Kent Nilsson, MD earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 2002 . He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2005. He completed both his Cardiology (2007) and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowships (2009) at Duke University Medical Center. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia. Prior to joining Piedmont Heart Institute, Dr. Nilsson was in practice at Athens Regional Medical Center and at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Nilsson is board certified in both Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology. He is a Fellow in both the American College of Cardiology and the Heart Rhythm Society. He is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Georgia/Augusta University Medical Partnership in Athens, where he teaches and conducts research. In his spare time, Dr. Nilsson enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters. He enjoys gardening, hunting and fishing. The family is active in their church. Dr. Nilsson welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Nilsson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Joseph Poole MD, PhD earned his medical degree and a PhD in Vascular Biology from the Medical College of Georgia in 2008. He completed his Internal medicine residency and Cardiology fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine in 2015. He received his undergraduate degree from Duke University. Dr. Poole is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases. He has additional certifications in Adult Echocardiography, Vascular Medicine and Nuclear Cardiology. He has a special interest in the effects of aging on the cardiovascular system and additional expertise in the field of Cardio-oncology. In his spare time, Dr. Poole enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. His hobbies include fishing, playing guitar and jogging. Dr. Poole welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Poole is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Endocarditis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Atherosclerosis.

Khan Pohlel, MD earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 2001. He completed his internal medicine, cardiology and interventional cardiology fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine concluding in 2008. He received his undergraduate degree from Emory University also. Prior to joining Piedmont Athens Regional, Dr. Pohlel was in practice with Athens Cardiology Group. Dr. Pohlel is board certified in cardiology, interventional cardiology, nuclear cardiology and endovascular medicine. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. In his spare time, Dr. Pohlel enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters involved in outdoor activities including hiking, golf, fishing and hunting. Dr. Pohlel welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Pohlel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Paul Johnson, MD, earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 2008. He completed internship and residency at the University of North Carolina (UNC) Hospitals, where he also served as Chief Resident in Internal Medicine. He subsequently completed fellowship in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology at UNC Hospitals and North Carolina Heart and Vascular, in Raleigh, NC. Dr. Johnson was also named Chief Cardiology Fellow at while UNC. Dr. Johnson is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, and is a Registered Physician in Vascular Ultrasound Interpretation (RPVI). He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Johnson specializes in the treatment of coronary artery disease, radial access for heart catheterization, and imaging and intervention for peripheral arterial disease. Dr. Johnson is originally from Calhoun, Georgia. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife and two young children. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Angioplasty.

Ben Holland, MD, received his undergraduate degree from The University of Georgia. He earned his medical degree from Mercer University in 2005. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Virginia in 2008. He went on to complete cardiology fellowship at Wake Forest University. After an additional year of training in interventional cardiology, Dr. Holland moved back to his home town of Athens, GA in 2012. Dr. Holland welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Holland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Antonio Sotolongo, MD, earned his medical degree from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 2011. He completed both his residency in Internal Medicine (2014) and his Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship (2017) at the University District Hospital of the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. He completed his Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University in 2019.Dr. Sotolongo has been practicing electrophysiology for 5 years. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Sotolongo was a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist at University Hospitals in Cleveland Ohio and Clinical Assistant Professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.Dr. Sotolongo specializes in Electrophysiology. His special interests include catheter ablation of cardiac arrhythmias, offering treatments for conditions such as supraventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation.In his spare time, Dr. Sotolongo enjoys playing golf as well as spending time with his wife and dog.Dr. Sotolongo is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Sotolongo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Cardiomyopathy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Anna Evans is a Nurse Practitioner in Athens, Georgia. Ms. Evans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Tachycardia. Her top areas of expertise are Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Atrial Tachycardia, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Ms. Evans is currently accepting new patients.

Alexis Musser, NP is a family nurse practitioner and a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Medical College of Georgia and went on to complete her Master of Science in Nursing at North Georgia College and State University.Alexis treats patients ages 18 and older and has a special interest in heart disease prevention.In her spare time, Alexis enjoys gardening, being outdoors and spending time with her three children. Ms. Musser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Tachycardia. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Atrial Tachycardia, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), and Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT).

Lydia LaHatte, PA-C, earned her medical degree from Mercer University. She received her undergraduate degree in Health Promotion from The University of Georgia.Lydia has one year of cardiology experience as a provider. She is board certified with the NCCPA and is a member of the American College of Cardiology.In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephews, reading, and cooking. She is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Ms. Lahatte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Tachycardia. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Atrial Tachycardia, and Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT).

Brandon Harden is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Harden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Dysautonomia, Ventricular Septal Defects, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Heart Murmurs. Dr. Harden 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 Atrial Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

Jared Griffis is a Cardiologist in Athens,, Georgia. Dr. Griffis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Heart Attack, Atrial Fibrillation, Acute Coronary Syndrome, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Lyn Lowman is a Cardiologist in Athens,, Georgia. Dr. Lowman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Heart Failure, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Clay Chappell is a Cardiologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Chappell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Sick Sinus Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Angioplasty.

Subodh Agrawal is a Cardiologist in Athens,, Georgia. Dr. Agrawal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Chronic Pain, Pulmonary Edema, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Elizabeth Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Tachycardia. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

Patrick Willis is a Cardiologist in Athens,, Georgia. Dr. Willis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Sick Sinus Syndrome, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Heart Attack, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Erick Avelar is a Cardiologist in Athens,, Georgia. Dr. Avelar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Charles Neckman is a Cardiologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Neckman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Sick Sinus Syndrome, and Pacemaker Implantation.