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Digestive Health

Shalaka Akolkar, DO

Dr. Akolkar is a gastroenterologist at Hamilton Physician Group-Gastroenterology in Dalton, Georgia. She attended medical school at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and her fellowship in gastroenterology at UNC Blue Ridge.

Dr. Akolkar treats patients with Gl conditions, including GERD, abdominal pain, peptic ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease, liver conditions including fatty liver, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C, and functional Gl conditions like gastroparesis and irritable bowel syndrome. She also performs general Gl procedures such as upper endoscopies, colonoscopies, flexible sigmoidoscopies, video capsule endoscopies, and manometries.

“I enjoy making a positive impact on my patients’ lives,” says Dr. Akolkar. “I picture myself in my patient’s position or imagine they are a family member, and treat them the same way I would like to be treated.”

Sergio F. Quijano, MD

Dr. Quijano is a board-certified gastroenterologist at Hamilton Physician Group-Gastroenterology in Dalton, Georgia. He is fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Quijano attended medical school and completed his residency training at the New York University School of Medicine in New York, New York. He also completed his fellowship in gastroenterology at the SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn in Brooklyn, New York.

Dr. Quijano treats patients with GI conditions, including GERD, abdominal pain, peptic ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease, liver conditions including fatty liver, hepatitis B, C, and functional GI conditions like gastroparesis and irritable bowel syndrome. He also performs general GI procedures such as upper endoscopies, colonoscopies, flexible sigmoidoscopies, video capsule endoscopies, and manometries.

“I chose to work in gastroenterology because it offers me the opportunity to perform procedures that can help prolong people’s lives and the opportunity to provide ongoing care to patients with chronic GI conditions,” says Dr. Quijano.

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Kasey Buchanan, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Kasey Buchanan, MSN, APRN, FNP-C is an advanced practice provider at Hamilton Physician Group – Gastroenterology in Dalton, GA.

Brandee K Albert, DO

Dr. Brandee Albert is a board-certified gastroenterologist at Hamilton Physician Group – Gastroenterology in Dalton, GA. Hamilton Physician Group – Gastroenterology offers a full range of screening, diagnostics, and medical treatments for digestive diseases, including illness or injuries affecting the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and colon.

Chantal A. Lewis, MD, FACE

Chantal A. Lewis, MD is a board-certified endocrinologist at Hamilton Diabetes and Endocrinology Center in Dalton, GA. Hamilton Diabetes and Endocrinology Center is a comprehensive program designed to provide you with the tools you need to control your diabetes.

Paige House, FNP

Paige House, FNP is an advance practice provider at Hamilton Physician Group – Gastroenterology located in Dalton, GA.

Daniel E. Marcadis, MD

Dr. Daniel Marcadis is a board-certified gastroenterologist at Hamilton Physician Group – Gastroenterology in Dalton, GA. We take pride in providing the highest level of patient care. Hamilton Physician Group – Gastroenterology offers a full range of screenings, colonoscopies, diagnostics and medical treatments for digestive diseases, including illness or injuries affecting the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and colon. Call the office to  make an appointment today – 706.272.4127 Telehealth appointments are available.

Richard F. Fromm, MD, FACS

Richard Fromm, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon and breast specialist with Hamilton Physician Group-General Surgery in Dalton, GA. He attended medical school at the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his general surgery residency at East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine.

Dr. Fromm serves as Chairman of the Medical Staff at Hamilton Ambulatory Surgery Center. He has previously served as Chief of Surgery and the Director of the Trauma Department at Hamilton Medical Center.

Dr. Fromm focuses on the evaluation and treatment of breast problems, including minimally invasive biopsy, breast surgery, and follow-up care.

Eric R. Manahan, MD, MBA, FACS

Eric Manahan, MD, MBA, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon and is the breast physician leader with Hamilton Physician Group-General Surgery. He attended medical school at the James H. Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University where he also completed his general surgery residency. He subsequently completed an MBA at Auburn University.

In addition to his position on the board of directors for the American Society of Breast Surgeons, Dr. Manahan has been very active in Breast Fellow education and has served on the Education Committee of the ASBrS since 2011. He currently co-chairs the Fellows Education Committee and is a member of the Corporate Relations Committee. He also serves as the ASBrS representative to the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) Training Committee. He has served as faculty for the SSO Fellows Institute since 2012. He most recently chaired a panel of experts in genetics to release the latest consensus statement on breast cancer genetic testing adopted by the American Society of Breast Surgeons and has been very involved with the salary surveys for the ASBrS.

Dr. Manahan has a special interest in percutaneous breast procedures and is involved with several national clinical trials relating to breast cancer including cryoablation. He has previously served as the chairman of the Department of Surgery at Hamilton Medical Center and currently serves as chair of the Cancer Committee at Hamilton and serves on the Trauma Committee.

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Call 706-278-6403 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Eric Manahan.