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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

Anupama Ravikanth is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Ravikanth has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Christine Morris is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Morris has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Oral Herpes.

Jeffrey Tharp is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kennesaw, Georgia. Dr. Tharp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Tharp is currently accepting new patients.

Tami Breton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kennesaw, Georgia. Dr. Breton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1. Dr. Breton is currently accepting new patients.

Roderick Rhyant is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kennesaw, Georgia. Dr. Rhyant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Rhyant is currently accepting new patients.

Jean Molinary is an Endocrinologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Molinary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Hypothyroidism, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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 Diabetic Neuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4, Familial Hypercholesterolemia, and Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH).

Sadeka Shahani is an Endocrinologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Shahani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Low Blood Sugar.

Karina Belinfante is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Smyrna, Georgia. Dr. Belinfante has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

Yahya Siddiq is an Endocrinologist in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Siddiq is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

Timothy Young is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Prolidase Deficiency, Allergic Rhinitis, Gastroparesis, and Empyema. Dr. Young is currently accepting new patients.

Lee Metchick is an Endocrinologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Metchick has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypothyroidism.

James Fisher is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Fisher is currently accepting new patients.

Robert West is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. West is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Cirrhosis. Dr. West is currently accepting new patients.

John Gelly is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Gelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.

Sharon Odell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Odell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Chronic Cough.

Sam Peng is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Peng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Obesity. Dr. Peng is currently accepting new patients.

Mashanda Campbell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Diabetic Neuropathy. Dr. Campbell is currently accepting new patients.

Shangeetha Balakumar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Balakumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Neuropathy, Malnutrition, Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, and Hyperaldosteronism.