Mark B. Wilkiemeyer is a board-certified, award-winning surgeon and an Atlanta native. He has published extensively on laparoscopic surgery and specializes in surgical treatments of the adrenal gland, cancer, colon, gallbladder, hernia, liver, pancreas, spleen and stomach conditions.
He sees patients in our Sandy Springs, Alpharetta and Midtown locations.
Specialized Experience in Pilonidal Cyst Treatment
Dr. Wilkiemeyer has been performing pilonidal cyst surgery for over 25 years, during which his approach to this condition has evolved significantly. Early in his career, like many surgeons, he was trained to perform deep excisions that often left patients with wounds taking months to heal and carried a risk of cyst recurrence. Finding these outcomes unsatisfactory for both patients and himself, he sought alternative treatments and discovered the cleft lift rotation advancement flap procedure.
After extensive research and consultation with experts who specialize exclusively in this surgery, Dr. Wilkiemeyer adopted this technique, which offers faster recovery and a significantly lower risk of recurrent pilonidal cyst disease. This advancement has transformed his perspective on pilonidal cyst treatment. He is now able to offer patients a surgical option that is more effective and improves quality of life for those suffering from this challenging condition in the Atlanta Region.
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