Morgan Medical Center announced on Apr. 16 the appointment of Dr. Sergio Mejias as its new chief medical officer and a key member of the Outpatient Clinics’ surgical team.
The addition of Dr. Mejias is intended to strengthen Morgan Medical Center’s ability to provide high-level, patient-centered care in the community.
Ralph A. Castillo, CPA, CEO of Morgan Medical Center, said, “As a patient focused center of excellence, Morgan Medical Center continues to move forward with that mission thanks to the addition of Dr. Mejias. His impressive track record and leadership skills will be a huge asset to our hospital, helping us provide high-level, compassionate care to our neighbors who need it most.”
Dr. Mejias brings decades of experience in both open and minimally invasive surgical techniques, including advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery using the da Vinci Surgical System. He has performed more than 1,000 robotic procedures with expertise in minimally invasive colon resections and small bowel surgery; foregut procedures such as stomach and hiatal hernia surgery; thyroid and parathyroid surgery; laparoscopic and robotic hernia repairs; complex ventral hernia repair; anorectal procedures; among others.
He earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia where he also completed his general surgery residency. Since 1999, he has practiced general and colorectal surgery in Athens, Georgia. Before joining Morgan Medical Center, he served as chief of surgery at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens from 2016 to 2026.
Patients interested in scheduling an appointment with Dr. Mejias can call 706-438-1275 or complete an online form.
