Jeffrey Thomas is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Thomas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Midline Lethal Granuloma, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Essential Thrombocythemia, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

Frederick Flynt is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Flynt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Flynt is currently accepting new patients.

Tzu-chuan Huang is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Huang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients.

James Splichal is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Splichal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Splichal is currently accepting new patients.

Petros Nikolinakos is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Nikolinakos is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Nikolinakos is currently accepting new patients.

Cynthia Shepherd is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Shepherd is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Shepherd is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Wells earned his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at Medical College of Georgia. He is board certified with American Board of Internal Medicine.Dr. Wells has been practicing medicine for 26 years. He specializes in internal medicine. He enjoys the entire spectrum of adult medicine while developing a personal relationship with the patients in his care. Prior to joining Piedmont Hawthorne OHC, Dr. Wells was a practicing partner at Hawthorne Medical Associates.In his spare time, Dr. Wells enjoys spending time with his family. He enjoys sports and back-packing. He is active in Boy Scouts, local high school football and church activities. Dr. Wells is not accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Wells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

Aliya Safwan, M.D. received her medical degree from Fatima Jinnah Medical College in Lahore, Pakistan. She completed her internal medicine residency at Piedmont Athens Regional in 2019. Dr. Safwan treats patients ages 18 and above and has a special interest in preventive medicine and diabetes.In her spare time, Dr. Safwan enjoys gardening and spending time with her family.Dr. Safwan welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Safwan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Fareha Rahim MD FACP earned her medical degree from The AGA Khan University Karachi Pakistan and completed her residency in Internal Medicine and Chief Resident year at New York Medical College program, Sound Shore Medical Center, New Rochelle, New York. She also did a partial fellowship training in Rheumatology, from Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, New York. She is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Rahim has been practicing medicine for 20 years. Prior to joining Piedmont Athens Regional, Dr. Rahim was part of Private Practice group, Hawthorne Medical Associates, Athens GA.Presently she is Faculty for Piedmont Athens Regional Internal Medicine Residency Program, Clinical Assistant Professor Augusta University /UGA Medical Partnership. She is also Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Faculty of Medical Sciences, College of Public Health, UGA 9/2016.Dr. Rahim enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 kids. She enjoys travel and food.She is a recipient of Charles A. Foreman M.D Humanitarian Award and Chief Resident Award.Dr. Rahim welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Rahim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Amanda Hathaway is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Hathaway is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Anemia, and Thrombocytopenia. Dr. Hathaway is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Bullock specializes in family medicine. He provides ongoing medical management for all members of a family including geriatrics, adults, adolescents and pediatrics. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.Dr. Bullock is married with four children. In his spare time, he enjoys going on family trips, reading, playing chess, hunting and fishing. He is a fan of the Georgia Bulldogs and enjoys attending games when possible. Dr. Bullock is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Subacute Combined Degeneration, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency.

Ranjana Bhargava is a Hematologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Bhargava is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. Her top areas of expertise are Hemochromatosis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anemia, and Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Bhargava is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Patrick Lucas earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and completed his residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. He earned his Associates of Science in Biology from Middle Georgia College and his Bachelors of Science in Biology from The University of Georgia. Dr. Lucas is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Lucas has been practicing medicine in Athens for 15 years. In additional to practicing Internal Medicine, Dr. Lucas serves as the Medical Director of a local Hospice company.Dr. Lucas was chosen as a Harry S. Truman Scholar in 1997 while attending the University of Georgia. He was also chosen one of UGA's 40 Under 40 outstanding alumni in 2013. He and his wife, Julie, were members of the 2016 Class of Leadership Georgia. Dr. Lucas has served on the Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees since 2018. The also serves on the Board of Directors of his home Methodist church.In his spare time, Dr. Lucas enjoys traveling and spending time with his family. He also teaches youth Sunday School and has coached his son and daughter in various youth sports. He also enjoys painting, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, and playing golf. Dr. Lucas is not accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Lucas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

Kuang Chang is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Breast Cancer, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

Addie Hill is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Hill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Breast Cancer, and Anemia. Dr. Hill is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. McElhannon specializes in family medicine. As a family medicine physician, he is uniquely trained to treat both males and females of all ages. In addition to treating acute and chronic illnesses, Dr. McElhannon also provides routine health screenings and counseling on lifestyle changes in an effort to prevent illnesses before they develop.In his spare time, Dr. McElhannon enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He enjoys the outdoors, gardening, old tractors and UGA athletics. Dr. Mcelhannon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

Dr. Zimmerman received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 1984. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at The Medical Center in Columbus, Georgia in 1987. He is certified by The American Board of Family Medicine.He treats adolescents and adults with a broad range of conditions.In his spare time, Dr. Zimmerman is an amateur musician with classical piano and organ as his main instruments. Dr. Zimmerman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Cary Hefty, MD, earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed her residency at Greenville Health System. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology from Berry College and is board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.Dr. Hefty has been practicing medicine for 12 years. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Hefty worked with the University of Georgia's Student Health Center.Dr. Hefty offers care for all ages. Her special interests include exercise and nutrition in preventative medicine and helping patients manage chronic conditions.In her spare time, Dr. Hefty enjoys outdoor activities, traveling with family, and reading. She is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Hefty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Infant Hyperglycemia, Folate Deficiency, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

Dr. Chu graduated from Ben Gurion University in Israel. She completed a residency in Pediatrics at Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH.Dr. Chu has been practicing for 6 years.In her spare time, she likes spending time with her family and friends, cooking, exercising and traveling. Dr. Chu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Croup, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Diarrhea.

Bryce A. Kerr, MD, earned his medical degree from The Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Colorado Family Medicine Residency in Fort Collins, Colorado. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology from The Ohio State University and is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Kerr has been practicing medicine since 2017. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Kerr was working for Duke University Health Systems. Dr. Kerr specializes in primary care. His special interests include preventative medicine, adolescent medicine and transgender care. Dr. Kerr offers treatments for most common chronic conditions as well as acute illness and injury. He also performs procedures including skin biopsies, joint injections, laceration repair, IUD insertion/removal and contraceptive implant insertion/removal.In his spare time, Dr. Kerr enjoys spending time with family, hiking, camping and rock climbing.Dr. Kerr is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Kerr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Brucellosis, and Hypertension.