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).

Izabella Verbitsky is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tucker, Georgia. Dr. Verbitsky has been practicing medicine for over 48 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

Michael Kraft is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tucker, Georgia. Dr. Kraft has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Sudha Challa is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Doraville, Georgia. Dr. Challa has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.

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.

Aziz Pirani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clarkston, Georgia. Dr. Pirani has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and 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 Vitamin D Deficiency.

Tassew Tesfaye is an Oncologist and an Infectious Disease provider in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Dr. Tesfaye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Genital Herpes, Oral Herpes, Hepatitis A, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Zudong Zhang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Zhang has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Hiccups, Cirrhosis, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Mark Mulligan is an Infectious Disease provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Mulligan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Yellow Fever, Zika Virus Disease, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

Zahidul I. Chowdhury, MD., earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in 2013. He completed his Family Medicine residency at the Medical Center at Columbus Regional Health in 2016. He received his undergraduate degree in Molecular and Microbiology from the University of Central Florida. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Chowdhury was in practice at Family Practice Center in Columbus, Georgia for three years. Dr. Chowdhury is board certified in Family Medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. His medical interests include caring for seniors and the management of chronic diseases like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, etc. Dr. Chowdhury welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans, including Medicare. In his spare time, Dr. Chowdhury enjoys spending time with his family. Dr. Chowdhury is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Sinusitis.

Grace Chai is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Duluth, Georgia. Dr. Chai has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Sitosterolemia, Insomnia, and Hepatitis.

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.

Ravi Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Norcross, Georgia. Dr. Shah has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Steven Anander is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Anander has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Spasticity, Vitamin D Deficiency, Macroamylasemia, and High Cholesterol.

Larry Ray is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Ray has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

Virna Simmons is an Infectious Disease provider in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Simmons has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Shingles, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency.

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.

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.

Brenton Black is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Black has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Lupus Nephritis.

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.