Michael W. Shotwell
Experienced in Diverticular Disease

Dr. Michael W. Shotwell

General Surgery
Piedmont Healthcare
Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Athens
1010 Prince Ave Ste 400, 
Athens, GA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Diverticular Disease
Piedmont Healthcare
Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Athens
1010 Prince Ave Ste 400, 
Athens, GA 
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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 Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Hernia Surgery.

Graduate Institution
Medical College Of Georgia, 1998
Residency
Michigan State University, 2003
Specialties
General Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in GA
Hospital Affiliations
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Athens
1010 Prince Ave Ste 400, Athens, GA 30606
Call: 706-425-1400
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