AnorectalFistula near Duluth, 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.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Wasserman&#8217s dream to be a doctor started early in life. She remembers watching her father go through medical training as a young child and loved the idea of spending each day helping people. With a father who was a doctor and a mother who was a nurse, she attributes both with having a strong and lasting impact on her life&#8217s path. &#8220They both built their lives around helping people,&#8221 noted Wasserman. &#8220They ended up instilling that same need to serve in all of their children.&#8221&#160When her younger sister was diagnosed with Crohn&#8217s disease while Dr. Wasserman was in college, gastroenterology became a personal focus. Not only did it include her interest in nutrition, but it also presented her with a specialty that would allow her to interact with patients in both an office setting and while performing procedures.&#160In her free time, Wasserman enjoys spending time with her husband and two young sons. They love relaxing at the lake and traveling around the beautiful state of Michigan.Being a gastroenterologist is not just a job for me &#173&#8211 it is a passion. In and out of the endoscopy suite, I strive to treat each of my patients as individuals, helping them to achieve their best personal outcome. Every patient has a different story to tell and I am honored to have an opportunity to be a positive part of their story.

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.