Dr. Ross earned his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He completed his residency in general surgery at Vanderbilt University and then went on to complete a vascular surgery fellowship at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. Immediately prior to joining Piedmont Heart Institute, Dr. Ross served as an Associate Professor of Surgery and Chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapeutics School of Medicine at the University of Louisville. He was also on staff at Norton Hospital and Jewish Hospital, both located in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Ross is board-certified in vascular surgery. He is a Fellow of the American Heart Association (Stroke Council) and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Ross is also a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, the Southern Association for Vascular Surgery and the Society for Vascular Surgery. Dr. Ross has a long standing interest and experience with minimally-invasive and endovascular approaches to vascular problems as well as standard operative approaches, seeking the best solution for long term success for each individual patient. He has participated in multiple clinical trials and registries, and he has been a speaker at numerous symposia and meetings. Dr. Ross is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thrombophlebitis. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Endoscopy.

Robert W. Powers, Jr., MD, earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, S.C. He then completed his internship and residency at Emory University affiliated hospitals and his fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. He is a member of the Georgia Surgical Society and the Michael E. DeBakey Cardiovascular Society. He is board certified in vascular surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Powers joined the Piedmont Hospital medical staff in 1982. Dr. Powers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thrombophlebitis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Carotid Artery Disease, Peptic Ulcer, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

Tomas Garzon is a Neurosurgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Garzon has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thrombophlebitis. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Prolactinoma, Microvascular Decompression, and Rhizotomy.

Freda Mccarter is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Mccarter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thrombophlebitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Mccarter is currently accepting new patients.

Gerald Rodts is a Neurosurgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Rodts has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thrombophlebitis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Matthew Gary is a Neurosurgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Gary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thrombophlebitis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Gustavo Pradilla is a Neurosurgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Pradilla has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thrombophlebitis. His top areas of expertise are Prolactinoma, Pituitary Tumor, Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.

Mikhael El is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. El has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thrombophlebitis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Victoria Teodorescu is a Vascular Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Teodorescu has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thrombophlebitis. Her top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Gangrene, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arteriovenous Malformation, and Thrombectomy.

Adam Greenbaum is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Greenbaum has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thrombophlebitis. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

C Smith is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thrombophlebitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Bile Duct Stricture, Thrombophlebitis, and Achalasia. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

Gary R. Gropper M.D. is a board certified neurosurgeon who has practiced neurosurgery in Atlanta since 1986. He serves as an Attending Neurosurgeon at the Shepherd Center as well as Piedmont Hospital Atlanta.Dr. Gropper received his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University in 1974, with a major in molecular biology, and a minor in general biology. Following two years as a researcher with the Department of Neurology at Vanderbilt, he earned his MD at the University of Tennessee, College of Medicine in 1978. After a general surgery residency, he completed a neurosurgical residency at the University of Tennessee, Department of Neurosurgery in 1985.Since moving to Atlanta in 1986, Dr. Gropper has been a recognized leader in the neurosurgical community. He served as the Chairman of the Department of Neuroscience at Piedmont Hospital from 2002 until 2005. He has also served as a neurosurgical consultant for the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta Braves, and is currently a Team Doctor and Medical Director for Woodward Academy.Dr. Gropper's special areas of interest include:- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Surgery including the non-fusion option, Coflex Interlaminar Stabilization- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus- Cervical Disc Disease and SpondylosisDr. Gropper is a member of a number of professional associations including, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Georgia Neurosurgical Society, and the North American Spine Society. He is a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.In addition to his outstanding reputation as a neurosurgeon, Dr. Gropper is noted in the community for spreading joy and encouraging others to 'pay it forward', with his annual Christmas and Hanukkah yard display of inflatable characters. He is committed to our community and supports Our House Shelter for homeless families with newborns in Atlanta.Dr. Gropper and his wife, Vickie, are proud parents of four children. Dr. Gropper is a surgeon associate of the Atlanta Spine Alliance. Dr. Gropper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thrombophlebitis. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Morgan L. Cox, M.D., MHS, received her undergraduate degree in chemistry from Butler University. She is board certified in general surgery.Dr. Cox specializes in a broad range of vascular surgery pathology including aortic disease, carotid artery disease, peripheral arterial disease, dialysis access, and superficial and deep venous disease.In her spare time, Dr. Cox enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, watching soccer, paddle boarding, and traveling. Dr. Cox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thrombophlebitis. Her top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Varicose Veins, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Dr. Charles L. Wilmer received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts. He received his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia and completed an internal medicine internship and residency and a cardiology fellowship at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Wilmer is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. He is a fellow of both the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Physicians. His specialties include cardiology and interventional cardiology. Dr. Wilmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thrombophlebitis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Arterial Embolism.

Dr. Jessica Cioffi, M.D., FACS, is a hepatobiliary surgeon at Piedmont Hospital. Dr. Cioffi earned her medical degree at the University of Vermont. She completed her general surgery training and residency at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. She finalized her training with an additional fellowship in HepatoPancreatoBiliary Surgery at Indiana University.Dr. Cioffi is board-certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery. She is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, the Pancreas Club, the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, and the Association of Women Surgeons. Dr. Cioffi's clinical focus is in hepatobiliary surgery, including cancer of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder and biliary system. She also focuses on benign disease processes including acute and chronic pancreatitis, liver cysts and tumors, gallbladder disease, and general surgical procedures in the setting of cirrhosis. Dr. Cioffi also has formal training in minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopic and robotic surgery.Dr. Cioffi is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Cioffi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thrombophlebitis. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Tina Varghese, M.D. received her undergraduate degree in Biology at The College of New Jersey and earned her medical degree from Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School. She then continued her training at Emory University School of Medicine, where she completed both her Internal Medicine residency and Cardiology fellowship. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology, with additional certifications in Echocardiography and Vascular Imaging.Dr. Varghese treats a variety of cardiovascular diseases, including coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, valve disease, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. She also performs echocardiography and nuclear cardiology imaging and has a special interest in preventive cardiology.In her spare time, Dr. Varghese enjoys running, hiking, cycling, and spending time with her family.Dr. Varghese is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Varghese is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thrombophlebitis. Her top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Endocarditis.

Jyoti Sharma, M.D., graduated summa cum laude from Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., where she earned her undergraduate degree. She continued her education at Emory University School of Medicine and graduated with her medical degree in 2006. She completed her internal medicine residency at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, N.Y., where she served as chief medical resident from 2009-2010.Prior to joining Piedmont Heart, Dr. Sharma completed her fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at the University of Texas Health Science Center, including specialized training at MD Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston, Texas. She received several accolades throughout her training, including a national award for excellence from the American Heart Association's clinical council on Women in Cardiology.Dr. Sharma is board certified in internal medicine, cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology and vascular interpretation. She is also a fellow of the American College of Cardiology.Outside of the hospital, Dr. Sharma enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.Dr. Sharma accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thrombophlebitis. Her top areas of expertise are Angina, Arterial Embolism, Pulmonary Edema, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Mutinhima Moyo is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Moyo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thrombophlebitis. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Moyo is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. James M. Poindexter Jr., M.D., received his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and completed his medical degree at Washington University Medical School in St. Louis, Missouri. He served as surgical and chief resident at the University of Connecticut before completing his vascular surgery fellowship training at New York Medical College. He then served first as an Assistant Professor and then as Associate Professor of Surgery at the Morehouse School of Medicine, providing clinical instruction to Morehouse and Emory University residents at Grady Memorial Hospital.Dr. Poindexter is board-certified in surgery and licensed in both Georgia and Missouri, Dr. Poindexter's Non-Invasive Vascular Laboratory was one of the first to receive full accreditation by the Intersocietal Commission on the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories. It is regularly used in the clinical evaluation of vascular conditions. Dr. Poindexter continues to serve as an attending vascular surgeon at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. Dr. Poindexter has been recognized for his professional acumen with numerous awards, among them the J.P. Wilson Surgical Attending of the Year Award from the Atlanta Medical Center and the Georgia Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Poindexter has served patients at Piedmont Hospital since 1996. Dr. Poindexter welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Poindexter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thrombophlebitis. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome, Arterial Insufficiency, Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Dr. Erin Bowman joined our practice in August 2013. She prides herself on her bedside manner, often spending extra time with patients as well as consistently making herself available beyond office hours by providing patients with her cell phone number. She also routinely calls each patient the night before surgery to make sure all of their questions have been answered and concerns met. Her efforts, along with her inviting smile, help ensure patients feel at ease, despite their breast cancer diagnosis. A Philadelphia, Pennsylvania native, Dr. Bowman, who graduated from Spelman College with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, considers Atlanta to be her second home. Upon receiving her degree, she returned to Philadelphia to complete a Masters in Biological Science at MCP Hahnemann University before heading to Boston University School of Medicine, where she earned her Medical Degree. Dr. Bowman eventually found her way back to Atlanta for surgical training at Morehouse School of Medicine. Following her general surgery residency, Dr. Bowman completed a Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Bowman is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. She is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and Society of Surgical Oncologists. In her free time, Dr. Bowman enjoys spending time with her husband, who is an anesthesiologist, and their children. She also enjoys cooking, traveling and exercising. Dr. Bowman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thrombophlebitis. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Breast Infection, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Lymphadenectomy.