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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Hima Kadiyala, M.D. is a primary care physician with Piedmont Physicians of Towne Lake. She completed her residency from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York and specializes in internal medicine. Dr. Kadiyala has experience in an inpatient and outpatient setting and believes that timely communication, education and active involvement with patients helps in their long term well-being. While she enjoys all aspects of primary care, her areas of special interest include health maintenance and preventive care, patient education, and women's health. Dr. Kadiyala is board-certified in internal medicine and a member of American College of Physicians. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Kadiyala served as vice chief of medicine and an inpatient physician at Newton Memorial Hospital. She is married and blessed with three children. During her free time she spends time with her family and enjoys travelling. Dr. Kadiyala welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans. Dr. Kadiyala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Muscle Spasms, Menopause, and Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency.

David Zimmerman is a Cardiologist in Woodstock, Georgia. Dr. Zimmerman 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 Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiomyopathy, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

Howard Snapper is a Cardiologist in Woodstock, Georgia. Dr. Snapper 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 Familial Dysautonomia, Multiple System Atrophy, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Mehrdad Toosi is a Cardiologist in Canton, Georgia. Dr. Toosi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Atrial Fibrillation.

Michael Riley is a Cardiologist in Woodstock, Georgia. Dr. Riley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Eddie Hackler is a Cardiologist in Woodstock, Georgia. Dr. Hackler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Long QT Syndrome 1, Long QT Syndrome 5, Long QT Syndrome 2, and Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS).

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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Hypertension.

Marie Rivas is a Nurse Practitioner in Holly Springs, Georgia. Ms. Rivas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top area of expertise is Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Ms. Rivas is currently accepting new patients.

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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Obesity, Cirrhosis, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Liver Transplant.

Dr. Boecker received his undergraduate degree from Bloomfield College in Bloomfield, New Jersey, and earned his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pennsylvania. He completed his internship in osteopathic medicine at Doctor's Hospital, which is now known as Northlake Hospital in Tucker, Georgia. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Boecker was in private practice in Acworth. He has practiced in the Acworth area for over two decades. Dr. Boecker is board certified in family practice, he is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, Medical Association of Georgia, American College of Osteopathic Family Practitioners and the Cobb County Medical Society. Dr. Boecker is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Boecker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Sinusitis.

Vivek Nautiyal is a Cardiologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Nautiyal 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 Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Pacemaker Implantation, and Atherectomy.

Diosdado Irlandez is a Cardiologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Irlandez 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 Long QT Syndrome 5, Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS), Timothy Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Mindy Gentry is a Cardiologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Gentry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Dr. Ansari earned his bachelor's degree magma cum laude from the University of Guelph in Guelph Ontario, double majoring in Environmental Science and Microbiology. He earned his medical degree abroad from the University of Sint Eustatius School of Medicine in the Netherland Antilles where he graduated in the top 5 percent of his class. Dr. Ansari completed his residency at Mercer University School of Medicine at Navicent Health in Macon Georgia. He served as chief resident and won awards for teaching and research into vaccine compliance.Before joining Piedmont, he worked both in a traditional primary care practice in Dayton, Ohio and in urgent care at American Family Care (AFC) in West Cobb. Dr. Ansari believes in understanding a person's humanity and how it relates to their health. He is passionate about preventative care and enjoys working with his patients to find common ground.In his spare time, he loves spending his time with his wife and two children, playing music, hiking, and is an avid gardener. Dr. Ansari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4, Familial Hypercholesterolemia, and Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH).

Goga Vukotic is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Roswell, Georgia. Dr. Vukotic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Empyema. Dr. Vukotic is currently accepting new patients.

Pavani Kolakalapudi is a Cardiologist in Canton, Georgia. Dr. Kolakalapudi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Endocarditis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Kathleen Evans is a Cardiologist in Canton, Georgia. Dr. Evans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). Dr. Evans is currently accepting new patients.

David Caras is a Cardiologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Caras is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.