Overview
Dr. Skandalakis was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended The Westminster Schools and graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a BS degree in Applied Physics. He attended Emory University School of Medicine and completed his general surgery training at Cook County Hospital and University of Illinois in Chicago. After leaving Chicago, he was on the staff at the Medical College of Georgia in the trauma and critical care department. He then moved to Atlanta where he entered private practice with his father. It was from his father (who was also a professor of anatomy at Emory) that he learned his love of that subject. He has been involved with teaching anatomy to fourth year medical students at Emory University. He is presently a Adjunct Professor of Surgery at Emory. He has numerous publications on anatomy and surgical technique including Journal publications as well as book chapters and books. The fourth edition of his Surgical Anatomy and Technique is soon to be published and previous editions have been translated into many languages. He has a particular interest in hernias.
Dr. Skandalakis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Thrombophlebitis, and Hernia Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3193 Howell Mill Road Northwest, Suite 125, Atlanta, GA 30327
Clinical Research
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Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Atlanta
Dr. Mims earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency in general surgery at Emory University affiliated hospitals, where he later acted as Chief Resident in surgery. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia in biochemistry and is board certified in general surgery. Dr. Mims has previously worked as a clinical instructor of surgery at Emory University, and was also an associate examiner for The American Board of Surgery. He is a member of many societies including the American Medical Association, the American Hernia Society and the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Mims welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Mims is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, and Parathyroidectomy.
Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Of Fayetteville
James Stevens, MD, earned his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at Atlanta Medical. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology from University of Georgia and is board certified in General Surgery.Dr. Stevens has been practicing medicine for 9 years. Dr. Stevens specializes in General Surgery. Dr. Stevens has a special interest in providing individualized care to each of his patients and provides care in the scope of General Surgery.In his spare time, Dr. Stevens enjoys spending time with family, coaching youth sports and golfing.Dr. Stevens is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Stevens is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.
Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Of Fayetteville
L. Thomas Winger, IV, MD, FACS earned his medical degree from University of Texas at Houston, and completed his residency at Emory University in 2005. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology and Spanish from Rice University, and is board certified in General Surgery.Dr. Winger has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Prior to joining the surgical staff at Piedmont Fayette Hospital in 2005, Dr. Winger was a Chief Resident at Emory University Hospital. Dr. Winger specializes in advanced laparoscopic surgery, including colon cancer and diverticulitis resections, gallbladder removal, appendectomy, and ventral hernia repair; thyroid and parathyroid surgery; and soft tissue operations.Dr. Winger has a special interest in blending modern minimally invasive techniques and imaging modalities, with classic technical skills learned while at Emory and honed over his many years of operating at Piedmont Fayette Hospital.In his spare time, Dr. Winger enjoys running and spending time with his family.Dr. Winger is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Winger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.
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- HerniaDr. Skandalakis isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
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- Hernia SurgeryDr. Skandalakis isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Skandalakis isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Skandalakis isExperienced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.