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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4, Familial Hypercholesterolemia, and Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH).

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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Hypertension.

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 Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

Timotheus Watson is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Watson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Diverticulum, X-Linked Cardiac Valvular Dysplasia, Pulmonary Supravalvular Stenosis, and Pulmonary Valve Stenosis.

Hans Lee is a Cardiologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, High Cholesterol, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Gina Lundberg is a Cardiologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Lundberg has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. Her top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Hypertension, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Cardiac Ablation.

Dr. Desai completedschool at Michigan State University - College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his training in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases at Botsford General Hospital in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Dr. Desai is trained and qualified in a wide array of cardiac fields. In addition to board certification in Internal Medicine and Cardiology, he is certified by the National Board of Echocardiography (cardiac ultrasound), the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology (radioisotope imaging) and the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (cardiac pacing and cardioversion defibrillation). He is trained in Cardiovascular CT angiography and is skilled in a variety of diagnostic procedures including heart catheterization, pacemaker and defibrillator implantation, and transesophageal echocardiography.He is the Medical Director for the western region of Piedmont Heart Institute, and is also the Medical Director of Piedmont Heart Institute Imaging Labs- Echocardiography. Although his primary focus is on cardiology, Dr. Desai's training and practice is based on a philosophy of holistic medicine - caring for patients as a whole rather than disease entities. He is based out of the PHI-Austell office in Austell, GA. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Gordon treats patients from newborns to geriatrics and specializes in chronic disease management, preventative medicine, and acute illnesses. She has a special interest in providing care for the whole family and young adults with chronic pediatric conditions.In her spare time, Dr. Gordon enjoys spending time with her husband, son, family, and friends. She enjoys a large breadth of cuisine (eating, cooking, watching Food Network), watching stand-up comedy, reading a good book and Sudoku. Dr. Gordon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Jocelyn Joseph, MD received her medical degree from Windsor University School of Medicine where she graduated with honors. She then completed her residency in family medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Joseph is board certified in family medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Medical Association.Dr. Joseph specializes in family medicine and provides services and treatments for patients including women's health, adult medicine, seniors, and pediatrics ages twelve and up. Her primary focus is preventative medicine and the management of chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. She has a special interest in working closely with patients who have underlying depression and anxiety related health issues. Dr. Joseph offers preventative health screens and pap smears.In her spare time, Dr. Joseph enjoys dancing, working out on her bike, kickboxing, and spending time with her husband, dog, and her two kids.Dr. Joseph welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, High Cholesterol, and Cirrhosis.

Matthew Wilson is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Wilson has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Prolapse, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, and Arrhythmias.

Charles Crabbe is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Crabbe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Sitosterolemia, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Crabbe is currently accepting new patients.

John Stevens is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Stevens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, Pulmonary Supravalvular Stenosis, and Ventricular Septal Defects.

Vivek Nautiyal is a Cardiologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Nautiyal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Pacemaker Implantation, and Atherectomy.

Dima Turpin is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Turpin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. Her top areas of expertise are Aorta-Pulmonary Artery Fistula, Aortopulmonary Window, Interrupted Aortic Arch, and Patent Ductus Arteriosus.

Jyoti Sharma, M.D., graduated summa cum laude from Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., where she earned her undergraduate degree. She continued her education at Emory University School of Medicine and graduated with her medical degree in 2006. She completed her internal medicine residency at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, N.Y., where she served as chief medical resident from 2009-2010.Prior to joining Piedmont Heart, Dr. Sharma completed her fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at the University of Texas Health Science Center, including specialized training at MD Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston, Texas. She received several accolades throughout her training, including a national award for excellence from the American Heart Association's clinical council on Women in Cardiology.Dr. Sharma is board certified in internal medicine, cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology and vascular interpretation. She is also a fellow of the American College of Cardiology.Outside of the hospital, Dr. Sharma enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.Dr. Sharma accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. Her top areas of expertise are Angina, Arterial Embolism, Pulmonary Edema, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Laurence Sperling is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Sperling has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, High Cholesterol, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Angioplasty.

A native of Albany, Georgia, Dr. Harper is a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his internship and residency at Emory University affiliated hospitals. Dr. Harper was previously on staff at the Piedmont Hospital Medical Care Center in Brookhaven. He is board certified in internal medicine and is a member of the American Medical Association. Dr. Harper believes living a healthy lifestyle is the most effective way to prevent chronic illnesses and works with his patients to help them lead healthier lives. Among his many interests in medicine, Dr. Harper takes a special interest in the treatment of hypertension and diabetes. In his free time, Dr. Harper enjoys hiking, backpacking, traveling, and jogging. Dr. Harper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and High Cholesterol.

Ben Epstein, M.D., earned his medical degree from Tulane University in New Orleans. He completed his Family Medicine residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. He received his undergraduate degree from Brown University. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Epstein was in practice in Decatur, Georgia, and in North Carolina. Dr. Epstein is board certified in Family Medicine, and he also has a Certificate of Added Qualification in Geriatrics. In his spare time, Dr. Epstein enjoys hiking and the outdoors. Dr. Epstein welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Epstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Gregg Koval is an Endocrinologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Koval has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Thyroid Nodule, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.