Dr. Linton earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Fla. She earned her medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta where she graduated cum laude and a member of the medical honor society Alpha Omega Alpha. She then completed her residency in internal medicine at the Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C., and a cardiology fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta. Dr. Linton is also board-certified in general cardiology, nuclear cardiology and internal medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont Heart of Dallas, Dr. Linton served as a critical care physician with WellStar Windy Hill Hospital and the Wesley Woods Geriatric Hospital. She has training in invasive diagnostic procedures including left and right heart catheterization and transesophageal echocardiography. She is also skilled in a variety of cardiac imaging modalities including transthoracic echocardiography, cardiac CT angiography and vascular and nuclear imaging. Dr. Linton has been involved with several cardiology research projects and is a member of the American College of Cardiology, Association of Black Cardiologists and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology. She has an interest in preventative cardiology and women's health. She is actively involved in community outreach through mentoring, health screenings and heart health talks. In her spare time, she enjoys tennis, running, yoga, reading and traveling. Dr. Linton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Attack.

Miles Wei, MD, earned his medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Navicent Health in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Wei is Board Certified and specializes in Internal Medicine.His special interests include the treatment of rural and geriatric communities and patients. Prior to joining Piedmont Healthcare in November 2023, Dr. Wei worked as a physician for Mercer Medicine Putnam County.Dr. Wei is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Wei is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Chemical Pneumonitis, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Debora Goodrich, DO, received her medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). She completed her residency at Parkview Hospital with PCOM. She has served the Conyers community for 22 years as a primary care physician. She offers comprehensive preventative care as well as management of chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and heart disease. Dr. Goodrich also serves as a mentor and preceptor for students from the Georgia's PCOM campus.In her spare time, Dr. Goodrich participates in archery and medieval reenactment with the Society for Creative Anachronism. Dr. Goodrich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Cirrhosis.

George Okafor is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Conyers, Georgia. Dr. Okafor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Obesity, High Cholesterol, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Okafor is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Manning is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Conyers, Georgia. Dr. Manning is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Manning is currently accepting new patients.

Saira Niaz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lithonia, Georgia. Dr. Niaz has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. Her top areas of expertise are Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, and Acute Cystitis.

Kalaimani Elango, MD is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiovascular Computed Tomography and Vascular Interpretation.Dr. Elango has been practicing medicine for eight years. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Elango was an Invasive Cardiologist at Kingman Regional Medical Center in Kingman, Arizona. Dr. Elango specializes in invasive cardiology, general cardiology heart blockages, congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation. Dr. Elango is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Pulmonary Edema.

Bio coming soon. Dr. Abbasi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

Mark Hanson is a Cardiologist in Covington, Georgia. Dr. Hanson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Hanson is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Cecil is a Cardiologist in Covington, Georgia. Dr. Cecil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Failure. Dr. Cecil is currently accepting new patients.

Christy Blanchford, M.D., earned her medical degree at Dartmouth Medical School. She then attended Emory University School of Medicine where she completed a residency in internal medicine.Dr. Blanchford is a board-certified physician with over 25 years of experience working in primary care. She specializes in internal medicine and offers preventative care and treatment for adults.In her spare time, Dr. Blanchford enjoys mountain biking, spending time with family and attending science fiction/fantasy conventions.She is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Blanchford is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Miguel Carmona, MD, earned his medical degree from Universidad Austral Facultad de Ciencias Biomédicas in Buenos Aires, Argentina and completed his residency at Piedmont Athens Regional. Dr. Carmona has been practicing medicine for eight years. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Carmona was a primary care physician at Phoebe Worth Family Medicine in Sylvester, Georgia. Dr. Carmona is board certified in Internal Medicine.In his spare time, Dr. Carmona enjoys playing tennis and soccer, reading and cooking.Dr. Carmona is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Carmona is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Henry Patton, M.D., earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia and then completed his residency at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. As a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, Dr. Patton is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the International Society of Clinical Densitometry.Dr. Patton has served the community for over 30 years as a primary care physician. He offers comprehensive preventive care as well as the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, heart disease and arthritis.In his spare time, Dr. Patton enjoys gardening, genealogy and history. He loves to spend time with his family, especially his nine grandchildren. He has served as the chair of the Newton County Board of Health since 1983. He is an active volunteer at the Willing Helper's Clinic, providing care to the indigent population of Newton County. Dr. Patton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

John Ehret, M.D., earned his medical degree at John C Edwards School of Medicine. He then attended Emory University School of Medicine where he completed a residency in internal medicine.Dr. Ehret is a board-certified physician with over 20 years of experience working in primary care. He specializes in internal medicine and offers treatment for most common medical problems such as diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia.In his spare time, Dr. Ehret enjoys exercise and spending time with family.He is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Ehret is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol.

Benjamin Abraham is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Snellville, Georgia. Dr. Abraham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Abraham is currently accepting new patients.

Candace White is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. White is currently accepting new patients.