When it comes to surgery—whether it's elective or urgent—your choice of surgical provider can have an impact on your recovery, outcomes, and overall experience. While large academic hospitals in major cities are often viewed as the gold standard, many patients find equal or even better care in community-based practices like Surgery South in Stockbridge, GA. From personalized attention to advanced surgical techniques, community-based surgeons can offer a powerful blend of quality, access, and compassion.

 

Seamless Surgeon-Led Care: From Consultation to Recovery

At Surgery South, patients benefit from direct and continuous care by board-certified general surgeons. Unlike the rotating teams of residents and fellows at large tertiary centers, here your care is guided by the same surgeon—from your first appointment through your procedure and into your recovery.

This continuity of care ensures:

• Clear, consistent communication
• Personalized operative planning
• In-depth understanding of your full clinical picture
• More informed, efficient decision-making during surgery

This close-knit model helps reduce complications and creates a safer, more cohesive surgical journey.

 

Advanced, Minimally Invasive Expertise

The surgeons at Surgery South—including Drs. Myers, Nuriddin, Fernandez, and Mallick—are highly skilled in laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Whenever possible, they use minimally invasive techniques backed by clinical evidence, which have been shown to provide several benefits:

• Smaller incisions and less tissue trauma
• Lower inflammation and reduced pain
• Faster recovery and shorter hospital stays
• Fewer complications and infections

Common procedures include laparoscopic gallbladder removal, colon resection, hernia repair, adrenal surgery, and antireflux operations—all performed with safety and outcomes that meet or exceed those seen in academic hospitals.

 

Comprehensive Surgical Services, All in One Place

Surgery South treats a broad range of conditions, offering everything from minor outpatient procedures to complex abdominal and thoracic surgeries. Services include:

• Abdominal wall: Hernia repairs, adhesiolysis
• Adrenal: Tumor removal for hormonal disorders
• Colon and rectum: Surgery for diverticulitis, cancer, Crohn’s, and more
• Upper GI: GERD surgery, hiatal hernia repair, esophageal conditions, and PEG tubes
• Gallbladder: Minimally invasive cholecystectomy
• Dialysis support: Catheter placements
• Thoracic: Lung biopsies and chest wall procedures
• Neck: Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
• Skin and soft tissue: Excision of cysts, lipomas, and skin cancers
• Spleen: Splenectomy for trauma or blood disorders

This full-spectrum capability reduces the need for outside referrals, keeping your care efficient and well-coordinated.

 

Integrated with a Trusted Hospital System

Surgery South’s physicians operate at Piedmont Henry Hospital, where they have full staff privileges. This allows for seamless coordination of imaging, lab work, emergency surgery, and inpatient care—offering the best of both worlds: personalized outpatient care with hospital-level resources when needed.

 

A Legacy of Innovation in South Metro Atlanta

Established in 1979, Surgery South has been a trailblazer in bringing advanced procedures to the region. The practice was among the first locally to perform:

• Laparoscopic gallbladder and colon surgeries
• Minimally invasive adrenal and esophageal procedures
• Image-guided thyroid and parathyroid operations
• Advanced airway and endoscopic techniques

Their commitment to adopting evidence-based surgical advances early—and responsibly—continues to shape better patient outcomes.

 

Fast Access to the Care You Need

For many surgical conditions, timing is everything. Delayed care can worsen symptoms and lead to complications. Unlike large hospitals that may schedule surgeries months out, Surgery South offers:

• Elective surgeries typically are faster than large academic hospitals.
• Urgent and emergency cases expedited through direct coordination with Piedmont Henry Hospital

This streamlined process means you spend less time waiting—and more time healing.

 

Built for Patients, Close to Home

Located in Stockbridge, GA, Surgery South is designed with the patient in mind:

• On-site consultations eliminate the need for long-distance travel
• Preoperative evaluations are fast and well-coordinated
• Support for insurance, authorizations, and workers’ comp claims eases financial stress

The result is an experience that’s easier to navigate—and easier to trust.

 

Healing Where You’re Most Comfortable

Recovering in your own community, surrounded by family and friends, provides tangible benefits:

• Reduced stress and anxiety
• Better adherence to post-op instructions
• Faster return to daily routines
• Fewer hospital readmissions

Surgery South emphasizes same-day discharge when appropriate and maintains direct access to your surgeon throughout your recovery.

 

Choose a Team That Puts You First

AtSurgery South, patients receive the technical excellence of an academic medical center with the personal attention of a neighborhood clinic. From first consult to follow-up, you’ll experience care that’s consistent, compassionate, and committed to your best possible outcome.

Contact Surgery South today to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward expert surgical care—right where you live.