The 20 Best Gastrectomy Doctors near columbus, GA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Gastrectomy

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Gastrectomy near columbus, GA. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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13 providers found
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Piedmont Physicians Gastroenterology Columbus

    1117 20th Street, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Steinbook is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Steinbook is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Steinbook is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Steinbook is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    St. Francis Center For Surgical Care

    2300 Manchester Expressway, SteC001, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    James Majors is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Majors is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Femoral Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Majors is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2016. Dr. Majors is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Columbus Surgical Specialists

    1900 10th Avenue, Suite 201, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Seaborn Roddenbery is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Roddenbery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Roddenbery is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Roddenbery is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Referral required

    Gastrointestinal Diseases

    1130 Talbotton Road, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pravinchandra Patel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 70 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral required

    Gastrointestinal Diseases

    1130 Talbotton Road, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shankar Thiruppathi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Thiruppathi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 68 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Lower Esophageal Ring, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Thiruppathi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Thiruppathi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral required

    Gastrointestinal Diseases

    1130 Talbotton Road, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashwinkumar Patel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1905 7th Ave, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Robbins is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Robbins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4401 Riverchase Dr, 
    Phenix City, AL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elizabeth Robinson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Phenix City, Alabama. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Robinson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    St. Francis Center For Digestive Disorde

    2300 Manchester Expressway, Ste201A, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Schoenborn is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Schoenborn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastroparesis, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Schoenborn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Referral may be required

    St. Francis Center For Digestive Disorde

    2300 Manchester Expressway, Ste201A, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Weatherstone is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Weatherstone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Weatherstone is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1986. Dr. Weatherstone is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Simmons & Crosse Urology P.C.

    2737 Warm Springs Rd Ste A, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Turton is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Turton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Turton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Simmons & Crosse Urology P.C.

    2737 Warm Springs Rd Ste A, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Copperwheat is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Copperwheat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Malabsorption, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Copperwheat is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Martin Army Community Hospital

    6600 Van Aalst Blvd Bldg 9250, 
    Fort Benning, GA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    William Fortson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fort Benning, Georgia. Dr. Fortson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Gastrectomy?

    Gastrectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the stomach.

    • If only part of the stomach is removed, it is called partial gastrectomy
    • If the whole stomach is removed, it is called total gastrectomy

    When should I see a Gastrectomy doctor near columbus, GA?

    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 Gastrectomy doctor near columbus, GA?

    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 Gastrectomy doctors near columbus, GA?

    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 Gastrectomy doctors near columbus, GA?

    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 Gastrectomy doctor near columbus, GA?

    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 Gastrectomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastrectomy 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 Gastrectomy doctor near columbus, GA?

    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 Gastrectomy 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 Gastrectomy 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 Gastrectomy doctors near columbus, GA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gastrectomy 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 Gastrectomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gastrectomy 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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