Edward Garner is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Garner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchiectasis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, and Bronchiectasis. Dr. Garner is currently accepting new patients.

A Brannen is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Brannen has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchiectasis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Brannen is currently accepting new patients.

Varsha Kulkarni, M.D. completed her medical degree & residency at Grant Medical College in Mumbai, India. She then completed her fellowship training at University of Florida. Dr. Kulkarni is board certified in Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care Medicine. Prior to Piedmont, Dr. Kulkarni was a founding partner of Augusta Lung Associates. Her special interests include interventional pulmonology (advanced diagnostics), lung cancer, & critical care medicine. Dr. Kulkarni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchiectasis. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, COVID-19, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Scott Pethke, M.D. earned his medical degree at LSU Medical Center. He then completed his internal medicine residency & pulmonary/critical care fellowship at LSU Medical Center. Dr. Pethke is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, & critical care medicine. Prior to Piedmont, Dr Pethke was a partner of Augusta Lung Associates. He treats a wide variety of critical care & pulmonary disorders. Dr. Pethke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchiectasis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), COVID-19, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Velky specializes in Family Medicine. His special interests include Adolescent and Adult Medicine. He offers treatment for Diabetes, Hypertension, Migraines, UTI's, Arthritis, Back Pain, and Neuropathy, just to name a few.Dr. Velky has 38 years of experience and has been board certified for 34 years. Dr. Velky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchiectasis. His top areas of expertise are Newborn Jaundice, Thyroid Dysgenesis, Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, and Congenital Hypothyroidism.

Carmel Joseph is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchiectasis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Joseph is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Forys is originally from Chicago, Illinois and moved to Indiana where he completed his Undergraduate, Medical School, Residency, and Fellowship at Indiana University. Dr Forys moved to Augusta and joined Piedmont to be closer to Family in 2024.Dr Forys has been practicing medicine for 10 years. Dr. Forys was the Director of the Endobronchial Lung Volume Reduction Program and Pulmonary Rehab at Ascension Saint Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis Indiana. Dr. Forys was the associate program director for the Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship Program at Ascension Saint Vincent Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship. Dr. Forys has clinical interests in patient with COPD, Emphysema, Lung cancer and Critical Care.Outside of work Dr. Forys enjoys spending time with his family. He and his Wife Samantha enjoy being outside with their dog, Sasha. Dr. Forys is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchiectasis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Sarcoidosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Neurosarcoidosis.

Jason S. D. Henry, MD, earned his medical degree from Saba University School of Medicine. Dr. Henry has been practicing medicine for 10 years. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Henry was Medical Director of Respiratory Therapy department and Pulmonary and Critical Care staff physician at Maine General Medical Center in Augusta, Maine. Dr. Henry specializes in general pulmonology, advanced bronchoscopy and the diagnosis and management of pleural conditions. His special interests include robotic bronchoscopy and lung cancer diagnosis. Dr. Henry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchiectasis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Caralee Forseen is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Forseen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchiectasis. Her top areas of expertise are Cystic Fibrosis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Newborn Jaundice, Lung Metastases, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Forseen is currently accepting new patients.

Lorie Stumpo is a Radiologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Stumpo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchiectasis. Her top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Retroversion of the Uterus, Pleurisy, and Emphysema. Dr. Stumpo is currently accepting new patients.

Norman Thomson is a Radiologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Thomson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchiectasis. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Emphysema, Nasal Flaring, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Thomson is currently accepting new patients.

Joyce Gonzales is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Gonzales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchiectasis. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gonzales is currently accepting new patients.

Shaheen Islam is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Islam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchiectasis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Islam is currently accepting new patients.

William Healy is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Healy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchiectasis. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Central Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Healy is currently accepting new patients.

William Erwin is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Erwin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchiectasis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchiectasis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dr. Erwin is currently accepting new patients.

Hector Belledonne is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Belledonne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchiectasis. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma in Children, and Gastrostomy.

Melissa Stone is a Radiologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Stone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchiectasis. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease.

Forrest Walker is a Radiologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchiectasis. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Ascites, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Jose Bauza is a Radiologist in Evans, Georgia. Dr. Bauza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchiectasis. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Bronchogenic Cyst, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Choroid Plexus Cyst.

Frederick Merrill is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Evans, Georgia. Dr. Merrill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bronchiectasis. His top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Crisis. Dr. Merrill is currently accepting new patients.