LaparoscopicIncisionalHerniaRepair near Athens, GA

Biography: Courtney Pettiford, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon. He received his medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He then completed his internship and residency from the Medical College of Georgia in general surgery. Dr. Pettiford then followed his residency and completed his fellowship in surgical critical care from The Medical Center of Central Georgia.

Biography: Dr. John Chryssochoos received his medical degree from the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York. He completed his General Surgery residency at Emory University School of Medicine.He is Board Certified in Surgery.Dr. Chryssochoos is currently in practice with Wellstar General Surgery.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Polhill understands having surgery is often a stressful and overwhelming experience for patients. He explains things in a way patients can understand. Dr. Polhill treats patients with compassions, dignity, and respect, viewing them as created in the image of God. He uses his medical knowledge and experience to ease suffering and promote healing while respecting the patients own system of beliefs.