General Surgery

Morgan Medical Center provides comprehensive general surgery for patients in Madison, GA, and surrounding communities. As an American College of Surgeons (ACS) Surgical Quality Partner, our team is committed to delivering the highest-quality surgical care with improved patient outcomes in a comfortable outpatient environment.

The department is led by board-certified surgeons Dr. Jacob Werkin and Dr. Sergio Mejias, who are dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. Together, they offer a wide range of surgical services using both open and minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Werkin is committed to providing personalized care and has a passion for connecting with patients to support their health and wellness. Dr. Mejias brings decades of experience in general surgery and colorectal surgery and is widely known in Georgia for his expertise in complex procedures and advanced minimally invasive techniques, including laparoscopic and robotic surgery.

Open and Minimally Invasive Surgical Options

Our General Surgery department provides surgical services for a variety of conditions:

  • Appendectomy
  • Gallbladder Surgery
  • Bowel Surgery (i.e., colon resections)
  • Stomach Surgery (i.e., foregut surgery)
  • Hemorrhoid Removals
  • Skin Lesion Removals (i.e., lipomas, warts, moles, and cysts)
  • Breast Surgical Care (benign and malignant conditions)
  • Port Placement
  • Wound Care
  • Lymph Node Excision
  • Diagnostic EGD
  • Colonoscopy
  • Fissures
  • Abscesses
  • Hernia Repairs
  • Hiatal Hernia Surgery
  • PICC lines
  • Bowel surgery
  • Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery
Dr. Jacob Werkin

Meet Our General SUrgeon

Jacob Werkin, M.D.

Accepting new patients.

Dr. Jacob Werkin is a board-certified general surgeon with a passion for connecting with patients and supporting their health and wellness. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and his medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine. He completed his general surgery residency at Mount Carmel Health in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Werkin currently serves as Department Chair for Morgan Medical Center’s Surgical Services.

 

 

 

 

Dr. Jacob Werkin

Meet Our General SUrgeon

Sergio Mejias, M.D.

Accepting new patients.

Dr. Sergio Mejias is a board-certified general surgeon dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered surgical care. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his general surgery residency there. Dr. Mejias has practiced general and colorectal surgery in Athens, Georgia, since 1999 and served as Chief of Surgery at St. Mary’s Hospital from 2016 to 2026. He is highly experienced in open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery, with more than 1,000 robotic procedures performed using the da Vinci Surgical System. Dr. Mejias currently serves as Chief Medical Officer at Morgan Medical Center.

Accepting
New Patients
Same-day appointments are available.

Fax Orders & Clinicals

(706) 438-1278

Address

1740 Lions Club Road
Suite 100
Madison, GA 30650

Hours

Monday–Thursday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Friday
8:00 am – 12:00 pm

ACS Surgical Quality Program