Crystal Pickeral Koerner, MD
Colon and Rectal Surgery

4.9 out of 5,
New patient visits
Piedmont Colorectal Associates
35 Collier Rd NW Ste 475
Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone
404-351-7900Fax
404-351-7901
Dr. Koerner was born in Lynchburg, Virginia and was raised in Tampa, Florida. She graduated summa cum laude from the Florida State University with a Bachelor's degree in Biology. She attended medical school at the Florida State University College of Medicine, where she was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and, in 2015, graduated 1st in her class. She then completed general surgery residency at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Following residency, she completed a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Koerner returned to Atlanta to join Piedmont Colorectal Associates in 2021.
Dr. Koerner is board certified in general surgery and colorectal surgery. She is certified in minimally invasive surgery including robotic and laparoscopic surgery. She offers treatments for a wide variety of colon and rectal conditions, including colorectal malignancies, diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and motility disorders. She offers both office-based treatments and ambulatory surgery for common anorectal conditions including hemorrhoids, abscesses, anal fistulas, fecal incontinence, and anal fissures. Dr. Koerner performs both screening and diagnostic colonoscopies.
Dr. Koerner enjoys traveling, hiking, cooking and baking in her free time. When not at work she is spends time with her loved ones.
Dr. Koerner is board certified in general surgery and colorectal surgery. She is certified in minimally invasive surgery including robotic and laparoscopic surgery. She offers treatments for a wide variety of colon and rectal conditions, including colorectal malignancies, diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and motility disorders. She offers both office-based treatments and ambulatory surgery for common anorectal conditions including hemorrhoids, abscesses, anal fistulas, fecal incontinence, and anal fissures. Dr. Koerner performs both screening and diagnostic colonoscopies.
Dr. Koerner enjoys traveling, hiking, cooking and baking in her free time. When not at work she is spends time with her loved ones.
Provider Information
Gender
Female
Languages
English
Education
Florida State University College of Medicine
Medical Education, 2015
Emory University School of Medicine
Residency, General Surgery, 2020
Certifications
American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
American Board of Surgery
Verified Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
320 ratings,
123 reviews
7/25/2025
Professional. Very experienced
7/24/2025
Very professional and kind
7/15/2025
Dr Koerner really cared about me as her patient. She provided excellent details about my condition and options going forward. She is professional, knowledgeable and has great bed side manners. Thank you Doc!
7/10/2025
Patient, listens well, attentive, and very knowledgeable.
7/8/2025
I was very pleased and confident that I would receive expert care.
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Piedmont Colorectal Associates
35 Collier Rd NW Ste 475Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone
404-351-7900Fax
404-351-7901