Radiculopathy near Hiram, GA

Care Philosophy: Dr. Cameron Askew is a board-certified general surgeon. She completed her Surgical Residency at Baptist Health System in Birmingham, AL, and she received her bariatric training during residency under several of the best bariatric surgeons in the state. Dr. Askew is committed to surgical excellence by using the least-invasive, and most-effective means to care for her patients. She has an interest in all aspects of general surgery but also has a strong compassion for and commitment to obesity and weight-loss surgery as obesity is the #1 healthcare issue of our society.

Biography: Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples, DO is a Family Practitioner who practices in Kennesaw, GA. She is 38 years old. Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples, DO is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Erica Edwards, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Austell, GA. She is 40 years old. Dr. Erica Edwards, MD is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Shani Clay, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Austell, GA. She is 43 years old and has been practicing for 15 years. Dr. Shani Clay, MD is affiliated with Wellstar Cobb Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Lisa Markley, MS, RDN, LD, is an integrative dietitian and seasoned culinary nutrition expert with nearly two decades of experience working towards improving the health of individuals and the community. Lisa received her Master of Science in nutrition from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington, and her Bachelor of Science in health education from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. She returned to Kansas City to complete her certificate in dietetics from the University of Kansas Medical Center, becoming a registered dietitian nutritionist in 2005. As a lifelong learner, Lisa has continued her professional development with courses from the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy, the Institute for Functional Medicine and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. During her time as a dietitian and health educator, Lisa has gained diverse experiences in the fields of culinary education and recipe writing, clinical counseling, higher education and community wellness. Lisa is also an advocate for healthy local food systems and sustainable agriculture, which she has promoted through volunteer work with the Greater Kansas City Food Policy Coalition and Cultivate Kansas City. Lisa offers nutrition consultations and classes, both in-person and virtually, and she tailors each nutrition plan to the individual client. In her consults and classes, she passionately educates and empowers clients and class participants to harness the healing power of food and healthful lifestyle changes. Lisa joined the AdventHealth Whole Health Institute in 2020 as the director of culinary medicine. In addition to Lisa's services as a registered dietitian nutritionist, the Whole Health Institute provides integrated care in the form of integrative medicine, naturopathic medicine and other holistic clinical services.

Care Philosophy: Dr Monson is a board certified colon and rectal surgeon with advanced fellowship training in surgical oncology vascular surgery and colon and rectal surgery His areas of expertise include the use of minimally invasive technologies in colorectal cancer treatment including transanal endoscopic microsurgery TEMS laparoscopy and robotic surgery In addition to his role as a leading physician with the AdventHealth Medical Group s elite colorectal surgery team he also serves as Executive Director for Colorectal Surgery at AdventHealth in Orlando Dr Monson is credited with leading the development of laparoscopic colorectal surgery in the United Kingdom and he is a former Chair of the U K s National Training Program His research encompasses a broad range of cancer related areas including the development of national standards and qualitative assessments of decision making in cancer care Awards amp Recognition He was the secretary to the Irish Higher Surgical Training Group representing trainees on the National Council His final year project won the Dr Pamela Gilligan Prize in Sept 2016 Since coming to Florida he has involved himself with myriad projects including being on the steering committee for AdventHealth to achieve National Accreditation for Rectal Cancer He has authored over 35 original published papers 4 books and 5 book chapters Differentiators My passion has always been helping the patients with the most complex and difficult problems the ones that have run out of options I have dedicated three decades to becoming an expert in the care of patients with complex rectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease like UC and Crohn s disease In particular my special skill is re operative surgery for the patients who cannot be fixed When nobody can help I will always try