr. Hefner enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, and going to church. He welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Hefner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

Michael Perrino is a Gastroenterologist in Jasper, Georgia. Dr. Perrino is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Lymphocytic Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Perrino is currently accepting new patients.

Adam Levy is a Gastroenterologist in Jasper, Georgia. Dr. Levy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Levy is currently accepting new patients.

Frank Lopez is a Gastroenterologist in Jasper, Georgia. Dr. Lopez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Lopez is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan Kauffman is an Otolaryngologist in Canton, Georgia. Dr. Kauffman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Infant Hearing Loss, and Jones Syndrome.

Karim Gani is a Gastroenterologist in Canton, Georgia. Dr. Gani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

Neal Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Canton, Georgia. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Jon Trankina is a Gastroenterologist in Canton, Georgia. Dr. Trankina is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. Anil Yadav specializes in Internal Medicine, with special interests in Cardiac Event Prevention, Weight Loss, Smoking Cessation, and Holistic Medicine. Dr. Yadav is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Obesity, Cirrhosis, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Liver Transplant.

Yacoba Hudson, M.D. is board certified in family medicine. Dr. Hudson graduated magna cum laude from William Smith College with a Bachelors of Science in Biology. She received her medical degree from Howard University in Washington DC and went on to complete her residency at the Medical Center of Delaware. Dr. Hudson has worked as a clinical preceptor, where she supervised family medicine residents. She has also acted as a medical student mentor for the Oceania University of Medicine in Apia, Samoa. Dr. Hudson is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. She is also an active member of the American Academy of Family Practice and the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Hudson is accepting new patients, and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Hudson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

William Early is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Canton, Georgia. Dr. Early is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Menetrier Disease, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Nnenna Ezeilo is an Otolaryngologist in Canton, Georgia. Dr. Ezeilo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Sialadenitis, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Ezeilo is currently accepting new patients.

Eric Weinman is an Otolaryngologist in Canton, Georgia. Dr. Weinman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Myringotomy. Dr. Weinman is currently accepting new patients.

Aparna Shreenath is a Gastroenterologist in Canton, Georgia. Dr. Shreenath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Macroamylasemia, Indigestion, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Jeffrey Stone is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Canton, Georgia. Dr. Stone has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

Karl Mareth is a Gastroenterologist in Jasper, Georgia. Dr. Mareth has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gardner Syndrome, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mareth is currently accepting new patients.

Shanil Harkins is a Gastroenterologist in Woodstock, Georgia. Dr. Harkins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. Her top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. McCurdy earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and received his undergraduate degree from Shorter College in Rome. After finishing his internship and residency at the Medical Center in Columbus, Georgia, Dr. McCurdy moved to Jasper where he has lived and practiced for over 25 years. He is board-certified in family practice.Dr. McCurdy takes a special interest in the interface between physical, emotional and spiritual health and is dedicated to assisting his patients in living a long, healthy, meaningful life. He also has a special interest in unexplained symptoms and problem diagnoses. He strongly believes in patient education and helping patients understand the complexities of their illnesses.In his spare time, Dr. McCurdy enjoys music and reading. He reads at least two books a week and stays current on many journals, newspapers, and magazines. He has four grown children and enjoys walks with his dog, Dr. Bud. Dr. McCurdy is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Mccurdy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypothyroidism.

Greg Rainwater, M.D., received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia after receiving his bachelor's degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He then completed his residency in Family Medicine at Floyd Medical Center in Rome, Georgia. Dr. Rainwater is a member of the American Academy of Family Medicine and the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians. He has also been involved in the research of new medications. Dr. Rainwater specializes in family medicine and provides services and treatments for patients of all ages including pediatrics, women's health, and adult medicine. He offers cardiac stress testing, destruction and removal of skin lesions, and other office procedures. He also works as a hospice medical director and enjoys the entire range of family medicine. In his spare time, Dr. Rainwater enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking and mountain biking. Dr. Rainwater welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Rainwater is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.