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Wellstar General Surgery Bariatrics

1600 Vernon Road
Suite A
LaGrange, GA 30240
Areas of Focus

Collaborative Care

Our multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, specialists and support staff work together seamlessly to deliver personalized, patient-centered care. By combining expertise from various fields, we ensure that every aspect of your health is addressed, and that you receive the most effective treatments in a coordinated and compassionate environment. We are committed to supporting you every step of the way, promoting healing, and enhancing your overall well-being.

Advanced Surgical Techniques

Wellstar General Surgeons utilize advanced surgical techniques to ensure the highest level of care for our patients. Our skilled general surgeons are trained in the latest minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures, which help to reduce recovery times, minimize scarring, and improve overall surgical outcomes. By combining cutting-edge technology with a personalized approach, we provide effective, precise, and compassionate care for a wide range of conditions. Our commitment to innovation allows us to offer safe, state-of-the-art solutions that prioritize your health and well-being.

Patient-centered Care

Patient-centered care is at the heart of everything we do. Our general surgery team takes the time to listen to your concerns, understand your unique needs, and involve you in every step of your treatment journey. We believe in providing compassionate care that is tailored to your individual goals and circumstances, ensuring you feel informed, supported, and comfortable throughout the process. With a focus on respect, trust, and collaboration, we are dedicated to delivering the highest quality of care to help you achieve the best possible outcomes.

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Skilled surgeons address conditions such as hiatal hernias, acid reflux, esophageal disorders, diverticulitis, and colon and hernia diseases using advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques to reduce pain and promote faster recovery.

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About Us

About Us

At Wellstar, our board-certified general surgeons focus on the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of a wide range of conditions affecting the abdomen, digestive system, soft tissues and endocrine system. Our team of experienced general surgeons are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care, using the latest techniques and minimally invasive methods to help patients achieve the best possible outcomes. Whether you need routine procedures or more complex surgeries, we are here to ensure your health and well-being are in expert hands.

Open, laparoscopic and robotic procedures:

  • Appendix surgery
  • Bariatric surgery
  • Biliary and gallbladder surgery
  • Breast surgery
  • Colorectal surgery for benign and malignant disease
  • Colorectal and anorectal surgery for inflammatory bowel disease
  • Feeding access surgery
  • Gastric surgery
  • Hernia repair surgery
  • Laparotomy surgery
  • Minimally invasive surgery (GI tract and solid organ)
  • Parathyroid surgery
  • Reflux disease surgery
  • Skin and soft tissue excision surgery
  • Superficial and deep venous disease corrective surgery
  • Thyroid surgery

If you have any questions about our practice or wish to schedule an appointment, please call our office at (706) 803-7570.

Office Location
1600 Vernon Road
Suite A
LaGrange, GA 30240

Contact

Phone (706) 803-7570

Fax (706) 803-8799


Hours
Sunday: Monday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Saturday:
Closed Opens 8:00 AM

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Meet our Team

Sean Holloway, NP

Nurse Practitioner with Wellstar since 2024.

Specialties
General Surgery
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Ashley Stewart, MD

Surgeon with Wellstar since 2017.

Specialties
General Surgery
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Karie Jeter, MD

Surgeon with Wellstar since 2024.

Specialties
General Surgery
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John Major, MD

Surgeon with Wellstar since 2021.

Specialties
General Surgery
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Jennifer Susoreny-Velgos, DO

Surgeon with Wellstar since 2024.

Specialties
General Surgery
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Meet our Team

Sean Holloway, NP

Nurse Practitioner with Wellstar since 2024.

Specialties
General Surgery
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Ashley Stewart, MD

Surgeon with Wellstar since 2017.

Specialties
General Surgery
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Karie Jeter, MD

Surgeon with Wellstar since 2024.

Specialties
General Surgery
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John Major, MD

Surgeon with Wellstar since 2021.

Specialties
General Surgery
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Jennifer Susoreny-Velgos, DO

Surgeon with Wellstar since 2024.

Specialties
General Surgery
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Sean Holloway, NP

Nurse Practitioner with Wellstar since 2024.

Specialties
General Surgery
Education
Master of Nursing
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Ashley Stewart, MD

Surgeon with Wellstar since 2017.

Specialties
General Surgery
Education
Doctor of Medicine
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Dr. Ashley Stewart received her medical degree from University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama.

She is board certified by American Board Surgery.

Dr. Stewart is currently in practice at Wellstar General Surgery.

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Karie Jeter, MD

Surgeon with Wellstar since 2024.

Specialties
General Surgery
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Doctor of Medicine
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John Major, MD

Surgeon with Wellstar since 2021.

Specialties
General Surgery
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Jennifer Susoreny-Velgos, DO

Surgeon with Wellstar since 2024.

Specialties
General Surgery
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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
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If you are an existing patient, please request medication refills via MyChart or by contacting the office. We will respond to any refill requests with 2 business days.

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