Dr. Bour earned his medical degree at The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. He then attended The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center where he completed a residency in General Surgery. Dr. Bour is board certified in Surgery, is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and has over 23 years of experience.Dr. Bour specializes in General and Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic) Surgery.His special interests include Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal and Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, and surgical diseases of the intestinal tract.In his spare time, Dr. Bour enjoys home improvement projects, woodworking, and spending time with his wife Katie, their family and their two dogs Bailey and Joey. Dr. Bour is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Webb has a passion for general surgery and takes special interest in robotic hernia repair and complex hernia repair. He is board-certified, and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Webb is a member of the Americas Hernia Society, Georgia Surgical Society, American College of Surgeons, and several other national groups. He has advanced special training in robotic surgery.Dr. Webb is a native of Athens, Georgia. He and his wife, Kery, have raised two sons and a daughter in Athens. Dr. Webb is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery.

Damon Simpson is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Simpson is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Simpson is currently accepting new patients.

Eva Moore, MD specializes in General Surgery. Her special interests include breast surgery, minimally invasive abdominal wall hernia repair, gallbladder disease, soft tissue and skin masses, and feeding access. She also performs thyroid operations and peritoneal dialysis access surgery.Dr. Moore is a member of the Piedmont Clinic Board of Directors. She is involved with the Oncology Committee and Quality Committee at Piedmont Athens Regional. As an associate professor at the AU-UGA Medical Partnership, she often has third year medical students rotating in her office. In her spare time, Dr. Moore enjoys playing with her Golden Retriever Lilly Mae, crafting, and singing in the Athens Chamber Singers.Related Links-Piedmont Athens High-Risk Breast Cancer Program. Dr. Moore is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Russell Pruitt is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Pruitt is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Jason Pfluke is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Pfluke is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Michael Shotwell, M.D., is a general surgeon with more than 20 years of experience. Dr. Shotwell specializes in minimally invasive and laparoscopic procedures, providing excellent care for conditions such as gallbladder, hernia, thyroid, and colorectal disease.Dr. Shotwell earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed a general surgery residency at Michigan State University. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. When he's not working, Dr. Shotwell enjoys time with his family, hiking, and following UGA athletics.Dr. Shotwell is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Shotwell is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Baker earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA. He then remained at the Medical College of Georgia where he completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery. Following this, he completed a fellowship in Orthopedic Traumatology at Saint Louis University in St. Louis, MO. Dr. Baker is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and has over nine years of experience.Dr. Baker specializes in orthopedic trauma and complex fracture care including pelvis and acetabular fractures, peri-articular fractures of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle. As well as post-traumatic deformity, nonunion, malunion, and reconstructive surgery.His special interests include pelvis and acetabular fractures, tibial plateau fractures, and circular (Ilizarov) and spatial frame techniques.In his spare time, Dr. Baker enjoys spending time with family, weight lifting, Crossfit, golf, and mountaineering. Dr. Baker is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Compartment Syndrome, Kohler Disease, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Ansari earned his medical degree at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. He then attended Oklahoma State University where he completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery. He is fellowship trained in orthopaedic trauma by the Trauma Fellowship of Oklahoma.Dr. Ansari specializes in Orthopedic Trauma.His special interests include pelvic and acetabular fractures, periarticular fractures, nonunion and malunion repair, musculoskeletal infection and bone defect management, care of the multiply-injured patient, pediatric fracture care, and medical education.In his spare time, Dr. Ansari enjoys time with his wife and two children, the outdoors, welding and metal fabrication, and off-road racing. Dr. Ansari is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Compartment Syndrome, Caffey Disease, and Hip Replacement.

Robert Cannon is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Cannon is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Earle Gunn is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Gunn is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Angiosarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Gunn is currently accepting new patients.

Laura Ray is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Ray is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Giant Mammary Hamartoma, Fibroadenoma, Intraductal Papilloma, Subareolar Abscess, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Ray is currently accepting new patients.

Jonathan Magruder is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Magruder is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Collapsed Lung, Cardiac Tamponade, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Aaron Carr is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Carr is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Carr is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Fiona N. Denham, MD, FACS is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in breast surgery. She completed her surgical fellowship training at the University of Arkansas where she received extensive training in Diseases of the Breast. She joins us from northern Indiana, where she practiced breast surgery for eight years prior to joining Piedmont. With expertise in breast cancer, high-risk conditions, and benign tumors, Dr. Denham offers a range of treatments, including breast conservation surgery and image-guided biopsies. She prioritizes patient education and individualized care, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Dr. Denham is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Fibroadenoma, and Mastectomy.

Ashlee Kimbrell is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

James Parramore is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Parramore is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy. Dr. Parramore is currently accepting new patients.

William Lawrence is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Lawrence is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Lawrence is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan Katz is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Katz is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Katz is currently accepting new patients.

Cara Hudson is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Hudson is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, and Cholecystitis.

Katherine Yancey is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Yancey has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Yancey is currently accepting new patients.

Mohammed Obeidin is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Obeidin is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Obeidin is currently accepting new patients.

Steve Shirley is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Shirley is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia, Ileostomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Vincent Maffei is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. His top areas of expertise are Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Varicose Veins, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

Thomas Hawk is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. His top areas of expertise are Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, Fibrosarcoma, Epithelioid Sarcoma, Myxoid Liposarcoma, and Ileostomy.