Overview
Dr. Koerner was born in Lynchburg, Virginia and was raised in Tampa, Florida. She graduated summa cum laude from the Florida State University with a Bachelor's degree in Biology. She attended medical school at the Florida State University College of Medicine, where she was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and, in 2015, graduated 1st in her class. She then completed general surgery residency at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Following residency, she completed a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Koerner returned to Atlanta to join Piedmont Colorectal Associates in 2021.
Dr. Koerner is board certified in general surgery and colorectal surgery. She is certified in minimally invasive surgery including robotic and laparoscopic surgery. She offers treatments for a wide variety of colon and rectal conditions, including colorectal malignancies, diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and motility disorders. She offers both office-based treatments and ambulatory surgery for common anorectal conditions including hemorrhoids, abscesses, anal fistulas, fecal incontinence, and anal fissures. Dr. Koerner performs both screening and diagnostic colonoscopies.
Dr. Koerner enjoys traveling, hiking, cooking and baking in her free time. When not at work she is spends time with her loved ones.
Dr. Koerner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rectal Prolapse. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Neurogenic Bowel, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, and Hemorrhoidectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
35 Collier Rd NW Ste 475, Atlanta, GA 30309
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Dennis Choat is a Colorectal Surgeon in Fayetteville, Georgia. Dr. Choat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rectal Prolapse. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Rectocele, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.
Northside Surgical Professional Services LLC
Jeffrey Cohen is a Colorectal Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Cohen has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rectal Prolapse. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.
Piedmont Colorectal Associates
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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rectal Prolapse. Her top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bowel, Anal Fissure, Encopresis, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Anal FissureDr. Koerner isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Koerner isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- EncopresisDr. Koerner isAdvanced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Koerner isAdvanced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Koerner isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Levator SyndromeDr. Koerner isAdvanced. Learn about Levator Syndrome.
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- Anal CancerDr. Koerner isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anorectal AbscessDr. Koerner isExperienced. Learn about Anorectal Abscess.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Koerner isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Koerner isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Koerner isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Koerner isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.