Dr. Houman Tamaddon specializes in Vascular Surgery. His interests include Aneurysm repair, Endovascular procedures, Carotid stenting, and Angioplasty. Dr. Tamaddon offers treatment for Aneurysms, Atherosclerosis, Carotid Artery disease, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and other Vascular diagnoses. He is Board Certified in Vascular and General Surgery.Dr. Tamaddon is Medical Director for Vascular Surgery at Piedmont - Augusta. He and his family love having Augusta as their home. Dr. Tamaddon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Dr. Goel specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery and treats conditions such as colon and rectal cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and fistulas. He also performs procedures such as screening and diagnostic colonoscopies. He is Board Certified in Colon and Rectal Surgery, as well as General Surgery.Dr. Goel has been part of the Colon and Rectal Surgery team at Piedmont Augusta for over three years.In his spare time, Dr Goel enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. Dr. Goel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Thrombectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Salim Amrani, MD, FACS is board-certified & a member of the American Board of Surgery & American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery. He has over 15 years of clinical & surgical experience. Dr. Amrani specializes & treats benign & malignant colon & rectal conditions including but not limited to hemorrhoids, anal fissures, fistulas, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, anal cancer, and colon & rectal cancer. He is proficient in minimally invasive surgery including Davinci Robotic Surgery.Dr. Amrani is fluent in French. Dr. Amrani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Hemorrhoids, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Jorge, a Metabolic Surgeon and Obesity Specialist, is deeply committed to patient care. His interests include medical and surgical treatment for overweight and obesity conditions, with a strong focus on helping patients maintain their health and weight results over the long term. He is BoardCertified in General Surgery and Obesity Medicine through the American College of Surgeons and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Dr. Jorge began his medical career as an active-duty Navy Corpsman, serving 6 years and one tour in Iraq 2003 before becoming a civilian paramedic. He remains involved in research, focusing on improving long-term outcomes with weight management and telemedicine applications. Dr. Jorge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Short Bowel Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

A Brannen is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Brannen has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Brannen is currently accepting new patients.

Scott Pethke, M.D. earned his medical degree at LSU Medical Center. He then completed his internal medicine residency & pulmonary/critical care fellowship at LSU Medical Center. Dr. Pethke is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, & critical care medicine. Prior to Piedmont, Dr Pethke was a partner of Augusta Lung Associates. He treats a wide variety of critical care & pulmonary disorders. Dr. Pethke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), COVID-19, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

Varsha Kulkarni, M.D. completed her medical degree & residency at Grant Medical College in Mumbai, India. She then completed her fellowship training at University of Florida. Dr. Kulkarni is board certified in Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care Medicine. Prior to Piedmont, Dr. Kulkarni was a founding partner of Augusta Lung Associates. Her special interests include interventional pulmonology (advanced diagnostics), lung cancer, & critical care medicine. Dr. Kulkarni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, COVID-19, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Dr. Circo specializes in Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonary Disease. He earned his medical degree at Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy. His clinical focus is on caring for patients in the intensive care unit at Piedmont Augusta.Dr. Circo is board certified in critical care medicine, pulmonary medicine, and internal medicine. He has been practicing medicine in the Augusta area for over eight years. Dr. Circo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

Christopher Watson is a Pediatrics provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Watson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top area of expertise is Gastrostomy.

Jonathan Lawson is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Lawson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Neurosarcoidosis, and Gastrostomy.

Kevin Lie is an Interventional Radiologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Lie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Idiopathic Edema, Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Lie is currently accepting new patients.

Neil Epperly is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Epperly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Bronchogenic Cyst, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

Matthew Hoffman is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Hoffman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Subglottic Stenosis, Stridor, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hoffman is currently accepting new patients.

Shawn Fagan is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Fagan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Necrosis, Keloids, Tissue Biopsy, and Gastrostomy.

Colville Ferdinand is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Ferdinand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

Claus Brandigi is a General Surgeon in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Brandigi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Frostbite, Cellulitis, Tissue Biopsy, and Fasciotomy.

Gabriel Thornton is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Thornton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Exogenous Lipoid Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

Michael Quinn is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Quinn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Exogenous Lipoid Pneumonia, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Bronchogenic Cyst, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

Michael Temple is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Temple is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Deep Vein Thrombosis, VACTERL Association, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis, and Gastrostomy.

Jon Gibbs is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Gibbs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Cellulitis, Necrosis, Lymphangitis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gibbs is currently accepting new patients.