Overview

Widely known for refining and developing minimally invasive procedures, the division of general and gastrointestinal surgery, directed by John F. Sweeney, MD, offers surgical treatment of inflammatory bowel, colorectal, endocrine, gallbladder, pancreatic, esophageal and gastric diseases as well as intra-abdominal infections, hernias and morbid obesity. Through such programs as the Emory Endosurgery Unit and the Emory Simulation, Training and Robotics Center (ESTAR), the division has gained international status for clinical, academic and educational leadership in the application of endoscopic and laparoscopic techniques.

 Postgraduate Training

For additional information on the general surgery curriculum, please contact the office of Thomas F. Dodson, MD, at 404.727.0093.

For information on the Emory Endosurgery Unit's fellowship program, please call 404.712.2196.

 Prospective Patients and Referring Physicians

Please see the general and GI surgery section on the Emory Healthcare website for clinical service details. For appointment scheduling or patient referral, there are four options:

		General and GI Surgery office, The Emory Clinic, 404.778.3712.
		General and GI Surgery office, Emory Crawford Long Hospital, 404.686.8143.
		Emory HealthConnection, which offers immediate access to information on Emory services and physicians: 404.778.7777 or 1.800.75.EMORY.
		Referring physicians can also contact the Emory Consultation Center, 404.778.5050 or 1.800.22.EMORY.