Dr. Jeffrey R. Schwab, MD, FACS
Surgeon
1120 Wellstar Way 302 Holly Springs GA, 30114About
Dr. Jeffrey Schwab is a minimally invasive and general surgeon practicing in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Schwab specializes in abdominal surgeries for the esophagus, stomach, gallbladder, small and large intestine (colon). He repairs all types of abdominal hernias using a wide range of techniques including robotic and laparoscopic approaches. He also provides surgical care for thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands and spleen.
Although, Dr. Schwab's practice covers the range of general surgery, he has a special interest in hiatal hernia and anti-reflux surgery, as well as, laparoscopic colon and rectal surgery. He has been a national speaker and educator for many years regarding the application of advanced technology for abdominal surgery.
Dr. Schwab is also the Surgical Quality Officer for Kennestone Regional Medical Center. He is active in developing standardized care protocols and pathways, peer review and advancing the quality of surgical care. His special interest is the application of technology to advance the quality of surgical care.
Education and Training
Univ of Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1996
University of Missouri / Columbia Campus 1996
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Surgical Quality Officer Wellstar Kennestone Hospital 2021 - Present
- Vice Chief of Surgery Wellstar Kennestone Hospital 2015 - 2017
- Chief of Surgery Wellstar Kennestone Hospital 2017 - 2019
- Chief of Staff Wellstar Kennestone Hopsital 2019 - 2021
Treatments
- Hiatal Hernia
- Acid Reflux
- Colon Polyps
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
- Sebaceous Cyst
Professional Memberships
- American foregut society
- Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
- American College of Surgeons
- American Hernia Society
Teaching and speaking
- Prior National Educational Speaker for Laparoscopic Minimally Invasive Surgery, Colectomy, Hernia repair and utilization of new technologies in the Operating Room
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