Eric Maslin Knauer Emory Faculty
Eric Maslin Knauer Emory Faculty

Eric Maslin Knauer, MD

Surgery, Minimally Invasive General Surgery, General Surgery

4.9 - 114 Ratings

Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

550 Peachtree Street Northeast, Medical Office Tower, Fl 14, Atlanta, GA 30308
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About

Dr. Knauer received his undergraduate degree in chemistry from Georgetown University and his medical degree from the Georgetown University School of Medicine. He then completed his internship in general surgery at New York University and his residency in general surgery at the University of Connecticut. Afterwards he completed a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery with Dr. John Sweeney in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Knauer then began working at Wellstar Cobb Hospital just outside of Atlanta where he held numerous leadership positions including Medical Staff President, Chairman of the Department of Surgery, and Chairman of the Credentials Committee. He has been a preceptor for Emory nurse practitioner and physician assistant students as well as for local medical students. He has now joined The Emory Clinic where his primary role will be as a surgeon on the GI and General service at Emory University Hospital Midtown. Dr. Knauer is board certified in General Surgery and certified on the Davinci robotics system.

Languages

  • English

Emory Affiliation

  • Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
  • Emory Healthcare Network
  • Emory Physician Group Practice

Academic Title

  • Assistant Professor

Year Started Practicing

  • 2003

Locations

Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

550 Peachtree Street Northeast
Medical Office Tower, Fl 14
Atlanta, GA 30308

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 overall rating 114 ratings

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

4.9 Provider showed concern
4.9 Provider explained things clearly
4.9 Provider discussed treatment options
4.9 Provider included you in decisions
4.9 Likelihood of recommending this provider
5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-01

Dr. Knauer was excellent! He explained my current condition and provided well explained treatment options and daily care

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-28

Dr sKnauer and Embiku (sdp?) did an excellenbt job. It turned out as well as I oculd imagine. They were very skilled.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-28

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-24

Dr Knauer performed my surgery with the aid of the robot flawlessly

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-12

All IN ALL, I am thus far Satisfied With The Treatment I am receiving!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-07

Dr. Kauner , Was very thorough, Spoken to manner, which I can understand my care plan, Make sure that my pain was being Managed In a realistic manner, And took the time to listen to my response.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-17

The Doctor was friendly and informative.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-19

Awesome bedside manner!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-04

My questions and concerns were all addressed.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-17

I receive excellent care

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-28

Our experience with Dr Knauer was excellent. He was very caring and spent the time we needed from the first visit thru surgery. His staff also was very courteous and excellent to work with.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-28

Listen and address my concerns

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-25

It was awkward having someone come at first who I thought was my doctor, but apparently it was a resident. I'm OK with that, but I wish I would've known upfront when he entered the room that he was not the person seeing me primarily and that I would have to see the doctor

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-23

Dr Knauer has excellent "bedside manner".

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-24

Excellent visit. Diagnosis and surgery scheduled.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-16

Dr.Knauer is a great doctor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-14

Dr Knauer has been amazing. He is extremely thorough, he listens and spends the time answering questions. My procedure along with my recovery have been outstanding due to his care.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-05

Superb.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-20

Felt listened to and appreciated discussion on next step didn't feel rushed

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-14

Superb physician.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-05

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-16

My doctor Eric Knauer is absolutely amazing.. He took very good care of me

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-07

Dr. Knauer and his resident, Dr. Ajay, were really kind and helpful through my whole hospital stay and my follow-up visit. They helped me make decisions about my care that would be best for me an really put me in the driver's seat.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-17

Past extreme excellence

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-26

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-14

I was very impressed by Dr. Knauer's deep concern for my situation. He is amazingly patient and understanding. He gave me much time and attention, and never rushed me.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-14

Outstanding! Exceeded my expectations!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-13

Dr Knauer's very compassionate and knowledgeable. Explained everything clearly.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-18

THEY LISTENED TO ALL OF MY CONCERNS! PROVIDED EASY TO UNDERSTAND INFO REGARDING MY MEDICAL ISSUES! Again OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND STAFF!

Credentials

Education

  • Fellowship: Baylor College of Medicine, 2003
  • Residency: Univ. of Connecticut, General Surgery, 2002
  • Internship: New York University School of Medicine, General Surgery, 1998
  • Medical Education: Georgetown University Hospital, MD, 1997

Board Certifications

  • Surgery (General Surgery), American Board of Surgery, 2003

Awards

  • Physician of the Month, Wellstar Cobb Hospital, 2015
    Best Senior Resident Teacher, University of Connecticut, 2001

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Surgeons, Fellow
    Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons