Gary Hathaway, MD
Specialties
General Surgery
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Gary Hathaway, MD
Surgeon with Wellstar since 1997.
Specialties
General Surgery
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Office Locations
Expertise
About Gary Hathaway, MD
Specialties
- General Surgery
Education & Training
- University of Illinois College of Medicine
Certifications
- American Board of Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
- Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
- Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Languages spoken
- English
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
- Adrenal Surgery
- Complex Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Gallbladder Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8Based on 316 patient ratings
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Patient Reviews
5
Very professional staff
February 15, 2025
5
Everyone was very nice and seemed to genuinely love working there. The nurse was sweet and helpful. Dr Hathaway was great. He answered all my questions and listened to my concerns. He reassured me when I told him my anxieties about surgery so I appreciated that! Great office all around!
February 15, 2025
5
Dr. Hathaway was informative and friendly.
February 15, 2025
5
Everyone was extremely nice and welcoming.
January 27, 2025
3
Well I felt like the waiting period in the lobby was way to long I was out there for over a hour. I watched so many patients who came in after me go in before me. So I wasn't to happy about that
January 27, 2025
5
Dr. Hathaway is the BEST. I just hate he isn't my General Practitioner. Aimee was so polite with great manners. The front desk check in lady with braids was amazing and welcoming.
January 26, 2025
5
everyone from the front office at check in, the nurse who took me back, the pre-med student and the Doctor were outstanding.
January 24, 2025
5
Dr hathaway was so thorough and his MA was so kind and helpful. Made me feel so comfortable to be there
January 23, 2025
5
They were AWESOME!!!!! I'M MORE THAN HAPPY TO BE A PATIENCE HERE
January 19, 2025
5
Wonderful caring doctor, Dr. Hathaway.
January 17, 2025
4
I felt very bad about the service in triage. They didn't explain how my surgery went, and no doctor spoke to me after the surgery. They discharged me, and that was it.
January 16, 2025
5
The surgical clinic was exceptionally kind and efficient. Dr. Hathaway was marvelous and his medical advice and treatment was outstanding. Thank you for excellent service.
January 12, 2025
5
I was greeted immediately at the front desk and assisted. The MA called me back quickly and was thorough with her discussion. Dr. Hathaway was very reassuring and had me at ease immediately. Everyone I came into contact with was very pleasant, from start to finish.
January 10, 2025
5
I was floored by Dr. Hathaway's performance. Everything turned out like he told me. He corrected the problem. I would definitely recommend him to anybody having any kind of surgery. It was a good experience, great experience. Thank you very much. And the office was awesome. Thank you, bye bye.
January 10, 2025
5
Thorough, friendly, punctual, and knowledgeable.
January 8, 2025
5
Doctor Hathaway was great. Look forward to next visit.
December 20, 2024
5
Dr. Hathaway makes you feel relaxed
December 19, 2024
5
The office staff was exceptional from the time I walked in as well as when I checked out The surgeon is second to none!
December 19, 2024
5
I'm so glad I came to Dr. Hathaway for a second opinion. I fully trust him with my care and am very grateful for how he took the time to explain everything and answer all my questions.
December 15, 2024
5
My Dr. Gary Hathaway is first an awesome person and he's always very well caring and for the staff that works with him, emulates the warm to patients when they arrives. The staff is respectful warm and friendly and make you feel at ease, throughout visit.
December 14, 2024
5
This was my second visit with Dr. Hathaway. He was thorough with my follow up care by keeping me informed on my progress so far, discharge instruction, and what to expect during the next visit. His easy going demeanor and professionalism helps alleviate the pain.
December 13, 2024
5
Dr. Hathaway went above and beyond to explain why surgery was necessary and step by step explanations as to what I could expect before and after surgery. I believe he is very competent and genuinely cares about his patients.
December 11, 2024
5
Very pleased
December 8, 2024
5
Great experience. Dr. Hathaway is the absolute best.
December 5, 2024
5
It was an amazing experience. Everybody was very nice, very relaxed, and I enjoyed it very much, the treatment. I'll definitely recommend it to others and go there again if I need to. Thank you very much.
November 24, 2024
5
The atmosphere at the office is very calming young man at the front desk was very helpful doctor listen with good intent I was very pleased with the office and service
November 22, 2024
5
Dr. Hathaway has exceptional bedside manner. No wonder he is booked up! He made me feel comfortable from the beginning. He answered all my questions and left me feeling heard and informed. Thank you, Dr. Hathaway. It was a joy meeting you. I wish more surgeons were like you!
November 16, 2024
5
Great experience, I was nervous and it was as I could've hoped.
November 18, 2024
5
Amy, assistant to Dr. Hathaway, was so awesome. She was very professional, extremely knowledgeable, and very supportive and helpful. Dr. Hathaway was extremely knowledgeable, very cordial and friendly. I would totally recommend him to any of my family and friends. Great bedside manners. Two of my friends have been seen by Dr. Hathaway and recommended him to me. I'm very pleased that they did. He's a great doctor.
November 15, 2024
5
Top notch professional health care provider.
November 14, 2024
5
Very professional staff
February 15, 2025
5
Everyone was very nice and seemed to genuinely love working there. The nurse was sweet and helpful. Dr Hathaway was great. He answered all my questions and listened to my concerns. He reassured me when I told him my anxieties about surgery so I appreciated that! Great office all around!
February 15, 2025
5
Dr. Hathaway was informative and friendly.
February 15, 2025
5
Everyone was extremely nice and welcoming.
January 27, 2025
5
Dr. Hathaway is the BEST. I just hate he isn't my General Practitioner. Aimee was so polite with great manners. The front desk check in lady with braids was amazing and welcoming.
January 26, 2025
5
everyone from the front office at check in, the nurse who took me back, the pre-med student and the Doctor were outstanding.
January 24, 2025
5
Dr hathaway was so thorough and his MA was so kind and helpful. Made me feel so comfortable to be there
January 23, 2025
5
They were AWESOME!!!!! I'M MORE THAN HAPPY TO BE A PATIENCE HERE
January 19, 2025
5
Wonderful caring doctor, Dr. Hathaway.
January 17, 2025
5
The surgical clinic was exceptionally kind and efficient. Dr. Hathaway was marvelous and his medical advice and treatment was outstanding. Thank you for excellent service.
January 12, 2025
5
I was greeted immediately at the front desk and assisted. The MA called me back quickly and was thorough with her discussion. Dr. Hathaway was very reassuring and had me at ease immediately. Everyone I came into contact with was very pleasant, from start to finish.
January 10, 2025
5
I was floored by Dr. Hathaway's performance. Everything turned out like he told me. He corrected the problem. I would definitely recommend him to anybody having any kind of surgery. It was a good experience, great experience. Thank you very much. And the office was awesome. Thank you, bye bye.
January 10, 2025
5
Thorough, friendly, punctual, and knowledgeable.
January 8, 2025
5
Doctor Hathaway was great. Look forward to next visit.
December 20, 2024
5
Dr. Hathaway makes you feel relaxed
December 19, 2024
5
The office staff was exceptional from the time I walked in as well as when I checked out The surgeon is second to none!
December 19, 2024
5
I'm so glad I came to Dr. Hathaway for a second opinion. I fully trust him with my care and am very grateful for how he took the time to explain everything and answer all my questions.
December 15, 2024
5
My Dr. Gary Hathaway is first an awesome person and he's always very well caring and for the staff that works with him, emulates the warm to patients when they arrives. The staff is respectful warm and friendly and make you feel at ease, throughout visit.
December 14, 2024
5
This was my second visit with Dr. Hathaway. He was thorough with my follow up care by keeping me informed on my progress so far, discharge instruction, and what to expect during the next visit. His easy going demeanor and professionalism helps alleviate the pain.
December 13, 2024
5
Dr. Hathaway went above and beyond to explain why surgery was necessary and step by step explanations as to what I could expect before and after surgery. I believe he is very competent and genuinely cares about his patients.
December 11, 2024
5
Very pleased
December 8, 2024
5
Great experience. Dr. Hathaway is the absolute best.
December 5, 2024
5
It was an amazing experience. Everybody was very nice, very relaxed, and I enjoyed it very much, the treatment. I'll definitely recommend it to others and go there again if I need to. Thank you very much.
November 24, 2024
5
The atmosphere at the office is very calming young man at the front desk was very helpful doctor listen with good intent I was very pleased with the office and service
November 22, 2024
5
Dr. Hathaway has exceptional bedside manner. No wonder he is booked up! He made me feel comfortable from the beginning. He answered all my questions and left me feeling heard and informed. Thank you, Dr. Hathaway. It was a joy meeting you. I wish more surgeons were like you!
November 16, 2024
5
Great experience, I was nervous and it was as I could've hoped.
November 18, 2024
5
Amy, assistant to Dr. Hathaway, was so awesome. She was very professional, extremely knowledgeable, and very supportive and helpful. Dr. Hathaway was extremely knowledgeable, very cordial and friendly. I would totally recommend him to any of my family and friends. Great bedside manners. Two of my friends have been seen by Dr. Hathaway and recommended him to me. I'm very pleased that they did. He's a great doctor.
November 15, 2024
5
Top notch professional health care provider.
November 14, 2024
4
I felt very bad about the service in triage. They didn't explain how my surgery went, and no doctor spoke to me after the surgery. They discharged me, and that was it.
January 16, 2025
3
Well I felt like the waiting period in the lobby was way to long I was out there for over a hour. I watched so many patients who came in after me go in before me. So I wasn't to happy about that
January 27, 2025
3
Well I felt like the waiting period in the lobby was way to long I was out there for over a hour. I watched so many patients who came in after me go in before me. So I wasn't to happy about that
January 27, 2025
4
I felt very bad about the service in triage. They didn't explain how my surgery went, and no doctor spoke to me after the surgery. They discharged me, and that was it.
January 16, 2025
5
Very professional staff
February 15, 2025
5
Everyone was very nice and seemed to genuinely love working there. The nurse was sweet and helpful. Dr Hathaway was great. He answered all my questions and listened to my concerns. He reassured me when I told him my anxieties about surgery so I appreciated that! Great office all around!
February 15, 2025
5
Dr. Hathaway was informative and friendly.
February 15, 2025
5
Everyone was extremely nice and welcoming.
January 27, 2025
5
Dr. Hathaway is the BEST. I just hate he isn't my General Practitioner. Aimee was so polite with great manners. The front desk check in lady with braids was amazing and welcoming.
January 26, 2025
5
everyone from the front office at check in, the nurse who took me back, the pre-med student and the Doctor were outstanding.
January 24, 2025
5
Dr hathaway was so thorough and his MA was so kind and helpful. Made me feel so comfortable to be there
January 23, 2025
5
They were AWESOME!!!!! I'M MORE THAN HAPPY TO BE A PATIENCE HERE
January 19, 2025
5
Wonderful caring doctor, Dr. Hathaway.
January 17, 2025
5
The surgical clinic was exceptionally kind and efficient. Dr. Hathaway was marvelous and his medical advice and treatment was outstanding. Thank you for excellent service.
January 12, 2025
5
I was greeted immediately at the front desk and assisted. The MA called me back quickly and was thorough with her discussion. Dr. Hathaway was very reassuring and had me at ease immediately. Everyone I came into contact with was very pleasant, from start to finish.
January 10, 2025
5
I was floored by Dr. Hathaway's performance. Everything turned out like he told me. He corrected the problem. I would definitely recommend him to anybody having any kind of surgery. It was a good experience, great experience. Thank you very much. And the office was awesome. Thank you, bye bye.
January 10, 2025
5
Thorough, friendly, punctual, and knowledgeable.
January 8, 2025
5
Doctor Hathaway was great. Look forward to next visit.
December 20, 2024
5
Dr. Hathaway makes you feel relaxed
December 19, 2024
5
The office staff was exceptional from the time I walked in as well as when I checked out The surgeon is second to none!
December 19, 2024
5
I'm so glad I came to Dr. Hathaway for a second opinion. I fully trust him with my care and am very grateful for how he took the time to explain everything and answer all my questions.
December 15, 2024
5
My Dr. Gary Hathaway is first an awesome person and he's always very well caring and for the staff that works with him, emulates the warm to patients when they arrives. The staff is respectful warm and friendly and make you feel at ease, throughout visit.
December 14, 2024
5
This was my second visit with Dr. Hathaway. He was thorough with my follow up care by keeping me informed on my progress so far, discharge instruction, and what to expect during the next visit. His easy going demeanor and professionalism helps alleviate the pain.
December 13, 2024
5
Dr. Hathaway went above and beyond to explain why surgery was necessary and step by step explanations as to what I could expect before and after surgery. I believe he is very competent and genuinely cares about his patients.
December 11, 2024
5
Very pleased
December 8, 2024
5
Great experience. Dr. Hathaway is the absolute best.
December 5, 2024
5
It was an amazing experience. Everybody was very nice, very relaxed, and I enjoyed it very much, the treatment. I'll definitely recommend it to others and go there again if I need to. Thank you very much.
November 24, 2024
5
The atmosphere at the office is very calming young man at the front desk was very helpful doctor listen with good intent I was very pleased with the office and service
November 22, 2024
5
Dr. Hathaway has exceptional bedside manner. No wonder he is booked up! He made me feel comfortable from the beginning. He answered all my questions and left me feeling heard and informed. Thank you, Dr. Hathaway. It was a joy meeting you. I wish more surgeons were like you!
November 16, 2024
5
Great experience, I was nervous and it was as I could've hoped.
November 18, 2024
5
Amy, assistant to Dr. Hathaway, was so awesome. She was very professional, extremely knowledgeable, and very supportive and helpful. Dr. Hathaway was extremely knowledgeable, very cordial and friendly. I would totally recommend him to any of my family and friends. Great bedside manners. Two of my friends have been seen by Dr. Hathaway and recommended him to me. I'm very pleased that they did. He's a great doctor.
November 15, 2024
5
Top notch professional health care provider.
November 14, 2024
5
Dr. Hathaway was informative and friendly.
February 15, 2025
5
Very professional staff
February 15, 2025
5
Everyone was very nice and seemed to genuinely love working there. The nurse was sweet and helpful. Dr Hathaway was great. He answered all my questions and listened to my concerns. He reassured me when I told him my anxieties about surgery so I appreciated that! Great office all around!
February 15, 2025
3
Well I felt like the waiting period in the lobby was way to long I was out there for over a hour. I watched so many patients who came in after me go in before me. So I wasn't to happy about that
January 27, 2025
5
Everyone was extremely nice and welcoming.
January 27, 2025
5
Dr. Hathaway is the BEST. I just hate he isn't my General Practitioner. Aimee was so polite with great manners. The front desk check in lady with braids was amazing and welcoming.
January 26, 2025
5
everyone from the front office at check in, the nurse who took me back, the pre-med student and the Doctor were outstanding.
January 24, 2025
5
Dr hathaway was so thorough and his MA was so kind and helpful. Made me feel so comfortable to be there
January 23, 2025
5
They were AWESOME!!!!! I'M MORE THAN HAPPY TO BE A PATIENCE HERE
January 19, 2025
5
Wonderful caring doctor, Dr. Hathaway.
January 17, 2025
4
I felt very bad about the service in triage. They didn't explain how my surgery went, and no doctor spoke to me after the surgery. They discharged me, and that was it.
January 16, 2025
5
The surgical clinic was exceptionally kind and efficient. Dr. Hathaway was marvelous and his medical advice and treatment was outstanding. Thank you for excellent service.
January 12, 2025
5
I was floored by Dr. Hathaway's performance. Everything turned out like he told me. He corrected the problem. I would definitely recommend him to anybody having any kind of surgery. It was a good experience, great experience. Thank you very much. And the office was awesome. Thank you, bye bye.
January 10, 2025
5
I was greeted immediately at the front desk and assisted. The MA called me back quickly and was thorough with her discussion. Dr. Hathaway was very reassuring and had me at ease immediately. Everyone I came into contact with was very pleasant, from start to finish.
January 10, 2025
5
Thorough, friendly, punctual, and knowledgeable.
January 8, 2025
5
Doctor Hathaway was great. Look forward to next visit.
December 20, 2024
5
Dr. Hathaway makes you feel relaxed
December 19, 2024
5
The office staff was exceptional from the time I walked in as well as when I checked out The surgeon is second to none!
December 19, 2024
5
I'm so glad I came to Dr. Hathaway for a second opinion. I fully trust him with my care and am very grateful for how he took the time to explain everything and answer all my questions.
December 15, 2024
5
My Dr. Gary Hathaway is first an awesome person and he's always very well caring and for the staff that works with him, emulates the warm to patients when they arrives. The staff is respectful warm and friendly and make you feel at ease, throughout visit.
December 14, 2024
5
This was my second visit with Dr. Hathaway. He was thorough with my follow up care by keeping me informed on my progress so far, discharge instruction, and what to expect during the next visit. His easy going demeanor and professionalism helps alleviate the pain.
December 13, 2024
5
Dr. Hathaway went above and beyond to explain why surgery was necessary and step by step explanations as to what I could expect before and after surgery. I believe he is very competent and genuinely cares about his patients.
December 11, 2024
5
Very pleased
December 8, 2024
5
Great experience. Dr. Hathaway is the absolute best.
December 5, 2024
5
It was an amazing experience. Everybody was very nice, very relaxed, and I enjoyed it very much, the treatment. I'll definitely recommend it to others and go there again if I need to. Thank you very much.
November 24, 2024
5
The atmosphere at the office is very calming young man at the front desk was very helpful doctor listen with good intent I was very pleased with the office and service
November 22, 2024
5
Great experience, I was nervous and it was as I could've hoped.
November 18, 2024
5
Dr. Hathaway has exceptional bedside manner. No wonder he is booked up! He made me feel comfortable from the beginning. He answered all my questions and left me feeling heard and informed. Thank you, Dr. Hathaway. It was a joy meeting you. I wish more surgeons were like you!
November 16, 2024
5
Amy, assistant to Dr. Hathaway, was so awesome. She was very professional, extremely knowledgeable, and very supportive and helpful. Dr. Hathaway was extremely knowledgeable, very cordial and friendly. I would totally recommend him to any of my family and friends. Great bedside manners. Two of my friends have been seen by Dr. Hathaway and recommended him to me. I'm very pleased that they did. He's a great doctor.
November 15, 2024
5
Top notch professional health care provider.
November 14, 2024
5
Top notch professional health care provider.
November 14, 2024
5
Amy, assistant to Dr. Hathaway, was so awesome. She was very professional, extremely knowledgeable, and very supportive and helpful. Dr. Hathaway was extremely knowledgeable, very cordial and friendly. I would totally recommend him to any of my family and friends. Great bedside manners. Two of my friends have been seen by Dr. Hathaway and recommended him to me. I'm very pleased that they did. He's a great doctor.
November 15, 2024
5
Dr. Hathaway has exceptional bedside manner. No wonder he is booked up! He made me feel comfortable from the beginning. He answered all my questions and left me feeling heard and informed. Thank you, Dr. Hathaway. It was a joy meeting you. I wish more surgeons were like you!
November 16, 2024
5
Great experience, I was nervous and it was as I could've hoped.
November 18, 2024
5
The atmosphere at the office is very calming young man at the front desk was very helpful doctor listen with good intent I was very pleased with the office and service
November 22, 2024
5
It was an amazing experience. Everybody was very nice, very relaxed, and I enjoyed it very much, the treatment. I'll definitely recommend it to others and go there again if I need to. Thank you very much.
November 24, 2024
5
Great experience. Dr. Hathaway is the absolute best.
December 5, 2024
5
Very pleased
December 8, 2024
5
Dr. Hathaway went above and beyond to explain why surgery was necessary and step by step explanations as to what I could expect before and after surgery. I believe he is very competent and genuinely cares about his patients.
December 11, 2024
5
This was my second visit with Dr. Hathaway. He was thorough with my follow up care by keeping me informed on my progress so far, discharge instruction, and what to expect during the next visit. His easy going demeanor and professionalism helps alleviate the pain.
December 13, 2024
5
My Dr. Gary Hathaway is first an awesome person and he's always very well caring and for the staff that works with him, emulates the warm to patients when they arrives. The staff is respectful warm and friendly and make you feel at ease, throughout visit.
December 14, 2024
5
I'm so glad I came to Dr. Hathaway for a second opinion. I fully trust him with my care and am very grateful for how he took the time to explain everything and answer all my questions.
December 15, 2024
5
The office staff was exceptional from the time I walked in as well as when I checked out The surgeon is second to none!
December 19, 2024
5
Dr. Hathaway makes you feel relaxed
December 19, 2024
5
Doctor Hathaway was great. Look forward to next visit.
December 20, 2024
5
Thorough, friendly, punctual, and knowledgeable.
January 8, 2025
5
I was greeted immediately at the front desk and assisted. The MA called me back quickly and was thorough with her discussion. Dr. Hathaway was very reassuring and had me at ease immediately. Everyone I came into contact with was very pleasant, from start to finish.
January 10, 2025
5
I was floored by Dr. Hathaway's performance. Everything turned out like he told me. He corrected the problem. I would definitely recommend him to anybody having any kind of surgery. It was a good experience, great experience. Thank you very much. And the office was awesome. Thank you, bye bye.
January 10, 2025
5
The surgical clinic was exceptionally kind and efficient. Dr. Hathaway was marvelous and his medical advice and treatment was outstanding. Thank you for excellent service.
January 12, 2025
4
I felt very bad about the service in triage. They didn't explain how my surgery went, and no doctor spoke to me after the surgery. They discharged me, and that was it.
January 16, 2025
5
Wonderful caring doctor, Dr. Hathaway.
January 17, 2025
5
They were AWESOME!!!!! I'M MORE THAN HAPPY TO BE A PATIENCE HERE
January 19, 2025
5
Dr hathaway was so thorough and his MA was so kind and helpful. Made me feel so comfortable to be there
January 23, 2025
5
everyone from the front office at check in, the nurse who took me back, the pre-med student and the Doctor were outstanding.
January 24, 2025
5
Dr. Hathaway is the BEST. I just hate he isn't my General Practitioner. Aimee was so polite with great manners. The front desk check in lady with braids was amazing and welcoming.
January 26, 2025
5
Everyone was extremely nice and welcoming.
January 27, 2025
3
Well I felt like the waiting period in the lobby was way to long I was out there for over a hour. I watched so many patients who came in after me go in before me. So I wasn't to happy about that
January 27, 2025
5
Everyone was very nice and seemed to genuinely love working there. The nurse was sweet and helpful. Dr Hathaway was great. He answered all my questions and listened to my concerns. He reassured me when I told him my anxieties about surgery so I appreciated that! Great office all around!
February 15, 2025
5
Very professional staff
February 15, 2025
5
Dr. Hathaway was informative and friendly.
February 15, 2025
Gary Hathaway, MD
Surgeon with Wellstar since 1997
Rating
4.8
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Specialties
General Surgery
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Residency
Boston University Medical Center
Certifications
American Board of Surgery
Spoken Languages
English
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Office Locations
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www.wellstar.org/physicians/gary-hathaway-md
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