
Nicholas Michael Drahush, MD
General SurgeryRobotic Surgery
Highlights
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Nicholas Michael Drahush
About the Provider
Nicholas Drahush, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in minimally invasive surgery and robotic-assisted surgery using the da Vinci robot. He has expertise in treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hiatal and paraesophageal hernias, inguinal hernias and other foregut conditions. Dr. Drahush performs advanced robotic-assisted surgery for reflux and hernia repair, including robotic Nissen fundoplication, while also offering innovative treatment options such as magnetic sphincter augmentation (LINX) and transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF). By combining advanced surgical techniques with evidence-based care, he is committed to helping patients achieve lasting relief with the least invasive treatment appropriate for their condition.
Dr. Drahush believes exceptional patient care begins with compassionate, patient-centered treatment tailored to each individual's needs. He values building trusting relationships through open communication and works closely with patients to help them understand their diagnosis and confidently navigate their treatment options.
Outside of work, Dr. Drahush enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters, traveling, skiing and attending live music events.
Certifications and Memberships
- Board Certified, General Surgery
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons
- Member, Southeastern Surgical Congress
- Member, Georgia Surgical Society
Professional Memberships
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons
- Member, Southeastern Surgical Congress
Practice Website
Hospital Affiliations
Interpreter Services
The information on languages spoken was reported by the provider and may not have been verified by Northside Hospital. It may also include languages spoken by office staff. Interpretation services, including American Sign Language, are available upon request.
Locations
- Chattahoochee Surgical Group - Cumming
- 980 Sanders Road, Suite 100, Cumming, GA 30041
- Get Directions
- Phone: 770-886-1074
- Fax: 770-205-4717
- Chattahoochee Surgical Group - Milton
- 875 Mayfield Rd, Building B, Suite 100, Milton, GA 30009
- Get Directions
- Phone: 770-886-1074
- Fax: 770-205-4717
Clinical Interests
- Robotic surgery
- Laparoscopic surgery
- GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease)
- Hiatal hernia
- Paraesophageal hernia
- Inguinal hernia
- Gallbladder surgery
- Colon surgery
- Thyroid surgery
- Parathyroid surgery
Expertise
Education
- Internship & Residency: University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga, General Surgery, 2017
- Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Health Sciences University, 2011
Board Certifications
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2017
Insurance
- Aetna
- Amerigroup: Medicaid product
- BCBS HMO
- BCBS MA HMO
- CareSource Tricare
- Caresource: Marketplace Exchange product
- Caresource: Medicaid product
- Cigna
- ClearSpringHealthEONMedicareAdvantage
- Clover Medicare
- Coventry (via Aetna)
- Devoted Medicare Adv
- HealthSpring_Cigna MA
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Multiplan PHCS Beech Street
- Nomi Health
- NovaNet
- NS Health Network
- Oscar Exchange
- Peach State - Ambetter Exchange product
- Peach State: Medicaid product
- Pruitt Health
- QT
- Sonder Medicare
- TRICARE
- United Healthcare
- WellCare: Medicare product via Peach State
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
309 ratingsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
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