Manoj Maddali, MD, MS, is a board-certified pulmonologist specializing in interstitial lung disease (ILD). He completed his medical degree at Johns Hopkins University, residency in internal medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, and fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Stanford University, where he pursued advanced training in ILD. He also holds a Master's degree in Biomedical Informatics from Stanford.Before joining Piedmont, Dr. Maddali was in practice at Stanford Healthcare. He is board certified in pulmonary disease, critical care medicine, and internal medicine, and is board eligible in clinical informatics. He is an active member of the American Thoracic Society, American College of Chest Physicians, and the American Medical Informatics Association.Dr. Maddali's research focuses on precision medicine in lung diseases, biomedical big data, and clinical decision support. His work has been published in leading journals including Lancet Respiratory Medicine and the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending time with his wife and baby, aviation, backpacking, and reading.Dr. Maddali is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Maddali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), and Cerebral Hypoxia.

Mark Schlosberg is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Kennesaw, Georgia. Dr. Schlosberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Chronic Cough, and Bullae. Dr. Schlosberg is currently accepting new patients.

Slava Belenkiy is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Ft Stewart, Georgia. Dr. Belenkiy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top area of expertise is Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).

Annette Esper is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Esper is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Her top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Neurosarcoidosis, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. Dr. Esper is currently accepting new patients.

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

Oyekunle Muraina is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Muraina is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchiectasis, and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Dr. Muraina is currently accepting new patients.

Philip Yang is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Johns Creek, Georgia. Dr. Yang has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Cerebral Hypoxia, COVID-19, and Pneumonia.

Thomas Fortson, M.D. was the chief fellow as he completed his pulmonary and critical care fellowship at Augusta University Medical Center in early 2018. He was the chief resident as he completed his internal medicine residency at Georgia Regents University in 2014 and completed his internship in internal medicine at Georgia Regents University in 2012. Dr. Fortson completed medical school at Medical College of Georgia in Augusta in 2011.Dr. Forston is a pulmonologist returning to the Columbus area; he graduated from Pacelli High School in Columbus in 2003. Dr. Fortson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, COVID-19, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Craig M. Patterson, M.D., completed his fellowship at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and the Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, La. During his post-graduate training, he was selected as the inaugural Russell C. Klein Visiting Fellow for the LSUHSC Global Pulmonary Exchange Program with Ege University in Izmir, Turkey. He previously completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and medical school at the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He is a proud graduate of Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas and an Eagle Scout. Before joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Patterson was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. He is board-certified in pulmonary disease, critical care medicine, and internal medicine. His professional interests include pulmonary hypertension, venous thromboembolic disease, and critical care medicine. He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians and a participant in the ACCP's Pulmonary Vascular Disease One Network. Dr. Patterson enjoys cooking and travel. He is an avid fan of college athletics, marathon runner, husband, and father to twin boys. Dr. Patterson welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pulmonary Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

James W. Chang, DO, FCCP, received his undergraduate degree from University of California, San Diego. He earned his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Georgia Campus. He completed his internal medicine residency at Michigan State University and pulmonary and critical care medicine fellowship at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Chang is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease and critical care medicine. Dr. Chang has presented at national conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals. He is a member of the American Thoracic Society, American College of Chest Physicians and the Society of Critical Care Medicine.Dr. Chang specializes in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine. He has special interests in asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis, lung nodules and lung cancer. He performs advanced bronchoscopy techniques such as endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy. He provides intensive care unit coverage and pulmonary consultations at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.In his spare time, Dr. Chang enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and sports.Dr. Chang welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.Please note that Dr. Chang does not specialize in sleep medicine. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Liver Failure, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Carrasco earned his medical degree from the Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC) in the Dominican Republic and completed his Internal Medicine residency and Pulmonary sub-specialty at Harlem Hospital Center in New York City. He continued his education in Critical Care Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center - The University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York and further completed his training in Sleep Medicine at Norwalk Hospital in Connecticut. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.Dr. Carrasco specializes in chronic lung disease such as Asthma and has a special interest in Sleep disorders. Prior to joining Piedmont Pulmonary/Critical Care & Sleep Medicine at Fayette, Dr. Carrasco worked providing Pulmonary and Critical Care services at Norwalk Hospital and Montefiore Hospital.In his spare time, Dr. Carrasco enjoys spending time with family, sports and traveling.Dr. Carrasco is fluent in Spanish. He is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Abinader is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, and Hypovolemic Shock.

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 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). 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. Walker is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, critical care medicine and pediatrics. He earned his medical degree from West Virginia University. He completed his internship and residency at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, followed by a clinical fellowship at the University of Rochester. Dr. Walker is a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics, as well as a member of the American Thoracic Society. He has published numerous scientific articles in peer-reviewed medical journals.Dr. Walker specializes in airway disease, especially bronchiectasis and cystic fibrosis. He is passionate about improving the quality of life in patients with these diseases.In his spare time, Dr. Walker enjoys cooking, traveling, and trying in vain to stay in shape.Dr. Walker welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Metastases, Liver Failure, and Gastrostomy.

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 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). 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.

Juan Israel Gaitan, M.D. earned his undergraduate degree at the Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon in Monterrey, Mexico. He went on to do his internal medicine residency and Critical Care and Pulmonary Disease Fellowship training at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Dr. Gaitan is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonology and critical care medicine. He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians. His special interests include COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis, lung nodules and lung cancer. In his free time, Dr. Gaitan enjoys spending time with his family, racing, exercise, biking, reading and cooking. Dr. Gaitan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Pneumonia, Bronchiectasis, and Gastrostomy.

Matthew Schmitt, M.D. received his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine. He went on to complete his internal medicine internship and residency at Orlando Regional Medical Center in Orlando, Florida, where he also served as chief resident. He achieved his fellowships in pulmonary disease and sleep medicine from Norwalk Hospital affiliated with Yale School of Medicine in Norwalk, Connecticut. He completed his fellowship in critical care medicine in New Haven, CT from the Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Schmitt has published numerous scholarly articles in medical journals. He holds board certifications in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, and critical care medicine.Dr. Schmitt treats pulmonary and sleep medicine patients and provides intensive care coverage at Piedmont Atlanta. He has a special interest in COPD, obstructive sleep apnea, and central sleep apnea.In his spare time, Dr. Schmitt enjoys spending time with his family, outdoor activities, and traveling.Dr. Schmitt welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Schmitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Liver Failure, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Gastrostomy.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Brannen is currently accepting new patients.

Kendol Thomas, M.D., earned his medical degree at St. Georges University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Hall University Internal Medicine Program. He then attended Albert Einstein Medical Center where he completed his fellowship training.Dr. Thomas holds board certifications in pulmonary medicine, internal medicine and critical care medicine. He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians, American Thoracic Society and Society of Critical Care Medicine.In his spare time, Dr. Thomas enjoys anything that allows him to spend time with his family. Some of their favorite activities include playing soccer, cooking and traveling. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Pneumonia, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Dr. Shashvat Sukhal is an accomplished interventional pulmonologist with extensive expertise in general pulmonary medicine, critical care, and advanced bronchoscopic procedures.A 2009 graduate of the Armed Forces Medical College in India, he completed his Internal Medicine residency in 2014 and earned his Pulmonary and Critical Care fellowship at Cook County Hospital in Chicago in 2017, followed by specialized Interventional Pulmonary fellowship training at the Medical College of Georgia.His clinical expertise encompasses robotic and rigid bronchoscopy with stent placement, advanced therapeutic procedures including cryotherapy and argon-plasma coagulation, bronchoscopic lung volume reduction for COPD and emphysema, percutaneous tracheostomy, sleep endoscopy for obstructive sleep apnea, pleuroscopy, and critical care echocardiography.As a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians and active member of the American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology, Dr. Sukhal is committed to bringing cutting-edge pulmonary care to Gwinnett County and the surrounding communities. Dr. Sukhal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, and Pneumonia.