Overview
Dr. Paul Joyner was born in Greenville, North Carolina. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for his undergraduate degrees in Biology and Psychology. He attended the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in Mobile, AL. After finishing medical school, he served at the University of Connecticut in Hartford, CT for his General Surgery Residency. He completed his colorectal fellowship at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT. He then worked with the Colorectal Surgeons of Greater Hartford for two years.
After welcoming the third child to his family, Dr. Joyner moved to Atlanta to join the practice at Piedmont Colorectal Associates in September 2015. Since that time, he has practiced primarily at Piedmont Henry Hospital but he also provides services at our Atlanta Office. He is board certified in both Colon and Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.
Dr. Joyner performs treatment for a wide range of colorectal issues, both benign and malignant. He is certified to perform both robotically assisted and laparoscopic colorectal surgery for the treatment of various colorectal disorders including diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancers. He also specializes in the care of anorectal disorders such as hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas and fecal incontinence. He is well-trained in a broad range of colon and rectal disorders and offers compassionate and comprehensive care to his patients.
Dr. Joyner has served and continues to serve on many professional committees and believes it is important to participate in the governance of the hospital you work with and maintain the quality of the care provided. Of special note, he has served as a member of the Robotic Surgery Committee and Medical/Surgical Quality committee at St. Francis Hospital and Institutional Review Board at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Currently, he serves on the Operational Council Subcommittee, the Perioperative Governance Committee and Professional Practice Evaluation Committee at Piedmont Henry Hospital.
Dr. Joyner has three wonderful children. During his free time, he enjoys reading, the outdoors, board games, adventure races and new experiences.
Dr. Joyner is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.
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Locations
35 Collier Rd NW Ste 475, Atlanta, GA 30309
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Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Joyner isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Joyner isDistinguished. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
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- Anal CancerDr. Joyner isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Joyner isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Joyner isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Joyner isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Joyner isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EncopresisDr. Joyner isAdvanced. Learn about Encopresis.
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- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Joyner isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- ColitisDr. Joyner isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Joyner isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Fecal ImpactionDr. Joyner isExperienced. Learn about Fecal Impaction.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Joyner isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Joyner isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.