Dr. Erik Person, MD
Dr. Erik Person, MD is a gastroenterologist in Athens, GA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Person has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 2009. He is affiliated with medical facilities Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center and Piedmont Walton Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Gastroenterology Associates of Athens - Athens
340 N Milledge Ave Ste B Athens, GA 30601Make an Appointment
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About Me
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An Athens native, Dr. Person graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he received a bachelor's degree in cellular biology. After earning a master's degree in pharmacology from Tulane, he returned to Georgia to receive his...read moreGastroenterology
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Tulane University
Undergraduate SchoolAugusta University Medical College Of Georgia
Medical School, 2009
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Gastroenterology Associates of Athens - Athens
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
81%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% lower than the national average
74%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
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