The 20 Best Wilson Disease Doctors Near Me in Georgia, US

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The 20 Best Wilson Disease Doctors in Georgia, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Wilson Disease near Georgia, US. Of these, 25 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Lance L. Stein
    Advanced in Wilson Disease
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Wilson Disease
    Transplant Surgery

    Piedmont Transplant Institute

    1968 Peachtree Road, N.w., 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Lance Stein is transplant hepatologist and the Medical Director of Piedmont's Hepatology and Liver Transplant Program since 2021. He has been at Piedmont since 2010. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Mercer University School of Medicine. His special interests include viral hepatitis, alcohol related liver disease, acute on chronic liver failure, metabolic associated steatotic liver disease (MASH/MAFLD), and autoimmune liver diseases (including but not limited to autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cholangitis, and primary sclerosing cholangitis). He also is an expert in management of the complications of liver cirrhosis including portal hypertension and liver cancers.He is a fellow for the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, American Gastroenterology Association, and the American College of Physicians. He has served on national committees for the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterology Association and the American Society of Transplantation.Following graduation from Temple University School of Medicine, he completed residency in internal medicine at Emory University School of Medicine, followed by a gastroenterology fellowship at the University of California, San Diego. He also completed a fellowship in advanced/transplant hepatology at both Columbia and Cornell-New York Presbyterian Hospitals. Dr. Stein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Liver Transplant.

    Advanced in Wilson Disease
    Advanced in Wilson Disease

    Georgia Nephrology

    595 Hurricane Shoals Road Northwest, 
    Lawrenceville, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Tumlin is a Nephrologist in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Tumlin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are IgA Nephropathy, Lupus Nephritis, Glomerulonephritis, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Tumlin is currently accepting new patients.

    Michael R. Galambos
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology

    Digestive Healthcare Of Georgia - Atlanta Suite 4085

    95 Collier Rd NW, Suite 4085, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Galambos is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Galambos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Cirrhosis, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Galambos is currently accepting new patients.

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    Betty A. Mincey
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Sugarloaf Medical PC

    1300 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Suite 4201, 
    Suwanee, GA 
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Betty Mincey is a dedicated and experienced internist and primary care doctor. She currently works with Sugarloaf Medical, PC Internal Medicine Primary Ca, Suwanee, GA. Additionally, she is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.Dr. Mincey obtained her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. Following this, she completed a residency in internal medicine at Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville. Patients seek her for a range of concerns, which include chronic cough, chlamydia, anemia, among many others. She is also experienced in dealing with procedures like colon cancer screening and spirometry.Dr. Mincey actively reaches out to communities that may require her help. Her goal is to support clients and their families and to listen to their concerns. She reassures them with patient-centered care and the best treatment plans available. She prides herself on her work ethic and believes in providing a comfortable environment to her patients. Dr. Mincey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Sitosterolemia, and High Cholesterol.

    Lawrence S. Phillips
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Experienced in Wilson Disease

    Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    59+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Phillips is an Endocrinologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Phillips has been practicing medicine for over 59 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Menopause, Low Blood Sugar, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Experienced in Wilson Disease

    Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation

    80 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Guillermo Umpierrez is an Endocrinologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Umpierrez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Low Blood Sugar, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Endocrinology

    Emory University Hospital

    1364 Clifton Road Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeehea Haw is an Endocrinologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Haw has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

    Advanced in Wilson Disease
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Wilson Disease
    Family Medicine

    Emory Pain Center-Executive Park

    12 Executive Park Dr NE, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Freeman is a Family Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Freeman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Focal Dystonia.

    Ryan M. Ford
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Transplant Surgery

    Emory Transplant Center

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgB, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Ford is a Transplant Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Ford has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Ascites, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Samir M. Parekh
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Transplant Surgery

    Emory Transplant Center

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgB, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samir Parekh is a Transplant Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Parekh has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Enlarged Liver, Hepatitis C, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Janice I. Lea
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Experienced in Wilson Disease

    Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

    550 Peachtree Street Northeast, MedicalOfficeTower, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Janice Lea is a Nephrologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lea has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, and Kidney Transplant.

    James R. Spivey
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Transplant Surgery

    Emory At LaGrange - Smith Street

    303 Smith Street, 
    Lagrange, GA 
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Spivey is a Transplant Surgeon in Lagrange, Georgia. Dr. Spivey has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Visceromegaly, and Liver Transplant.

    Hyder A. Jinnah
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Experienced in Wilson Disease

    Emory Brain Health Center

    12 Executive Park Drive Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hyder Jinnah is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Jinnah has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, Torticollis, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Julio E. Polanco
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine

    Georgia Kidney Consultants Center

    1360 Caduceus Way, Bldg 400-104, 
    Watkinsville, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Julio Polanco is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Polanco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Minimal Change Disease. Dr. Polanco is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Ste 500, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elnaz Jafarimehr is a Gastroenterologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Jafarimehr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Wilson Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Experienced in Wilson Disease

    Emory Pain Center-Executive Park

    12 Executive Park Dr NE, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keerthana Nalamada is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Nalamada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Restless Legs Syndrome, Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, and Hepatocerebral Degeneration.

    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Transplant Surgery

    Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

    1968 Peachtree Rd NW, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Roshan Shrestha is a Transplant Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Shrestha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Jaundice, Endoscopy, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Experienced in Wilson Disease

    Wellstar MCG Health

    1120 15th St, 
    Augusta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Leighton James is a Nephrologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. James is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Transplant Surgery

    Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

    1968 Peachtree Rd NW, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Devina Bhasin is a Transplant Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Bhasin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Liver Failure, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    2015 Uppergate Dr, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Rene Romero is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Romero has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Biliary Atresia, Wilson Disease, and Menkes Disease.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Wilson Disease?

    Wilson disease is an inherited disorder in which there is too much copper in the body's tissues. The excess copper damages the liver and nervous system.

    When should I see a Wilson Disease doctor in Georgia, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Wilson Disease doctor in Georgia, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Wilson Disease doctors in Georgia, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Wilson Disease doctors in Georgia, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Wilson Disease doctor in Georgia, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Wilson Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Wilson Disease doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Wilson Disease doctor in Georgia, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Wilson Disease doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Wilson Disease doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Wilson Disease doctors in Georgia, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Wilson Disease doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Wilson Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Wilson Disease doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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