Can anyone recommend a good Gastroenterologist in the ATL metro area? I am a 25 year old female looking for a new gastroenterologist. I am having severe abdominal pain...
fizzrpg replied:
Physician here. If you don't have a primary care doctor, start there. That's part of the reason why they exist - to see if the problems that you have require referral to a specialist. Trips to the ER are a way to get tests done and rule out life-threatening illness, but tests are not a diagnosis (or lack thereof). You need somebody who can spend time learning about your history and consider your symptoms in the larger setting of your health. A primary care doc may end up referring you to a GI doc, but it would be a GI who your primary care doc trusts, and who now has helpful information about your history and past workup that you alone wouldn't be able to provide. Just my two cents.
southernbenz replied:
[Dr Alice Johnson](http://www.atlantagastro.com/physicians/alice-o-johnson-md). Absolutely fantastic gastroenterologist. She taught at Duke Med and Emory Med, and has been practicing for nearly 20 years.
legrandenun replied:
I use the emory clinic. They have a group of doctors who are all apparently amazing. Mines okay I just feel like she's really young and likes to try "new wave" types of medications. Good luck!
gahog replied:
I have been seeing a GI that my PCP referred and I am not satisfied with her. When all of the tests she ordered came back normal she didn't have an answer or advice except to continue the medication. Ive been on the medication for over 4 weeks no with no relief. I understand that can be hard for some doctors, but I don't feel like she is taking my pain seriously. I only go to the ER to get relief from the pain, which she has failed to provide me. Just kind of at my wits end with this situation. I appreciate everyones advice.
arguablybetter replied:
My wife sees Dr. Alice Johnson for celiac disease. Brilliant doctor.
EatMorTurkee replied:
Dr. David Weinstein. Metro Atlanta Gastroenterology.
lesliebarbaraknope replied:
Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates-- Hetal Karsan. I struggled with stomach issues for years, and had been labeled with "IBS" but without any relief. I was referred to him about 3 years ago, and so far my experience w/ all the physicians in that practice are pretty good. I've had the whole gamut of tests, but I stopped taking acid reflux medications and decided to not take an SSRI for stomach spasm/pain issues as was prescribed after they pretty much couldn't find anything wrong. But they are a good practice facility-- but I never had super severe pain so hopefully you find a good DR soon!
bubbaeinstein replied:
Emory doctors have little motivation to provide good patient care. It won't get them promoted and they make the same salary regardless of how hard they work. Emory is highly overrated.
atl88456 replied:
Dr. Bradley Creel with Atlanta Gastroenterology was a lifesaver. Highly recommend him.
botheyes replied:
Dr. Neal Osborn - Wellstar, offices in Douglasville and Hiram if thats closer for you. Mayo Clinic trained and all around nice guy.
Any recommendations for a doctor that specializes in Celiac disease? I have a gastroenterologist, but I would like to talk with someone who focuses on my specific issues.
Jessica S. replied:
The only local celiac expert is Dr. Cynthia Rudert. Just google her. She does not accept any insurance. I've not gone to her- I went to a holistic doctor instead so can't speak from experience as a patient.
Nancy N. replied:
Atlanta center for holistic medicine 404-814-9808 Sent from an iPad so excuse the predictatext.
Stephanie M. replied:
I found Dr. Rudert in my search too. Just wanted to see if anyone had seen someone that they can recommend I guess!
Keely T. replied:
I've seen Dr Rudert. 10 yrs ago she did the blood work and the endoscopy. She's fantastic. Worth the money. She's very thorough but there may be a wait.
Jennifer T. replied:
I see Dr Taz at Atlanta Holistic as well. Think we all struggle w dr's here in Atl and most of us have reached out and see holistic dr's to best address the multitude of symptoms that go hand n hand w celiac.
Lynn K. replied:
Dr. Rupert is awesome.
Susan M. replied:
Dr. Bernadette Saviano. She is a functional medicine doctor.
Heather R. replied:
Dr Rudert is known across the country. She is super compassionate and will put you on the right path. Her assistant Glenda, is a sweetheart!
Hello - I am in search of an allergist and gastroenterologist who specialize in EoE within driving distance of our home in Folsom/Sacramento area. San Francisco or...
APFED D. replied:
Here is a resource from our website. You may be able to locate a doctor in your area. http://www.apfed.org/doctor_finder/
Admin delete if not allowed. My husband has been very sick and needs to go see a gastroenterologist, one that deals with the liver.He wants to go to Emory, just needing...
Tina D. replied:
I have a gastroenterologist at Emory Midtown. His name is Dr. Suh. He is amazing.
Kesha R. replied:
Dr. Edward Layne. ...smyrna, ga. He's an older dr. But he helped me. I was in bad shape at one point.
Do any of my local peeps have any experience with GI North, Dr. Simon Cofrancesco? This is who the surgeon I saw while in the hospital recommends. I am gonna need a...
Tina A. replied:
I really like mine, Dr Bruce Salzberg@Atlanta Gastroenterologist, office off 141 in johns creek
Does anyone in the Cumming area know of a good Gastroenterologist Dr. . My Dr. gave me a card with two names . A Dr. Clive Albert and Dr.Arumugam Natesan .