The 20 Best Retroperitoneal Inflammation Doctors Near Me in Covington, GA

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The 20 Best Retroperitoneal Inflammation Doctors near Covington, GA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Retroperitoneal Inflammation near Covington, GA. Of these, 9 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Benjamin C. Rogers
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

    Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Newton

    4181 Hospital Drive NE, Suite 303, 
    Covington, GA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallstones, Pacemaker Implantation, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Audrey C. Dudzik
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery

    Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Newton

    4181 Hospital Drive NE, Suite 303, 
    Covington, GA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Audrey Dudzik, MD, FACS, is Board Certified in General Surgery. She is a graduate of Michigan State University, earned her medical degree at Brown University, and completed her residency in General Surgery at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, GA.Prior to joining the Piedmont team, Dr. Dudzik practiced full[1]spectrum general surgery at community hospitals in Vermont. She specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques and has special interest in endocrine surgery. Her passion is delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care with an emphasis on quality and safety.Dr. Dudzik is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurances. Dr. Dudzik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Caleb J. Mendoza
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery

    Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Newton

    4181 Hospital Drive NE, Suite 303, 
    Covington, GA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Caleb Ba Mendoza, DO earned his medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency in General Surgery at Morehouse School of Medicine where he was named Chief Resident.Dr. Ba Mendoza has training in trauma and critical care, endoscopy and robotic surgery.Dr. Ba Mendoza is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Mendoza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

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    Shaoxu Bing
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery

    Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Conyers

    1301 Sigman Road NE, Suite 180, 
    Conyers, GA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shaoxu Bing, M.D., earned his medical degree at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. He then attended the University of Florida College of Medicine in Jacksonville where he completed a residency in general surgery.Dr. Bing specializes in minimally invasive general surgery to treat hernias, gallbladder disease and a variety of gastrointestinal disorders. His special interests include hernia, foregut and colorectal surgery.In his spare time, Dr. Bing enjoys cooking, golfing and spending time with his family. Dr. Bing is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, and Hernia.

    Melinda V. Bottenfield
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Conyers

    1301 Sigman Road NE, Suite 180, 
    Conyers, GA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melinda Bottenfield, DO has been practicing medicine for five years. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Bottenfield was a general surgery resident at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. She is board eligible in General Surgery.Dr. Bottenfield is certified in robotic surgery. Her special interests include treating benign and some malignant conditions of the body to include but are not limited to the skin, soft tissues, gallbladder, hernias/abdominal wall, gastrointestinal tract, hemorrhoids, and breast. Dr. Bottenfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Angiofibroma, Ogilvie Syndrome, Subareolar Abscess, and Gastrointestinal Perforation.

    Hope Rasque
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Colorectal Surgery

    Piedmont Physicians Colorectal Surgery Of Conyers

    1301 Sigman Road NE, Suite 190, 
    Conyers, GA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Rasque is board certified in colon and rectal surgery with 20 years of experience. She received her medical degree at Tulane University. She completed residency in general surgery at the Yale University-affiliated program at St. Mary's Hospital and completed a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Creighton University.Dr. Rasque treats all areas of colon and rectal surgery both abdominal and anorectal. This includes colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis and rectal prolapse.Anorectal disorders include: Hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas, hidradenitis, anal dysplasia and cancers as well as pilonidal disease (performs cleft closure).She utilizes minimally invasive techniques, both laparoscopic and robotic for abdominal and pelvic surgery.Dr. Rasque has a special interest in pelvic floor dysfunction and GI wellness for the treatment of constipation and fecal incontinence. A detailed evaluation is conducted using dietary history forms and in office anal manometry to develop a personalized treatment plan for each patient.She is a pioneer in anal cancer prevention. She was the first colon and rectal surgeon in the Atlanta area to offer office anal pap and high resolution anoscopy for the prevention of anal cancer. She brings this technology to Piedmont Rockdale.Away from work, she enjoys caring for her fur baby. She also enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Rasque is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Her top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Hemorrhoids, Levator Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    1301 Sigman Rd NE Ste 190, 
    Conyers, GA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rachael Springer is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Conyers, Georgia. Dr. Springer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Compartment Syndrome, Ogilvie Syndrome, Delirium, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery

    Piedmont Providers LLC

    4181 Hospital Dr Ne, Suite 303, 
    Covington, GA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    George Crawford is a General Surgeon in Covington, Georgia. Dr. Crawford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Crawford is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Newton Hospital

    5126 Hospital Dr NE, 
    Covington, GA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sakina Peregrino is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covington, Georgia. Dr. Peregrino has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Low Sodium Level, Low Potassium Level, Endoscopy, and Bone Graft.

    Steven R. Whitworth
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery

    Piedmont Rockdale Wound/Hyperbaric/Ostomy Center

    1412 Milstead Ave Ne, 
    Conyers, GA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Lymphedema.

    Amanda D. Herin
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Hospitalist Physicians LLC

    1412 Milstead Ave Ne, 
    Conyers, GA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Herin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Conyers, Georgia. Dr. Herin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Hospital Medicine

    24 ON Physicians

    1412 Milstead Avenue Northeast, 
    Conyers, GA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Riley is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Conyers, Georgia. Dr. Riley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Atypical Pneumonia, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Retroperitoneal Inflammation?

    Retroperitoneal inflammation causes swelling that occurs in the retroperitoneal space. Over time, it can lead to a mass behind the abdomen and its contents called retroperitoneal fibrosis.

    The retroperitoneal space is in front of the lower back and behind the abdominal lining (peritoneum). Organs in this space include the:

    • Kidneys
    • Lymph nodes
    • Pancreas
    • Ureters
    • Adrenal glands
    • Esophagus
    • Abdominal aorta
    • Parts of the colon and stomach
    • Rectum

    When should I see a Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctor near Covington, GA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctor near Covington, GA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctors near Covington, GA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctors near Covington, GA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctor near Covington, GA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctor near Covington, GA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctors near Covington, GA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Retroperitoneal Inflammation doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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