Dr. Ross earned his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He completed his residency in general surgery at Vanderbilt University and then went on to complete a vascular surgery fellowship at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. Immediately prior to joining Piedmont Heart Institute, Dr. Ross served as an Associate Professor of Surgery and Chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapeutics School of Medicine at the University of Louisville. He was also on staff at Norton Hospital and Jewish Hospital, both located in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Ross is board-certified in vascular surgery. He is a Fellow of the American Heart Association (Stroke Council) and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Ross is also a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, the Southern Association for Vascular Surgery and the Society for Vascular Surgery. Dr. Ross has a long standing interest and experience with minimally-invasive and endovascular approaches to vascular problems as well as standard operative approaches, seeking the best solution for long term success for each individual patient. He has participated in multiple clinical trials and registries, and he has been a speaker at numerous symposia and meetings. Dr. Ross is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Endoscopy.

Yazan Duwayri is a Vascular Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Duwayri has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aneurysm Repair, and Embolectomy.

Abdulhameed Aziz is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Aziz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement. Dr. Aziz is currently accepting new patients.

Eyal Ben-Arie is a Vascular Surgeon and a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Ben-Arie is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Ben-Arie is currently accepting new patients.

Jay Miller is a Vascular Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Miller has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Peptic Ulcer, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Robert W. Powers, Jr., MD, earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, S.C. He then completed his internship and residency at Emory University affiliated hospitals and his fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. He is a member of the Georgia Surgical Society and the Michael E. DeBakey Cardiovascular Society. He is board certified in vascular surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Powers joined the Piedmont Hospital medical staff in 1982. Dr. Powers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Carotid Artery Disease, Peptic Ulcer, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

Patrick M. Battey, M.D.earned his medical degree with honors from Emory University School of Medicine. He then completed his residency in general surgery and fellowship in vascular surgery at Emory University affiliated hospitals. He is a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons, Society for Vascular Surgery and Atlanta Vascular Society. Dr. Battey has recently served as interim CEO of Piedmont Healthcare. He is currently Chairman of the Board of Directors of Piedmont Healthcare. Dr. Battey is board certified in vascular surgery by the American Board of Surgery. His interests include surgery for carotid artery occlusive disease and repair of abdominal aortic aneursyms. Dr. Battey has practiced at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital since 1985. Dr. Battey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Embolism, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Ravi Rajani is a Vascular Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Rajani has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aneurysm Repair, and Embolectomy.

Guillermo Escobar is a Vascular Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Escobar has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Luke Brewster is a Vascular Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Brewster has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement.

Olamide Alabi is a Vascular Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Alabi has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Aneurysm Repair.

William Taylor is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Taylor has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.

Manuel Garcia-Toca is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Garcia-Toca is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Peripheral Artery Disease, Venous Insufficiency, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Garcia-Toca is currently accepting new patients.

Bryan Wells is a Vascular Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Wells has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Idiopathic Edema, and Peripheral Artery Disease.

Tiffany Liang is a Vascular Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Liang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gangrene, Renovascular Hypertension, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Aneurysm Repair.

David Vadnais is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Vadnais has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Mitral Stenosis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. James M. Poindexter Jr., M.D., received his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and completed his medical degree at Washington University Medical School in St. Louis, Missouri. He served as surgical and chief resident at the University of Connecticut before completing his vascular surgery fellowship training at New York Medical College. He then served first as an Assistant Professor and then as Associate Professor of Surgery at the Morehouse School of Medicine, providing clinical instruction to Morehouse and Emory University residents at Grady Memorial Hospital.Dr. Poindexter is board-certified in surgery and licensed in both Georgia and Missouri, Dr. Poindexter's Non-Invasive Vascular Laboratory was one of the first to receive full accreditation by the Intersocietal Commission on the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories. It is regularly used in the clinical evaluation of vascular conditions. Dr. Poindexter continues to serve as an attending vascular surgeon at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. Dr. Poindexter has been recognized for his professional acumen with numerous awards, among them the J.P. Wilson Surgical Attending of the Year Award from the Atlanta Medical Center and the Georgia Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Poindexter has served patients at Piedmont Hospital since 1996. Dr. Poindexter welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Poindexter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome, Arterial Insufficiency, Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Jyoti Sharma, M.D., graduated summa cum laude from Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., where she earned her undergraduate degree. She continued her education at Emory University School of Medicine and graduated with her medical degree in 2006. She completed her internal medicine residency at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, N.Y., where she served as chief medical resident from 2009-2010.Prior to joining Piedmont Heart, Dr. Sharma completed her fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at the University of Texas Health Science Center, including specialized training at MD Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston, Texas. She received several accolades throughout her training, including a national award for excellence from the American Heart Association's clinical council on Women in Cardiology.Dr. Sharma is board certified in internal medicine, cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology and vascular interpretation. She is also a fellow of the American College of Cardiology.Outside of the hospital, Dr. Sharma enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.Dr. Sharma accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). Her top areas of expertise are Angina, Arterial Embolism, Pulmonary Edema, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Charles L. Wilmer received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts. He received his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia and completed an internal medicine internship and residency and a cardiology fellowship at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Wilmer is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. He is a fellow of both the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Physicians. His specialties include cardiology and interventional cardiology. Dr. Wilmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Arterial Embolism.

Raul Blanco, M.D. FACC, received his Bachelors of Science in biology with a minor in chemistry and a Bachelors of Arts in economics with a minor in mathematics from the University of Miami in Miami, FL. He then went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Miami School Of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Emory University. Prior to joining Piedmont Heart, Dr. Blanco completed fellowships in cardiology and advanced cardiac imaging at Emory University. Dr. Blanco is board certified in Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiovascular CT and Cardiac MRI. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance, American Society of Echocardiography, and the American Heart Association.Dr. Blanco enjoys traveling and has visited over 26 countries and most of the United States. He recently he has been exploring the Georgia mountains and the many parks and trails in the Atlanta area with his wife and two daughters.Dr. Blanco welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Blanco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.