Board Certified Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
Board Certified
Athens Digestive is home to Board Certified Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist located in Watkinsville, GA serving the surrounding areas of Athens.
State-of-the-Art Surgical Center
We offer a full range of consultations and procedures for the care of digestive disorders and problems in our state-of-the-art surgical endoscopy center.
World Class Care
Our goal as it has always been is to treat each patient as an individual with unique GI or Liver concerns. We strive to to entrust World Class Care on each and every one of our patients.
Nearly All Insurances Accepted
We accept nearly all major insurance plans including but not limited to Cigna, Humana, Ambetter, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Medicare, and UnitedHealthCare! Don’t see your insurance listed? Give us a call and let us help you
Services
Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy can detect early stage colorectal cancer before symptoms develop, and life-threatening complications follow
Upper Endoscopy
Symptoms of a personal medical history that suggests disease or irregularities in your digestive tract, an upper endoscopy can help.
Hemorrhoids
These swollen veins that occur in the rectum and around the anus cause discomfort, pain, and sometimes bleeding.
Acid Reflux
Acid reflux affects many people on occasion, but when it becomes a regular challenge, and your symptoms interfere with your day-to-day life, it deserves expert medical attention.
Barrett’s Esophagus
Ongoing acid reflux puts you at risk for Barrett’s esophagus. This condition causes precancerous changes in the lining of your esophagus with symptoms such as heartburn and a sore throat.
Gastrointestinal Cancer
If you’re dealing with any cancer of the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, small or large intestine, rectum, anus, or biliary system, it’s a form of gastrointestinal cancer.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects about three million people in the United States. It disrupts digestion, causing painful bloating and abdominal pain, and leads to diarrhea and/or constipation.
Anorectal Disorders
Anorectal disorders range from more mild conditions, such as hemorrhoids, to those that are serious, such as cancer.
Liver Disease
A liver disease can lead to serious complications, including cirrhosis. Evaluation and treatment for a liver disease can help you recover or manage your condition.
EMR (Endoscopic Mucosal Resection)
A procedure to remove precancerous, early-stage cancer or other abnormal tissues (lesions) from the digestive tract.
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
A procedure to diagnose and treat problems in the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas.
EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound)
A minimally invasive procedure to assess digestive (gastrointestinal) and lung diseases.
On-Site Lab Services Available!
Insurance
We accept nearly all major insurance plans. If you have any questions regarding your insurance coverage, please call us at 706-850-4985
Contact Us
Athens Digestive Healthcare Associates
1360 Caduceus Way, Suite 101
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Phone: 706-850-4985
Office Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed