Dr. Gregory Gibson M.D.

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Get to know Gastroenterologist Dr. Gregory H. Gibson, who serves patients in Georgia.

Dr. Gibson is a practicing gastroenterologist who is with the Piedmont Physicians Group and  can be found on staff at Piedmont Newton Hospital, a not-for-profit, community-based hospital located in Covington, Georgia. 

With more than 600 employees and a medical staff with over 250 physicians, the hospital has been a recipient of multiple awards and recognition for its commitment to providing the highest quality of patient-centered care including designation as a certified breast center and is on the leading edge with a Nurse Navigation Program.  In 2021, Piedmont Newton Hospital received a national Leapfrog Hospital Safety grade of  “A” which it has maintained for several years. 

After earning his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 1986, Dr. Gibson went on to further his training. He pursued his residency and fellowship in gastroenterology at Howard University Hospital in 1993 and 1995, respectively. 

Having been practicing medicine for over 35 years, the doctor is board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. A gastroenterologist is a physician who has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, liver, pancreas, and biliary system.

Among Dr. Gibson’s most notable achievements include Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018), Patients’ Choice Award (2015, 2017, 2018), and On-Time Doctor Award (2018).

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