1. Colon Surgeons & Rectal Surgeons
  2. GA
  3. Atlanta, GA
  4. Dr. Wayne Ambroze, MD

Dr. Wayne Ambroze, MD

Colorectal Surgery•Male•Age 66

Colorectal Surgery

Dr. Wayne Ambroze, MD is a colorectal surgery specialist in Atlanta, GA and has over 39 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University The Feinberg School Of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital and Northside Hospital Forsyth. His office accepts new patients.

Dr. Wayne Ambroze, MD

Northside Hospital Atlanta

1000 Johnson Ferry Rd Atlanta, GA 30342
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  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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No malpractice claims found for Georgia
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Ambroze's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency
Hemorrhoids
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Ambroze treats Hemorrhoids more than 96% of his peers

Dr. Ambroze treats this condition more than 96% of his peers

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Intestinal Obstruction
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Ambroze treats Intestinal Obstruction more than 96% of his peers

Dr. Ambroze treats this condition more than 96% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Colonic Volvulus
  • Intussusception
  • Paralytic Ileus
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Colectomy
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Ambroze performs Colectomy more than 94% of his peers

Dr. Ambroze performs this procedure more than 94% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • da Vinci® Colectomy
  • Hemicolectomy
  • Laparoscopic Colectomy
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Dr. Ambroze's conditions and procedures:

  • Hemorrhoids
  • Intestinal Obstruction
  • Colectomy
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Anal and Rectal Cancer
  • Anal Fissure
  • Anal or Rectal Pain
  • Anal Prolapse
  • Anorectal Abscess
  • Anorectal Fistula
  • Appendicitis
  • Barrett's Esophagus
  • Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
  • Bone Cancer
  • Cholecystitis and Gallstones
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Constipation
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
  • Gallstones
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Hidradenitis
  • Ileus
  • Incisional Hernia
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Intestinal Abscess
  • Ischemic Colitis
  • Lung Cancer
  • Megacolon
  • Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Partial Lung Collapse
  • Pelvic Abscess
  • Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
  • Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
  • Pleural Effusion
  • Rectovaginal Fistula
  • Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
  • Secondary Malignancies
  • Small Intestine Cancer
  • Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
  • Thyroid Nodule
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Umbilical Hernia
  • Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
  • Ventral Hernia
  • Abdominoplasty
  • Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
  • Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
  • Anoscopy
  • Bladder Surgery
  • Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
  • Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
  • Cyst Incision and Drainage
  • Cystotomy
  • Destruction of Anal Tumor
  • Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
  • Duodenal Polypectomy
  • Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
  • Excision of Rectal Tumor
  • Excision of Stomach Tumor
  • Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
  • Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
  • Hernia Repair
  • Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
  • Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
  • Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
  • Laparotomy
  • Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
  • Open Appendectomy
  • Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
  • Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
  • Port Placements or Replacements
  • Proctectomy
  • Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
  • Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
  • Sphincterotomy
  • Vaginal Prolapse Surgery

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Dr. Ambroze's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ambroze

3.1

Based on 53 ratings

5 Star
47%
47%
4 Star
2%
2%
3 Star
6%
6%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
40%
40%
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Great Dr and staff.
Very positive experience . He spent a lot of time with me.Had great bedside manner. Very informative and recommended a very conservative approach to treat my condition. Staff was helpful and very courteous. Have to say I was reluctant to go after reading some of these reviews ; but had an urgent need so I went. My apprehension was not well founded . He even told me a very appropriate joke before examining me to help set me at ease. My wife is a FNP and son is a surgeon . They were impressed when I debriefed them .
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 26, 2023
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Top colorectal surgeon in Atl
Dr Ambrose did a laparoscopic colon resection because of cancer. I asked around quite a bit to find the best surgeon and multiple people told me about him. I feared I was going to have to have a bag but he reconnected my colon successfully so I am bag free. Is he a little gruff? Probably. But he is the best colorectal surgeon in Georgia. He saved my life.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Ron Lowry – Nov 29, 2022
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Hemorrhoids ? Look elsewhere
I was referred to this man for a prolapsed hemorrhoid. Along with a surgeon who once reset a broken collarbone, he probably has the worst bedside manner I’ve ever encountered in a physician. His rough extraordinarily rough treatment was, of course, accompanied by a condescending lecture.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Aug 22, 2022
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Excellent Doctor
Dr. Ambroze took over my care from another surgeon. If you want sweet and cuddly he is not the doctor for you, but if you want a surgeon who will be honest and tell you exactly what you need to know then this is the doctor for you. I highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Sharon K Tenhouse – Jul 20, 2022
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It was the worse experience ever with a doctor. Did not explain procedure (minor) but extremely painful before doing it. Has no sympathy at all. He barely spoke. Terrible bed side manners. Nurses, and staff were great!
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Aug 26, 2021
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I wish I could give him zero stars. And I refuse to call this man "Doctor." On the outside he left my 16 year-old daughter with the ugliest scar because the navel to pubic bone incision he made to remove her colon came open. He refused to close it or do anything at all about it, other than come over at the end of his office day, without saying a word to either of us: flip back the sheet, flipped up her gown said, "Yep." and left. I had to chase him and run to keep up with him and ask what was he going to do. "nothing, I'm not a plastic surgeon." Then to find out from REAL doctors when my daughter moved west a few years ago as they saw the inside work, my daughter was asked: WHO did this surgery?" The GI surgeons (different ones from different states) have all said the same: it was not done well/right and have set her up with ongoing issues. DO NOT TRUST YOUR LOVED ONES TO THIS MAN!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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BG – Jun 06, 2021
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Had diverticulitis, 3 bouts in first 7 months of 2007. Very painful, requiring trip to ER and IV analgesics, then strong antibiotic regimen for 10 days. Was referred to Dr. Ambroze who performed hemicolectomy. Excellent recovery and now much happier without the recurring attacks of abdominal pain, and uncomfortable results of the antibiotic regimen after an attack. He did a great job and I did not require anastomosis.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Fred – Jul 19, 2020
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Dr. Ambroze and his staff were very professional. Dr. Ambroze and his staff made sure we were well informed about the risk associated with the partial colectomy surgery. The surgery went well and we're very pleased with Dr. Ambroze and his staff.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Feb 09, 2020
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After coming to see him regarding gastrointestinal issues, to date, Dr. Ambroze turned out to be one of the most professional and thorough physicians around. I would definitely recommend him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 28, 2019
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Dr. Ambroze performed emergency surgery on my colon in 2016 and did an excellent job. He performed my colonoscopy in Nov 2018 and also did an excellent job. The team that assisted with this procedure were very professional. I found the entire experience to be fast, friendly and as thorough as it could possibly be. Very high marks for the DR and his team.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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GA, GA – Nov 25, 2018
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Recommended by my doctor. I had every confidence in Dr. Ambroze. Excellent outcome.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bmw in Sandy Springs, GA – Oct 14, 2018
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The question you need to ask yourself is, "What is the level of care if I experience complications?" From the day after my surgery and for close to 2 years after I experienced an unusual amount of pain. He took little time to listen to my concern, was quick to dismiss it, said there wasn't anything he could do and referred me to a pain service. I found Dr. Ambroze to be arrogant, condescending and self absorbed. It has taken ME 2 years to diagnose something he should have seen and considered.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Apr 24, 2018
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There are not enough stars to truly rate Dr. Ambroze!! I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone who would seek the very best physician possible. Dr. Ambroze cared for my daughter and without his expertise and care......well....I dare not say what her condition would be. We are beyond satisfied with the level of care and the skill Dr. Ambroze possesses.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Valarie T. in Sandy Springs, GA – Dec 22, 2017
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Dr. Ambroze is the best doctor we have ever seen. He is so positive and caring, and every time we see him we feel that everything is going to be alright. He performed a life-saving surgery on my fiance and we don't know how to thank him enough. I would highly recommend Dr. Wayne Ambroze. We were so lucky to have him referred to us.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Kennesaw, GA – May 12, 2017
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Such a jerk! I was nervous to have him "check things out." (I'm a female in my young 20's.) He just stood there blank faced and told me he has to or I need to leave! He undercut my dire pain and agony by saying on a scale of 1-2 mine was a "mild 2." No sympathy at all. Needless to say I ran out of there. The nurses were a different story and deserve 5 stars.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Kenzie in Atlanta, GA – Apr 17, 2017
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No I will not recommend it. I have never seen an office staffs so disorganised, no email , only one number to reach everyone. Except for appointment, it is impossible to reach anyone, need to leave voice mail. They don't let you know if you are missing or if you need a paper, even the result of the biopsy I needed to ask after a month You would think that with all the bad reviews they get, they will try to change things, to be more available to patients who are also the one who pay their salary
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Cancun, ROO – Feb 22, 2017
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I've never seen him as a patient I just know him from my working in radiology and meeting him years ago and he was a fantastic surgeon I highly recommend him
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dunwoody – Dec 27, 2016
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Worst Dr I have ever met.He actually stood at my bedside with arms folded and kept smirking and laughing.He told me my colon was about to burst,but needed to understand the surgery I had when I was 15 years old..35 years ago.He must have said I just don't understand 10 times and laughed.I kicked him out of my hospital room.Any nurse I spoke to in the hospital agreed that he has the worst ,oddest bedside manner.Dr Gi N Yu is an amazing surgeon with a wonderful bedside manor.She saved my life.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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Marietta, GA – Oct 24, 2016
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Dr. Ambroze had no time to talk to the patient or to the family after surgery. He was always in a hurry. We literally needed to block the door to get any questions answered. He came into the room post surgery without saying hello, started poking and prodding without any prior conversation, then left after 2 minutes. He may be a good surgeon but his bedside manner is atrocious!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Karen in Atlanta, GA – Oct 07, 2016
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Dr Ambroze was excellent. He performed a difficult surgery and I am very happy and trusting of his decisions and knowledge.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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JLD in Buford, GA – Apr 22, 2016
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Biography

Dr. Wayne Ambroze, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Atlanta, GA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern...Read more

Specialties

  • Colorectal Surgery
  • General Surgery

Education

1988
Presby Hospital Columbia
Residency Hospital
1988
Mayo Clin
Fellowship Hospital
1984
Presby Hospital Columbia
Internship Hospital
1983
Northwestern University The Feinberg School Of Medicine
Medical School

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What conditions does Dr. Wayne Ambroze, MD treat?

Dr. Wayne Ambroze, MD frequently treats the following conditions: Hemorrhoids, Intestinal Obstruction, and Colorectal Cancer. See more on Healthgrades.

What is Dr. Wayne Ambroze, MD's office address?

Dr. Ambroze's office is located at 1000 Johnson Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Is Dr. Wayne Ambroze, MD affiliated with any hospitals?

Dr. Wayne Ambroze, MD is affiliated with Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital and Northside Hospital Forsyth.

How much experience does Dr. Wayne Ambroze, MD have?

Dr. Wayne Ambroze, MD has over 39 years of healthcare experience.

Does Dr. Wayne Ambroze, MD receive good ratings from patients?

There is a star rating of 3.1/5 for Dr. Wayne Ambroze, MD. Patients say that they trusted the provider's decisions and the provider explained conditions well. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.

Focus on Ulcerative Colitis

Locations

Northside Hospital Atlanta

Northside Hospital Atlanta1000 Johnson Ferry Rd Atlanta, GA 30342
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Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates - Alpharetta

Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates - Alpharetta3400 Old Milton Pkwy Ste A440 Alpharetta, GA 30005
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Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates - Cumming

Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates - Cumming1505 Northside Blvd Ste 2900 Cumming, GA 30041
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Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates - Sandy Springs

Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates - Sandy Springs5670 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Ste 910 Atlanta, GA 30342
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Northside Hospital Cherokee

Northside Hospital Cherokee450 Northside Cherokee Blvd Canton, GA 30115
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Northside Hospital Forsyth

Northside Hospital Forsyth1200 Northside Forsyth Dr Cumming, GA 30041
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Northside Hospital Gwinnett

Northside Hospital Gwinnett1000 Medical Center Blvd Lawrenceville, GA 30046
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Dr. Ambroze is affiliated with the following hospitals. Select a hospital below to learn more.

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Northside Hospital Forsyth

Cumming, GA

81% Patients that would definitely recommend, 11% higher than the national average

12 Awards Received

Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

Atlanta, GA

76% Patients that would definitely recommend, 6% higher than the national average

35 Awards Received

Award Highlight: Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023)

Northside Hospital

Atlanta, GA

75% Patients that would definitely recommend, 5% higher than the national average

4 Awards Received

Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2021)