Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia near Charlotte, NC

Care Philosophy: Our practice takes pride in providing a team oriented and collaborative approach to each patient in a warm compassionate environment. Our patients receive high quality, evidence-based evaluation, and treatment of diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, pancreas, gallbladder, and liver. We prioritize getting to know our patients and understanding their needs and concerns to effectively and efficiently treat and improve their quality of life to restore the digestive system to its optimal health and function. Our patient first philosophy guides our extraordinary team with the experience and knowledge to provide exceptional care in a friendly, welcoming, and state of the art environment. We strive to provide culturally inclusive and comprehensive healthcare that advocates and responds to the needs of our diverse community.

Biography: Dr. Tarun Narang, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 49 years old and has been practicing for 25 years. Dr. Tarun Narang, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Matthews Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Stephen Deal, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 65 years old and has been practicing for 39 years. Dr. Stephen Deal, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Matthews Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Atul Khanna's interest in gastroenterology stems from the diversity this specialty offers by being able to perform procedures and see patients in both a clinical and hospital setting. Dr. Khanna also enjoys practicing preventative medicine along with diagnosing and treating acute problems, such as biliary disorders. Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology is an independent specialty practice with a staff of twenty-three highly skilled physicians. Our doctors have been serving the Charlotte region for more than 40 years. They are board-certified in gastroenterology and offer special expertise in advanced biliary endoscopy, liver disease, and liver transplant. At Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology, you'll be treated like family by the most respected and knowledgeable leaders in the gastrointestinal community.

Biography: Dr. Louis Zbinden III, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 61 years old and has been practicing for 35 years. Dr. Louis Zbinden III, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Kokenes has taken an active role in Charlotte's medical community. He previously served as board member of the Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region and was the founding board member and former treasurer of the North Carolina Society for Gastroenterology (NCSG). He is a member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA), the Mecklenburg County Medical Society (MCMS), the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS), and the (NCSG). Dr. Kokenes and his wife have two daughters. He attends the St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church, where he sings in the choir. In his spare time, Dr. Kokenes enjoys traveling, reading, and exercising.

Care Philosophy: Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology is an independent specialty practice with a staff of twenty-three highly skilled physicians. Our doctors have been serving the Charlotte region for more than 40 years. They are board-certified in gastroenterology and offer special expertise in advanced biliary endoscopy, liver disease, and liver transplant. At Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology, you'll be treated like family by the most respected and knowledgeable leaders in the gastrointestinal community.

Biography: Dr. Bryan Blitstein, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 57 years old and has been practicing for 28 years. Dr. Bryan Blitstein, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center.