Dr. Jonathan F. Busbee

Connie DuPre, M.D., FACP, earned her undergraduate and medical degree from Louisiana State University. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at the Medical College of Georgia and fellowship in Faculty Development at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. She remained on faculty as an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia in the department of medicine for ten years before going into private practice. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. DuPre worked in private practice south of Atlanta for more than 16 years. She is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha medical society and attained fellowship status in the American College of Physicians. Her special interests are diabetes and obesity management. In her spare time, Dr. DuPre enjoys spending time with her family as well as gardening. Dr. Dupre is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

Stan Smith, MD, earned his medical degree at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Emory University affiliated hospitals. Dr. Smith is board certified in Internal Medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Smith was in practice at the PAPP Clinic. His special interests include diabetes and hypertension. Dr. Smith is an active member of the American Medical Association.In his spare time, Dr. Smith enjoys spending time with his family.Dr. Smith is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Vitamin D Deficiency, and Protein Deficiency.

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.