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Gary Hathaway, MD

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Surgeon with Wellstar since 1997.

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Surgeon with Wellstar since 1997
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About Gary Hathaway, MD

Dr. Hathaway earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana in Urbana, Ill. and his medical degree from the University of Illinois Health Sciences Center at Chicago. He completed a general surgery residency at Boston University Medical Center in Boston, Mass.

Board certified, Dr. Hathaway is an American College of Surgeons fellow and a member of the American Medical Association, Cobb County Medical Society, and American Society of General Surgery. Dr. Hathaway is in practice with Wellstar Summit Surgical.

Specialties

  • General Surgery

Education & Training

  • University of Illinois College of Medicine

Degree

  • Doctor of Medicine

Residency

  • Boston University Medical Center

Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
  • Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital

Languages spoken

  • English

Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures

  • Adrenal Surgery
  • Complex Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Gallbladder Surgery
  • Robotic Surgery

Patient Reviews

Overall patient rating

4.8

Based on 339 patient ratings

I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust

All reviews have been submitted by patients after seeing the provider.For more information about the review system, check out this Learn more about our review system.

Patient Reviews

5

Both the Medical Assistants, Doctors and front end staff were excellent. I feel very comfortable with this team doing my surgery.

July 9, 2026

5

Dr. Hathaway and his staff are first class. Very courteous and outgoing ready to answer any of all questions Dr Hathaway assured me that everything would be fine prior to my surgery because I was quite afraid. He did an excellent job on the surgery and I feel 100% better. I am glad you have top and trusted professionals like Dr Hathaway on your surgical staff. He's the best.

July 9, 2026

5

It was a very good experience. The Dr. was extremely knowledgeable and professional. We would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs his services.

July 8, 2026

5

Dr Hathaway and his staff were very courteous, helpful and professional. The medical advice Gary gave during my visit was very straightforward and no nonsense. Excellent visit!

July 8, 2026

5

Yes, hello. I thought that the doctor was extremely kind and informative and caring and also listened intently on all of my problems. He did not dismiss me like a lot of other doctors have done. And all of the nurses that I encountered were extremely nice as well. Thank you so much. And I am so glad that I have this, you know, office as my doctor's office. Thank you. Bye.

July 8, 2026

1

I am very disappointed with my post-operative care. I requested that the doctor send the tissue from surgery for culture and sensitivity due to my history and he failed to do that. I have asked him multiple times for a wound care consult, even before surgery, he failed to do that. He gave me some outdated wound care instructions, which was basically to clean my wound that had dehysted with purulent drainage. He told me to clean it with peroxide and keep it covered. So incomplete wound care orders and outdated wound care orders. And then I went to the emergency room

July 8, 2026

5

Positive, professional experience!

July 3, 2026

5

Pleasant, listened and seemed good

June 30, 2026

5

Professional, courteous, and thorough

June 28, 2026

5

All the staff explained their comments well and answered my questions clearly. When I left, I was very comfortable with what I was expected to do and who to follow up with if needed. All the team members reflected their desire to serve the patients and each other. You all do Shine Well !! Thank you all !!

June 24, 2026

5

The doctor I seen was absolutely awesome. I really liked him.. The whole staff was very professional. It was a great experience.

June 11, 2026

5

Treated by all in a courteous and professional manner Felt totally confident in the evaluation, findings and recommendation of doctor

June 7, 2026

5

Overall, it was a great experience. Everyone was very nice. Dr. Hathaway explained everything to me, he heard me and he was funny. It was a great experience.

June 6, 2026

5

Everyone was polite and professional!

May 30, 2026

5

I am very pleased with the doctor he has very good bedside manners I interrupted him when he was explaining something to me and he paused to give me a minute to say what I needed to say and then he finished what he was explaining to me about the procedure

May 30, 2026

5

Staff and Dr were friendly and welcoming. This was my first visit and I was put at ease immediately.

May 22, 2026

5

Dr. Hathaway and staff always provide a welcoming, positive experience. Thanks!

May 22, 2026

5

Dr. Hathaway and his stall were outstanding.

May 19, 2026

5

I was so confident in Dr. Hathaway's care and expertise, that when I went into surgery I was totally calm. I have had the best experience a surgical patient could have with this practice.

May 19, 2026

5

Consummate professional, Dr. Hathaway was kind and explained everything.

May 11, 2026

5

Great practice. Everyone there is really friendly and knowledgeable. They make you feel like family

May 10, 2026

5

The problem that I have is not with this practice, it's with WellSTAR. Unfortunately, WellSTAR forces the patients to have procedures always in a hospital setting regardless of how invasive they are and regardless of the fact that they have standalone facilities. Unfortunately, they have somehow managed to charge hospital rates for standalone facilities. For that reason, I'm going to have to locate a surgeon outside of WellStar in order to proceed with my procedure so that I can be given a fair price for what I need.

May 10, 2026

5

Everything is good

May 8, 2026

5

It was great meeting the doctor there, and I felt like all of the staff and everybody was very nice at Dr. Hathaway's office. I'm looking forward to a successful little surgery on my back where we need to remove a cyst. I do need to get an appointment there as soon as possible. I have an appointment, but I'm hoping to get this taken care of before because it's kind of annoying to me. Thank you very much. Bye now.

May 9, 2026

5

Dr Hathaway is an outstanding physician who listens and provides feedback I can understand and trust

May 6, 2026

5

Very friendly staff. Dr. Hathaway was also extremely pleasant and confidence inspiring.

May 4, 2026

5

Doctor Hathaway is the best! His staff and the facilities are top notch. I know I am in good hands in his practice.

May 3, 2026

5

Provider was very professional and knowledgeable .

April 26, 2026

5

Caring, friendly, professional, clear communications

April 24, 2026

5

I was so afraid of having this surgery and Dr. Hathaway put me so at ease. He was efficient. He was calm. He took time with me. The staff followed up with quickly or returned my calls. Communication with him was wonderful. I have nothing but the highest recommendation.

April 19, 2026

5

Both the Medical Assistants, Doctors and front end staff were excellent. I feel very comfortable with this team doing my surgery.

July 9, 2026

5

Dr. Hathaway and his staff are first class. Very courteous and outgoing ready to answer any of all questions Dr Hathaway assured me that everything would be fine prior to my surgery because I was quite afraid. He did an excellent job on the surgery and I feel 100% better. I am glad you have top and trusted professionals like Dr Hathaway on your surgical staff. He's the best.

July 9, 2026

5

It was a very good experience. The Dr. was extremely knowledgeable and professional. We would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs his services.

July 8, 2026

5

Dr Hathaway and his staff were very courteous, helpful and professional. The medical advice Gary gave during my visit was very straightforward and no nonsense. Excellent visit!

July 8, 2026

5

Yes, hello. I thought that the doctor was extremely kind and informative and caring and also listened intently on all of my problems. He did not dismiss me like a lot of other doctors have done. And all of the nurses that I encountered were extremely nice as well. Thank you so much. And I am so glad that I have this, you know, office as my doctor's office. Thank you. Bye.

July 8, 2026

5

Positive, professional experience!

July 3, 2026

5

Pleasant, listened and seemed good

June 30, 2026

5

Professional, courteous, and thorough

June 28, 2026

5

All the staff explained their comments well and answered my questions clearly. When I left, I was very comfortable with what I was expected to do and who to follow up with if needed. All the team members reflected their desire to serve the patients and each other. You all do Shine Well !! Thank you all !!

June 24, 2026

5

The doctor I seen was absolutely awesome. I really liked him.. The whole staff was very professional. It was a great experience.

June 11, 2026

5

Treated by all in a courteous and professional manner Felt totally confident in the evaluation, findings and recommendation of doctor

June 7, 2026

5

Overall, it was a great experience. Everyone was very nice. Dr. Hathaway explained everything to me, he heard me and he was funny. It was a great experience.

June 6, 2026

5

Everyone was polite and professional!

May 30, 2026

5

I am very pleased with the doctor he has very good bedside manners I interrupted him when he was explaining something to me and he paused to give me a minute to say what I needed to say and then he finished what he was explaining to me about the procedure

May 30, 2026

5

Staff and Dr were friendly and welcoming. This was my first visit and I was put at ease immediately.

May 22, 2026

5

Dr. Hathaway and staff always provide a welcoming, positive experience. Thanks!

May 22, 2026

5

Dr. Hathaway and his stall were outstanding.

May 19, 2026

5

I was so confident in Dr. Hathaway's care and expertise, that when I went into surgery I was totally calm. I have had the best experience a surgical patient could have with this practice.

May 19, 2026

5

Consummate professional, Dr. Hathaway was kind and explained everything.

May 11, 2026

5

Great practice. Everyone there is really friendly and knowledgeable. They make you feel like family

May 10, 2026

5

The problem that I have is not with this practice, it's with WellSTAR. Unfortunately, WellSTAR forces the patients to have procedures always in a hospital setting regardless of how invasive they are and regardless of the fact that they have standalone facilities. Unfortunately, they have somehow managed to charge hospital rates for standalone facilities. For that reason, I'm going to have to locate a surgeon outside of WellStar in order to proceed with my procedure so that I can be given a fair price for what I need.

May 10, 2026

5

Everything is good

May 8, 2026

5

It was great meeting the doctor there, and I felt like all of the staff and everybody was very nice at Dr. Hathaway's office. I'm looking forward to a successful little surgery on my back where we need to remove a cyst. I do need to get an appointment there as soon as possible. I have an appointment, but I'm hoping to get this taken care of before because it's kind of annoying to me. Thank you very much. Bye now.

May 9, 2026

5

Dr Hathaway is an outstanding physician who listens and provides feedback I can understand and trust

May 6, 2026

5

Very friendly staff. Dr. Hathaway was also extremely pleasant and confidence inspiring.

May 4, 2026

5

Doctor Hathaway is the best! His staff and the facilities are top notch. I know I am in good hands in his practice.

May 3, 2026

5

Provider was very professional and knowledgeable .

April 26, 2026

5

Caring, friendly, professional, clear communications

April 24, 2026

5

I was so afraid of having this surgery and Dr. Hathaway put me so at ease. He was efficient. He was calm. He took time with me. The staff followed up with quickly or returned my calls. Communication with him was wonderful. I have nothing but the highest recommendation.

April 19, 2026

1

I am very disappointed with my post-operative care. I requested that the doctor send the tissue from surgery for culture and sensitivity due to my history and he failed to do that. I have asked him multiple times for a wound care consult, even before surgery, he failed to do that. He gave me some outdated wound care instructions, which was basically to clean my wound that had dehysted with purulent drainage. He told me to clean it with peroxide and keep it covered. So incomplete wound care orders and outdated wound care orders. And then I went to the emergency room

July 8, 2026

1

I am very disappointed with my post-operative care. I requested that the doctor send the tissue from surgery for culture and sensitivity due to my history and he failed to do that. I have asked him multiple times for a wound care consult, even before surgery, he failed to do that. He gave me some outdated wound care instructions, which was basically to clean my wound that had dehysted with purulent drainage. He told me to clean it with peroxide and keep it covered. So incomplete wound care orders and outdated wound care orders. And then I went to the emergency room

July 8, 2026

5

Both the Medical Assistants, Doctors and front end staff were excellent. I feel very comfortable with this team doing my surgery.

July 9, 2026

5

Dr. Hathaway and his staff are first class. Very courteous and outgoing ready to answer any of all questions Dr Hathaway assured me that everything would be fine prior to my surgery because I was quite afraid. He did an excellent job on the surgery and I feel 100% better. I am glad you have top and trusted professionals like Dr Hathaway on your surgical staff. He's the best.

July 9, 2026

5

It was a very good experience. The Dr. was extremely knowledgeable and professional. We would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs his services.

July 8, 2026

5

Dr Hathaway and his staff were very courteous, helpful and professional. The medical advice Gary gave during my visit was very straightforward and no nonsense. Excellent visit!

July 8, 2026

5

Yes, hello. I thought that the doctor was extremely kind and informative and caring and also listened intently on all of my problems. He did not dismiss me like a lot of other doctors have done. And all of the nurses that I encountered were extremely nice as well. Thank you so much. And I am so glad that I have this, you know, office as my doctor's office. Thank you. Bye.

July 8, 2026

5

Positive, professional experience!

July 3, 2026

5

Pleasant, listened and seemed good

June 30, 2026

5

Professional, courteous, and thorough

June 28, 2026

5

All the staff explained their comments well and answered my questions clearly. When I left, I was very comfortable with what I was expected to do and who to follow up with if needed. All the team members reflected their desire to serve the patients and each other. You all do Shine Well !! Thank you all !!

June 24, 2026

5

The doctor I seen was absolutely awesome. I really liked him.. The whole staff was very professional. It was a great experience.

June 11, 2026

5

Treated by all in a courteous and professional manner Felt totally confident in the evaluation, findings and recommendation of doctor

June 7, 2026

5

Overall, it was a great experience. Everyone was very nice. Dr. Hathaway explained everything to me, he heard me and he was funny. It was a great experience.

June 6, 2026

5

Everyone was polite and professional!

May 30, 2026

5

I am very pleased with the doctor he has very good bedside manners I interrupted him when he was explaining something to me and he paused to give me a minute to say what I needed to say and then he finished what he was explaining to me about the procedure

May 30, 2026

5

Staff and Dr were friendly and welcoming. This was my first visit and I was put at ease immediately.

May 22, 2026

5

Dr. Hathaway and staff always provide a welcoming, positive experience. Thanks!

May 22, 2026

5

Dr. Hathaway and his stall were outstanding.

May 19, 2026

5

I was so confident in Dr. Hathaway's care and expertise, that when I went into surgery I was totally calm. I have had the best experience a surgical patient could have with this practice.

May 19, 2026

5

Consummate professional, Dr. Hathaway was kind and explained everything.

May 11, 2026

5

Great practice. Everyone there is really friendly and knowledgeable. They make you feel like family

May 10, 2026

5

The problem that I have is not with this practice, it's with WellSTAR. Unfortunately, WellSTAR forces the patients to have procedures always in a hospital setting regardless of how invasive they are and regardless of the fact that they have standalone facilities. Unfortunately, they have somehow managed to charge hospital rates for standalone facilities. For that reason, I'm going to have to locate a surgeon outside of WellStar in order to proceed with my procedure so that I can be given a fair price for what I need.

May 10, 2026

5

Everything is good

May 8, 2026

5

It was great meeting the doctor there, and I felt like all of the staff and everybody was very nice at Dr. Hathaway's office. I'm looking forward to a successful little surgery on my back where we need to remove a cyst. I do need to get an appointment there as soon as possible. I have an appointment, but I'm hoping to get this taken care of before because it's kind of annoying to me. Thank you very much. Bye now.

May 9, 2026

5

Dr Hathaway is an outstanding physician who listens and provides feedback I can understand and trust

May 6, 2026

5

Very friendly staff. Dr. Hathaway was also extremely pleasant and confidence inspiring.

May 4, 2026

5

Doctor Hathaway is the best! His staff and the facilities are top notch. I know I am in good hands in his practice.

May 3, 2026

5

Provider was very professional and knowledgeable .

April 26, 2026

5

Caring, friendly, professional, clear communications

April 24, 2026

5

I was so afraid of having this surgery and Dr. Hathaway put me so at ease. He was efficient. He was calm. He took time with me. The staff followed up with quickly or returned my calls. Communication with him was wonderful. I have nothing but the highest recommendation.

April 19, 2026

5

Both the Medical Assistants, Doctors and front end staff were excellent. I feel very comfortable with this team doing my surgery.

July 9, 2026

5

Dr. Hathaway and his staff are first class. Very courteous and outgoing ready to answer any of all questions Dr Hathaway assured me that everything would be fine prior to my surgery because I was quite afraid. He did an excellent job on the surgery and I feel 100% better. I am glad you have top and trusted professionals like Dr Hathaway on your surgical staff. He's the best.

July 9, 2026

5

It was a very good experience. The Dr. was extremely knowledgeable and professional. We would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs his services.

July 8, 2026

5

Dr Hathaway and his staff were very courteous, helpful and professional. The medical advice Gary gave during my visit was very straightforward and no nonsense. Excellent visit!

July 8, 2026

5

Yes, hello. I thought that the doctor was extremely kind and informative and caring and also listened intently on all of my problems. He did not dismiss me like a lot of other doctors have done. And all of the nurses that I encountered were extremely nice as well. Thank you so much. And I am so glad that I have this, you know, office as my doctor's office. Thank you. Bye.

July 8, 2026

1

I am very disappointed with my post-operative care. I requested that the doctor send the tissue from surgery for culture and sensitivity due to my history and he failed to do that. I have asked him multiple times for a wound care consult, even before surgery, he failed to do that. He gave me some outdated wound care instructions, which was basically to clean my wound that had dehysted with purulent drainage. He told me to clean it with peroxide and keep it covered. So incomplete wound care orders and outdated wound care orders. And then I went to the emergency room

July 8, 2026

5

Positive, professional experience!

July 3, 2026

5

Pleasant, listened and seemed good

June 30, 2026

5

Professional, courteous, and thorough

June 28, 2026

5

All the staff explained their comments well and answered my questions clearly. When I left, I was very comfortable with what I was expected to do and who to follow up with if needed. All the team members reflected their desire to serve the patients and each other. You all do Shine Well !! Thank you all !!

June 24, 2026

5

The doctor I seen was absolutely awesome. I really liked him.. The whole staff was very professional. It was a great experience.

June 11, 2026

5

Treated by all in a courteous and professional manner Felt totally confident in the evaluation, findings and recommendation of doctor

June 7, 2026

5

Overall, it was a great experience. Everyone was very nice. Dr. Hathaway explained everything to me, he heard me and he was funny. It was a great experience.

June 6, 2026

5

Everyone was polite and professional!

May 30, 2026

5

I am very pleased with the doctor he has very good bedside manners I interrupted him when he was explaining something to me and he paused to give me a minute to say what I needed to say and then he finished what he was explaining to me about the procedure

May 30, 2026

5

Staff and Dr were friendly and welcoming. This was my first visit and I was put at ease immediately.

May 22, 2026

5

Dr. Hathaway and staff always provide a welcoming, positive experience. Thanks!

May 22, 2026

5

I was so confident in Dr. Hathaway's care and expertise, that when I went into surgery I was totally calm. I have had the best experience a surgical patient could have with this practice.

May 19, 2026

5

Dr. Hathaway and his stall were outstanding.

May 19, 2026

5

Consummate professional, Dr. Hathaway was kind and explained everything.

May 11, 2026

5

Great practice. Everyone there is really friendly and knowledgeable. They make you feel like family

May 10, 2026

5

The problem that I have is not with this practice, it's with WellSTAR. Unfortunately, WellSTAR forces the patients to have procedures always in a hospital setting regardless of how invasive they are and regardless of the fact that they have standalone facilities. Unfortunately, they have somehow managed to charge hospital rates for standalone facilities. For that reason, I'm going to have to locate a surgeon outside of WellStar in order to proceed with my procedure so that I can be given a fair price for what I need.

May 10, 2026

5

It was great meeting the doctor there, and I felt like all of the staff and everybody was very nice at Dr. Hathaway's office. I'm looking forward to a successful little surgery on my back where we need to remove a cyst. I do need to get an appointment there as soon as possible. I have an appointment, but I'm hoping to get this taken care of before because it's kind of annoying to me. Thank you very much. Bye now.

May 9, 2026

5

Everything is good

May 8, 2026

5

Dr Hathaway is an outstanding physician who listens and provides feedback I can understand and trust

May 6, 2026

5

Very friendly staff. Dr. Hathaway was also extremely pleasant and confidence inspiring.

May 4, 2026

5

Doctor Hathaway is the best! His staff and the facilities are top notch. I know I am in good hands in his practice.

May 3, 2026

5

Provider was very professional and knowledgeable .

April 26, 2026

5

Caring, friendly, professional, clear communications

April 24, 2026

5

I was so afraid of having this surgery and Dr. Hathaway put me so at ease. He was efficient. He was calm. He took time with me. The staff followed up with quickly or returned my calls. Communication with him was wonderful. I have nothing but the highest recommendation.

April 19, 2026

5

I was so afraid of having this surgery and Dr. Hathaway put me so at ease. He was efficient. He was calm. He took time with me. The staff followed up with quickly or returned my calls. Communication with him was wonderful. I have nothing but the highest recommendation.

April 19, 2026

5

Caring, friendly, professional, clear communications

April 24, 2026

5

Provider was very professional and knowledgeable .

April 26, 2026

5

Doctor Hathaway is the best! His staff and the facilities are top notch. I know I am in good hands in his practice.

May 3, 2026

5

Very friendly staff. Dr. Hathaway was also extremely pleasant and confidence inspiring.

May 4, 2026

5

Dr Hathaway is an outstanding physician who listens and provides feedback I can understand and trust

May 6, 2026

5

Everything is good

May 8, 2026

5

It was great meeting the doctor there, and I felt like all of the staff and everybody was very nice at Dr. Hathaway's office. I'm looking forward to a successful little surgery on my back where we need to remove a cyst. I do need to get an appointment there as soon as possible. I have an appointment, but I'm hoping to get this taken care of before because it's kind of annoying to me. Thank you very much. Bye now.

May 9, 2026

5

The problem that I have is not with this practice, it's with WellSTAR. Unfortunately, WellSTAR forces the patients to have procedures always in a hospital setting regardless of how invasive they are and regardless of the fact that they have standalone facilities. Unfortunately, they have somehow managed to charge hospital rates for standalone facilities. For that reason, I'm going to have to locate a surgeon outside of WellStar in order to proceed with my procedure so that I can be given a fair price for what I need.

May 10, 2026

5

Great practice. Everyone there is really friendly and knowledgeable. They make you feel like family

May 10, 2026

5

Consummate professional, Dr. Hathaway was kind and explained everything.

May 11, 2026

5

Dr. Hathaway and his stall were outstanding.

May 19, 2026

5

I was so confident in Dr. Hathaway's care and expertise, that when I went into surgery I was totally calm. I have had the best experience a surgical patient could have with this practice.

May 19, 2026

5

Dr. Hathaway and staff always provide a welcoming, positive experience. Thanks!

May 22, 2026

5

Staff and Dr were friendly and welcoming. This was my first visit and I was put at ease immediately.

May 22, 2026

5

I am very pleased with the doctor he has very good bedside manners I interrupted him when he was explaining something to me and he paused to give me a minute to say what I needed to say and then he finished what he was explaining to me about the procedure

May 30, 2026

5

Everyone was polite and professional!

May 30, 2026

5

Overall, it was a great experience. Everyone was very nice. Dr. Hathaway explained everything to me, he heard me and he was funny. It was a great experience.

June 6, 2026

5

Treated by all in a courteous and professional manner Felt totally confident in the evaluation, findings and recommendation of doctor

June 7, 2026

5

The doctor I seen was absolutely awesome. I really liked him.. The whole staff was very professional. It was a great experience.

June 11, 2026

5

All the staff explained their comments well and answered my questions clearly. When I left, I was very comfortable with what I was expected to do and who to follow up with if needed. All the team members reflected their desire to serve the patients and each other. You all do Shine Well !! Thank you all !!

June 24, 2026

5

Professional, courteous, and thorough

June 28, 2026

5

Pleasant, listened and seemed good

June 30, 2026

5

Positive, professional experience!

July 3, 2026

1

I am very disappointed with my post-operative care. I requested that the doctor send the tissue from surgery for culture and sensitivity due to my history and he failed to do that. I have asked him multiple times for a wound care consult, even before surgery, he failed to do that. He gave me some outdated wound care instructions, which was basically to clean my wound that had dehysted with purulent drainage. He told me to clean it with peroxide and keep it covered. So incomplete wound care orders and outdated wound care orders. And then I went to the emergency room

July 8, 2026

5

Yes, hello. I thought that the doctor was extremely kind and informative and caring and also listened intently on all of my problems. He did not dismiss me like a lot of other doctors have done. And all of the nurses that I encountered were extremely nice as well. Thank you so much. And I am so glad that I have this, you know, office as my doctor's office. Thank you. Bye.

July 8, 2026

5

It was a very good experience. The Dr. was extremely knowledgeable and professional. We would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs his services.

July 8, 2026

5

Dr Hathaway and his staff were very courteous, helpful and professional. The medical advice Gary gave during my visit was very straightforward and no nonsense. Excellent visit!

July 8, 2026

5

Dr. Hathaway and his staff are first class. Very courteous and outgoing ready to answer any of all questions Dr Hathaway assured me that everything would be fine prior to my surgery because I was quite afraid. He did an excellent job on the surgery and I feel 100% better. I am glad you have top and trusted professionals like Dr Hathaway on your surgical staff. He's the best.

July 9, 2026

5

Both the Medical Assistants, Doctors and front end staff were excellent. I feel very comfortable with this team doing my surgery.

July 9, 2026

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Gary Hathaway, MD
Surgeon with Wellstar since 1997
Rating
4.8
Specialties
General Surgery
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Residency
Boston University Medical Center
Certifications
American Board of Surgery
Spoken Languages
English
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Office Locations
www.wellstar.org/physicians/gary-hathaway-md
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