James Burson is an Otolaryngologist in Newnan, Georgia. Dr. Burson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Tinnitus, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Burson is currently accepting new patients.

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

Mark E. McClinton, M.D., earned his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah while competing for the university's alpine ski team. He then went on to receive his medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. He returned to his native state of Washington to complete a surgical internship at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, after which he entered the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine. Dr. McClinton then served as an Air Force Flight Surgeon at Pope Air Force Base in North Carolina, where he was assigned to an A-10 squadron and was twice deployed to Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base in Kuwait as the Director of Base Medical Services. Upon separation from military service, he completed his residency training in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at the University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. Dr. McClinton has 13 years of private practice experience in all routine ENT procedures with special interests in otology, endoscopic sinus surgery, otolaryngic allergy, and pediatric otolaryngology. He is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and is also a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. In his spare time, Dr. McClinton enjoys camping with his family, gardening, alpine skiing, and endurance sports training and racing. Dr. McClinton welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Mcclinton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Perichondritis, Infant Hearing Loss, Vertigo, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.

Cecil Bennett is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Newnan, Georgia. Dr. Bennett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Bennett is currently accepting new patients.

Judith Cauvin, M.D. earned her bachelor's degree in chemistry from Florida International University in Miami, Florida. Shereceivedher medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine and completed her residency in family medicine at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Cauvin served as the associate medical director of the North Miami Medical Center, Rosie Lee. Dr. Cauvin is board certified in family medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Family Practice. She is fluent in French, Creole and Spanish. Dr. Cauvin welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans. Dr. Cauvin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

Mark W. El-Deiry MD, earned his medical degree from Rush College of Medicine and completed his Otolaryngology-Head and Neck surgery residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. He then went on to complete a fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction surgery at the University of Washington in Seattle. Dr. El-Deiry received his undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Emory University and is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.Dr. El-Deiry has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is one of the most experienced head and neck cancer surgeons in the country. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. El-Deiry was the Program Lead for the Head and Neck Tumor Program at Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University where he developed a unique multidisciplinary model of care for head and neck cancer, including the design of the new cancer tower in Midtown, as well as helping that program achieve national prominence.Dr. El-Deiry specializes in treating both benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck His special interests include microvascular reconstruction of complex head and neck defects, post radiation complications in the head and neck as well as treating rare tumors of the head and neck including salivary tumors and vascular tumors.In his spare time, Dr. El-Deiry enjoys running and being outside.Dr. El-Deiry is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. El is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Glossectomy, and Laryngectomy.

Dr. Hacker graduated cum laude from Vanderbilt University and earned her medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine. She completed her residency as chief resident in family medicine at the University of South Florida 's Halifax Medical Center . Prior to joining the Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Hacker worked at White Oak Family Practice of Newnan. Dr. Hacker has received many medical awards, including the Blaxall Award for outstanding dedication to acquiring the art and science of medicine and the Treloar Award for excellence in Women's Health. Dr. Hacker is board certified in family practice and is an active member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Family Practice and the Medical Association of Georgia. Dr. Hacker treats patients of all ages. Among her many interests in medicine, she takes special interest in women's health, preventative care, adolescent and children's health, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. She values an open line of communication with patients in order to provide patients with high quality care through personalized patient treatment and education. Dr. Hacker focuses on treating the whole person, promoting a healthy lifestyle and building a strong patient-physician relationship. Dr. Hacker has been recognized as one of America's Top Family Doctors in 2008 and 2009 by the Consumer's Research Council of America, with criteria for this award including experience, training, professional associations and quality care to patients. She also received the honor of Who's Who Among Executives and Professional Women in 2009. In her free time, Dr. Hacker spends time with her husband and two sons. She enjoys outdoor activities and traveling. She is a native of Fayette County and enjoys working back in her hometown area. Dr. Hacker is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Hacker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Shankar Kandaswamy, MD, FCCP, earned his medical degree from Thanjavur Medical College at Bharathidasan University in India. He completed his internal medicine residency at the Western Reserve Care System in Youngstown, Ohio. Following his residency, Dr. Kandaswamy completed a pulmonary and critical care fellowship at the Virginia Commonwealth University Hospital at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. Dr. Kandaswamy is board certified in pulmonary medicine, internal medicine and critical care. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Kandaswamy was in practice at the PAPP Clinic. His special interests include critical care, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, asthma and allergies. Dr. Kandawamy is a member of the America College of Chest Physicians, the Southern Medical Association and the American Medical Association. In his spare time, Dr. Kandaswamy enjoys playing tennis, traveling and sports. Dr. Kandaswamy is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Kandaswamy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Bullae, and Gastrostomy.

Vijay M. Patel, MD, FCCP, earned his medical degree from the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. He completed his internal medicine internship and residency at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. Following his residency, Dr. Patel completed a pulmonary and critical care medicine fellowship and Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Patel is board certified in pulmonary medicine and internal medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Patel was in practice at PAPP Clinic. His special interests include sleep disorders, asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, lung disorder, bronchoscopy, thoracentesis and pulmonary function tests. Dr. Patel is a member of the American College of Physicians, the Society of Critical Care Medicine, the American College of Chest Physicians and the American Thoracic Society. In his spare time, Dr. Patel enjoys spending time with his family. Dr. Patel is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Emphysema, Bullae, and Narcolepsy.

Dr. Dalwai graduated with her medical degree from D.Y. Patil Medical College in India. She completed her internship at CPR Hospital in India and her residency at Montgomery Hospital in Norristown, PA. She is board-certified in family practice. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Dalwai practiced at Premier Medical Group of Coweta in Newnan, Georgia and Wilson Community Health Center in Wilson, North Carolina. She has a special interest in gynecologic procedures. When treating patients, she believes it is important to address both the mental and physical needs of the patient because taking care of patients as a whole leads to better health.In her spare time, Dr. Dalwai enjoys cooking and spending time with her two sons.Dr. Dalwai is currently accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Dalwai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Mary Lane, M.D., obtained a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry from Georgia Institute of Technology. She received a medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Ga. Dr. Lane completed a residency in internal medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Lane practiced at the MetroHealth Beachwood Health Center and served as an assistant professor at Case Western Reserve University School for Medicine. She is board certified in internal medicine and is a member of the American College of Physicians. In her spare time, Dr. Lane enjoys hiking, running, and spending time with her family. Dr. Lane welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Lane is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

David Vann, M.D. earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He completed his internal medicine residency at Emory University affiliated hospitals. Dr. Vann is board certified in internal medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Vann was in practice at the PAPP Clinic. His special interests include hypertension, diabetes and asthma.In his spare time, Dr. Vann enjoys spending time with his three boys going to the lake, fly fishing and running. Dr. Vann welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Vann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Patrick Railey, M.D. received his undergraduate degree from Georgia Southern University and his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine. He completed his residency training in family medicine at Georgia Baptist Family Practice Residency in 1998. Dr. Railey has been in practice for 16 years on the south side of Atlanta. Making complexities in medicine understandable for patients is what he enjoys most about being a physician, because it enables patients to make great decisions regarding their health. When he is not working, Dr. Railey enjoys coaching youth sports, serving in medical missions overseas, and weight training. He is active in his local church, leading a weekly Bible study and serving as an Elder. Dr. Railey welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance providers. Dr. Railey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

Dr. Guy Arnall, Jr. earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at Emory University School of Medicine and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.Dr. Arnall was born and raised in Newnan Georgia and has been in practice locally since 1993. He also acts as a Senior Aviation Medical Examiner with the Federal Aviation Administration and performs FAA physicals.In his spare time, Dr. Arnall enjoys playing tennis. Arnall welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Arnall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Spotted Fever, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Sitosterolemia, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.

Norman Heindel is an Otolaryngologist in Newnan, Georgia. Dr. Heindel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Perichondritis, Low Nasal Bridge, and Nasal Septal Hematoma. Dr. Heindel is currently accepting new patients.

Benise Williams is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Newnan, Georgia. Dr. Williams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Cellulitis, and Necrosis. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

Wanda Guy-Craft is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Newnan, Georgia. Dr. Guy-Craft is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Cellulitis, and Peptic Ulcer. Dr. Guy-Craft is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Edwards-Hall earned her undergraduate and medical degree from Howard University in Washington D.C. She completed her residency at Emory University where she later served as an assistant professor in the Department of Medicine. Dr. Edwards-Hall has practiced medicine in Atlanta for over 18 years. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians at Newnan, she practiced at QTC Medical, Concourse Health Center, Comprehensive Medical Associates, the Emory Clinic, and Kaiser Permanente all in the Atlanta area. She is board-certified in internal medicine and is a member of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Edwards-Hall is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Edwards 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 High Cholesterol.

Dr. Roberts is a board certified family practice physician who earned his bachelors degree from the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York, and his medical degree from William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He completed his residency at East Mississippi Rural Family Medicine Residency in Meridian, Mississippi. Before medical school he served as a deck officer on cargo ships, sailing the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, and the Mediterranean Sea, and as a towboat pilot on the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers.Dr. Roberts grew up in Fayette County, attended public schools, and graduated from McIntosh High School. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians at White Oak he was with First Georgia Physicians Group in Fayetteville.Dr. Roberts has a love of the outdoors and wildlife, and is a member of several conservation groups. His wife and he are active in shelter dog rescue and foster programs, and have fostered many dogs over the last several years. Two of his three dogs are rescues as well. He also enjoys cooking, collecting antique rifles, adding to his record collection, and reading poetry and history books. What he most enjoys, though, is spending time with his family - either traveling the U.S., to Europe, or just playing outside in the evening with his three children.Dr. Roberts likes engaging with patients of all age groups, and has a particular focus on chronic diseases, evidence based preventative screenings, mens' health, children and adolescents, and even enjoys doing minor office surgeries. He feels patients do the best when they work with their doctor as a team to make educated decisions about their own health. Dr. Roberts is accepting new patients and accepts most major insurance plans. Dr. Roberts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Dr. Bhatnagar received his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from the University of Virginia. He then earned both a Master of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences as well as his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School. He went on to complete a residency in Internal Medicine at Cleveland Clinic, followed by a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at George Washington University, before joining Piedmont Healthcare.He is board-certified in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Medicine, and is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians and American Medical Association.In his spare time, Dr. Bhatnagar enjoys traveling, hiking, sports, playing music, spending time with family and friends, and trying new restaurants.Dr. Bhatnagar is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Bhatnagar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Emphysema, and Gastrostomy.