Dr. Hancock is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery with added certification in Sports Medicine. He specializes in sports injuries concentrating on injuries to the shoulder, elbow and knee including arthroscopy and shoulder replacement. He has been a consultant for the UGA Athletics Department since coming to Athens in 1995.Dr. Hancock was born and raised in Georgia, growing up in Atlanta (Lakeside High School) and attending the University of Georgia. He enjoys all sports and outdoor activities including golf, hiking, running, and farming. Dr. Hancock is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Caffey Disease. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Tenosynovitis.

Dr. Stephen White is a native Georgian, born and raised in Bronwood, Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia, where he lettered in football and was a member of the 2005 SEC Championship team. He graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2006. He completed his medical education at the Medical College of Georgia, graduating in 2012. He then trained as a resident in orthopedic surgery at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL.He went on to do further training with a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at the prestigious OrthoCarolina Foot and Ankle Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina. In his fellowship, Dr. White had training and mentorship under multiple world-renowned surgeons, and he was involved in the care of professional athletes. He has trained in a variety of orthopedic foot and ankle procedures, including primary and revision ankle replacements, all forms of foot and ankle trauma, and complex foot and ankle reconstructions.Dr. White provides care for general orthopedic problems such as fracture care and treatment of arthritis. This care includes both surgical as well as non-operative treatment. He has a particular interest in lower extremity trauma and foot & ankle surgery.Dr. White has been published in peer-reviewed orthopedic journals, co-authored several book chapters, and is a member of both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society.Dr. White is happily married with 5 children, 4 boys and a girl. He is actively involved in his church. He enjoys time with his family, sports, hunting, fishing, and traveling. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Caffey Disease. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Flat Feet, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Plantar Fasciitis.

Eric Gordon, M.D. graduated from UGA and received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the Medical University of South Carolina and was selected to complete an ACGME accredited fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine at Emory University. Dr. Gordon has served as a team orthopedic surgeon for several professional and collegiate teams including the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta Hawks. He is a current official team orthopedic surgeon for the University of Georgia athletics.Dr. Gordon specializes in advanced arthroscopic treatment of complex sports injuries and disorders of the shoulder, hip, knee and ankle. He has a particular interest in arthroscopic cartilage restoration, joint preservation, meniscus repair, complex knee ligament reconstruction, rotator cuff repair and shoulder instability reconstruction.Dr. Gordon is published in multiple peer-reviewed orthopedic journals and textbooks and has spoken nationally and internationally on advanced orthopedic cartilage techniques.In his spare time, Dr. Gordon enjoys surfing, kitesurfing, racquetball, soccer, fishing, golf, skiing and rooting for the Dawgs.Eric Gordon, M.D. welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Gordon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Caffey Disease. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Gorham's Disease.

Rob Willson, MD, MPH is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery. He completed his Sports Medicine Fellowship at The University of Connecticut in 2017. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Willson was an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at the Medical College of Georgia.Dr. Willson's areas of interest include treating sports injuries and instability of the shoulder, hip and knee joints, as well as care of overhead athletes. Dr. Willson also has experience in cartilage restoration and joint preservation. Dr. Willson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Caffey Disease. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, and Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder.

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

Dr. Margo A. Jimenez was born and raised in Georgia. She earned her undergraduate degree from the College of Charleston in Charleston, SC, and her Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine (DPM) from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Jimenez then returned to Georgia and had the unique opportunity to work with her father Dr. A Louis Jimenez for the first 15 years of her career and continues to work alongside her brother, Dr. Dorian Jimenez. Her love of children has led to a special interest in pediatrics and sports injuries.Dr. Margo A. Jimenez completed her residency in Advanced Reconstructive Surgery of the Foot and Ankle at Northlake Medical Center in Tucker, GA. She is passionate about the education and advancement of Podiatric Medicine and continues to be actively involved in the resident training program at Emory University School of Medicine. She lectures nationally and is a member of the Podiatry Institute, an internationally recognized teaching foundation dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for patients with foot, ankle, and leg disorders through innovative education, research, and service. She has published multiple articles on Reconstructive Surgery of the Foot and Ankle and has contributed multiple chapters in the Podiatry Institute Manual. Dr. Jimenez donates her time and expertise to medical missions to the Dominican Republic and plans to continue missions to all areas in need.Dr. Jimenez enjoys spending time with her family on their small farm in Monroe, GA. She is very active in her community and her church. She enjoys baking, farming, gardening, soccer, and going on adventures with her family. Dr. Margo Jimenez is a wonderful mother, wife, sister, daughter, friend, and doctor. We know you will love her & she looks forward to helping you put your best foot forward!. Ms. Jimenez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Caffey Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Metatarsalgia, Ingrown Toenail, and Fungal Nail Infection.

Dr. Bullock specializes in family medicine. He provides ongoing medical management for all members of a family including geriatrics, adults, adolescents and pediatrics. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.Dr. Bullock is married with four children. In his spare time, he enjoys going on family trips, reading, playing chess, hunting and fishing. He is a fan of the Georgia Bulldogs and enjoys attending games when possible. Dr. Bullock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Caffey Disease. His top areas of expertise are Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Subacute Combined Degeneration, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency.

Dr. Ansari earned his medical degree at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. He then attended Oklahoma State University where he completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery. He is fellowship trained in orthopaedic trauma by the Trauma Fellowship of Oklahoma.Dr. Ansari specializes in Orthopedic Trauma.His special interests include pelvic and acetabular fractures, periarticular fractures, nonunion and malunion repair, musculoskeletal infection and bone defect management, care of the multiply-injured patient, pediatric fracture care, and medical education.In his spare time, Dr. Ansari enjoys time with his wife and two children, the outdoors, welding and metal fabrication, and off-road racing. Dr. Ansari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Caffey Disease. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Compartment Syndrome, Caffey Disease, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Baker earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA. He then remained at the Medical College of Georgia where he completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery. Following this, he completed a fellowship in Orthopedic Traumatology at Saint Louis University in St. Louis, MO. Dr. Baker is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and has over nine years of experience.Dr. Baker specializes in orthopedic trauma and complex fracture care including pelvis and acetabular fractures, peri-articular fractures of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle. As well as post-traumatic deformity, nonunion, malunion, and reconstructive surgery.His special interests include pelvis and acetabular fractures, tibial plateau fractures, and circular (Ilizarov) and spatial frame techniques.In his spare time, Dr. Baker enjoys spending time with family, weight lifting, Crossfit, golf, and mountaineering. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Caffey Disease. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Compartment Syndrome, Kohler Disease, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Ranjana Bhargava is a Hematologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Bhargava is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Caffey Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hemochromatosis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anemia, and Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Bhargava is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Jonathan Payne grew up in nearby Loganville, Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia and received a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology in 2008. Prior to beginning medical school, he volunteered to join the United States Army and was commissioned as an officer. He went on to complete medical training at The Medical College of Georgia in 2013. Following graduation, Dr. Payne completed five years of orthopedic surgery training at the San Antonio Military Medical Center, the only level 1 trauma center in the entire military.After completing residency in 2018, Dr. Payne served four years as a military orthopedic surgeon and performed hundreds of surgeries during this time. He played a key role in bringing robotic surgery capabilities to Fort Hood, Texas and has several years' experience with this technology.He is a combat veteran and deployed to a remote location in the Middle East with the elite Green Beret soldiers of the 5th Special Forces Group. During this time, he performed multiple surgeries on casualties near the front lines of a war zone and provided humanitarian medical aid to the local population. Dr. Payne has research articles published in peer-reviewed orthopedic journals and is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.Dr. Payne is board certified and specializes in major joint surgery of the shoulder, hip, and knee. He cares for problems related to tendon and ligament injuries, broken bones, arthritis and a wide range of injuries from sports and daily activities.He is happily married with two children, and has two miniature wiener dogs named Beau and Georgia. He enjoys spending time with family and is active in his church. The Georgia Bulldogs are near and dear to his heart as well as his mama's home cooking. Dr. Payne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Caffey Disease. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

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

Petros Nikolinakos is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Nikolinakos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Caffey Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Nikolinakos is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Henkel is an Orthopedics provider in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Henkel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Caffey Disease. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Compartment Syndrome, Caffey Disease, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Henkel 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 Caffey Disease. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Earhart is currently accepting new patients.

Ormonde Mahoney is an Orthopedics provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Mahoney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Caffey Disease. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Mahoney is currently accepting new patients.

Clifford Smith is a Radiologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Caffey Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Visceromegaly, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

Shane Kudela is a Radiologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Kudela is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Caffey Disease. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Liver Failure, Jaundice, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kudela is currently accepting new patients.

Jared Mills is a Radiologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Mills is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Caffey Disease. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Mills is currently accepting new patients.

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 Caffey Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.