As a specialist in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, I specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the intestines, stomach, liver, gall bladder, bile ducts, and pancreas and perform clinical research in these areas. I am board certified in Gastroenterology, which means that I have passed the rigorous examinations of the American Board of Internal Medicine in order to maintain my proficiency.

I was born in Florida, and grew up in Atlanta. I obtained degrees in Science and Music while on full academic scholarship at the Honors College of the University of South Carolina. During my freshman year, I won the University’s Concerto Aria Competition, and as a result, soloed with the University Orchestra. In 1984, I began Medical School at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. During this time, I was awarded a research fellowship to study the complications of Diabetes Mellitus at Oxford University, England. Following a residency in Internal Medicine at Vanderbilt Medical Center, I completed a fellowship in Gastroenterology and Digestive Diseases at Emory University Medical Center, and have been in practice in the Greater Atlanta area since 1993. My research has been published in prominent medical journals. I have served as Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at Emory University, as well as the Director of the Gastroenterology Division of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Georgia Baptist Medical Center (Atlanta Medical Center). Dr. Sarzen’s outside interests include his family, religion, philosophy, music, including collaborations with members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, windsurfing, mountain biking, photography, and the beauty of the North Georgia wilderness.