Rafael Harpaz is an Infectious Disease provider in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Harpaz is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Shingles, Chickenpox, COVID-19, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

Pratik Thaker, M.D., received his doctorate in Medicine from the American University of Antigua School of Medicine Antigua, after receiving his bachelor of science degree from Emory University, majoring in Biology, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He then completed his residency in Family Medicine at Piedmont Columbus Regional. Dr. Thaker is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin and the Georgia Association of Physicians of Indian Origin.Dr. Thaker specializes in Family Medicine and provides services and treatment for patients' ages 18 and up. Dr Thaker has a special interest in preventative medicine and aspires to offer a comprehensive approach to wellness and better lifestyle.In his spare time, Dr. Thaker enjoys hiking, playing tennis, watching NFL, and spending time with his family and friends.Dr. Thaker welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Thaker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Kikuchi Disease, Cellulitis, Lymphadenitis, and Sinusitis.

Carolyn H. Sigman, M.D., graduated with her bachelor's degree from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She earned her medical degree at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. She then completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Emory University. Following that, she served as chief resident at Emory University Hospital. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Sigman was in private practice in Roswell and Alpharetta. With more than twenty years of experience, she is board certified in internal medicine and a member of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Sigman lives in Brookhaven with her husband, Steven Sigman, M.D., and their five children. Dr. Sigman welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Sigman 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 Sitosterolemia.

Elizabeth Mathew, M.D., earned her undergraduate degree from Illinois Institute of Technology and her medical degree at the University of Michigan Medical School. She completed her family medicine residency at the Tacoma Family Medicine Residency Program in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Mathew is board certified in family medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Mathew worked at the Roosevelt Ruffin Community Health Center in Saginaw, Michigan. She is a member of the American Association of Family Physicians and her special interests include natural family planning, and women's health. In her spare time, Dr. Mathew enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her husband and children. Dr. Mathew 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 Hypertension.

Dr. Hurley earned her medical degree and completed her residency in family medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Hurley believes in focusing on preventive health that emphasizes good nutrition, exercise and a healthy lifestyle. Her special interests include women's health (including birth control, PAP smears and menopausal issues), sports medicine, depression and anxiety. Dr. Hurley sees patients from age 14 to 65. She is board certified in family medicine and is a member of the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Hurley also has a master's degree in business administration from Johns Hopkins University. Prior to practicing medicine, she held several management positions, lastly as a director at MCI Telecommunications. She is married with two children and enjoys running, Pilates, cooking and watching most any sport. Dr. Hurley is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Visit our practice website for more information. Dr. Hurley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypopituitarism, Vitamin D Deficiency, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, and Alopecia Areata.

Ben Epstein, M.D., earned his medical degree from Tulane University in New Orleans. He completed his Family Medicine residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. He received his undergraduate degree from Brown University. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Epstein was in practice in Decatur, Georgia, and in North Carolina. Dr. Epstein is board certified in Family Medicine, and he also has a Certificate of Added Qualification in Geriatrics. In his spare time, Dr. Epstein enjoys hiking and the outdoors. Dr. Epstein welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Epstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Dr. Marcus received his undergraduate degree from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, and his medical degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Emory University affiliated hospitals and is board certified in internal medicine. He is a member of the American College of Physicians and is a member of the Piedmont Clinic Board of Directors. Dr. Marcus has been practicing medicine in the Atlanta area for over 20 years. Prior to joining the Piedmont Physicians Group, he was in private practice and served as the medical director at Mariner HealthCare of Northeast Atlanta. Dr. Marcus has been on staff at Piedmont Hospital since 1993. He has a special interest in preventive medicine and believes his role as a physician is to be a patient advocate. Dr. Marcus is married with two children. In his free time, he enjoys skiing, running, playing guitar, traveling and studying other languages. Dr. Marcus is accepting new patients, including Spanish-speaking patients, and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Marcus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Sitosterolemia.

Dr. Artis is board-certified in internal medicine and received her medical degree from Wright State University School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio. She completed her internship at the Medical University of South Carolina and her residency at Georgia Baptist Hospital, currently Atlanta Medical Center. Dr. Artis is a member of the Society of Internal Medicine, American Medical Association, and the American College of Physicians. Among her many interests in medicine, Dr. Artis takes a special interest in prevention and women's health. She believes her calling is keeping patients healthy- mind, body, and spirit. She loves helping people, and the gift of medicine is a bonus way to put forth that love. Dr. Artis is the eldest of a tight-knit family of eight and is very close with her family. Dr. Artis enjoys cooking and many sports and fitness activities, particularly jogging and tennis. Dr. Artis 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.

Gregory Cox is a Dermatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Cox has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, and Giant Congenital Nevus.

C Schramm is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Schramm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Insomnia, Oral Herpes, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Schramm is currently accepting new patients.

Tyler Wheeler is a primary care provider, practicing in Sports Medicine and Family Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Wheeler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Obesity, Alopecia Areata, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis. Dr. Wheeler is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Kappel is an Atlanta native who grew up in the Buckhead neighborhood and attended the Westminster Schools. He earned his medical degree from Emory University in 2017 along with a Masters in Public Health focusing on the health impacts of 'social determinants'such as lifestyle, social situation, and stress. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at the University of Washington while also obtaining a special certification to perform medical acupuncture. In 2023, he completed a two-year fellowship in Integrative Medicine through the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in Tuscon, Arizona and specializes in Integrative Medicine and Medical Acupuncture.Dr. Kappel offers comprehensive, holistic primary care combining the best of modern medical treatments, patient-centered care, and integrative approaches such as acupuncture and mind-body medicine. With every patient, he aims to find the right treatment for the right patient at the right moment in their journey, blending the best of conventional and alternative approaches.Dr. Kappel enjoys reading, hiking, and yoga. He travels as often as possible with his wife and helps her take care of their two middle-aged cats. Dr. Kappel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Sciatica, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

Meenal Lothe is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lothe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Jay Levin is a Dermatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Levin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Erythroderma, Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum, Syringoma, and Sebaceous Adenoma. Dr. Levin is currently accepting new patients.

Nipun Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Macroamylasemia, and Oral Herpes.

Paul Baird is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Baird has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Waardenburg Syndrome Type 1, Waardenburg Syndrome, Monoamine Oxidase A Deficiency, and Waardenburg Syndrome Type 2.

Dr. Johnny Harris, II earned his medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine and completed his residency at The University of South Alabama Medical Center and The University of South Alabama Children's and Women's Hospital, where he served as Co-Chief Resident his final year. He received his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from The University of Florida and is board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Harris was employed with Southeastern Primary Care Specialists/Southeast Medical Group.Dr. Harris specializes in the outpatient management of both acute and chronic disease and has a special interest in promoting Lifestyle Medicine, Transitional Medicine and Preventative Medicine. He strives to make a comfortable and non-judgmental environment for patient care.In his spare time, Dr. Harris enjoys spending time with family and friends. He enjoys outdoor activities, working out at the gym, watching comic book movies, watching college sports, traveling and escape rooms.Dr. Harris is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Hypertension.

Sonya Chelliah, MD earned her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine. She completed her internship at The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and Family Medicine Residency at Memorial Satilla Health Rural Track Program where she served as chief resident. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology and Psychology from The University of Georgia and is Board Certified in Family Medicine.Dr. Chelliah has been practicing medicine for 5 years. Interests include Nutrition and Wellness. Her practice is focused on management of chronic diseases (including Diabetes, Hypertension, COPD) and acute illness. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Chelliah worked in Carrollton, GA and Waycross, GA.In her spare time, Dr. Chelliah enjoys spending time with her husband and family. She enjoys cooking, traveling and exploring new restaurants in Atlanta.Dr. Chelliah is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Chelliah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

Lacey B Hutchinson, D.O., received her doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Suwannee, Georgia, after receiving her bachelor of science degree from Samford University, majoring in Sports Medicine. She then completed her residency in Family Medicine at Methodist Hospital where she served as chief resident. Dr. Hutchinson has published numerous scholarly articles in medical journals. She is a member of the American Osteopathic Association and the Georgia Medical Association.Dr. Hutchinson specializes in comprehensive and preventive care and provides services and treatment for patients' ages 10 and up. She also offers women's health/gynecological exams, as well as minor office procedures such as Nexplanon insertions, a variety of dermatological procedures, and sports medicine, including joint injections. Dr Hutchinson has a special interest in preventative care, with a focus on lifestyle medicine, including nutrition and exercise.In her spare time, Dr. Hutchinson enjoys traveling, fitness, Kentucky Basketball and spending time with her husband and family.Dr. Hutchinson welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Hutchinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Tonsillitis, Familial Hypopituitarism, Cellulitis, and Sinusitis.

Dr. Hayden Aaron received his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine after completing his undergrad at the University of South Carolina where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He then completed his medical residency at Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center. Dr. Aaron holds certifications in basic life support, advanced cardiac life support and pediatric advance life support. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, a member of the American Medical Association, the American Diabetes Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics.Dr. Aaron practices family medicine, specializing in thorough, preventive and relational patient care and treats patients' ages 14 and up. He believes high quality patient care is a team approach so he emphasizes both mental and physical health. He enjoys cultivating a long-term relationship with his patients and really getting to know their full presentation, lifestyle and health goals.In his spare time, Dr. Aaron enjoys college football, running, and hiking with his family.Dr. Aaron welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Aaron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and St. Anthony's Fire.