Dr. Michael A. Hoffman

read moreNorth Atlanta Surgical Associates is committed to providing superior surgical care to the communities we serve. We are dedicated to maintaining our position as regional leaders by working as a team to provide the highest quality of care and service to our patients. Our 5 general surgeons are dedicated to maintaining our position as regional leaders by working as a team to provide the highest quality of care and service to our patients. The 5 experienced surgeons who comprise North Atlanta Surgical Associates are among the best surgeons in Atlanta.

read moreThe stomach is a muscular sac that lies between the esophagus and the upper small intestine. The stomach is an important organ. It serves as a reservoir. Different food stuff undergoes changes here. Starch hydrolysis, fat digestion, hydrochloric acid cleans it, proteins are changed, and acids start the digestive process here. The stomach is even a temperature regulator. We can however, live without the stomach. The majority of stomach cancers begin in the innermost layer of the stomach lining, the mucosa.

read moreThe spleen is located in your upper left side of your abdomen and aids the body in the fight against germs and infection by filtering your blood. When the spleen is diseased or damaged and cannot be treated with non-surgical treatments, then the spleen is removed through surgery (splenectomy.) Spleen surgery is done under general anesthesia so the patient cannot feel any pain and is asleep during surgery. Open spleen surgery: an incision is made in the middle or left side of the belly below your ribs and the spleen is removed.

read moreFinding a lump in your breast can be a frightening experience, and every year thousands of women consult their physicians with concerns about abnormal breast appearance, shape, or discharge. Fortunately, most breast lumps do not pose serious medical problems. In fact, eight out of 10 lumps turn out to be non-cancerous, or benign. In all cases, however, it is crucial that you see your physician as soon as possible to have the lump examined. The combination of regular self-examinations and sophisticated medical technology all aid in the early detection and successful treatment of breast cancer.

read moreOur general surgeons use minimally-invasive laparoscopic surgery when possible, so you heal faster and get back to your normal lifestyle. North Atlanta Surgical Associates offers online bill payment for physician billing. Before you begin, please have your account information available. You will find your patient account information on the statement you received from our office. Once you have completed the payment process, you may print a receipt for your records. If you enter a valid email address, you will also receive a confirmation email that notifies you with either a successful receipt or the error message for unsuccessful payment attempts.

read moreThe liver is a large and important organ; in fact, it is the biggest internal organ in the entire body. It produces bile (digestive fluid), removes toxins from the blood, and helps the body metabolize proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. The liver is what rids your body of toxins such as drugs, alcohol, and other substances, and has an enormous capacity both to heal itself and keep the rest of the body healthy. It goes without saying, then, that liver disease and cancer can cause serious damage to the entire body.

read morePrior to your procedure you will be contacted by a nurse for pre-operative questions from the hospital and or surgery center. This call will entail questions regarding your health history, surgery and arrival times, explanation of pre-operative guidelines, and answer any questions you may have. The call will be to prevent any delays or cancellations with your procedure. It is important that you follow guidelines provided to you. You can expect a representative from NASA to reach out to you with your surgical benefits and patient responsiblities five days prior to your surgical procedure.