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

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The 20 Best Retroperitoneal Inflammation Doctors near Gainesville, GA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Retroperitoneal Inflammation near Gainesville, GA. Of these, 29 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Cuong A. Nguyen
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Bariatric Medicine

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Surgical Associates

    1439 Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast, Suite 302, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cuong Nguyen is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Nguyen has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Protein Deficiency, Malnutrition, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Eric Velazquez
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Bariatric Medicine

    The Longstreet Clinic, PC - Center For Weight Management

    725 Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Velazquez is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Velazquez has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Protein Deficiency, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Velazquez is currently accepting new patients.

    Timothy Stevens
    Distinguished in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery

    Trauma And Acute Care Surgery

    1439 Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast, Suite 302, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Stevens is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Stevens has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Office

    200 S Enota Dr NE Ste 150, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Strauther is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Strauther is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, and Gastrostomy.

    Jose A. Goicolea
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Colorectal Surgery

    The Longstreet Clinic, PC - General Surgery

    725 Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jose Goicolea is a Colorectal Surgeon in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Goicolea has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Goicolea is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Neuroradiology

    Northeast Georgia Medical Center

    743 Spring St NE, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Cory is a Neuroradiologist in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Cory is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Northeast Georgia Medical Center

    743 Spring St NE, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Stephen is a Radiologist in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Stephen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Fibrosing Mediastinitis.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Northeast Georgia Medical Center

    743 Spring St NE, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Young is a Radiologist in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Radiology
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Radiology

    Northeast Georgia Medical Center

    743 Spring St NE, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Mack is a Radiologist in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Mack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Colonic Malakoplakia.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Northeast Georgia Medical Center

    743 Spring St NE, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Carroll is a Radiologist in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Carroll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Northeast Georgia Medical Center

    743 Spring St NE, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajdeep Kapoor is a Radiologist in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Kapoor has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Galactocoele, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Breast Lump.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Northeast Georgia Medical Center

    743 Spring St NE, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kimberely Windham is a Radiologist in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Windham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Folliculitis, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Brian Gibson
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery

    Trauma And Acute Care Surgery

    1439 Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast, Suite 302, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Gibson is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Gibson has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Small Bowel Resection.

    William Vassy
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery

    Trauma And Acute Care Surgery

    1439 Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast, Suite 302, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Vassy is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Vassy has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Nathan Creel
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    General Surgery

    Trauma And Acute Care Surgery

    1439 Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast, Suite 302, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathan Creel is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Creel has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Steven Black
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Radiology Imaging Associates

    743 Spring Street Northeast, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Black is a Radiologist in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Black has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Vertebroplasty.

    Stuart Deaderick
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Advanced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Interventional Radiology

    743 Spring Street Northeast, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stuart Deaderick is a Radiologist in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Deaderick has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation

    Gainesville Imaging Associates PC

    1250 Jesse Jewell Pkwy SE Ste 500, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Trevor Hooper is a Radiologist in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Hooper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, Thyroidectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Family Medicine

    St Luke Medical Center Inc

    1631 Atlanta Hwy, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Byron Mata is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Mata is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Ajay Ravi
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Radiology
    Experienced in Retroperitoneal Inflammation
    Radiology

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Interventional Radiology

    743 Spring Street Northeast, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Offers Telehealth

    Ajay Ravi is a Radiologist in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Ravi has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, and Gastrostomy.

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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 Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, 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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