AnorectalFistula near Cumming, GA

Care Philosophy: Ashanti L Franklin MD joined the Northwell Health Cancer Institute in 2019 as a colon and rectal surgeon with expertise in treating colon rectal and anal cancers She also provides care management for diverticulitis rectal prolapse pelvic floor disorders inflammatory bowel disease hemorrhoids anal fissures anorectal abscess and anal fistulas and performs colonoscopies and anal physiology studies Minimally invasive surgery including robotic assisted procedures is one of her specialties I knew I always wanted to have a career where I helped people and I enjoyed biologic sciences Dr Franklin says I thought I was going to be a nurse but when I was in high school I met a nurse practitioner who told me I could be a doctor That was the first time someone had said this was possible for me Dr Franklin discovered her passion for surgery while in medical school at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California She completed her general surgery residency at Howard University Hospital and a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Rhode Island Hospital Brown University As part of her patient centered team approach to care Dr Franklin collaborates with gastroenterologists primary care physicians urogynecologists gynecologic oncologists general surgeons social workers nurse navigators and wound ostomy nurses to deliver the most comprehensive care I listen to my patients concerns and ensure that all of their questions are answered she says Dr Franklin works with the New York State Cancer Services Program which provides at home colon cancer screening tests or fecal immunochemical tests FIT to people who are uninsured or underinsured She also offers follow up colonoscopies at no cost to people who have a positive FIT test In addition to providing clinical care Dr Franklin has published papers in various medical journals including Surgical Infections Scientific Reports and the Journal of Laparoendoscopic Advanced Surgical Techniques She is a member of the American College of Surgeons and affiliated with the Katz Institute for Women s Health The best part of my job is caring for patients and seeing an improvement in their health and quality of life after I treat them Dr Franklin says That brings me the greatest joy

Care Philosophy: We strive to provide an optimal care experience with an emphasis on safety and the use of evidence based medicine to guide the provision of care

Biography: Dr. Tristan Thomas, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Smyrna, GA. He is 39 years old. Dr. Tristan Thomas, MD is affiliated with Wellstar Cobb Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Anushka Arumugasaamy is a colorectal surgeon who specializes in the surgical management of colon and rectal cancer, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and benign and malignant anorectal disease.Dr. Arumugasaamy studied medicine for a simple reasonto improve people's quality of life. From the beginning, she has enjoyed partnering with patients and creating personalized treatment plans for their unique health needs.Dr. Arumugasaamy is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery.Over the years, Dr. Arumugasaamy has diagnosed and treated a wide variety of pathologies in her field. Along with providing expert colorectal care, her long-lasting patient relationships are the most rewarding part of her work.