Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Macon

Dr. Atallah is internationally recognized for his work in rectal cancer, and for developing innovative approaches in the field of colon and rectal surgery. He has lectured and trained hundreds of surgeons the techniques he has developed across the United States, as well as in Europe, Africa, The Middle East, Asia, South America, and Australia. He is the co-creator of TAMIS, an operation that allows for the removal of rectal tumors without having to cut into the body.

He is an active member of several surgical societies, and is the current Chairman of the New Technology Committee at the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Dr. Atallah has relocated from Orlando, Florida where he as earned the distinction of ‘Top Doc’ by Orlando Magazine annually from 2011-2024.

Dr. Atallah is a true expert in the field, and has authored three textbooks and over 100 peer-reviewed scientific publications. He is active in teaching the next generation of doctors and physician assistants and has trained scores of residents, fellows, medical students, and physician assistant students.

Dr. Atallah has been in practice since 2007, and is double board certified in general and colorectal surgery. He completed residency in general surgery at the University of Texas Medical School – Houston, TX, with special training at MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Fellowship Training completed at Methodist Hospital, at the Texas Medical Center (largest in the world).

John T. Williams, IV, MD, is certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Williams brings years of experience in minimally invasive general surgery. He specializes in gastroesophageal reflux disease, foregut surgery, and robotic hernia surgery.

In his spare time, Dr. Williams enjoys football, music, travel, cooking, and spending time with family.

Dr. Williams welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans.

Jamaal Crawford, MD, brings years of experience specializing in general surgery, gallbladder disease, breast disease, appendicitis, and hernia. Dr. Crawford has a special interest in breast disease and hernia.

In his spare time, Dr. Crawford enjoys hiking, walking his dogs, playing board games, and taking on home improvement projects.

Dr. Crawford welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans.

Earl N. Mullis, Jr., MD, is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Mullis has over 25 years of experience working with patients. He specializes in gallbladder and biliary surgery, advanced laparoscopic surgery, anti reflux surgery, hernia surgery, breast disease, thyroid disease, dialysis, and soft tissue tumors.

In his spare time, Dr. Mullis enjoys attending church service, hunting, gardening, and being outdoors.

Dr. Mullis welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans.

Keith Martin, MD is a board certified general surgeon with 29 years of experience who offers a high-level of integrated surgical care for patients in Macon, Georgia and surrounding communities. He is Chairman of the General Cancer Program at Piedmont Macon, Accredited with the Commission on Cancer, Chairman of NAPBC Accredited Breast Cancer Program, and Medical Director of the Piedmont Macon Breast Center. He specializes in Breast Cancer and Breast Diseases and minimally invasive surgery to treat diseases and disorders of the abdomen and biliary tract, as well as hernias.