Michael William Shotwell, MD
General Surgery

4.9 out of 5,
New patient visits
Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Athens
1010 Prince Ave Ste 400
Athens, GA 30606-5805
Phone
706-425-1400Fax
706-548-0184
Michael Shotwell, M.D., is a general surgeon with more than 20 years of experience. Dr. Shotwell specializes in minimally invasive and laparoscopic procedures, providing excellent care for conditions such as gallbladder, hernia, thyroid, and colorectal disease.
Dr. Shotwell earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed a general surgery residency at Michigan State University. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. When he's not working, Dr. Shotwell enjoys time with his family, hiking, and following UGA athletics.
Dr. Shotwell is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.
Dr. Shotwell earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed a general surgery residency at Michigan State University. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. When he's not working, Dr. Shotwell enjoys time with his family, hiking, and following UGA athletics.
Dr. Shotwell is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.
Provider Information
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Education
Michigan State University
Residency, General Surgery, 2003
Michigan State University
Residency, 2003
Medical College of Georgia
Medical Education, 1998
Certifications
American Board of Surgery
Verified Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
320 ratings,
157 reviews
8/11/2025
Easy to talk to and very kind
8/11/2025
Warm, informative, and was efficient but it didn,Äôt feel like he was rushing. All those things build trust.
8/6/2025
Very pleasant and concerned. Explained everything clearly
8/6/2025
Truly caring person , very thorough and explaining what was going on with my body
7/23/2025
Very knowledgeable Dr.
Insurance Coverage
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Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A)
Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)
Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners
Ambetter (including Core & Select)
Anthem
Anthem MediBlue
BCBS
Beech Street
CareSource
CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)
CareSource Medicaid
Cigna
Georgia Health Advantage
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Kaiser
Kaiser Medicare Advantage
LifeWell (HealthScope)
Medicare
Peach State
PHCS/MultiPlan
Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)
Sonder
Tricare Prime (referral required)
Tricare Select
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Marketplace Exchange
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
Wellcare
Map & Directions
Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Athens
1010 Prince Ave Ste 400Athens, GA 30606-5805