Dr. Young earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at Tulane Medical School and the University of Maryland. He received his undergraduate degree in history from the University of Georgia and is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Young has been practicing medicine for 31 years. Prior to joining, Piedmont Hawthorne OHC Dr. Young was a practicing partner with Hawthorne Medical Associates.In his spare time, Dr. Young enjoys spending time with his family; he has 5 children and 2 grandchildren). He enjoys being active in his church, bicycling, and reading.Dr. Young welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Esther Wallach, M.D. is board certified in Internal Medicine. She was born in California and grew up in the Netherlands, where she received her medical degree from The University of Amsterdam. She went on to complete her internal medicine residency at Piedmont Athens Regional. Prior to joining the practice, Dr. Wallach was Medical Director of the Community Care Clinic and a core faculty member for the internal medicine residency program.Dr. Wallach treats patients ages 18 and above.In her spare time, Dr. Wallach enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two sons. Dr. Wallach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Obesity in Children, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Jonathan Patton, MD, earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 2006. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the Medical College of Georgia in 2010 and his Cardiology Fellowship training at Emory University in 2013. He received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University. Dr. Patton joined Piedmont Athens Regional Cardiology in 2013. Dr. Patton is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology and Vascular Imaging. He is also a member of the American College of Cardiology and American Society of Echocardiography. In his spare time, Dr. Patton enjoys fishing, playing golf and spending time with his family. Dr. Patton welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Patton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Elizabeth Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Johnson 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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

Mallory Shillinger DO earned her medical degree from Nova Southeastern Osteopathic Medical School, and completed her residency at Florida State University. She received her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from University of Central Florida, and is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Shillinger is passionate about providing patent centered care that is rooted in up-to-date evidence based medicine. Her goal is to help patients maximize their own health with a focus on preventive care and wellness. She enjoys managing hypertension, Diabetes, Thyroid disorders, and helping patient achieve their weight loss goals. She also has a strong foundation in the geriatric population and with women's health with a particular focus on osteoporosis, cervical and breast cancer screen.In her spare time, Dr. Shillinger enjoys spending time in the outdoors, cooking and playing with her dog, Ruby.Dr. Shillinger is not accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Shillinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Kilian van Rijn, MD, earned his medical degree from Erasmus University Rotterdam in The Netherlands, and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Piedmont Athens Regional. He received his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences from The University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Dr. van Rijn is board is board certified.Dr. van Rijn's special interests include general internal medicine, screening and management of chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes.In his spare time, Dr. van Rijn enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons.Dr. van Rijn is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Van Rijn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Eduardo Martinez is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Hypovolemic Shock, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

Shraddha Tongia is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Tongia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Asthma in Children. Dr. Tongia is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Braucher earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at the University of Arkansas. He received his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Georgia and is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Hospice and Palliative Care.Dr. Braucher has been practicing medicine for 32 years. Prior to joining Piedmont Physician Group, Dr. Braucher was a member of the Athens Regional Physician Group. He has historically been in private practice as well.In his spare time, Dr. Braucher enjoys spending time with his family. He enjoys landscaping, canoeing, hiking, and swimming. Please call the office to inquire about becoming a new patient. Dr. Braucher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

Andrew Mckown is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Mckown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Hypovolemic Shock, and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Dr. Mckown is currently accepting new patients.

Nehal Bhatt is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Bhatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Nodules. Dr. Bhatt is currently accepting new patients.

Nicholas Fox is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Fox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Lung Metastases, and Pneumonia. Dr. Fox is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Martin is a Sleep Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

Jakemia Coleman is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Coleman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, and Pneumonia. Dr. Coleman is currently accepting new patients.

Francis Jenkins is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Jenkins has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchiectasis, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dr. Jenkins is currently accepting new patients.

Milos Tucakovic is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Tucakovic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Tucakovic is currently accepting new patients.

Afoma King is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, and Hypovolemic Shock. Dr. King is currently accepting new patients.

Benjamin Butler is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Butler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, and Hypovolemic Shock. Dr. Butler is currently accepting new patients.

Tenzing Phanthok is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Phanthok is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pneumonia, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Phanthok is currently accepting new patients.