25 of the Best Gastroenterologists Near Me in Georgia, US

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MediFind found 562 specialists in Georgia, US

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    Expertise in
    70
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    70
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Eagle Telemedicine- Gastroenterology

    280 Interstate North Cir SE, Ste 600, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Korenblit is highly rated in 70 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Gastric Dysmotility, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Korenblit is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    28
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    28
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road

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

    Steven Keilin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Keilin is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastroparesis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Keilin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2007.

    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road

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

    Dariush Shahsavari is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Shahsavari is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Shahsavari is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2016.

    Expertise in
    70
    conditions
    Expertise in
    70
    conditions

    Gastrointestinal Diseases

    1130 Talbotton Road, 
    Columbus, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

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

    Expertise in
    68
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    68
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Diseases

    1130 Talbotton Road, 
    Columbus, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shankar Thiruppathi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Thiruppathi is highly rated in 68 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.

    Expertise in
    63
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    63
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Healthcare Of Georgia - Fayette

    1265 West Highway 54 Suite 402, 
    Fayetteville, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Burney is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fayetteville, Georgia. Dr. Burney is highly rated in 63 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Burney is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Burney is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    63
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    63
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Athens Digestive Healthcare Associates

    1360 Caduceus Way, Suite 101, 
    Watkinsville, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Asif Qadri is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Qadri is highly rated in 63 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Qadri is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Qadri is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    62
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    62
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    University Health Alliance

    658 North Chase Street, Suite 201, 
    Athens, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati 
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Minesh Mehta is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Mehta is highly rated in 62 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Mehta is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    59
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    59
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Healthcare Of Georgia - Jasper

    134 Mountainside Village Parkway, Building 500, 
    Jasper, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Perrino is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Jasper, Georgia. Dr. Perrino is highly rated in 59 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Lymphocytic Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Perrino is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Perrino is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    59
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    59
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Healthcare Of Georgia - Jasper

    134 Mountainside Village Parkway, Building 500, 
    Jasper, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Levy is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Jasper, Georgia. Dr. Levy is highly rated in 59 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Levy is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Levy is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    58
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    58
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Healthcare Of Georgia - Fayette

    1265 West Highway 54 Suite 402, 
    Fayetteville, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hospital Affiliation Piedmont Fayette Hospital Piedmont Newnan Hospital Board Certification: Gastroenterology Education and Training Medical School: University of Connecticut Medical School Internship: Emory University Residency: Emory University Fellowship: Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Gryboski is highly rated in 58 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Gryboski is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Gryboski is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    58
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    58
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Piedmont Physicians Gastroenterology Rockdale

    1301 Sigman Road NE, Suite 170, 
    Conyers, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 highly rated in 58 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Aburime is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Aburime is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    57
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    57
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Healthcare Of Georgia - Jasper

    134 Mountainside Village Parkway, Building 500, 
    Jasper, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Frank Lopez is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Jasper, Georgia. Dr. Lopez is highly rated in 57 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Lopez is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Lopez is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    56
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    56
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Piedmont Physicians Gastroenterology Newton

    4181 Hospital Dr NE, Ste 202, 
    Covington, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Cantonese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 highly rated in 56 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Cheng is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Cheng is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    55
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    55
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Healthcare Of Georgia - Atlanta Suite 4075

    95 Collier Rd NW Ste 4075, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Booker Dalton is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Dalton is highly rated in 55 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Dalton is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Dalton is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    55
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    55
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Healthcare Of Georgia - Fayette

    1265 West Highway 54 Suite 402, 
    Fayetteville, GA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hospital Affiliation Piedmont Fayette Hospital Board Certification: Gastroenterology Education and Training Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch Internship: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Fellowship: University Hospitals Case Medical Center Master of Health Sciences: Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Khandelwal is highly rated in 55 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Crohn's Disease, Portal Hypertension, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Khandelwal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Khandelwal is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road

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

    Anand Jain is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 15 years. Dr. Jain is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Jain is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2017.

    Expertise in
    52
    conditions
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    Expertise in
    52
    conditions
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology

    Digestive Healthcare Of Georgia - Fayette

    1265 West Highway 54 Suite 402, 
    Fayetteville, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hospital Affiliation Piedmont Fayette Hospital Piedmont Newnan Hospital Board Certification: Gastroenterology Education and Training Medical School: University of Tennessee Internship: Emory University Residency: Emory University Fellowship: University of South Carolina. Dr. Woods is highly rated in 52 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Woods is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Woods is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    52
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    52
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Diseases

    1130 Talbotton Road, 
    Columbus, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashwinkumar Patel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 52 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.

    Expertise in
    51
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    51
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Healthcare Of Georgia - Fayette

    1265 West Highway 54 Suite 402, 
    Fayetteville, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kiran Kanji is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fayetteville, Georgia. Dr. Kanji is highly rated in 51 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kanji is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Kanji is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    46
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    46
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Healthcare Of Georgia - Newnan

    1665 Highway 34 E, 
    Newnan, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hospital Affiliation Piedmont Fayette Hospital Piedmont Newnan Hospital Education and Training Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) Internship: Lankenau Medical Center Residency: Lankenau Medical Center Fellowship: Lankenau Medical Center. Dr. Rudolph is highly rated in 46 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Rudolph is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Rudolph is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    45
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    45
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Specialists Of Gwinnett

    721 Wellness Way, Suite 220, 
    Lawrenceville, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Tanner is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Tanner is highly rated in 45 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gardner Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tanner is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Tanner is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    45
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    45
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Piedmont Physicians Gastroenterology Loganville

    3869 Highway 81 South, 
    Loganville, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Parikh, a native of Atlanta, earned his undergraduate degree at Emory University and medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia. He then attended the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas where he completed a residency in internal medicine and fellowship in transplant hepatology. Dr. Parikh received his specialized gastroenterology training at Emory University. He is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology. Dr. Parikh has been practicing gastroenterology in the Atlanta community since 2015. More recently, he served as Assistant Professor of Medicine at Emory University. He presented on various GI topics, including viral hepatitis and colon cancer screening. He has been published in multiple peer reviewed journals and book chapters. Dr. Parikh specializes in upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement, capsule endoscopy, high resolution esophageal manometry, anorectal manometry, and management of chronic liver diseases, including hepatitis B and C therapy. In his spare time, Dr. Parikh enjoys spending time with his wife and two children and sports.Dr. Parikh is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Parikh is highly rated in 45 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Parikh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Parikh is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    43
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    43
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Piedmont Physicians Gastroenterology Rockdale

    1301 Sigman Road NE, Suite 170, 
    Conyers, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 highly rated in 43 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Gibson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Gibson is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    42
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    42
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Healthcare Of Georgia - Atlanta

    3280 Howell Mill Road NW, Suite T-100, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Randy Yanda is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Yanda is highly rated in 42 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Yanda is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Yanda is currently accepting new patients.

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    When should I see a Gastroenterologist 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 Gastroenterologist 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 Gastroenterologists 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 Gastroenterologists 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 Gastroenterologist in Georgia?

    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 Gastroenterologist search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastroenterologist?

    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 Gastroenterologist 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 Gastroenterologist?

    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 Gastroenterologist 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 Gastroenterologists in Georgia, US?

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

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

    Reviewed on: 11/07/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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