Esther Wallach, M.D. is board certified in Internal Medicine. She was born in California and grew up in the Netherlands, where she received her medical degree from The University of Amsterdam. She went on to complete her internal medicine residency at Piedmont Athens Regional. Prior to joining the practice, Dr. Wallach was Medical Director of the Community Care Clinic and a core faculty member for the internal medicine residency program.Dr. Wallach treats patients ages 18 and above.In her spare time, Dr. Wallach enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two sons. Dr. Wallach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Obesity in Children, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Dr. Young earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at Tulane Medical School and the University of Maryland. He received his undergraduate degree in history from the University of Georgia and is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Young has been practicing medicine for 31 years. Prior to joining, Piedmont Hawthorne OHC Dr. Young was a practicing partner with Hawthorne Medical Associates.In his spare time, Dr. Young enjoys spending time with his family; he has 5 children and 2 grandchildren). He enjoys being active in his church, bicycling, and reading.Dr. Young welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Dr. Patrick Lucas earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and completed his residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. He earned his Associates of Science in Biology from Middle Georgia College and his Bachelors of Science in Biology from The University of Georgia. Dr. Lucas is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Lucas has been practicing medicine in Athens for 15 years. In additional to practicing Internal Medicine, Dr. Lucas serves as the Medical Director of a local Hospice company.Dr. Lucas was chosen as a Harry S. Truman Scholar in 1997 while attending the University of Georgia. He was also chosen one of UGA's 40 Under 40 outstanding alumni in 2013. He and his wife, Julie, were members of the 2016 Class of Leadership Georgia. Dr. Lucas has served on the Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees since 2018. The also serves on the Board of Directors of his home Methodist church.In his spare time, Dr. Lucas enjoys traveling and spending time with his family. He also teaches youth Sunday School and has coached his son and daughter in various youth sports. He also enjoys painting, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, and playing golf. Dr. Lucas is not accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Lucas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

Mallory Shillinger DO earned her medical degree from Nova Southeastern Osteopathic Medical School, and completed her residency at Florida State University. She received her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from University of Central Florida, and is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Shillinger is passionate about providing patent centered care that is rooted in up-to-date evidence based medicine. Her goal is to help patients maximize their own health with a focus on preventive care and wellness. She enjoys managing hypertension, Diabetes, Thyroid disorders, and helping patient achieve their weight loss goals. She also has a strong foundation in the geriatric population and with women's health with a particular focus on osteoporosis, cervical and breast cancer screen.In her spare time, Dr. Shillinger enjoys spending time in the outdoors, cooking and playing with her dog, Ruby.Dr. Shillinger is not accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Shillinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Dr. Braucher earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at the University of Arkansas. He received his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Georgia and is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Hospice and Palliative Care.Dr. Braucher has been practicing medicine for 32 years. Prior to joining Piedmont Physician Group, Dr. Braucher was a member of the Athens Regional Physician Group. He has historically been in private practice as well.In his spare time, Dr. Braucher enjoys spending time with his family. He enjoys landscaping, canoeing, hiking, and swimming. Please call the office to inquire about becoming a new patient. Dr. Braucher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

Brandi Fleenor is a Neurologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Fleenor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Migraine, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

Eric Pitts is a Neurologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Pitts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Stroke. Dr. Pitts is currently accepting new patients.

Brian Mitchell is a Neurologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Migraine, Stroke, and Epilepsy. Dr. Mitchell is currently accepting new patients.

Elizabeth Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

David Lockman is a Dermatologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Lockman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Seborrheic Keratosis, Warts, and Psoriasis. Dr. Lockman is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Wells earned his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at Medical College of Georgia. He is board certified with American Board of Internal Medicine.Dr. Wells has been practicing medicine for 26 years. He specializes in internal medicine. He enjoys the entire spectrum of adult medicine while developing a personal relationship with the patients in his care. Prior to joining Piedmont Hawthorne OHC, Dr. Wells was a practicing partner at Hawthorne Medical Associates.In his spare time, Dr. Wells enjoys spending time with his family. He enjoys sports and back-packing. He is active in Boy Scouts, local high school football and church activities. Dr. Wells is not accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Wells is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

Dr. Melissa Martin earned her medical degree and completed her residency at the University of Maryland. She received her undergraduate and master's degrees in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Georgia and is board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.Dr. Melissa Martin has been practicing medicine for 14 years. Prior to joining Piedmont Physician Group, Dr. Martin was a part of the Athens Regional Physician Enterprise.In her spare time, Dr. Melissa Martin enjoys spending time with her family. She enjoys hiking, rafting, and reading. Feel free to call the office to inquire that status of becoming a new patient. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and H1N1 Influenza.

Dr. Nelson earned his bachelor's degree from Presbyterian College in 1996. He graduated from the Medical College of Georgia in 2000. Dr. Nelson went on to complete a combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency at the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati's Children's Hospital in 2004.Dr. Nelson is double board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. He has been in practice with his friend, Dr. Baker, for 16 years.Dr. Nelson has been practicing medicine for 16 years. Prior to joining Piedmont, he worked as an employed physician with Athens Regional Medical Center. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are H1N1 Influenza, Impetigo, Otitis, and Fetal Parvovirus Syndrome.

Dr. Jeanne Marie Martin earned her medical degree from Louisiana State University in New Orleans and completed her residency at the University of Maryland. She received her undergraduate degree in biology from Millsaps College and is board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.Dr. Jeanne Marie has been practicing medicine for 12 years. Prior to joining Piedmont Physician Group, Dr. Jeanne Marie was a part of Athens Regional Physician Enterprise.In her spare time, Dr. Jeanne Marie enjoys spending time with her family. She enjoys playing tennis, traveling, and hiking. Please feel free to contact the office to inquire about becoming a new patient. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Otitis, Asthma, and H1N1 Influenza.

Ram Reddy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Opioid Use Disorder, Bronchitis, Chronic Cough, and Acute Cystitis. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

Fareha Rahim MD FACP earned her medical degree from The AGA Khan University Karachi Pakistan and completed her residency in Internal Medicine and Chief Resident year at New York Medical College program, Sound Shore Medical Center, New Rochelle, New York. She also did a partial fellowship training in Rheumatology, from Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, New York. She is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Rahim has been practicing medicine for 20 years. Prior to joining Piedmont Athens Regional, Dr. Rahim was part of Private Practice group, Hawthorne Medical Associates, Athens GA.Presently she is Faculty for Piedmont Athens Regional Internal Medicine Residency Program, Clinical Assistant Professor Augusta University /UGA Medical Partnership. She is also Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Faculty of Medical Sciences, College of Public Health, UGA 9/2016.Dr. Rahim enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 kids. She enjoys travel and food.She is a recipient of Charles A. Foreman M.D Humanitarian Award and Chief Resident Award.Dr. Rahim welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Rahim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Dr. Akhila Madala, MD, earned her medical degree from Naryana Medical college, NTR University and completed her residency at Medical Partnership of Augusta University and University of Georgia. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine.Dr. Madala specializes in Primary care. Her special interests include Preventive medicine and treatment of Diabetes medicine. Dr Madala offers treatment for Obesity, Hypertension, Depression and anxiety etc.In her spare time, Dr. Madala enjoys spending time with her family and hiking.Dr. Madala is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Madala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

Aliya Safwan, M.D. received her medical degree from Fatima Jinnah Medical College in Lahore, Pakistan. She completed her internal medicine residency at Piedmont Athens Regional in 2019. Dr. Safwan treats patients ages 18 and above and has a special interest in preventive medicine and diabetes.In her spare time, Dr. Safwan enjoys gardening and spending time with her family.Dr. Safwan welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Safwan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

Feroze Afzal is a Neurologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Afzal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Brain Aneurysm, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Afzal is currently accepting new patients.