Dr. Anil Yadav specializes in Internal Medicine, with special interests in Cardiac Event Prevention, Weight Loss, Smoking Cessation, and Holistic Medicine. Dr. Yadav is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Obesity, Cirrhosis, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Liver Transplant.

Dr. Foote is board-certified in family practice. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Group, he worked as a family practice physician at the Perimeter North Family Practice in Woodstock and the Madigan Army Medical Center in Ft. Lewis, Washington. Dr. Foote received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his internship and residency at East Tennessee State University in Kingsport, Tennessee. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and has a special interest in adult preventative medicine. Dr. Foote is married with one daughter. He enjoys Southern gospel music, travel, and golf. Dr. Foote is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Dr. Nasir Asghar specializes in Internal Medicine with focus on Geriatric care, Occupational Testing, & Cardiovascular medicine. Dr. Asghar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

Dr. Monika Yadav specializes in Internal Medicine with a focus in Diabetes and Thyroid Diseases. Dr. Yadav is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

Yacoba Hudson, M.D. is board certified in family medicine. Dr. Hudson graduated magna cum laude from William Smith College with a Bachelors of Science in Biology. She received her medical degree from Howard University in Washington DC and went on to complete her residency at the Medical Center of Delaware. Dr. Hudson has worked as a clinical preceptor, where she supervised family medicine residents. She has also acted as a medical student mentor for the Oceania University of Medicine in Apia, Samoa. Dr. Hudson is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. She is also an active member of the American Academy of Family Practice and the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Hudson is accepting new patients, and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Hudson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

Dr. Hefner earned his medical degree and completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Alabama, School of Medicine in Birmingham. Board certified in internal medicine and pediatrics, Dr. Hefner is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Hefner was in practice in Woodstock, Georgia. He also was a member of the American College of Physicians and the Medical Association of the State of Alabama prior to moving to Georgia.In his spare time, Dr. Hefner enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, and going to church. He welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Hefner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

Kirk Laman, D.O. F.A.C.C., earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee and his medical degree from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. He went on to do his internal medicine residency at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital and his invasive cardiology fellowship at Sinai Hospital of Detroit. Dr. Laman is board certified in cardiology, nuclear cardiology, and is a registered physician in vascular interpretation. He is also a member of the American College of Cardiology, the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, the American Society of Echocardiography and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. His special interests include cardiac imaging and preventative cardiology.In his spare time, Dr. Laman enjoys writing, photography, and travel. Dr. Laman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Dr. Mardhani offers comprehensive care for everyone including women and children. She also offers minor office procedures such as pap smears, joint injections, wart cryotherapy, basic sutures and skin tag removals. Dr. Mardhani believes in stressing the importance of preventative medicine and patient education to improve the health and wellness of all of her patients. Dr. Mardhani has a fundamental believe that the relationship between doctor and patient contributes significantly to the quality of care delivered and received. In her spare time, Dr. Mardhani enjoys cooking, watching sports, spending time with family and traveling with her husband who was raised in Georgia. Dr. Mardhani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Vertigo.

Courtney Jo Weaver, M.D. earned her medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine after receiving her bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama, where she graduated magna cum laude. After medical school, she returned to the University of Alabama where she completed her family medicine residency. Dr. Weaver is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians.Dr. Weaver specializes in comprehensive healthcare where she provides treatment and services for the entire family, from newborns to seniors. She enjoys aiding patients in achieving their optimal healthcare goals and values building relationships with each of her patients.In her spare time, Dr. Weaver enjoys traveling, reading, spending time with family, and watching Alabama Crimson Tide football.Dr. Weaver welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Weaver is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

Gary C. Chan, D.O., Ph.D., earned his medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Brookwood Baptist Health and Cardiology Fellowship at University of Arizona in Tucson. He is board certified in Internal Medicine. In addition, Dr. Chan has 13 years of molecular cardiovascular research experience, and completed a Post-doctoral Research Fellowship at Harvard. He has expertise in treating coronary artery disease, chronic high blood pressure, cardiomyopathy, among other conditions.Dr. Chan is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Chan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Dr. Kakarala earned her bachelor's degree cum laude, from Washington University in Saint Louis, double majoring in biology and anthropology. She earned her medical degree from the University of South Florida where she graduated in the top third of her class. Dr. Kakarala completed her residency at Rush Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, and Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Kakarala was in practice at Melbourne Internal Medicine Associates in Florida where she earned the Member Satisfaction with Primary Care Physicians award two years in a row. This award is determined by patient satisfaction surveys and is given to the top ten percent of primary care physicians in the Health First network. She has done research on various projects at Washington University in Saint Louis, Missouri; Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland; University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida, and the University of Vienna in Vienna, Austria. Dr. Kakarala believes that establishing personal relationships with her patients is important and enjoys the continuous learning opportunities that practicing modern medicine provides. In her spare time, Dr. Kakarala enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, cooking, yoga and tennis. Dr. Kakarala is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Kakarala is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

Shailesh Malla, M.D. earned his medical degree from Tribhuyan University Institute of Medicine, the premier medical school in Nepal. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Jacobi Medical Center and his fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Montefiore Medical Center in the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York. Board certified in Cardiovascular Disease (ABIM), Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC) and Echocardiography (NBE), Dr. Malla brings over 10 years of experience to Piedmont Heart. Prior to joining Piedmont Heart, Dr. Malla was a clinical cardiologist with ACG. Dr. Malla is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology who specializes in invasive cardiology, general and consultative cardiology, trans-thoracic and transesophogeal echocardiography, nuclear stress testing and diagnostic cardiac catheterization. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of the American College of Physicians. He has been involved in several research projects in the areas of congestive heart failure and echocardiography and has published several articles in scientific journals. He is an instructor for ACLS as well. Dr. Malla is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Board Certification American Board of Cardiovascular Disease, Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC), Echo Board (ASCeXAM), American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Malla is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Hypertension.

Adam Leaderman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Holly Springs, Georgia. Dr. Leaderman has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Leaderman is currently accepting new patients.

Donna Haley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Canton, Georgia. Dr. Haley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Haley is currently accepting new patients.

Brandon Taylor is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Woodstock, Georgia. Dr. Taylor has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Hyperhidrosis. Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

Elizabeth Nesmith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Woodstock, Georgia. Dr. Nesmith has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Her top areas of expertise are Macroamylasemia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Asher Niazi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Woodstock, Georgia. Dr. Niazi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Xanthoma. Dr. Niazi is currently accepting new patients.

David Zimmerman is a Cardiologist in Woodstock, Georgia. Dr. Zimmerman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiomyopathy, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

Richard Antonio is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Woodstock, Georgia. Dr. Antonio has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Jeffrey Stone is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Canton, Georgia. Dr. Stone has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.