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Erik Person, MD, Gastroenterology, Athens, GA

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Gastroenterology Athens, GA

Esophagus Disease

Physician, Gastroenterology Associates of Athens

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  • Office

    340 N Milledge Ave
    Ste A
    Athens, GA 30601
    Phone+1 706-548-0008
    Fax+1 706-369-9673

Summary

  • Erik Person, MD, is a gastroenterologist based in Athens, GA, with a subspecialty in esophagus disease. Dr. Person completed his medical education at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University in 2009, after which he pursued a residency in Internal Medicine and a research fellowship in Esophageal motility disease and acid reflux testing at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Person also completed a fellowship in Gastroenterology at the University of Maryland. Since 2016, he has been serving as a physician at Gastroenterology Associates of Athens. His expertise lies in general gastroenterology and esophageal disease. He has also contributed to prominent publications in the field, including The American Journal of Case Reports and Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology.

Education & Training

  • University of Maryland
    University of MarylandFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2013 - 2016
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical University of South CarolinaResearch Fellowship, Esophageal motility disease and acid reflux testing, 2012 - 2013
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical University of South CarolinaResidency, Internal Medicine, 2009 - 2012
  • Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
    Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityClass of 2009
  • Tulane University
    Tulane UniversityMS, Pharmacology, 2004 - 2005
  • Tulane University
    Tulane UniversityBS, Cellular Biology, 2002 - 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2016 - 2026
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2012 - 2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • A Novel Sleep Positioning Device Reduces Gastroesophageal Reflux: A Randomized Controlled Trial.  
    Person E1, Rife C, Freeman J, Clark A, Castell DO., Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, 9/1/2015

Press Mentions

  • An Open Letter to UGA President Morehead on Safely Restarting Classes
    An Open Letter to UGA President Morehead on Safely Restarting ClassesJuly 7th, 2020

Research History

  • Esophageal motility disorders and acid reflux testing2012 - 2013