Dr. McElhannon specializes in family medicine. As a family medicine physician, he is uniquely trained to treat both males and females of all ages. In addition to treating acute and chronic illnesses, Dr. McElhannon also provides routine health screenings and counseling on lifestyle changes in an effort to prevent illnesses before they develop.In his spare time, Dr. McElhannon enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He enjoys the outdoors, gardening, old tractors and UGA athletics. Dr. Mcelhannon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delirium. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

Dr. Wells earned his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at Medical College of Georgia. He is board certified with American Board of Internal Medicine.Dr. Wells has been practicing medicine for 26 years. He specializes in internal medicine. He enjoys the entire spectrum of adult medicine while developing a personal relationship with the patients in his care. Prior to joining Piedmont Hawthorne OHC, Dr. Wells was a practicing partner at Hawthorne Medical Associates.In his spare time, Dr. Wells enjoys spending time with his family. He enjoys sports and back-packing. He is active in Boy Scouts, local high school football and church activities. Dr. Wells is not accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Wells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delirium. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

Fareha Rahim MD FACP earned her medical degree from The AGA Khan University Karachi Pakistan and completed her residency in Internal Medicine and Chief Resident year at New York Medical College program, Sound Shore Medical Center, New Rochelle, New York. She also did a partial fellowship training in Rheumatology, from Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, New York. She is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Rahim has been practicing medicine for 20 years. Prior to joining Piedmont Athens Regional, Dr. Rahim was part of Private Practice group, Hawthorne Medical Associates, Athens GA.Presently she is Faculty for Piedmont Athens Regional Internal Medicine Residency Program, Clinical Assistant Professor Augusta University /UGA Medical Partnership. She is also Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Faculty of Medical Sciences, College of Public Health, UGA 9/2016.Dr. Rahim enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 kids. She enjoys travel and food.She is a recipient of Charles A. Foreman M.D Humanitarian Award and Chief Resident Award.Dr. Rahim welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Rahim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delirium. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Dr. Bullock specializes in family medicine. He provides ongoing medical management for all members of a family including geriatrics, adults, adolescents and pediatrics. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.Dr. Bullock is married with four children. In his spare time, he enjoys going on family trips, reading, playing chess, hunting and fishing. He is a fan of the Georgia Bulldogs and enjoys attending games when possible. Dr. Bullock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delirium. His top areas of expertise are Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Subacute Combined Degeneration, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency.

Michelle Woodard is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Woodard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delirium. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Folate Deficiency. Dr. Woodard is currently accepting new patients.

Ram Reddy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delirium. His top areas of expertise are Opioid Use Disorder, Bronchitis, Chronic Cough, and Acute Cystitis. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Earhart is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Earhart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delirium. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Earhart is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Kimberly Walpert earned her medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine. She completed a general surgery internship at the University of Tennessee at Memphis and a neurosurgical residency at The University of Tennessee and Semmes-Murphey Clinic in Memphis.Dr. Walpert is a fellow of the American Association of Neurosurgery and a member of the Neurological Society of America. She holds an appointment to the NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and is an assistant clinical professor of neurosurgery at the University of Georgia Health Sciences Campus. She has a special interest in minimally invasive, microscopic treatment of spine disorders, head injury and radiosurgery and image-guidance in surgery for brain tumors. Dr. Walpert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delirium. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, Gastrostomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Michael Shotwell, M.D., is a general surgeon with more than 20 years of experience. Dr. Shotwell specializes in minimally invasive and laparoscopic procedures, providing excellent care for conditions such as gallbladder, hernia, thyroid, and colorectal disease.Dr. Shotwell earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed a general surgery residency at Michigan State University. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. When he's not working, Dr. Shotwell enjoys time with his family, hiking, and following UGA athletics.Dr. Shotwell is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Shotwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delirium. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Hernia Surgery.

Bryan Barnes is a Neurosurgery provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Barnes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delirium. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Barnes is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Downs earned her medical degree from The Medical College of Georgia and completed her residency at The Medical College of Georgia. She received her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and Microbiology from The University of Georgia and is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Downs has been practicing medicine for 24 years. Prior to joining PPG Hawthorne Medical, Dr. Downs was a practicing partner of Hawthorne Medical Associates.In her spare time, Dr. Downs enjoys spending time with her family. She enjoys playing tennis. Dr. Downs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delirium. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypothyroidism, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Familial Hypertension.

Michael Woodall is a Neurosurgery provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Woodall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delirium. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Microvascular Decompression, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Woodall is currently accepting new patients.

John Cuff is a Neurosurgery provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Cuff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delirium. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Cuff is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Eric Sankey is a board-certified neurosurgeon with advanced training in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery. He earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins and completed his residency and fellowship at Duke.Using a patient-centered, evidence-based approach, Dr. Sankey treats a wide range of neurological conditions, including degenerative spine disease, spinal deformity, traumatic brain and spine injuries, peripheral nerve disorders, and tumors affecting the nervous system. Dr. Sankey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delirium. His top areas of expertise are Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Sciatica, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Tissue Biopsy.

Russell Pruitt is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Pruitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delirium. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Jason Pfluke is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Pfluke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delirium. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Shashikant Patil is a Neurosurgery provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Patil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delirium. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Dr. Young earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at Tulane Medical School and the University of Maryland. He received his undergraduate degree in history from the University of Georgia and is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Young has been practicing medicine for 31 years. Prior to joining, Piedmont Hawthorne OHC Dr. Young was a practicing partner with Hawthorne Medical Associates.In his spare time, Dr. Young enjoys spending time with his family; he has 5 children and 2 grandchildren). He enjoys being active in his church, bicycling, and reading.Dr. Young welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delirium. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Dr. Nelson earned his bachelor's degree from Presbyterian College in 1996. He graduated from the Medical College of Georgia in 2000. Dr. Nelson went on to complete a combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency at the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati's Children's Hospital in 2004.Dr. Nelson is double board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. He has been in practice with his friend, Dr. Baker, for 16 years.Dr. Nelson has been practicing medicine for 16 years. Prior to joining Piedmont, he worked as an employed physician with Athens Regional Medical Center. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delirium. His top areas of expertise are H1N1 Influenza, Impetigo, Otitis, and Fetal Parvovirus Syndrome.

Dr. Patrick Lucas earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and completed his residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. He earned his Associates of Science in Biology from Middle Georgia College and his Bachelors of Science in Biology from The University of Georgia. Dr. Lucas is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Lucas has been practicing medicine in Athens for 15 years. In additional to practicing Internal Medicine, Dr. Lucas serves as the Medical Director of a local Hospice company.Dr. Lucas was chosen as a Harry S. Truman Scholar in 1997 while attending the University of Georgia. He was also chosen one of UGA's 40 Under 40 outstanding alumni in 2013. He and his wife, Julie, were members of the 2016 Class of Leadership Georgia. Dr. Lucas has served on the Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees since 2018. The also serves on the Board of Directors of his home Methodist church.In his spare time, Dr. Lucas enjoys traveling and spending time with his family. He also teaches youth Sunday School and has coached his son and daughter in various youth sports. He also enjoys painting, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, and playing golf. Dr. Lucas is not accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Lucas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delirium. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.