Covid-19: Public Health Concerns

In light of the COVID-19 National Emergency and Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ 14 day “stay at home” executive order instructing Atlanta residents to stay inside their homes except to access essential services, ATL Colorectal Surgery is taking steps to protect the health and safety of our patients and staff.

Healthcare services are considered essential. As such, our office remains open for patient care, but our hours will be limited. You will receive a call prior to your scheduled visit to pre-screen you for symptoms of illness. If you have a fever or respiratory symptoms (like a cough), you cannot be seen in the office. We do not have the protective equipment available in order to safely evaluate sick patients.

Here are some additional steps that we are taking to keep you safe during this unprecedented situation:

• We can no longer see sick patients who show signs of illness (including fever and cough) in office.
• We only allow a well patient into the office. A well caregiver will only be allowed into the office/exam room on a limited basis as our office building is only allowing well patients to come up to the office at this time.
• Every patient is screened to ensure they are symptom and risk free.
• Our doctors and clinical team wash their hands before and after every patient.
• Team members who are sick are required to stay home.
• Our front office has been arranged to give patients 6 feet of distance.
• Our lobby and restrooms are wiped down frequently with medical grade sanitizers.
• Our exam rooms are wiped down after every patient with medical grade sanitizers.
• Hand sanitizer is available throughout our office.
• No walk-in patients will be seen.
• If you come to the office and are found to appear ill (coughing, or having a fever), you will be asked to leave the office and proceed to the ER if your symptoms are serious.

We provide access to the best colorectal care Atlanta has to offer. You may reach us at (404) 574-5820 for any questions or to schedule an appointment.

ATL Colorectal Surgery Was Created:

• To take time to listen
• To be responsive to questions
• To navigate and guide therapy
• To focus solely on colorectal health

ATL Colorectal Surgery is located within the Piedmont Hospital complex.

Please be sure to visit our contact us page for directions to our office. We look forward to caring for you. Please call our office at 404.574.5820 if you have any questions or to schedule an appointment.