As a Board Certified General Surgeon, Dr. Cody Gunn is primarily focused on breast surgery concerning breast cancer and diseases of the breast. He has been in practice in Athens since 1988. Dr. Gunn served as chairman of the Surgical Case Review Committee from 2002-2012 and was then appointed as chairman of the Medical Staff Quality Committee in 2013. In his role as chairman of the Medical Staff Quality Committee, Dr. Gunn oversees medical and surgical quality metrics with ongoing physician practice evaluations, as well as all medical and surgical peer review cases for active staff physicians at Piedmont Athens Regional. Dr. Gunn is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. He and his wife, Janie, have raised a daughter and two sons in AthensIn 2015, Dr. Gunn formed the High Risk Breast Cancer Program, which is the first program like it in Northeast Georgia. The program combines advanced technology with expert clinical assessment and more intensive screening for earlier detection of breast cancer in high risk women. This comprehensive approach includes:• Detailed history and physical • Imaging studies as indicated • Formal genetic counseling when appropriate. If genetic testing is necessary, a certified genetic counselor will explain the advantages, disadvantages, and limitations of genetic test results. • Risk reduction strategies to include healthy behaviors, medications, and/or surgeries. No referral is necessary to the High Risk Breast Cancer Program. Patients and/or doctor offices may make appointments by calling 706.425.1430. Dr. Gunn’s office also maintains open appointments dedicated to patients with a new breast cancer diagnosis to see them as quickly as possible by calling 706.425.1430. In 2018, Dr. Gunn directed the formation of the Comprehensive Breast Care Program offered at Piedmont Athens Regional after seeing much success with the High Risk Breast Cancer Program. The High Risk Clinic is one piece of the program which includes a list of services provided below:• American College of Radiology Center of Excellence Breast Imaging, led by Connie Phelps, RN, BSN• Certified by National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers• Dedicated breast surgeon, Cody Gunn MD, FACS• High Risk Breast Cancer Clinic• Medical and Radiation Oncology• Genetic Counseling and Testing• Patient Navigation Breast Reconstruction• Loran Smith Center for Cancer Support Survivorship care• Lymphedema Therapy• Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Conference• Beautiful You BoutiquePlease call Dr. Cody Gunn’s office if you have any questions.