Ryan K. Crisel, M.D. obtained a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He received a medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Ga. Dr. Crisel completed internal medicine residency in the department of medicine at the University of California-San Francisco. Dr. Crisel then completed a fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at Northwestern University. Dr. Crisel joins Piedmont Heart after recently completing a fellowship in interventional cardiology at Emory University. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular medicine, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and physician's vascular interpretation. Dr. Crisel is a member of the American College of Cardiology and the American Medical Association. In his spare time, Dr. Crisel enjoys playing basketball, downhill skiing and hiking. Dr. Crisel welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Crisel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD). His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.

James Combs is a Vascular Surgeon in Newnan, Georgia. Dr. Combs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD). His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Arteriovenous Malformation, Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Combs is currently accepting new patients.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD). Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Courtney Grant is a Vascular Surgeon in Newnan, Georgia. Dr. Grant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD). Her top areas of expertise are Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Lymphangiectasis, and Lymphedema. Dr. Grant is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Goli earned her medical degree from Andhra Medical College in India. She then completed her internship and neurology residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Dr. Goli then went on to complete a fellowship in neuro-oncology at the Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University. She specializes in General Neurology, Multiple Sclerosis and Neuro-oncology. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Goli was practicing at Baptist Medical center and River Region Medical Center in Mississippi. While she was there, she won the Patient Choice award and Most Compassionate physician award three years in a row. Dr. Goli is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the Society for Neuro-Oncology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the American Association of Cancer Research, and consortium of Multiple Sclerosis.In her spare time she enjoys teaching Indian classical dance, spending time with the family, and of course watching her favorite show.Dr. Goli welcomes all new patients and accepts the vast majority of insurance plans. Dr. Goli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD). Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Subacute Combined Degeneration, Epilepsy, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

Samer Blackmon, MD is co-owner of Acorn to Oak Health (ATO), a membership-based Internal Medicine and Pediatric practice. ATO is a proud member of the Piedmont Clinic. Dr. Blackmon is a graduate of the Honors Program in Medicine from the University of Miami. She completed her residency at Emory Univesity. Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Dr. Blackmon specializes in caring for medically complex adults, with expertise and love for geriatrics. Prior to ATO, she worked in both Primary Care and Academic settings.With over 20 years of experience and a passion for relationship-driven medicine, Dr. Blackmon strives to deliver care that goes beyond treating symptoms. She believes in the power of preventive health, focusing on your total well-being including fitness, nutrition, and cognitive/emotional health.Outside of work, Dr. Blackmon enjoys spending time with her husband and two young sons; gardening, traveling, and reading. She values community connections and enjoys engaging with friends and neighbors.Dr. Blackmon is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans, medicaid is not accepted at this time. Dr. Blackmon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD). Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.