Southern Gastroenterology Associates, P.C.

02/25/2026

💚 Gallbladder Cancer Awareness Month 💚

This month, our amazing team is showing their support for Gallbladder Cancer Awareness by wearing green and standing together to help spread awareness.

Gallbladder cancer may be rare, but awareness matters — early detection and education can make a difference. We’re proud of our staff for always coming together to support important causes and our community.

Thank you to our incredible team for helping shine a light on gallbladder health! 💚

02/10/2026

Last Friday — the first Friday of February — our team came together to kick off National Heart Health Month with a group photo and a whole lot of heart. ❤️
We’re proud to support healthy habits for ourselves, our patients, and our community.

01/27/2026

Weather Closure Notice ❄️

Due to inclement weather, our office is closed today to ensure the safety of our patients and staff.

We will contact any patients affected to assist with rescheduling. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe.

12/19/2025

🎄 Happy Holidays from our team to yours! 🎄

As the year comes to a close, we want to thank our patients and community for trusting us with your care. We wish you and your loved ones a season filled with peace, joy, and good health.

✨ We look forward to serving you in the new year!

12/09/2025

❄️ Inclement Weather Notice ❄️

Due to inclement weather, Southern Gastroenterology Associates will open at 10:00 AM.

All patients with scheduled appointments will be contacted to reschedule.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our patients and staff.

Please stay safe!

12/08/2025

❄️ Inclement Weather Notice ❄️

Due to inclement weather, Southern Gastroenterology Associates will be closing today at 12:00 PM.

All patients scheduled for appointments this afternoon will be contacted to reschedule.

We plan to resume regular business hours tomorrow.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our patients and staff.

Please stay safe!

12/04/2025

Due to inclement weather, our office will have a 2-hour delay tomorrow (5 December 25)

All appointments scheduled before 10:00 AM will be rescheduled, and our staff will be reaching out to affected patients directly.

Thank you for your understanding, and please travel safely.

12/04/2025

Behind every visit at SGA is a dedicated team working to care for our patients.

We’re proud of the work we do — together.

Wishing everyone a great week! 💙

11/14/2025

From a dream to a vision…and now a reality.

Dr. Jayatilaka, M.D. and Dr. Patel, M.D. took an idea built on compassion, dedication, and service—and transformed it into what we proudly know today as Southern Gastroenterology Associates (SGA) and Southern Gastroenterology Endoscopy Center (SGEC).

Their leadership has shaped a team, a standard of care, and a practice that continues to grow and uplift our community.

Thank you for your vision. Thank you for building something extraordinary.

🩺 Need assistance or want to schedule an appointment?
Book your appointment here:

To make an appointment with our specialists, please call our office at 434.572.8196 or make an appointment online by clicking here. Our scheduling coordinators are ready to assist you. We look forward to meeting you on your appointment day and thank you for the opportunity to serve your needs.

11/13/2025

💙 It’s Nurse Practitioner Week! 💙

We’re celebrating the dynamic duo who keep things running smoothly and patients smiling — Whitney Myers and Seth Gupton! 🎉

From managing care to bringing comfort (and maybe a few laughs along the way), you both go above and beyond every day.

Your passion, skill, and teamwork make Southern Gastro a better place for everyone! 🙌

Drop a 💙 or a 🙌 in the comments to show our NPs some love!

11/11/2025

On Veterans Day, we pause to honor and thank all those who have served our country. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice are deeply appreciated. We would like to thank some very special Veterans to us here at SGA and SGEC, Juanita Boyd, Practice Manager, Nan Robillard, CRNA, and Charles Gill, CRNA. We appreciate you today and everyday. Thank you all for your service.

11/10/2025

In November we wear blue and purple for Gastric and Pancreatic Cancer Awareness.

Preventing pancreatic and gastric cancers involves lifestyle choices like avoiding to***co, limiting alcohol, and maintaining a healthy weight through diet and exercise. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables and low in processed/red meats and sugary drinks is recommended. Regular physical activity is a key preventative measure, as is protecting yourself from certain workplace chemicals.