Dr. Wells earned his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at Medical College of Georgia. He is board certified with American Board of Internal Medicine.Dr. Wells has been practicing medicine for 26 years. He specializes in internal medicine. He enjoys the entire spectrum of adult medicine while developing a personal relationship with the patients in his care. Prior to joining Piedmont Hawthorne OHC, Dr. Wells was a practicing partner at Hawthorne Medical Associates.In his spare time, Dr. Wells enjoys spending time with his family. He enjoys sports and back-packing. He is active in Boy Scouts, local high school football and church activities. Dr. Wells is not accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Wells is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

Fareha Rahim MD FACP earned her medical degree from The AGA Khan University Karachi Pakistan and completed her residency in Internal Medicine and Chief Resident year at New York Medical College program, Sound Shore Medical Center, New Rochelle, New York. She also did a partial fellowship training in Rheumatology, from Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, New York. She is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Rahim has been practicing medicine for 20 years. Prior to joining Piedmont Athens Regional, Dr. Rahim was part of Private Practice group, Hawthorne Medical Associates, Athens GA.Presently she is Faculty for Piedmont Athens Regional Internal Medicine Residency Program, Clinical Assistant Professor Augusta University /UGA Medical Partnership. She is also Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Faculty of Medical Sciences, College of Public Health, UGA 9/2016.Dr. Rahim enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 kids. She enjoys travel and food.She is a recipient of Charles A. Foreman M.D Humanitarian Award and Chief Resident Award.Dr. Rahim welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Rahim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Aliya Safwan, M.D. received her medical degree from Fatima Jinnah Medical College in Lahore, Pakistan. She completed her internal medicine residency at Piedmont Athens Regional in 2019. Dr. Safwan treats patients ages 18 and above and has a special interest in preventive medicine and diabetes.In her spare time, Dr. Safwan enjoys gardening and spending time with her family.Dr. Safwan welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Safwan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Dr. Akhila Madala, MD, earned her medical degree from Naryana Medical college, NTR University and completed her residency at Medical Partnership of Augusta University and University of Georgia. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine.Dr. Madala specializes in Primary care. Her special interests include Preventive medicine and treatment of Diabetes medicine. Dr Madala offers treatment for Obesity, Hypertension, Depression and anxiety etc.In her spare time, Dr. Madala enjoys spending time with her family and hiking.Dr. Madala is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Madala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

Jared Griffis is a Cardiologist in Athens,, Georgia. Dr. Griffis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Heart Attack, Atrial Fibrillation, Acute Coronary Syndrome, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Bullock specializes in family medicine. He provides ongoing medical management for all members of a family including geriatrics, adults, adolescents and pediatrics. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.Dr. Bullock is married with four children. In his spare time, he enjoys going on family trips, reading, playing chess, hunting and fishing. He is a fan of the Georgia Bulldogs and enjoys attending games when possible. Dr. Bullock is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Subacute Combined Degeneration, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency.

Dr. McElhannon specializes in family medicine. As a family medicine physician, he is uniquely trained to treat both males and females of all ages. In addition to treating acute and chronic illnesses, Dr. McElhannon also provides routine health screenings and counseling on lifestyle changes in an effort to prevent illnesses before they develop.In his spare time, Dr. McElhannon enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He enjoys the outdoors, gardening, old tractors and UGA athletics. Dr. Mcelhannon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

Dr. Zimmerman received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 1984. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at The Medical Center in Columbus, Georgia in 1987. He is certified by The American Board of Family Medicine.He treats adolescents and adults with a broad range of conditions.In his spare time, Dr. Zimmerman is an amateur musician with classical piano and organ as his main instruments. Dr. Zimmerman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Kevin O'neal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. O'neal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency. Dr. O'neal is currently accepting new patients.

Vandana Setia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Setia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), High Cholesterol, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Setia is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Felicia S. Lacksen earned her medical degree from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, in New Jersey, and completed her residency at Duke University. She received her undergraduate degree in Chemistry and Italian Studies from Fordham University, and is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Lacksen has been practicing medicine for 23 years. Prior to joining Hawthorne Medical Associates/Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Lacksen was an attending at Duke University Medical Center.In her spare time, Dr. Lacksen enjoys spending time with her family and her dogs. She enjoys swimming, reading and knitting.Dr. Lacksen is not accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Lacksen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Dr. Downs earned her medical degree from The Medical College of Georgia and completed her residency at The Medical College of Georgia. She received her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and Microbiology from The University of Georgia and is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Downs has been practicing medicine for 24 years. Prior to joining PPG Hawthorne Medical, Dr. Downs was a practicing partner of Hawthorne Medical Associates.In her spare time, Dr. Downs enjoys spending time with her family. She enjoys playing tennis. Dr. Downs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypothyroidism, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Familial Hypertension.

Paul Johnson, MD, earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 2008. He completed internship and residency at the University of North Carolina (UNC) Hospitals, where he also served as Chief Resident in Internal Medicine. He subsequently completed fellowship in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology at UNC Hospitals and North Carolina Heart and Vascular, in Raleigh, NC. Dr. Johnson was also named Chief Cardiology Fellow at while UNC. Dr. Johnson is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, and is a Registered Physician in Vascular Ultrasound Interpretation (RPVI). He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Johnson specializes in the treatment of coronary artery disease, radial access for heart catheterization, and imaging and intervention for peripheral arterial disease. Dr. Johnson is originally from Calhoun, Georgia. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife and two young children. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Angioplasty.

Ben Holland, MD, received his undergraduate degree from The University of Georgia. He earned his medical degree from Mercer University in 2005. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Virginia in 2008. He went on to complete cardiology fellowship at Wake Forest University. After an additional year of training in interventional cardiology, Dr. Holland moved back to his home town of Athens, GA in 2012. Dr. Holland welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Holland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Khan Pohlel, MD earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 2001. He completed his internal medicine, cardiology and interventional cardiology fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine concluding in 2008. He received his undergraduate degree from Emory University also. Prior to joining Piedmont Athens Regional, Dr. Pohlel was in practice with Athens Cardiology Group. Dr. Pohlel is board certified in cardiology, interventional cardiology, nuclear cardiology and endovascular medicine. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. In his spare time, Dr. Pohlel enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters involved in outdoor activities including hiking, golf, fishing and hunting. Dr. Pohlel welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Pohlel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Dr. Young earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at Tulane Medical School and the University of Maryland. He received his undergraduate degree in history from the University of Georgia and is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Young has been practicing medicine for 31 years. Prior to joining, Piedmont Hawthorne OHC Dr. Young was a practicing partner with Hawthorne Medical Associates.In his spare time, Dr. Young enjoys spending time with his family; he has 5 children and 2 grandchildren). He enjoys being active in his church, bicycling, and reading.Dr. Young welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Young is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Dr. Braucher earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at the University of Arkansas. He received his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Georgia and is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Hospice and Palliative Care.Dr. Braucher has been practicing medicine for 32 years. Prior to joining Piedmont Physician Group, Dr. Braucher was a member of the Athens Regional Physician Group. He has historically been in private practice as well.In his spare time, Dr. Braucher enjoys spending time with his family. He enjoys landscaping, canoeing, hiking, and swimming. Please call the office to inquire about becoming a new patient. Dr. Braucher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

Dr. Patrick Lucas earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and completed his residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. He earned his Associates of Science in Biology from Middle Georgia College and his Bachelors of Science in Biology from The University of Georgia. Dr. Lucas is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Lucas has been practicing medicine in Athens for 15 years. In additional to practicing Internal Medicine, Dr. Lucas serves as the Medical Director of a local Hospice company.Dr. Lucas was chosen as a Harry S. Truman Scholar in 1997 while attending the University of Georgia. He was also chosen one of UGA's 40 Under 40 outstanding alumni in 2013. He and his wife, Julie, were members of the 2016 Class of Leadership Georgia. Dr. Lucas has served on the Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees since 2018. The also serves on the Board of Directors of his home Methodist church.In his spare time, Dr. Lucas enjoys traveling and spending time with his family. He also teaches youth Sunday School and has coached his son and daughter in various youth sports. He also enjoys painting, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, and playing golf. Dr. Lucas is not accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Lucas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

Kilian van Rijn, MD, earned his medical degree from Erasmus University Rotterdam in The Netherlands, and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Piedmont Athens Regional. He received his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences from The University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Dr. van Rijn is board is board certified.Dr. van Rijn's special interests include general internal medicine, screening and management of chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes.In his spare time, Dr. van Rijn enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons.Dr. van Rijn is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Van Rijn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Mallory Shillinger DO earned her medical degree from Nova Southeastern Osteopathic Medical School, and completed her residency at Florida State University. She received her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from University of Central Florida, and is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Shillinger is passionate about providing patent centered care that is rooted in up-to-date evidence based medicine. Her goal is to help patients maximize their own health with a focus on preventive care and wellness. She enjoys managing hypertension, Diabetes, Thyroid disorders, and helping patient achieve their weight loss goals. She also has a strong foundation in the geriatric population and with women's health with a particular focus on osteoporosis, cervical and breast cancer screen.In her spare time, Dr. Shillinger enjoys spending time in the outdoors, cooking and playing with her dog, Ruby.Dr. Shillinger is not accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Shillinger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.