Karina Belinfante is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Smyrna, Georgia. Dr. Belinfante has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Her top areas of expertise are Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

Joseph Khouri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Smyrna, Georgia. Dr. Khouri has been practicing medicine for over 48 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

David Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Smyrna, Georgia. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

William Kriegel, D.O., earned his medical degree from A.T. Sill University of Health Sciences in Kirksville, Mo. He completed his family medicine residency at Normandy/Deaconess Hospitals in St. Louis, Mo. He received his undergraduate degree in biology and chemistry from Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Kriegel was in practice at WellStar Medical Group for 19 years. Dr. Kriegel is board certified in family medicine and earned a certificate of added qualifications (CAQ) in sports medicine. He is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, Georgia Osteopathic Association, and Cobb County Medical Society. In his spare time, Dr. Kriegel enjoys walking his dog, cycling, swimming, and photography. He lives in Atlanta and is married with one son. Dr. Kriegel welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Kriegel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Dr. Walker-Dillard earned her medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Walker-Dillard practiced at Westside Medical Associates in Austell, Georgia. Board certified in internal medicine, she is a member of the American College of Physicians, the Atlanta Medical Association and the National Medical Association. Dr. Walker-Dillard has a special interest in diabetes, women's health, hypertension and preventive medicine. In her spare time, she enjoys running, traveling and participating in community service. Dr. Walker-Dillard welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Walker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

Dr. Mathew is board certified in Family Medicine and also holds a Masters in Public Health (MPH) from the Emory Rollins School of Public Health. He speaks multiple languages including Spanish. Since completing his residency, he has focused on primary care and urgent care, before joining Piedmont physicians at Vinings.Dr. Mathew believes in treating our human bodies like a temple. He always tries to find a holistic approach to treating a medical issue rather than a pharmacological approach, when appropriate. In his free time, Dr. Mathew enjoys traveling around the world, playing tennis, and working out at the gym.Dr. Mathew frequently appears on CNN, HLN and WSB-TV Atlanta as a medical analyst and speaks on a wide variety of medical topics. Dr. Mathew is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Hypertension.

Timothy Erdei, M.D., earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia, and completed his residency at WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center in Marietta, Georgia. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, and is board certified in Family Medicine.Dr. Erdei specializes in adult medicine and treats a wide variety of both acute and chronic health conditions with a special interest in preventative care.In his spare time, Dr. Erdei enjoys spending time with his partner traveling the globe, hanging out with friends, and eating his way around Atlanta's eclectic foodie scene. Dr. Erdei is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Erdei is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

Cedrice Davis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Davis has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Philicia Andrews, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a member of the Medical Association of Georgia. She has practiced medicine in Atlanta for over 20 years and currently serves as one of the Regional Medical Directors of Piedmont.Dr. Andrews earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Georgia and her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. She completed her residency at Georgia Baptist Medical Center in 1999, and received her Executive MBA from Kennesaw State University in 2003.Dr. Andrews has many interests in medicine. She is especially interested in preventative medicine, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and women's health. Dr. Andrews' philosophy on medicine is that a patient should feel comfortable with his or her physician and feel free to ask questions. She believes strongly in open communication between the patient and the physician.Dr. Andrews welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans. Dr. Andrews is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Dr. Breckwoldt earned his medical degree from New York Medical College, where he graduated with honors (top 9% of the class). He completed his residency at the United States Naval Hospital in San Diego, California and served six years of active duty in the United States Navy, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Kentucky. He also holds a master's degree in anatomy from New York Medical College.Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Breckwoldt was in solo practice with Premier Internal Medicine. Dr. Breckwoldt has been practicing medicine for 25 years. He is board certified in internal medicine and is a member of the American College of Physicians.Dr. Breckwoldt is married with one child. In his spare time, his hobby is radio controlled model airplanes. He was also a prior musician as a bass player in a band throughout high school and college.Dr. Breckwoldt welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Breckwoldt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

Dr. Desai completedschool at Michigan State University - College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his training in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases at Botsford General Hospital in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Dr. Desai is trained and qualified in a wide array of cardiac fields. In addition to board certification in Internal Medicine and Cardiology, he is certified by the National Board of Echocardiography (cardiac ultrasound), the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology (radioisotope imaging) and the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (cardiac pacing and cardioversion defibrillation). He is trained in Cardiovascular CT angiography and is skilled in a variety of diagnostic procedures including heart catheterization, pacemaker and defibrillator implantation, and transesophageal echocardiography.He is the Medical Director for the western region of Piedmont Heart Institute, and is also the Medical Director of Piedmont Heart Institute Imaging Labs- Echocardiography. Although his primary focus is on cardiology, Dr. Desai's training and practice is based on a philosophy of holistic medicine - caring for patients as a whole rather than disease entities. He is based out of the PHI-Austell office in Austell, GA. Dr. Desai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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.

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.

Dr. Chitwood graduated cum laude from Princeton University with a Bachelor of Arts in Molecular Biology. She earned her medical degree from Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York and completed her internship and residency at Emory University. Dr. Chitwood was in private practice with Peachtree Internal Medicine in Atlanta before joining Piedmont Physicians Group. She is board certified in internal medicine and is a member of the American College of Physicians.In her spare time, Dr. Chitwood enjoys cooking, travelling, and spending time with her family. Dr. Chitwood 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.

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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Arterial Embolism.

Allison Barker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Smyrna, Georgia. Dr. Barker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypothyroidism.

Mahendra Mandawat is an Interventional Cardiologist in Smyrna, Georgia. Dr. Mandawat has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.

Faye Morris is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Smyrna, Georgia. Dr. Morris has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Sitosterolemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.

Tenecia Allen is a Cardiologist in Smyrna, Georgia. Dr. Allen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Arrhythmias, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Pacemaker Implantation.

Jocelyn Joseph, MD received her medical degree from Windsor University School of Medicine where she graduated with honors. She then completed her residency in family medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Joseph is board certified in family medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Medical Association.Dr. Joseph specializes in family medicine and provides services and treatments for patients including women's health, adult medicine, seniors, and pediatrics ages twelve and up. Her primary focus is preventative medicine and the management of chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. She has a special interest in working closely with patients who have underlying depression and anxiety related health issues. Dr. Joseph offers preventative health screens and pap smears.In her spare time, Dr. Joseph enjoys dancing, working out on her bike, kickboxing, and spending time with her husband, dog, and her two kids.Dr. Joseph welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, High Cholesterol, and Cirrhosis.