Yacoba Hudson, M.D. is board certified in family medicine. Dr. Hudson graduated magna cum laude from William Smith College with a Bachelors of Science in Biology. She received her medical degree from Howard University in Washington DC and went on to complete her residency at the Medical Center of Delaware. Dr. Hudson has worked as a clinical preceptor, where she supervised family medicine residents. She has also acted as a medical student mentor for the Oceania University of Medicine in Apia, Samoa. Dr. Hudson is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. She is also an active member of the American Academy of Family Practice and the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Hudson is accepting new patients, and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Hudson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.

. Dr. Korenblit is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gastric Dysmotility, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Shanil Harkins is a Gastroenterologist in Woodstock, Georgia. Dr. Harkins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Anil Yadav specializes in Internal Medicine, with special interests in Cardiac Event Prevention, Weight Loss, Smoking Cessation, and Holistic Medicine. Dr. Yadav is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Liver Transplant.

Dr. Monika Yadav specializes in Internal Medicine with a focus in Diabetes and Thyroid Diseases. Dr. Yadav is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

Dr. Boecker received his undergraduate degree from Bloomfield College in Bloomfield, New Jersey, and earned his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pennsylvania. He completed his internship in osteopathic medicine at Doctor's Hospital, which is now known as Northlake Hospital in Tucker, Georgia. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Boecker was in private practice in Acworth. He has practiced in the Acworth area for over two decades. Dr. Boecker is board certified in family practice, he is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, Medical Association of Georgia, American College of Osteopathic Family Practitioners and the Cobb County Medical Society. Dr. Boecker is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Boecker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Sinusitis.

Amy Varner, M.D., received her bachelor of science degree in biology from Murray State University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. She then went on to obtain her doctorate in Medicine from the University of Kentucky while a member of the AOA Honor Society. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Emory University in Atlanta. Dr. Varner is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American Medical Association.Dr. Varner specializes in executive physicals, anxiety, depression and ADHD, for patients' ages 16 and up. Dr. Varner also performs pap smears and has a special interest in preventative health.In her spare time, Dr. Varner enjoys spending time with family, traveling and being outdoors.Dr. Varner welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Varner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Cirrhosis.

Dr. Kakarala earned her bachelor's degree cum laude, from Washington University in Saint Louis, double majoring in biology and anthropology. She earned her medical degree from the University of South Florida where she graduated in the top third of her class. Dr. Kakarala completed her residency at Rush Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, and Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Kakarala was in practice at Melbourne Internal Medicine Associates in Florida where she earned the Member Satisfaction with Primary Care Physicians award two years in a row. This award is determined by patient satisfaction surveys and is given to the top ten percent of primary care physicians in the Health First network. She has done research on various projects at Washington University in Saint Louis, Missouri; Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland; University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida, and the University of Vienna in Vienna, Austria. Dr. Kakarala believes that establishing personal relationships with her patients is important and enjoys the continuous learning opportunities that practicing modern medicine provides. In her spare time, Dr. Kakarala enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, cooking, yoga and tennis. Dr. Kakarala is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Kakarala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypothyroidism.

Swaroop Pendyala is a Gastroenterologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Pendyala is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Ross Kommor is a Gastroenterologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Kommor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Russell is board certified in family medicine and has been practicing medicine for two years. Prior to joining Piedmont, he was working in the urgent care setting and has now transitioned to primary care. Dr. Russell specializes in primary care and treats a broad range of patients in this field. He has a special interest in lifestyle medicine.In his spare time, Dr. Russell enjoys playing the piano and gardening.He is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Russell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Common Cold, and Cellulitis.

Dr. Ansari earned his bachelor's degree magma cum laude from the University of Guelph in Guelph Ontario, double majoring in Environmental Science and Microbiology. He earned his medical degree abroad from the University of Sint Eustatius School of Medicine in the Netherland Antilles where he graduated in the top 5 percent of his class. Dr. Ansari completed his residency at Mercer University School of Medicine at Navicent Health in Macon Georgia. He served as chief resident and won awards for teaching and research into vaccine compliance.Before joining Piedmont, he worked both in a traditional primary care practice in Dayton, Ohio and in urgent care at American Family Care (AFC) in West Cobb. Dr. Ansari believes in understanding a person's humanity and how it relates to their health. He is passionate about preventative care and enjoys working with his patients to find common ground.In his spare time, he loves spending his time with his wife and two children, playing music, hiking, and is an avid gardener. Dr. Ansari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4, Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), and Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH).

Brandon Taylor is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Woodstock, Georgia. Dr. Taylor has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hyperhidrosis. Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

Jackie Williamson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Woodstock, Georgia. Dr. Williamson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Williamson is currently accepting new patients.

Maho Akamatsu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Woodstock, Georgia. Dr. Akamatsu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Empyema, High Cholesterol, and Sinusitis. Dr. Akamatsu is currently accepting new patients.

Asher Niazi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Woodstock, Georgia. Dr. Niazi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Xanthoma. Dr. Niazi is currently accepting new patients.

Nidah Khakoo is a Gastroenterologist in Holly Springs, Georgia. Dr. Khakoo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Liver Transplant.

Angela Crowell is a Gastroenterologist in Woodstock, Georgia. Dr. Crowell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Eyelid Bump, and Morning Sickness.

Muhamad Obideen is a Gastroenterologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Obideen has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Robert Eisenband is a Gastroenterologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Eisenband has been practicing medicine for over 52 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Menetrier Disease, and Diverticular Disease.