Shailesh Malla, M.D. earned his medical degree from Tribhuyan University Institute of Medicine, the premier medical school in Nepal. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Jacobi Medical Center and his fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Montefiore Medical Center in the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York. Board certified in Cardiovascular Disease (ABIM), Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC) and Echocardiography (NBE), Dr. Malla brings over 10 years of experience to Piedmont Heart. Prior to joining Piedmont Heart, Dr. Malla was a clinical cardiologist with ACG. Dr. Malla is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology who specializes in invasive cardiology, general and consultative cardiology, trans-thoracic and transesophogeal echocardiography, nuclear stress testing and diagnostic cardiac catheterization. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of the American College of Physicians. He has been involved in several research projects in the areas of congestive heart failure and echocardiography and has published several articles in scientific journals. He is an instructor for ACLS as well. Dr. Malla is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Board Certification American Board of Cardiovascular Disease, Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC), Echo Board (ASCeXAM), American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Malla is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Hypertension.

Dr. Foote is board-certified in family practice. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Group, he worked as a family practice physician at the Perimeter North Family Practice in Woodstock and the Madigan Army Medical Center in Ft. Lewis, Washington. Dr. Foote received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his internship and residency at East Tennessee State University in Kingsport, Tennessee. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and has a special interest in adult preventative medicine. Dr. Foote is married with one daughter. He enjoys Southern gospel music, travel, and golf. Dr. Foote is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Parham Eshtehardi is a Cardiologist in Woodstock, Georgia. Dr. Eshtehardi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Myocarditis, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Heart Transplant.

David Zimmerman is a Cardiologist in Woodstock, Georgia. Dr. Zimmerman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiomyopathy, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

Howard Snapper is a Cardiologist in Woodstock, Georgia. Dr. Snapper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Dysautonomia, Multiple System Atrophy, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Apurva Shah is a Cardiologist in Woodstock, Georgia. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Arrhythmias, and Heart Murmurs.

Eddie Hackler is a Cardiologist in Woodstock, Georgia. Dr. Hackler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Long QT Syndrome 1, Long QT Syndrome 5, Long QT Syndrome 2, and Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS).

Michael Riley is a Cardiologist in Woodstock, Georgia. Dr. Riley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Kirk Laman, D.O. F.A.C.C., earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee and his medical degree from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. He went on to do his internal medicine residency at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital and his invasive cardiology fellowship at Sinai Hospital of Detroit. Dr. Laman is board certified in cardiology, nuclear cardiology, and is a registered physician in vascular interpretation. He is also a member of the American College of Cardiology, the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, the American Society of Echocardiography and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. His special interests include cardiac imaging and preventative cardiology.In his spare time, Dr. Laman enjoys writing, photography, and travel. Dr. Laman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

David E. Montgomery MD, PhD, received his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, where he continued his medical training including an internship and residency in internal medicine as well as clinical and advanced fellowships in cardiology. Dr. Montgomery also holds a PhD in physiology from the University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Montgomery served as Adjunct Staff at the Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. He is board-certified in both cardiology and internal medicine. His clinical focus is heart and vascular disease prevention. Some of his special clinical interests include preventing and managing cardiovascular disease in the young adult, the athlete and obese populations. Dr. Montgomery has published in a range of medical and scientific journals and his patient care and clinical work as a resident won him induction into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He also holds memberships in a number of organizations, including the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Montgomery is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, High Cholesterol, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Thomas Backer is an Interventional Cardiologist in Alpharetta, Georgia. Dr. Backer has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Adam Leaderman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Holly Springs, Georgia. Dr. Leaderman has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Leaderman is currently accepting new patients.

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 Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Obesity, Cirrhosis, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Liver Transplant.

Dr. Nasir Asghar specializes in Internal Medicine with focus on Geriatric care, Occupational Testing, & Cardiovascular medicine. Dr. Asghar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

Samyuktha Muralidhara, M.D., earned her Doctorate Degree in Medicine from the University of Sint Eustasius SOM in Cole Bay, Sint Maarten, Caribbean. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology at Michigan State University. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians at Kennesaw, Dr. Muralidhara was Chief Resident of the Family Medicine Program at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. Also while at Mercy Hospital, Dr. Muralidhara was a resident preceptor where she provided medical care and taught students at Des Moines Medical University on two medical brigade trips to Honduras. Dr. Muralidhara is board certified in family medicine and passed the United States Medical Licensing Examination on her first attempt. She is a member of the American Medical Association, American Board of Family Medicine and American Academy of Family Practitioners. Dr. Muralidhara is passionate about providing excellent healthcare to all of her patients and committed to preventative care practices. Additionally, she has special interests in women's health and treating mental health issues. In her spare time, Dr. Muralidhara enjoys playing tennis and golf, reading, running and taking road trips. Dr. Muralidhara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

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 Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Sinusitis.

Jennifer Giuseffi is a Cardiologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Giuseffi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS), Long QT Syndrome 3, Pacemaker Implantation, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Mindy Gentry is a Cardiologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Gentry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Diosdado Irlandez is a Cardiologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Irlandez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Long QT Syndrome 5, Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS), Timothy Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Vivek Nautiyal is a Cardiologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Nautiyal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Pacemaker Implantation, and Atherectomy.