Michael W. Cheng, M.D., graduated from Emory University summa cum laude with highest honors and was elected to the national honor society Phi Beta Kappa. After earning undergraduate degrees in biology and sociology, he attended medical school at the University of Florida. Dr. Cheng continued his medical studies with internal medicine residency at Emory University, and then furthered his education with sub-specialization in gastroenterology and hepatology at the University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Cheng is board-certified in gastroenterology, and is a Fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association.Dr. Cheng specializes in gastroenterology and has over 15 years of experience. He strives to provide compassionate and comprehensive care of digestive health conditions including acid reflux, heartburn, colon cancer prevention, inflammatory bowel disease and liver disorders.During his spare time, Dr. Cheng enjoys playing tennis, fishing and spending time with his family.Dr. Cheng is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Ekinadese Aburime MD, MPH is a therapeutic endoscopist with Piedmont Healthcare. He serves as Chair of Gastroenterology for Piedmont Healthcare. In addition, he serves as Director of Advanced Endoscopy at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. A board-certified gastroenterologist, Dr. Aburime specializes in the treatment and management of pancreatobiliary disorders, Barrett's esophagus, gastrointestinal malignancies and large polyps with a special interest in gastrointestinal cancer prevention and cutting-age endoscopic technologies.Dr. Aburime graduated from Ross University Medical School, Dominica, West Indies. He completed his internal medicine residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center at Long Island College Hospital. He completed his gastrointestinal fellowship training at Metropolitan Hospital/Woodhall Medical Center in New York, New York. He completed additional training in advanced endoscopy at University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio (UTHSCSA).Dr. Aburime holds professional memberships with American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American Gastroenterology Association, American College of Gastroenterology and New York Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy. Dr. Aburime is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. Rogers, M.D., FACS, earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia where he completed his internship and residency in general surgery. He completed a fellowship in Bern, Switzerland in experimental medicine and a thoracic surgery fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. He then pursued further vascular surgery training at University Hospital in Augusta, Ga. Certified by the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Rogers is well versed in general surgery and laparoscopic procedures of the stomach, gallbladder, appendix, colon, thyroid and hernias as well as vascular surgery, vascular access and thoracic surgery. He is the director of the Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center at Piedmont Newton Hospital. Dr. Rogers and his wife Julie have four children. In his free time he enjoys gardening (he is most proud of his hydrangeas) and skeet shooting. He is very involved in many local community activities. As a retired Lt. Colonel , he served 22 years in the US Army Reserves Medical Corps. Dr. Rogers welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Rogers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallstones, Pacemaker Implantation, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Taiwo Ajose, MD earned her medical degree from Windsor University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Morehouse School of Medicine.Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Ajose completed her fellowship in Gastroenterology at The University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Ajose is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Ajose special interests include colon cancer screening, esophagus, advancing women in health care and bridging healthcare gaps.Dr. Ajose is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Ajose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Hemorrhoids, Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Syed Rizvi is a Hospital Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Covington, Georgia. Dr. Rizvi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Pediatric Myocarditis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Rizvi is currently accepting new patients.

George Crawford is a General Surgeon in Covington, Georgia. Dr. Crawford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Crawford is currently accepting new patients.

Sakina Peregrino-Brimah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covington, Georgia. Dr. Peregrino-Brimah has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Low Sodium Level, Low Potassium Level, Endoscopy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Peregrino-Brimah is currently accepting new patients.

Jonathon Seawright is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covington, Georgia. Dr. Seawright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Low Potassium Level, and Gitelman Syndrome. Dr. Seawright is currently accepting new patients.

Hoda Daher is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covington, Georgia. Dr. Daher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Low Sodium Level, Low Potassium Level, Gitelman Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Daher is currently accepting new patients.

Greg H. Gibson, M.D., earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester. He then attended Howard University Hospital where he completed his residency and fellowship. He is board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology.Dr. Gibson specializes in gastroenterology and has over 35 years of experience. He has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, liver, pancreas and biliary system.In his spare time, Dr. Gibson enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and attending sporting events. Before private practice, he was an assistant professor of medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine.Dr. Gibson is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Gibson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Shaoxu Bing, M.D., earned his medical degree at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. He then attended the University of Florida College of Medicine in Jacksonville where he completed a residency in general surgery.Dr. Bing specializes in minimally invasive general surgery to treat hernias, gallbladder disease and a variety of gastrointestinal disorders. His special interests include hernia, foregut and colorectal surgery.In his spare time, Dr. Bing enjoys cooking, golfing and spending time with his family. Dr. Bing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, and Hernia.

Elizabeth Degive is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Conyers, Georgia. Dr. Degive is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Graves Disease, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Degive is currently accepting new patients.

Amanda Herin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Conyers, Georgia. Dr. Herin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Kevin Lanclos, M.D., earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia and then completed his residency at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.Dr. Lanclos has served the community for nearly 20 years as a primary care physician. He offers comprehensive preventive care as well as the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, heart disease and arthritis.In his spare time, Dr. Lanclos enjoys cycling, hunting, backpacking and spending time with his wife and busy family of teenagers. He serves as the Medical Director for Longleaf Hospice and the Medical Advisor for Amedisys Home Health. He is an active volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America and the Willing Helper's Clinic, providing care to the indigent population of Newton County. Dr. Lanclos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

George Okafor is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Conyers, Georgia. Dr. Okafor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Obesity, High Cholesterol, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Okafor is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Riley is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Conyers, Georgia. Dr. Riley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Atypical Pneumonia, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.