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

Scott Pethke, M.D. earned his medical degree at LSU Medical Center. He then completed his internal medicine residency & pulmonary/critical care fellowship at LSU Medical Center. Dr. Pethke is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, & critical care medicine. Prior to Piedmont, Dr Pethke was a partner of Augusta Lung Associates. He treats a wide variety of critical care & pulmonary disorders. Dr. Pethke is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), COVID-19, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

Edward Garner is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Garner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, and Bronchiectasis. Dr. Garner is currently accepting new patients.

Carmel Joseph is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Joseph is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Joseph is currently accepting new patients.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, COVID-19, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Dr. Wang specializes in Internal Medicine. He treats conditions such as COPD, Asthma, Diabetes, Hypertension and a variety of other chronic conditions. Services offered include wellness, routine follow ups, work and school exams, and same day visits for acute problems. He has been in practice for 26 years.In his spare time, Dr. Wang enjoys traveling and gardening. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Caralee Forseen is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Forseen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are Cystic Fibrosis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Newborn Jaundice, Lung Metastases, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Forseen is currently accepting new patients.

Joyce Gonzales is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Gonzales is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gonzales is currently accepting new patients.

Hector Belledonne is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Belledonne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma in Children, and Gastrostomy.

Youssef Anid is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Anid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchogenic Cyst, and Pneumonia. Dr. Anid is currently accepting new patients.

Premnath Karre is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Karre is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Renovascular Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

William Erwin is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Erwin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchiectasis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dr. Erwin is currently accepting new patients.

Vishal Sharma is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Hospital Medicine in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Sepsis, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Velky specializes in Family Medicine. His special interests include Adolescent and Adult Medicine. He offers treatment for Diabetes, Hypertension, Migraines, UTI's, Arthritis, Back Pain, and Neuropathy, just to name a few.Dr. Velky has 38 years of experience and has been board certified for 34 years. Dr. Velky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Newborn Jaundice, Thyroid Dysgenesis, Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, and Congenital Hypothyroidism.

Dr. Nusrat specializes in Internal Medicine. His special interests include Diabetes and Preventative Health Care. He treats conditions such as Diabetes, Hypertension, Well Woman exams, Arthritis, Migraines, Depression, Anxiety, Thyroid problems, Heart conditions, and Kidney Disease. Dr. Nusrat is board certified and has over 20 years of experience.In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, and indoor shooting and target practice at the local shooting range. Dr. Nusrat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Cirrhosis.

Dr. Rice is board certified in Family Medicine focusing on all aspects of patient care, as well as offering Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment in his office.He is a native of North Augusta, SC, returning to begin practice after training at Clemson University, Edwards Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, and residency in Pikeville, KY.Dr. Rice enjoys spending time with family and pets, golf, tennis, hiking, landscaping, watching sports, and cheering on his alma mater Clemson University. Dr. Rice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Pseudomonas Stutzeri Infections, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

Dr. Forys is originally from Chicago, Illinois and moved to Indiana where he completed his Undergraduate, Medical School, Residency, and Fellowship at Indiana University. Dr Forys moved to Augusta and joined Piedmont to be closer to Family in 2024.Dr Forys has been practicing medicine for 10 years. Dr. Forys was the Director of the Endobronchial Lung Volume Reduction Program and Pulmonary Rehab at Ascension Saint Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis Indiana. Dr. Forys was the associate program director for the Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship Program at Ascension Saint Vincent Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship. Dr. Forys has clinical interests in patient with COPD, Emphysema, Lung cancer and Critical Care.Outside of work Dr. Forys enjoys spending time with his family. He and his Wife Samantha enjoy being outside with their dog, Sasha. Dr. Forys is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Sarcoidosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Neurosarcoidosis.

Jason S. D. Henry, MD, earned his medical degree from Saba University School of Medicine. Dr. Henry has been practicing medicine for 10 years. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Henry was Medical Director of Respiratory Therapy department and Pulmonary and Critical Care staff physician at Maine General Medical Center in Augusta, Maine. Dr. Henry specializes in general pulmonology, advanced bronchoscopy and the diagnosis and management of pleural conditions. His special interests include robotic bronchoscopy and lung cancer diagnosis. Dr. Henry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Donald Loebl, MD graduated from University of Notre Dame for undergraduate in 1998 and then Medical College of Georgia in 2003. He treats a variety of pulmonary and critical care illnesses but especially enjoy caring for patients with asthma and COPD. Dr. Loebl is board certified in pulmonary and critical care medicine.In his free time, he enjoys traveling and watching anything related to Notre Dame. Dr. Loebl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Circo specializes in Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonary Disease. He earned his medical degree at Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy. His clinical focus is on caring for patients in the intensive care unit at Piedmont Augusta.Dr. Circo is board certified in critical care medicine, pulmonary medicine, and internal medicine. He has been practicing medicine in the Augusta area for over eight years. Dr. Circo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.