David E. Montgomery MD, PhD, received his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, where he continued his medical training including an internship and residency in internal medicine as well as clinical and advanced fellowships in cardiology. Dr. Montgomery also holds a PhD in physiology from the University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Montgomery served as Adjunct Staff at the Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. He is board-certified in both cardiology and internal medicine. His clinical focus is heart and vascular disease prevention. Some of his special clinical interests include preventing and managing cardiovascular disease in the young adult, the athlete and obese populations. Dr. Montgomery has published in a range of medical and scientific journals and his patient care and clinical work as a resident won him induction into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He also holds memberships in a number of organizations, including the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Montgomery is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, High Cholesterol, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Sun earned his medical degree from Hunan Medical University in China and completed his Internal Medicine residency at University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, MA. He completed his fellowship in Cardiology at Mid America Heart Institute/University of Missouri Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri. He is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease.Dr. Sun has been practicing medicine/cardiology for 20 years. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Sun was a medical staff member at Division of Cardiology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and attending cardiologist at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland.Dr. Sun specializes in cardiovascular diseases prevention and treatment. Dr. Sun has special interests in congestive heart failure, and cardiac imaging.In his spare time, Dr. Sun enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He enjoys hiking, gardening, international cuisines, and opera. Dr. Sun is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Sun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, and Angina.

Dr. Simpson completed his undergraduate training and earned his medical degree summa cum laude from Emory University in Atlanta. He served a general surgery internship and an orthopedic surgery residency with Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. He then completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at the Brigham and Women's Hospital of Harvard University in Boston. Dr. Simpson then returned to Atlanta to complete a cardiology fellowship with Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. He is board certified as a Diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine and National Board of Medical Examiners. He also sat for the Cardiovascular Board Exam and is certified in both basic and advanced cardiac life support (BCLS and ACLS). He is currently a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Simpson is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society. He currently is in practice at the Roswell location of the Piedmont Heart Institute Physicians. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Coronary Heart Disease.

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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Obesity, Alopecia Areata, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis. Dr. Wheeler 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Angioplasty, and Atherectomy.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Obesity.

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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Arterial Embolism.

Dr. Powell specializes in comprehensive and preventative health care and provides care for patients age 12 years and older. She offers in-office procedures such as pap smears, Nexplanon insertion, wart cryotherapy, basic sutures, skin tag removals, and weight loss counseling. Dr. Powell places special emphasis on nutrition and the value of diet on disease management and prevention. She has a unique ability to connect and form relationships with her patients, allowing her to identify individual barriers to achieving optimal health. Dr. Powell has a special interest in culinary medicine and medicine in media.In her spare time, Dr. Powell enjoys cooking, exercising, and spending time with her husband, family, and friends. Dr. Powell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Carney Complex, and Solitary Fibrous Tumor.

Celeste Miller, M.D. earned her medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine. She completed her residency and internship at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. She received her undergraduate degree in chemistry from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Miller was a medical consultant and an inpatient liaison with Carolinas Medical Center. Dr. Miller was inducted into to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, and is an active member of many professional groups including the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. In her spare time, Dr. Miller enjoys spending time with her family and cheering on home town sports teams. Dr. Miller believes in a patient-centered approach to healthcare. She makes it a point to partner with her patients to develop a plan to achieve and maintain overall health. Open communication is the foundation of a good doctor-patient relationship and promotes caring for the whole patient rather than just their diseases. Dr. Miller welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Sitosterolemia.

Matthew Wilson is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Wilson has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Prolapse, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, and Arrhythmias.

Dima Turpin is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Turpin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Aorta-Pulmonary Artery Fistula, Aortopulmonary Window, Interrupted Aortic Arch, and Patent Ductus Arteriosus.

Dr. Lall received her bachelor's degree in biology at Youngstown State University followed by a medical degree from the Georgia campus of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She then completed her internal medicine residency at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH, her cardiology fellowship at Marshall University in WV, and further pursued and completed an advanced echocardiography/nuclear cardiology fellowship at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University. She is currently board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Echocardiography, and Nuclear Cardiology.Dr. Lall's clinical interests include valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathies, coronary artery disease, and cardiac imaging. In her spare time, Dr. Lall enjoys spending time with her family, working out, and traveling.Dr. Lall is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Lall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, and High Cholesterol.

Scott Ramshur, M.D. received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia after completing his undergrad at the University of Georgia where he achieved a dual degree in cellular and general biology. He then completed his family medicine residency at Trident Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Dr. Ramshur is board certified in family medicine.Dr. Ramshur specializes in family medicine and treats patients' ages 17 and up. He has a special focus in chronic condition management.In his spare time, Dr. Ramshur enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, golf and college football. Go Dawgs!Dr. Ramshur welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Ramshur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Gout.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

Tama Syrop is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Syrop has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

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

Dr. Kappel is an Atlanta native who grew up in the Buckhead neighborhood and attended the Westminster Schools. He earned his medical degree from Emory University in 2017 along with a Masters in Public Health focusing on the health impacts of 'social determinants'such as lifestyle, social situation, and stress. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at the University of Washington while also obtaining a special certification to perform medical acupuncture. In 2023, he completed a two-year fellowship in Integrative Medicine through the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in Tuscon, Arizona and specializes in Integrative Medicine and Medical Acupuncture.Dr. Kappel offers comprehensive, holistic primary care combining the best of modern medical treatments, patient-centered care, and integrative approaches such as acupuncture and mind-body medicine. With every patient, he aims to find the right treatment for the right patient at the right moment in their journey, blending the best of conventional and alternative approaches.Dr. Kappel enjoys reading, hiking, and yoga. He travels as often as possible with his wife and helps her take care of their two middle-aged cats. Dr. Kappel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Sciatica, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

Cassandra Barnes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Barnes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy. 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.

Meenal Lothe is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lothe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Thomas Guest is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Guest has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Atherectomy.