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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Hypertension.

Angelica M. De Lisa, M.D., earned her medical degree from Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla, Colombia, and completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. De Lisa practiced as a hospitalist at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tenn. She is board certified in internal medicine and a member of the American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians. Dr. De Lisa is fluent in both English and Spanish. In her spare time, Dr. De Lisa enjoys reading and spending time with her daughters and friends. Dr. De Lisa welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. To schedule an appointment, call 404.255.9244. Dr. De Lisa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Dr. Artis is board-certified in internal medicine and received her medical degree from Wright State University School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio. She completed her internship at the Medical University of South Carolina and her residency at Georgia Baptist Hospital, currently Atlanta Medical Center. Dr. Artis is a member of the Society of Internal Medicine, American Medical Association, and the American College of Physicians. Among her many interests in medicine, Dr. Artis takes a special interest in prevention and women's health. She believes her calling is keeping patients healthy- mind, body, and spirit. She loves helping people, and the gift of medicine is a bonus way to put forth that love. Dr. Artis is the eldest of a tight-knit family of eight and is very close with her family. Dr. Artis enjoys cooking and many sports and fitness activities, particularly jogging and tennis. Dr. Artis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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 Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. His top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Obesity, Alopecia Areata, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis. Dr. Wheeler is currently accepting new patients.

Cassandra Barnes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Barnes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Her top areas of expertise are Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Subacute Combined Degeneration. Dr. Barnes is currently accepting new patients.

George Chang is an Interventional Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Chang has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Angioplasty, and Atherectomy.

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 Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Macroamylasemia, and Oral Herpes.

Dipak Vashi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Vashi has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

Paul Baird is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Baird has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. His top areas of expertise are Waardenburg Syndrome Type 1, Waardenburg Syndrome, Monoamine Oxidase A Deficiency, and Waardenburg Syndrome Type 2.

Dr. Johnny Harris, II earned his medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine and completed his residency at The University of South Alabama Medical Center and The University of South Alabama Children's and Women's Hospital, where he served as Co-Chief Resident his final year. He received his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from The University of Florida and is board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Harris was employed with Southeastern Primary Care Specialists/Southeast Medical Group.Dr. Harris specializes in the outpatient management of both acute and chronic disease and has a special interest in promoting Lifestyle Medicine, Transitional Medicine and Preventative Medicine. He strives to make a comfortable and non-judgmental environment for patient care.In his spare time, Dr. Harris enjoys spending time with family and friends. He enjoys outdoor activities, working out at the gym, watching comic book movies, watching college sports, traveling and escape rooms.Dr. Harris is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Harris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Hypertension.

Dr. Chitwood graduated cum laude from Princeton University with a Bachelor of Arts in Molecular Biology. She earned her medical degree from Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York and completed her internship and residency at Emory University. Dr. Chitwood was in private practice with Peachtree Internal Medicine in Atlanta before joining Piedmont Physicians Group. She is board certified in internal medicine and is a member of the American College of Physicians.In her spare time, Dr. Chitwood enjoys cooking, travelling, and spending time with her family. Dr. Chitwood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

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 Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. His top areas of expertise are Kikuchi Disease, Cellulitis, Lymphadenitis, and Sinusitis.

Karen Helland, M.D. earned her undergraduate and medical degree at the University of Minnesota. She went on to complete her internship at Boston City Hospital and her residency at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Helland is board certified in internal medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Helland practiced internal medicine in the Atlanta area for over 19 years. Her special interests include hypertension, diabetes, preventive medicine and women's health. She enjoys getting to know her patients and helping them to optimize their health. In her spare time, Dr. Helland enjoys cooking, reading, travel and spending time with her kids. Dr. Helland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

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 Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and St. Anthony's Fire.

Dr. Charles L. Wilmer received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts. He received his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia and completed an internal medicine internship and residency and a cardiology fellowship at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Wilmer is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. He is a fellow of both the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Physicians. His specialties include cardiology and interventional cardiology. Dr. Wilmer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Arterial Embolism.

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and High Cholesterol.

Dr. Mathew is board certified in Family Medicine and also holds a Masters in Public Health (MPH) from the Emory Rollins School of Public Health. He speaks multiple languages including Spanish. Since completing his residency, he has focused on primary care and urgent care, before joining Piedmont physicians at Vinings.Dr. Mathew believes in treating our human bodies like a temple. He always tries to find a holistic approach to treating a medical issue rather than a pharmacological approach, when appropriate. In his free time, Dr. Mathew enjoys traveling around the world, playing tennis, and working out at the gym.Dr. Mathew frequently appears on CNN, HLN and WSB-TV Atlanta as a medical analyst and speaks on a wide variety of medical topics. Dr. Mathew is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Hypertension.

William Kriegel, D.O., earned his medical degree from A.T. Sill University of Health Sciences in Kirksville, Mo. He completed his family medicine residency at Normandy/Deaconess Hospitals in St. Louis, Mo. He received his undergraduate degree in biology and chemistry from Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Kriegel was in practice at WellStar Medical Group for 19 years. Dr. Kriegel is board certified in family medicine and earned a certificate of added qualifications (CAQ) in sports medicine. He is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, Georgia Osteopathic Association, and Cobb County Medical Society. In his spare time, Dr. Kriegel enjoys walking his dog, cycling, swimming, and photography. He lives in Atlanta and is married with one son. Dr. Kriegel welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Kriegel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. His 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 Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Obesity.