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At Wellstar, our top medical experts use cutting-edge technology and research combined with compassionate care to deliver world-class medicine to every patient, every time. From primary care, diagnostic services and specialty medicine to surgery and recovery, you can expect a personalized treatment plan that is tailored to fit your needs.
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4441 Atlanta Road SE
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Smyrna, GA 30080

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Fax (678) 842-5545


Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
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Meet our Team

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Murphy Townsend, MD

Urologist 1998.

Specialties
Urology
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Nikolas Symbas, MD

Urologist 2001.

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Urology
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Robert Gerhard, MD

Urologist 2019.

Specialties
Urology
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Meet our Team

A friendly headshot of Murphy Townsend, MD
Murphy Townsend, MD

Urologist 1998.

Specialties
Urology
Learn More Book Appointment
A friendly headshot of Nikolas Symbas, MD
Nikolas Symbas, MD

Urologist 2001.

Specialties
Urology
Learn More Book Appointment
A friendly headshot of Robert Gerhard, MD
Robert Gerhard, MD

Urologist 2019.

Specialties
Urology
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A friendly headshot of Murphy Townsend, MD

Murphy Townsend, MD

Urologist 1998.

Specialties
Urology
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Doctor of Medicine
Patient Rating
rating   4.9 out of 5 (437 ratings)

Dr. Murphy Townsend received his undergraduate degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa. Also at the University of North Carolina, Dr. Townsend earned a medical degree with honors.

Dr. Townsend completed his general surgery internship at Shands Hospital, University of Florida in Gainesville. Before pursuing urology, he completed two years of radiology training at the University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals in Seattle, WA. He completed his urology residency at Emory University and Affiliated Hospitals in Atlanta, GA.

Dr. Townsend is board-certified in urology by the American Board of Urology.

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Nikolas Symbas, MD

Urologist 2001.

Specialties
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rating   4.8 out of 5 (474 ratings)

Dr. Symbas is a board certified Urologist who specializes in robotic surgery for urologic cancer and robotic surgery for female pelvic prolapse and stress urinary incontinence in women. He has been Chief of Urology at Kennestone Hospital since 2001 and is active in working with the extensive oncology network with Wellstar.

His primary focus is robotic surgery with a goal to provide consistent and reproducible results.

Dr. Symbas is a native of Atlanta, Ga.  He graduated from Westminster High School in 1985. At Emory University he earned a BA in history and from there he completed medical school and Urology residency at Emory University School of Medicine.

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Robert Gerhard, MD

Urologist 2019.

Specialties
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Patient Rating
rating   4.7 out of 5 (386 ratings)

Robert “Steven” Gerhard, M.D. is a fellowship-trained robotic urologic surgeon and urologist specializing in prostate cancer, minimally invasive robotic surgery, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, male urinary complaints, and kidney stones. Dr. Gerhard is committed to providing high-quality, patient centered care respecting each person’s unique values, preference and beliefs.

He received his medical degree from Emory University and remained at Emory for residency training in Urology. Gerhard pursued additional sub-specialized robotic surgery training during a one-year fellowship with one of the most experienced and preeminent robotic urologic surgeons in the world. As a Chief Resident and Fellow, Dr. Gerhard participated in over 700 robotic urologic surgeries including more than 400 robotic prostate cancer surgeries. This experience makes him among the most comprehensively trained robotic urologic surgeons and prostate cancer surgeons in the country. He and his wife have lived in Atlanta for over 10 years.

 

Areas of Focus

  • Robotic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Robotic Prostatectomy
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Bladder Cancer
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Kidney Stones
  • Enlarged prostate and prostate problems
  • Men with problems urinating
  • Blood in the urine

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Patients can schedule an appointment by calling 770-428-4475. Patients are seen by appointment only allowing both more convenience to the patient and opportunity for better care. We make a sincere attempt to adhere to the appointment schedule, but when emergencies and other circumstances arise beyond our control, they must take precedence and some delays may therefore occur. When you arrive at the office for your appointment, please check-in with the front office and provide any updated information since your last visit.
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We are committed to meeting your health care needs. Our goal is to keep your insurance or other financial arrangements as simple as possible. Wellstar Medical Group participates in most major insurance plans. For a complete list of insurance participants at this practice please call the practice main line. We will file your insurance for you if we are a participating provider of your plan.

All co-payments are due at the time of service. Please remember to bring your insurance card (HMO, CMO, PPO, etc.) with you to each appointment.
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Long-term medications may be handled over the phone if you are up to date with follow up appointments and only during regular office hours. Please call your pharmacist with refill requests early to ensure completion of the refill approval process before 3:00 p.m. The pharmacist will contact our office for approvals.

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If your insurance plan is a plan that requires a referral to be seen by a specialist, we ask that you obtain that referral directly from your primary care physician and bring it with you. This will prevent any appointment rescheduling or delays.

Due to certain managed care requirements, we are unable to request or obtain patient referrals directly from the primary care physicians.
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