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 Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Proctitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. Her top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Proctitis, Colostomy, and Colonoscopy.

John Cheape is a Colorectal Surgeon in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Cheape is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Proctitis, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Alan Goldman is a Colorectal Surgeon in Roswell, Georgia. Dr. Goldman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Proctitis, Anal Fissure, and Levator Syndrome.

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

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

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

Harry Vildibill is a General Surgeon in Albany, Georgia. Dr. Vildibill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, Umbilical Hernia, Thyroidectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Vildibill is currently accepting new patients.

Gary Richter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Roswell, Georgia. Dr. Richter has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Morning Sickness, Hepatitis C, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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 Proctitis. Her top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bowel, Anal Fissure, Encopresis, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

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 Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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 Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Hemorrhoids, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Gastrostomy.

Charles Stewart is a Gastroenterologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Gregory Delaurier is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Delaurier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

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 Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Thrombectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Shah completed his undergraduate degree at Princeton University and earned his M.D. from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. He did his internal medicine training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Harvard Medical School. He then completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Shah's interests within gastroenterology include colorectal cancer screening, gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, infectious GI diseases, and inflammatory bowel disease. In addition to upper and lower endoscopy. Dr. Shah is trained in both EUS and ERCP. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Seth Rosen is a Colorectal Surgeon in Johns Creek, Georgia. Dr. Rosen has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Kelly Carson is a Gastroenterologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Carson has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. Her top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Diverticular Disease, Encopresis, and Bowel Incontinence.

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