Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Expands Team, Welcomes Three Renowned Surgeons
Cartersville, Ga. – Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists of Cartersville celebrated the expansion of its surgical team today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony welcoming three distinguished surgeons: Dr. Chyun Yin “Jenny” Huang, Dr. John Hwang, and Dr. Grant Taylor.
“Expanding our surgical team with three physicians of this caliber reflects our ongoing commitment to advancing healthcare in North Georgia,” said Lori Rakes, CEO of Piedmont Cartersville. “Dr. Huang, Dr. Hwang, and Dr. Taylor will play a vital role in shaping the future of surgical care at Piedmont, ensuring our patients benefit from leading-edge treatments, exceptional outcomes, and the compassionate service they deserve.”
The addition of these accomplished surgeons further strengthens Piedmont’s commitment to providing exceptional, patient-centered care to the Cartersville and North Georgia communities.
Dr. Chyun Yin “Jenny” HuangDr. Jenny Huang brings advanced training in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley, her medical degree from Georgetown University, and completed residency at Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center. She then pursued a fellowship in minimally invasive and robotic surgery at NYU Langone Hospital – Long Island.
She treats conditions including hernias, gallbladder disease, acid reflux, and skin and soft tissue disorders and is known for her compassionate, personalized care.
Outside medicine, she enjoys reading, traveling, tennis, and time with friends and family.
Now accepting new patients. Call (470) 490-3200 or visit Piedmont.org/DrChyunHuang.
Dr. John HwangDr. John Hwang, a board-certified general surgeon specializing in minimally invasive and robotic procedures, brings nearly a decade of experience in general and bariatric surgery. His expertise includes abdominal wall hernias, gastrointestinal disorders, and gallbladder disease.
He earned his medical degree from Tufts University, completed residency at The Stamford Hospital, and completed a fellowship at The Lahey Clinic. Dr. Hwang emphasizes a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to weight loss and surgical care, working closely with dieticians, psychologists, and exercise physiologists.
An avid runner and three-time marathon finisher, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife and son.
For appointments, call 470.490.3200 or visit Piedmont.org/DrJohnHwang.
Dr. Grant Edward Taylor, Jr.Dr. Grant Taylor, a general surgeon with more than 25 years of experience, specializes in hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, and colectomies. He is board-certified and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
He earned his undergraduate degree from Allegheny College and his medical degree from Temple University before completing residency at Hahnemann University in Philadelphia. After beginning his career in his hometown, he moved to Georgia in 2005 and has served patients statewide for two decades.
He enjoys traveling, hiking, cycling, and time with his Bernese Mountain Dog.
For appointments, call (470) 490-3200 or visit Piedmont.org/DrGrantTaylor.
A Strengthened Commitment to Cartersville and North Georgia
The addition of Drs. Huang, Hwang, and Taylor expands the breadth of surgical services available locally, ensuring patients have access to leading-edge care close to home.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit Piedmont.org.
About Piedmont
Piedmont is empowering Georgians by changing health care. We continue to fuel Georgia’s growth through safe, cost-effective, high-quality care close to home through an integrated health care system that provides a hassle-free, unified experience. We are a private, not-for-profit organization with more than 12,000 donors annually that for centuries has sought to make a positive difference in every life we touch in the communities we serve. Across our 2,171 physical locations we care for more than 4.5 million patients and serve communities that comprise 85 percent of Georgia’s population. This includes 26 hospitals, 112 immediate care locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practices and more than 3,600 Piedmont Clinic members. Our patients conveniently engage with Piedmont online, as they scheduled more than 560,000 online appointments and over 120,000 virtual visits. With nearly 50,000 care givers we are the largest Georgia-based private employer of Georgians, who all came for the job, but stayed for the people. In 2024 and 2023, Piedmont has earned recognition from Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and also as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women. In 2022, Forbes ranked Piedmont on its list of the Best Large Employers in the United States. Piedmont provided more than $607 million in community impact in Fiscal Year 2024.
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