
Overview
Dr. Koerner was born in Lynchburg, Virginia and was raised in Tampa, Florida. She graduated summa cum laude from the Florida State University with a Bachelor's degree in Biology. She attended medical school at the Florida State University College of Medicine, where she was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and, in 2015, graduated 1st in her class. She then completed general surgery residency at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Following residency, she completed a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Koerner returned to Atlanta to join Piedmont Colorectal Associates in 2021.Dr. Koerner is board certified in general surgery and colorectal surgery. She is certified in minimally invasive surgery including robotic and laparoscopic surgery. She offers treatments for a wide variety of colon and rectal conditions, including colorectal malignancies, diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and motility disorders. She offers both office-based treatments and ambulatory surgery for common anorectal conditions including hemorrhoids, abscesses, anal fistulas, fecal incontinence, and anal fissures. Dr. Koerner performs both screening and diagnostic colonoscopies.Dr. Koerner enjoys traveling, hiking, cooking and baking in her free time. When not at work she is spends time with her loved ones.
Dr. Koerner is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Neurogenic Bowel, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, and Hemorrhoidectomy.
Dr. Koerner is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Koerner is currently accepting new patients.
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35 Collier Rd NW Ste 475, Atlanta, GA 30309
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Dr. Swetha Ramakrishnan is a board-certified colorectal surgeon who grew up in North Brunswick, New Jersey. She graduated with the highest distinction from a combined 7 year BS/MD program from Pennsylvania State University with a degree in life science and a minor in German language. She received her MD degree from Jefferson Medical College where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She then completed her general surgery residency at the Emory University School of Medicine, where she also completed a 2-year post-doctoral research fellowship in transplant immunology. She completed her fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.Dr. Ramakrishnan is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. She is currently the chairwoman of the Piedmont Atlanta Hospital Ethics Committee and serves as an adjunct clinical faculty member for Mercer University's College of Health Professions. She practices all aspects of colon and rectal surgery, including treatment of colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulae, abscesses, and pilonidal disease. She performs colonoscopy, laparoscopy, Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS), High Resolution Anoscopy (HRA), the Cleft Lift procedure for pilonidal disease, and sacral neuromodulation for the treatment of fecal incontinence. She has a particular interest in the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic floor disorders. Dr. Ramakrishnan was named a Top Doctor by Atlanta Magazine and Georgia Trend Magazine in 2022. Dr. Ramakrishnan is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Proctitis, Colostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ramakrishnan is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Ramakrishnan is currently accepting new patients.
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Kota Venkatesh is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Suwanee, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 31 years. Dr. Venkatesh is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Proctitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Venkatesh is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, 2011.
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Evan Feldman is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Feldman is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Ureteroscopy, and Hernia Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Crystal P. Koerner
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Crystal P. Koerner?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Crystal P. Koerner by calling their office at 404-351-7900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Crystal P. Koerner a top-rated expert for Anal Fissure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Crystal P. Koerner is classified as an Advanced expert for Anal Fissure, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Crystal P. Koerner specialize in?
While Dr. Crystal P. Koerner is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Anal Fissure, Neurogenic Bowel, and Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Crystal P. Koerner participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Crystal P. Koerner has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Anal Fissure. You can view a list of Dr. Crystal P. Koerner's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Crystal P. Koerner accept my insurance?
Dr. Crystal P. Koerner accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 404-351-7900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Anal FissureDr. Koerner isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Koerner isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- EncopresisDr. Koerner isAdvanced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Koerner isAdvanced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Koerner isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Levator SyndromeDr. Koerner isAdvanced. Learn about Levator Syndrome.
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- Anal CancerDr. Koerner isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anorectal AbscessDr. Koerner isExperienced. Learn about Anorectal Abscess.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Koerner isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Koerner isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Koerner isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Koerner isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

