Piedmont Physicians Breast Surgery Columbus

Dr. Chaudhary grew up in Georgia and graduated with honors from University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!). During fellowship, he served as Chief Fellow and trained in advanced therapeutic endoscopic procedures. Dr. Chaudhary is board certified in Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology. He is skilled in interventional endoscopic procedures including Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), lap-assisted ERCP, Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR), esophageal stenting, pseudocyst drainage with cystgastrostomy, and Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of Barrett's esophagus. He is the first provider to bring diagnostic and therapeutic EUS to the region. He also performs EGD and colorectal cancer screening colonoscopies. His interests include prevention, staging, management & palliation of gastrointestinal malignancies. When he is not taking care of patients, Dr. Chaudhary enjoys traveling, camping, and hiking with his wife, daughter and dogs.

Ellie Franklin, FNP is a board certified family nurse practitioner who earned her Masters of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama. She is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Her recent clinical experience involved working to provide exams for disabled veterans. In addition, she has provided care in the outpatient surgical setting and has served as a pediatric intensive care unit nurse as well as a dialysis charge nurse. Ellie is passionate about patient-focused care and providing patient education regarding disease prevention. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and reading.

Gregory Sfakianos, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and has been practicing in Columbus, GA since 2012. He graduated from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in 2005 then completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at UAB. A fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology was then finished at Duke University Medical Center in 2012. Whenever possible, Dr. Sfakianos uses minimally invasive techniques to treat women with gynecological cancers, reducing blood loss, decreasing pain, and speeding recovery. He is the first gynecologic oncologist in the Chattahoochee Valley to be trained in robotic surgical techniques. When necessary a more radical approach is taken that involves extensive debulking of cancer and reconstruction of pelvic organs and structures, including the intestines, urinary system, and lymph nodes. Dr. Sfakianos works with his team at the John B. Amos Cancer Center specializing in gynecologic cancer treatments. Together, they bring women the latest in diagnostics and the most comprehensive cancer care possible.