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 Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

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 Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Dr. Hedrick specializes in Rheumatology and is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. Prior to joining Piedmont, he was with the Cleveland Clinic Florida for 4 years. Dr. Hedrick treats conditions such as Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Spondyloarthritis, Lupus, Polymyositis/Dermatomyositis, Sjogren's Syndrome, Vasculitis, and Osteoporosis, among other rarer conditions.Dr. Hedrick is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Hedrick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

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 Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

Karen Maffei is a Dermatologist in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Maffei is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Universal Acquired Melanosis, Liver Spots, Actinic Keratosis, and Warts. Dr. Maffei is currently accepting new patients.

Ross Campbell is a Dermatologist in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Warts, Actinic Keratosis, Sunburn, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer. Dr. Campbell is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Felicia S. Lacksen earned her medical degree from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, in New Jersey, and completed her residency at Duke University. She received her undergraduate degree in Chemistry and Italian Studies from Fordham University, and is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Lacksen has been practicing medicine for 23 years. Prior to joining Hawthorne Medical Associates/Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Lacksen was an attending at Duke University Medical Center.In her spare time, Dr. Lacksen enjoys spending time with her family and her dogs. She enjoys swimming, reading and knitting.Dr. Lacksen is not accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Lacksen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Dr. Ejaz completed her residency at The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education. Prior to joining Piedmont, she was Chief Resident of Internal Medicine at The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education. Dr. Ejaz specializes in Rheumatology, treating conditions such as Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Spondyloarthritis, Lupus, Polymyositis/Dermatomyositis, Sjogren's Syndrome, Vasculitis, and Osteoporosis, among other rarer conditions.Dr. Ejaz is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Ejaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Chondrocalcinosis 2, Raynaud Phenomenon, Sjogren Syndrome, Psoriasis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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 Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

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 Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Michelle Woodard is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Woodard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Folate Deficiency. Dr. Woodard is currently accepting new patients.

Raymond Gilbert is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Gilbert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Common Cold, Low Sodium Level, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Gilbert is currently accepting new patients.

Toby Bond is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Bond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Sinusitis. Dr. Bond is currently accepting new patients.

Padmanaidu Karnam is a Rheumatologist in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Karnam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Dr. Karnam is currently accepting new patients.

Jonathan Fass is a Dermatologist in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Fass is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Tinea Versicolor, Perioral Dermatitis, Rosacea, and Sunburn. Dr. Fass is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Earhart is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Earhart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Earhart is currently accepting new patients.

David Lockman is a Dermatologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Lockman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Seborrheic Keratosis, Warts, and Psoriasis. Dr. Lockman is currently accepting new patients.

Kristen Thomas is a Dermatologist in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Sunburn, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

Natalie Meeks is a Dermatologist in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Meeks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Sunburn, Warts, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Tenotomy. Dr. Meeks is currently accepting new patients.

Albert Brooks is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Brooks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Brooks is currently accepting new patients.