Overview
Michael Shotwell, M.D., is a general surgeon with more than 20 years of experience. Dr. Shotwell specializes in minimally invasive and laparoscopic procedures, providing excellent care for conditions such as gallbladder, hernia, thyroid, and colorectal disease.
Dr. Shotwell earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed a general surgery residency at Michigan State University. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. When he's not working, Dr. Shotwell enjoys time with his family, hiking, and following UGA athletics.
Dr. Shotwell is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.
Dr. Shotwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Hernia Surgery.
Insurance
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- HMO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1010 Prince Ave Ste 400, Athens, GA 30606
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.
Robert Cannon is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Cannon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.
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Brian Myers is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Stockbridge, Georgia. Dr. Myers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Myers is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- CholecystitisDr. Shotwell isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Shotwell isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Shotwell isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Shotwell isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Shotwell isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Shotwell isAdvanced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Shotwell isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AppendicitisDr. Shotwell isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Shotwell isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- CellulitisDr. Shotwell isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Shotwell isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Shotwell isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.