Provider Referrals

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If your office has recently made a referral to Athens Gastroenterology Center, please click the button below to start your online G.I. Patient Referral Form Or call at 706-548-0058 or Fax at 706-548-0555. Your form will automatically be sent to our office. Then we will call the patient to schedule the appointment. Our office will be happy to update you by fax, P2P Secure System.

Alternatively, click the PDF link below to download the PDF format of your G.I. Patient Referral Form. Then complete the form and fax it to our office at (706) 548-0555, along with the requested patient information.


  G.I. Patient Referral Form

Why Refer Your Patients to Us?

What makes us different? Not only do we continuously advance our knowledge and medical technology, we are also committed to providing the most comprehensive, personalized, and highest standard of care possible. The office of Gregory S. Smith, M.D. specializes in Motility & Digestive Diseases (G.I.), Hepatology/ Liver Disease, Endoscopy Procedures, and Investigative Gastroenterology-- taking the time to thoroughly investigate your patient’s G.I. Health until their “case” is solved.

Our center of excellence also provides a Quad-A Global Accreditation Authority For more information on our endoscopy suite, click on Athens Endoscopy, L.L.C.

We understand how nervous patients may be when they come in to receive medical care. With Medical Providers and staff who truly care, your patients will find tranquility and build trust in the warm atmosphere we provide.

In addition to rendering excellent patient health care we are dedicated to giving your patients the best customer experience. Our office is designed for your patients’ comfort while they receive exceptional customer service from our friendly staff. We are always looking for new ways to improve patient service and comfort. We encourage patients and their referring providers to make suggestions.We urge patients to ask questions during their visit. Our primary goal is to make sure the patient feels better educated about their health when they leave than when they came in for their appointment and to keep their referring physician and primary care physician up to date with their patients’ health care. As always, we do everything we can to better serve your needs and the needs of the patients you refer to us in the most efficient and professional manner.

At Athens Gastroenterology Center and Athens Endoscopy LLC, we provide expert, patient-centered care with a commitment to personalized and excellence in digestive health. Referring providers trust us because:

  • Comprehensive GI Care – We diagnose and manage a full spectrum of gastrointestinal conditions using the latest medical advancements. Continuously advance our knowledge
  • State-of-the-Art Endoscopy Center – Our advanced facility ensures high-quality, efficient, and comfortable procedures, including colonoscopies and upper endoscopies.
  • Investigative Approach – We specialize in diagnosing complex and unresolved GI cases, offering thorough evaluations and personalized treatment plans.
  • Collaborative Communication – We prioritize clear, timely communication with referring providers to ensure seamless continuity of care.
  • Compassionate, Patient-Focused Care – Our team is dedicated to delivering a positive patient experience with an emphasis on comfort, safety, and results.


Partner with us to provide your patients with exceptional GI care. Refer with confidence.
Our center of excellence also provides a Quad-A Global Accreditation Authority For more information on our endoscopy suite, click on Athens Endoscopy, L.L.C.

We understand how nervous patients maybe when they come in to receive medical care. With Medical Providers and staff who truly care, your patients will find tranquility and build trust in the warm atmosphere we provide.

Our office is designed for your patients’ comfort while they receive exceptional customer service from our friendly staff. We are always looking for new ways to improve patient service and comfort. We encourage patients and their referring providers to make suggestions.We urge patients to ask questions during their visit. Our primary goal is to make sure the patient feels better educated about their health when they leave than when they came in for their appointment 

Meet Our Providers

Gregory S. Smith, M.D. - Gastroenterologist

Dr. Smith is a Board Certified specialist in Gastroenterology & Hepatology. He graduated from Dartmouth College and Emory School of Medicine, and then trained at Harvard University affiliated hospitals in Boston. Dr. Smith has been a practicing physician since 1990. He opened the doors of Athens Gastroenterology Center, P.C. in May 2002, thereafter becoming a leader in gastrointestinal disorders, Hepatic (liver) disorders, and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. Dr. Smith is affiliated with Athens Endoscopy, LLC (AE), Piedmont Athens (PARMC), St. Mary’s Hospital (SMH). He is also an associate at the Medical College of Georgia/University of Georgia Medical Partnership in Athens. Other memberships include American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and American Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy (ASGE).

Dr. Smith’s passion and commitment to excellent patient care has earned the trust and rapport of patients, their families, and referring doctors!

  • Get to know more about Dr. Gregory Smith

    Dr. Gregory Smith is a philanthropist who has dedicated his heart to those in need. For this reason, Dr. Smith has participated in the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) fundraising 5,000 rider 200 mile bicycling event for cancer research and treatment for the last 20+ years. Many warmly refer to Dr. Smith as the “doctor with the ponytail.” Dr. Smith grows out his ponytail to donate to Locks of Love for children with cancer. He has participated in or donated to many charity foundations including volunteering in soup kitchens, volunteering at the Mercy Health Center, donating to PMC; Relay for Life; Tri-to-Beat-Cancer; Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America; Georgia Highway Patrol; Northeast Georgia Council Boy Scouts of America & Learning for Life, Inc.; Oconee Warrior Foundation, Inc.; The Titan Foundation, Inc.; World Vision (Building a Better World for Children); Salvation Army; and several others. He hopes that by his example, others will be moved to uplift their community and help those in need.


    Dr. Smith is a spiritual person, intellectual, an educator, and a family man. He believes in the strength of family ties and builds on that strength with his wife and children. Dr. Smith also promotes education as he knows this is the first step to improving our community and economy. His hobbies are reading, bicycling, hiking, camping, skiing, and traveling. He grew up on Disney and takes his family to Disney World every year as a tradition. Hence, you see the Mickey Mouse mascot for the office. He is a movie buff, and yes, he is a Trekkie (Star Trek fan). Dr. Smith loves to laugh and is one of the most personable doctors around. Not only does he provide medical care for his patients, he truly cares about his patients.


    If you would like to show your support for cancer research and treatment please follow the instructions below for Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC).

    1. Go to www.pmc.org
    2. Click the RED button (either one) that says DONATE.
    3. Under “Search for a person by name or ID” type GS0010.
    4. Select Gregory Smith from Athens, GA Rider.
    5. Enter amount of money (do not enter change) you would like to donate next to Gregory Smith. Example: If you would like to donate $20.00, enter 20. If you would like to donate $100.00, enter 100.
    6. Click CONTINUE to donate by credit card.
    7. Enter your email & billing zip code, then click CONTINUE.
    8. Enter your information. Then select if you would   like to: Show your name  (Your name will appear on Rider’s private PMC account) Show note  (Your note will appear on Rider’s private PMC account) Show amount (Your donation will appear on Rider’s private PMC account)
    9. Enter credit card info.
    10. Enter a note to Rider. (optional)
    11. Click CONTINUE
    12. Verify info is correct and click MAKE A DONATION.
    13. Be sure to call our office to let us know you made a donation so we can thank you and so we can add it to our thermometer.

MARY N. DOTSON, FNP-C -
NURSE PRACTITIONER SPECIALIZING IN GI

Ms. Dotson earned her DNP, doctorate in Nursing Practice from the Medical College of Georgia, now Georgia Regents University. She received a Masters of Science in Rural Family Nurse Practitioner from North Georgia College and State University, now the University of North Georgia. Ms. Dotson also received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Cum Laude from the Medical College of Georgia.


She has been with Athens Gastroenterology Center, P.C. since March 2003. Her dedication and zeal for exceptional patient care has made her a patient favorite. Mary Dotson pours herself into the quality care of her patients. Always a great ear for listening; her compassion and understanding have helped her patients feel more at ease.

  • Get to know more about Mary Dotson, FNP-C

    Ms. Mary Dotson is a dedicated minister’s wife, and a strong woman of distinction. She has a passion for learning and encourages others to add to their skills. Ms. Dotson’s Southern hospitality and charm have a strong draw, not overlooking her modesty. She is a great believer in self-improvement as well as a contributor to the community. Her hobbies are reading, sewing, and cooking. Her interests are spending quality time with her family, taking part in religious acitivities, and experiencing new cuisines.

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