Annette Esper is an Intensive Care 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.

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.

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. 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.

Susan M. Mucha, M.D. was born and raised in Augusta, Georgia and received her medical degree from the Medical University of the Americas in Nevis, West Indies. She completed her residency at Stamford Hospital where she earned the Alfred W. Wolfsohn, M.D. Award for Excellence in Clinical Medicine. Dr. Mucha completed her fellowship in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA and her fellowship in Sleep Medicine at Emory University. She holds board certifications in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease, sleep medicine, and internal medicine. Dr. Mucha has presented at national meetings and has published in medical journals. She is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians, the Society of Critical Care Medicine, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mucha is fluent in Spanish and French.Dr. Mucha specializes in pulmonary disease, critical care and sleep medicine. She treats patients ages 16 and older. She has a special interest in obstructive sleep apnea and narcolepsy.In her spare time, Dr. Mucha enjoys traveling, playing the piano, attending concerts, spending time with family and her rescue dog, and honing her skills as a blossoming foodie.Dr. Mucha welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Mucha 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, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, and Gastrostomy.

Amy Hajari Case, M.D., FCCP, received her undergraduate degree from Birmingham-Southern College and earned her medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2005. She completed her internal medicine residency and pulmonary and critical care medicine fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Hajari Case was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. She holds board certifications in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease and internal medicine. She is a member of the American Thoracic Society and a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians. Dr. Hajari Case specializes in the diagnosis and management of patients with interstitial lung diseases. She leads a monthly support group for patients with pulmonary fibrosis in Austell, and she is on the steering committee for the ACCP Interstitial and Diffuse Lung Disease NetWork. She is the Director of the Interstitial Lung Disease Program and Research department at Piedmont Physicians Georgia Lung. Dr. Hajari Case enjoys bringing her patients the opportunity to receive new medications and cutting edge treatments. She is also interested in medical education and leads a bi-monthly pulmonary and critical care journal club meeting. In her spare time, Dr. Hajari Case enjoys traveling, listening to live music, and musical theatre. Dr. Hajari Case welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Case is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Her top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

Alexander Gluzman, M.D., earned his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Ga. He completed his residency and pulmonary and criticalcare training at Emory University. He received his undergraduate degree from Emory University. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Gluzman was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. Dr. Gluzman has been practicing medicine for 10 years. He holdsboard certifications in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease and internal medicine. Dr. Gluzman specializes in advanced bronchoscopy techniques such as EBUS and electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy. He will be providing intensive care coverage at Piedmont Atlanta, and is fluent in Russian. In his spare time, Dr. Gluzman enjoys spending time with family, reading and traveling. Dr. Gluzman welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Gluzman 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, Bronchogenic Cyst, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Ezequiel J. Molina, MD is the new surgical director of the LVAD and Heart Transplant Program at the Piedmont Heart Institute. He earned his medical degree from Buenos Aires University in Argentina. He completed his cardiothoracic surgery residency at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York, where he served as a clinical instructor focusing on heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support devices. Dr. Molina is board certified in Thoracic Surgery and General Surgery.Dr. Molina has been practicing medicine for 10 years. He is proficient in all aspects of adult cardiac surgery including surgical coronary revascularization, aortic aneurysms, valve surgery, and complex reoperative surgery. He specializes in durable LVAD implantation, heart transplantation and surgical therapies for cardiogenic shock. Dr. Molina publishes and presents extensively in his field at national and international meetings. He has been an Investigator in several LVAD trials. Dr. Molina serves as a member of the STS-Intermacs Database Task Force, the largest durable LVAD registry in the world. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Molina was the surgical director of the LVAD and Heart Transplant Program at the MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute in Washington, DC. He also served as co-interim chair of the Department of Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Molina was an associate professor of Surgery at Georgetown University and the program director of the mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation surgical fellowship.In his spare time, Dr. Molina enjoys spending time with his wife and three little children. He enjoys cycling, running, reading, and traveling.Dr. Molina is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Molina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Atrial Myxoma, Heart Tumor, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

David Guidot is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Guidot is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Cerebral Hypoxia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant.

Christopher Dente is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Dente is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hernia Surgery, and Tissue Biopsy.

Jordan Kempker is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kempker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Neurosarcoidosis, Sarcoidosis, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), and Interstitial Lung Disease.

Lauren Nosanov is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Nosanov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Her top areas of expertise are Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and Hypovolemic Shock.

Hyeong Kim is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Aspergillosis, Cerebral Hypoxia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Bashar Staitieh is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Staitieh has been practicing medicine for over 19 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 Emphysema, Pneumonia, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Sivasubramanium Bhavani is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Bhavani has been practicing medicine for over 15 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 COVID-19, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Emphysema, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Vertebroplasty.

Peter Barrett is a General Surgeon and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Barrett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Protein Deficiency, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Chad Miller is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Ryan Carrick is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Carrick 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, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Purav Shah is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Interstitial Lung Disease, and Lung Metastases.