Dr. Avani Ingley grew up in Vidalia, Georgia, and received her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia. She completed her medical studies and residency in otolaryngology at Emory University in Atlanta. Additionally, she was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha, one of the nation's most prestigious medical honor societies. Dr. Ingley has experience in all routine ENT procedures with special interest in pediatric otolaryngology and nasal/sinus surgery. She is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and is also a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Ingley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Tinnitus.

C Schramm is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Schramm is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Insomnia, Oral Herpes, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Schramm is currently accepting new patients.

Tyler Wheeler is a primary care provider, practicing in Sports Medicine and Family Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Wheeler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Obesity, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, and Alopecia Areata. Dr. Wheeler is currently accepting new patients.

Nipun Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Macroamylasemia, and Oral Herpes.

James Van Eaton is a Urologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Van Eaton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urethral Stricture, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Carbuncle, Perirenal Abscess, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Van Eaton is currently accepting new patients.

John Pattaras is a Urologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Pattaras has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Ureterocele, Prostate Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Cystectomy.

Pratik Thaker, M.D., received his doctorate in Medicine from the American University of Antigua School of Medicine Antigua, after receiving his bachelor of science degree from Emory University, majoring in Biology, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He then completed his residency in Family Medicine at Piedmont Columbus Regional. Dr. Thaker is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin and the Georgia Association of Physicians of Indian Origin.Dr. Thaker specializes in Family Medicine and provides services and treatment for patients' ages 18 and up. Dr Thaker has a special interest in preventative medicine and aspires to offer a comprehensive approach to wellness and better lifestyle.In his spare time, Dr. Thaker enjoys hiking, playing tennis, watching NFL, and spending time with his family and friends.Dr. Thaker welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Thaker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Kikuchi Disease, Cellulitis, Lymphadenitis, and Sinusitis.

Lacey B Hutchinson, D.O., received her doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Suwannee, Georgia, after receiving her bachelor of science degree from Samford University, majoring in Sports Medicine. She then completed her residency in Family Medicine at Methodist Hospital where she served as chief resident. Dr. Hutchinson has published numerous scholarly articles in medical journals. She is a member of the American Osteopathic Association and the Georgia Medical Association.Dr. Hutchinson specializes in comprehensive and preventive care and provides services and treatment for patients' ages 10 and up. She also offers women's health/gynecological exams, as well as minor office procedures such as Nexplanon insertions, a variety of dermatological procedures, and sports medicine, including joint injections. Dr Hutchinson has a special interest in preventative care, with a focus on lifestyle medicine, including nutrition and exercise.In her spare time, Dr. Hutchinson enjoys traveling, fitness, Kentucky Basketball and spending time with her husband and family.Dr. Hutchinson welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Hutchinson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Tonsillitis, Familial Hypopituitarism, Cellulitis, and Sinusitis.

Dr. Hayden Aaron received his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine after completing his undergrad at the University of South Carolina where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He then completed his medical residency at Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center. Dr. Aaron holds certifications in basic life support, advanced cardiac life support and pediatric advance life support. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, a member of the American Medical Association, the American Diabetes Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics.Dr. Aaron practices family medicine, specializing in thorough, preventive and relational patient care and treats patients' ages 14 and up. He believes high quality patient care is a team approach so he emphasizes both mental and physical health. He enjoys cultivating a long-term relationship with his patients and really getting to know their full presentation, lifestyle and health goals.In his spare time, Dr. Aaron enjoys college football, running, and hiking with his family.Dr. Aaron welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Aaron is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Erysipelas.

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

Kenneth Ogan is a Urologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Ogan has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Ureterocele, Clear Cell Sarcoma, Nephrectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

Chester Rollins is an Otolaryngologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Rollins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Palatal Myoclonus, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Ozena. Dr. Rollins is currently accepting new patients.

John Delgaudio is an Otolaryngologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Delgaudio has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Polyps, Endoscopy, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.

Carolyn H. Sigman, M.D., graduated with her bachelor's degree from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She earned her medical degree at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. She then completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Emory University. Following that, she served as chief resident at Emory University Hospital. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Sigman was in private practice in Roswell and Alpharetta. With more than twenty years of experience, she is board certified in internal medicine and a member of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Sigman lives in Brookhaven with her husband, Steven Sigman, M.D., and their five children. Dr. Sigman welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Sigman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia.

Elizabeth Mathew, M.D., earned her undergraduate degree from Illinois Institute of Technology and her medical degree at the University of Michigan Medical School. She completed her family medicine residency at the Tacoma Family Medicine Residency Program in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Mathew is board certified in family medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Mathew worked at the Roosevelt Ruffin Community Health Center in Saginaw, Michigan. She is a member of the American Association of Family Physicians and her special interests include natural family planning, and women's health. In her spare time, Dr. Mathew enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her husband and children. Dr. Mathew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Chinwendu Korie, D.O., has been practicing medicine for 3 years. She received her undergraduate degree in Nutritional Sciences from Rutgers University and is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Korie specializes in preventive medicine & chronic disease management and has an interest in women's health.In her spare time, Dr. Korie enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants and attending concerts.Dr. Korie welcomes new patients age 16 and up, and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Korie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Obesity.

Matthew Schmitt, M.D. received his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine. He went on to complete his internal medicine internship and residency at Orlando Regional Medical Center in Orlando, Florida, where he also served as chief resident. He achieved his fellowships in pulmonary disease and sleep medicine from Norwalk Hospital affiliated with Yale School of Medicine in Norwalk, Connecticut. He completed his fellowship in critical care medicine in New Haven, CT from the Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Schmitt has published numerous scholarly articles in medical journals. He holds board certifications in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, and critical care medicine.Dr. Schmitt treats pulmonary and sleep medicine patients and provides intensive care coverage at Piedmont Atlanta. He has a special interest in COPD, obstructive sleep apnea, and central sleep apnea.In his spare time, Dr. Schmitt enjoys spending time with his family, outdoor activities, and traveling.Dr. Schmitt welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Schmitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Liver Failure, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Scurlock earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas. He completed his internship and residency at the Medical College of Virginia, Riverside Family Practice Program in Newport News, Virginia. In 1997, he started his current practice in Brookhaven as part of the Piedmont Physicians Group. Dr. Scurlock is certified by the American Board of Family Practice and a member of the American Academy of Family Practice. Dr. Scurlock likes to spend time away from the office by volunteering his time and expertise on overseas medical mission trips; most recently to Kenya, the South Pacific Islands of American Samoa, Solomon Islands, Marshall Islands and closer to home in Honduras and Guatemala. Dr. Scurlock encourages his patients to participate in their own health care by educating themselves and adopting a stress-free, healthy lifestyle including daily exercise to maintain ideal weight, avoiding tobacco products and eating a healthy diet. Through regular exams and monitoring, potential threatening health issues such as high blood pressure, elevated glucose, cholesterol and cancer can be prevented. Visit our practice website for more information. Dr. Scurlock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Obesity.

Dr. Hurley earned her medical degree and completed her residency in family medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Hurley believes in focusing on preventive health that emphasizes good nutrition, exercise and a healthy lifestyle. Her special interests include women's health (including birth control, PAP smears and menopausal issues), sports medicine, depression and anxiety. Dr. Hurley sees patients from age 14 to 65. She is board certified in family medicine and is a member of the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Hurley also has a master's degree in business administration from Johns Hopkins University. Prior to practicing medicine, she held several management positions, lastly as a director at MCI Telecommunications. She is married with two children and enjoys running, Pilates, cooking and watching most any sport. Dr. Hurley is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Visit our practice website for more information. Dr. Hurley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypopituitarism, Vitamin D Deficiency, Alopecia Areata, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.

With more than 34 years of experience, Dr. Scaljon is one of the area's most respected general urologists. He earned his medical degree at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, after earning a Master of Science in Microbiology at Memphis State University and dual undergraduate degrees in Chemistry and Biology at the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Scaljon has practiced at Piedmont Hospital since 1978, where he served as Chief of Staff and served on the Board of Trustees. He has also led a number of clinical research trials in urology, taught Surgical Anatomy Technique at Emory University School of Medicine and served as a pharmaceutical consultant. The contributor to several urology textbooks, he is certified by the American Board of Urology and the American College of Surgeons. Aside from his expertise in general urology, Dr. Scaljon specializes in treating urologic cancers and stone disease. In particular, he is known for using radiation seed therapy to treat prostate cancer. Dr. Scaljon welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Scaljon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Ureteroscopy.