Enrique Flores is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Covington, Georgia. Dr. Flores is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Arterial Embolism, Apoplexy, and Heart Failure. Dr. Flores is currently accepting new patients.

James Abraham is a Cardiologist in Covington,, Georgia. Dr. Abraham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Angina.

Mark Hanson is a Cardiologist in Covington, Georgia. Dr. Hanson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Hanson is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Cecil is a Cardiologist in Covington, Georgia. Dr. Cecil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Failure. Dr. Cecil is currently accepting new patients.

Kalaimani Elango, MD is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiovascular Computed Tomography and Vascular Interpretation.Dr. Elango has been practicing medicine for eight years. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Elango was an Invasive Cardiologist at Kingman Regional Medical Center in Kingman, Arizona. Dr. Elango specializes in invasive cardiology, general cardiology heart blockages, congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation. Dr. Elango is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Pulmonary Edema.

Maulikkumar Patel, MD, is board certified in Internal Medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Patel served as the chief fellow in the division of cardiology during his fellowship at the University of South Alabama.Dr. Patel offers diagnosis and treatment of adult patients with cardiovascular diseases including atherosclerotic coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias and valve disease. His special interests include preventive cardiology and cardiac imaging including coronary calcium score and coronary CT. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Fainting.

Wendell Smith, M.D., attended the Medical College of Georgia where he earned his medical degree and completed his residency. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.Dr. Smith specializes in family medicine and has more than 30 years of experience as a primary care physician. He offers comprehensive preventive care as well as the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases such as diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, COPD, thyroid disease, heart disease and arthritis.In his spare time, Dr. Smith enjoys cooking on his big green egg, gardening, fishing, listening to audio books, working at church and spending time with his grandchildren. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Henry Patton, M.D., earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia and then completed his residency at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. As a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, Dr. Patton is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the International Society of Clinical Densitometry.Dr. Patton has served the community for over 30 years as a primary care physician. He offers comprehensive preventive care as well as the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, heart disease and arthritis.In his spare time, Dr. Patton enjoys gardening, genealogy and history. He loves to spend time with his family, especially his nine grandchildren. He has served as the chair of the Newton County Board of Health since 1983. He is an active volunteer at the Willing Helper's Clinic, providing care to the indigent population of Newton County. Dr. Patton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Subba Vanga is an Interventional Cardiologist in Conyers, Georgia. Dr. Vanga is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Degos Disease, Apoplexy, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Vanga is currently accepting new patients.

Jayaraman Venkatesan is an Interventional Cardiologist in Conyers, Georgia. Dr. Venkatesan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Heart Attack, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Venkatesan is currently accepting new patients.

Christy Blanchford, M.D., earned her medical degree at Dartmouth Medical School. She then attended Emory University School of Medicine where she completed a residency in internal medicine.Dr. Blanchford is a board-certified physician with over 25 years of experience working in primary care. She specializes in internal medicine and offers preventative care and treatment for adults.In her spare time, Dr. Blanchford enjoys mountain biking, spending time with family and attending science fiction/fantasy conventions.She is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Blanchford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Heath Hampton, M.D., earned his medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon, Georgia and then completed his residency at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.Dr. Hampton has served the community for over 10 years as a primary care physician. He offers comprehensive preventive care as well as the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, heart disease and arthritis.In his spare time, Dr. Hampton enjoys making memories with his family, which includes many trips to his favorite place in the world - Disney. He also enjoys travel ball and teaching Sunday school. Dr. Hampton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Sakina Peregrino-Brimah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covington, Georgia. Dr. Peregrino-Brimah has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Low Sodium Level, Low Potassium Level, Endoscopy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Peregrino-Brimah is currently accepting new patients.

Nayeem Akmal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Conyers, Georgia. Dr. Akmal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Akmal is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Linton earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Fla. She earned her medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta where she graduated cum laude and a member of the medical honor society Alpha Omega Alpha. She then completed her residency in internal medicine at the Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C., and a cardiology fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta. Dr. Linton is also board-certified in general cardiology, nuclear cardiology and internal medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont Heart of Dallas, Dr. Linton served as a critical care physician with WellStar Windy Hill Hospital and the Wesley Woods Geriatric Hospital. She has training in invasive diagnostic procedures including left and right heart catheterization and transesophageal echocardiography. She is also skilled in a variety of cardiac imaging modalities including transthoracic echocardiography, cardiac CT angiography and vascular and nuclear imaging. Dr. Linton has been involved with several cardiology research projects and is a member of the American College of Cardiology, Association of Black Cardiologists and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology. She has an interest in preventative cardiology and women's health. She is actively involved in community outreach through mentoring, health screenings and heart health talks. In her spare time, she enjoys tennis, running, yoga, reading and traveling. Dr. Linton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Attack.

Dr. Pratik Patel is board-certified in cardiology. He offers diagnosis and treatment for coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, heart failure (HFrEF, HFpEF), valvular heart disease and mitral regurgitation. His special interests include preventative cardiology and geriatric care, as well as utilizing procedures such as TEE and cardioversions.Along with his family, Dr. Patel enjoys traveling, listening to music, as well as meditation and yoga. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Kawasaki Disease, and Heart Attack.

Kevin Lanclos, M.D., earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia and then completed his residency at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.Dr. Lanclos has served the community for nearly 20 years as a primary care physician. He offers comprehensive preventive care as well as the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, heart disease and arthritis.In his spare time, Dr. Lanclos enjoys cycling, hunting, backpacking and spending time with his wife and busy family of teenagers. He serves as the Medical Director for Longleaf Hospice and the Medical Advisor for Amedisys Home Health. He is an active volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America and the Willing Helper's Clinic, providing care to the indigent population of Newton County. Dr. Lanclos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

Melissa Rienstra, M.D., earned her medical degree at Mercer University School of Medicine. She then completed a residency in internal medicine at Kennestone Hospital.Dr. Rienstra specializes in internal medicine. She offers comprehensive preventive care as well as the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, heart disease and arthritis. Her special interests include preventative care and women's health.In her spare time, Dr. Rienstra enjoys running, riding bikes and spending time with friends and family. Dr. Rienstra is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Rienstra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. Her top areas of expertise are Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

Scott Anderson is a Cardiologist in Conyers, Georgia. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Atrial Fibrillation, and Cardiomyopathy.

I want to encourage proactive evaluation, screening and minimally invasive, nonsurgical treatment options. Early detection means patients can be treated earlier in the process while nonsurgical treatments are still an option. This will lead to limb preservation; decrease hospital admissions with more patient access to office based procedures and thus better quality of life. Dr. Odiete is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Heart Attack, Arterial Insufficiency, and Peripheral Artery Disease.