Dr. Desai completedschool at Michigan State University - College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his training in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases at Botsford General Hospital in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Dr. Desai is trained and qualified in a wide array of cardiac fields. In addition to board certification in Internal Medicine and Cardiology, he is certified by the National Board of Echocardiography (cardiac ultrasound), the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology (radioisotope imaging) and the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (cardiac pacing and cardioversion defibrillation). He is trained in Cardiovascular CT angiography and is skilled in a variety of diagnostic procedures including heart catheterization, pacemaker and defibrillator implantation, and transesophageal echocardiography.He is the Medical Director for the western region of Piedmont Heart Institute, and is also the Medical Director of Piedmont Heart Institute Imaging Labs- Echocardiography. Although his primary focus is on cardiology, Dr. Desai's training and practice is based on a philosophy of holistic medicine - caring for patients as a whole rather than disease entities. He is based out of the PHI-Austell office in Austell, GA. Dr. Desai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Breckwoldt earned his medical degree from New York Medical College, where he graduated with honors (top 9% of the class). He completed his residency at the United States Naval Hospital in San Diego, California and served six years of active duty in the United States Navy, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Kentucky. He also holds a master's degree in anatomy from New York Medical College.Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Breckwoldt was in solo practice with Premier Internal Medicine. Dr. Breckwoldt has been practicing medicine for 25 years. He is board certified in internal medicine and is a member of the American College of Physicians.Dr. Breckwoldt is married with one child. In his spare time, his hobby is radio controlled model airplanes. He was also a prior musician as a bass player in a band throughout high school and college.Dr. Breckwoldt welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Breckwoldt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

Philicia Andrews, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a member of the Medical Association of Georgia. She has practiced medicine in Atlanta for over 20 years and currently serves as one of the Regional Medical Directors of Piedmont.Dr. Andrews earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Georgia and her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. She completed her residency at Georgia Baptist Medical Center in 1999, and received her Executive MBA from Kennesaw State University in 2003.Dr. Andrews has many interests in medicine. She is especially interested in preventative medicine, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and women's health. Dr. Andrews' philosophy on medicine is that a patient should feel comfortable with his or her physician and feel free to ask questions. She believes strongly in open communication between the patient and the physician.Dr. Andrews welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans. Dr. Andrews is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Sheila Robinson is a Cardiologist in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Her top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Prolapse, Long QT Syndrome 2, Long QT Syndrome, and Long QT Syndrome 3.

Adam Lourie is a Cardiologist in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Lourie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Pacemaker Implantation.

Micah Tepper is a Cardiologist in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Tepper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

George Deriso is a Cardiologist in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Deriso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Long QT Syndrome 5, Long QT Syndrome 2, Long QT Syndrome 3, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Ravi Edupuganti is a Cardiologist in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Edupuganti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS), Long QT Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Julian Isakow is a Cardiologist in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Isakow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Bruce Alayof is a Cardiologist in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Alayof is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS), Long QT Syndrome 5, Timothy Syndrome, Long QT Syndrome 1, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Geoffrey Southmayd is a Cardiologist in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Southmayd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Timothy Syndrome, Long QT Syndrome 1, Long QT Syndrome 3, and Long QT Syndrome 2.

Nomi Traub is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Austell,, Georgia. Dr. Traub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Her top areas of expertise are Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, Addison's Disease, Triple A Syndrome, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

Karina Belinfante is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Smyrna, Georgia. Dr. Belinfante has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Her top areas of expertise are Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

Orvenie Bernardin, M.D., earned her medical degree from New York Medical College and completed her residency at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology and Spanish, with a minor in Math from Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She is board certified physician and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Bernardin specializes in Family Medicine and has interest in preventive medicine, health equity and women's health. Her passion is to serve my community through outreach, education, and community service.In her spare time, Dr. Bernardin enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her nephew, a German shepherd mix named Wolfe. She enjoys working out, exploring the city, and cooking new dishes.Dr. Bernardin is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Bernardin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Robert Kuo, D.O., earned his medical degree from CCOM and completed his residency at The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education. He received his undergraduate degree in 2008 from The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is board certified in Family Medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont, he was working with HealthSource of Ohio. He specializes in Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, and Diabetes.In his spare time, Dr. Kuo enjoys spending time with his wife, Elizabeth, and daughter Abigal. He enjoys board games, biking, and puzzles.Dr. Kuo is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Kuo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

David Moise, M.D., received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Oakwood University, earned his medical degree from the University of Connecticut, and ultimately completed his residency in Family Medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta. He is a board-certified physician in Georgia and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Moise specializes in Family Medicine and specializes in maintaining healthy patients, optimizing the care of chronic conditions, and minor office-based procedures.In his spare time, Dr. Moise enjoys spending time with his family and discovering new restaurants. He enjoys playing tennis and snowboarding.Dr. Moise is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Moise is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Hypertension.

A native of Albany, Georgia, Dr. Harper is a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his internship and residency at Emory University affiliated hospitals. Dr. Harper was previously on staff at the Piedmont Hospital Medical Care Center in Brookhaven. He is board certified in internal medicine and is a member of the American Medical Association. Dr. Harper believes living a healthy lifestyle is the most effective way to prevent chronic illnesses and works with his patients to help them lead healthier lives. Among his many interests in medicine, Dr. Harper takes a special interest in the treatment of hypertension and diabetes. In his free time, Dr. Harper enjoys hiking, backpacking, traveling, and jogging. Dr. Harper is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and High Cholesterol.

Dr. Charles L. Wilmer received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts. He received his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia and completed an internal medicine internship and residency and a cardiology fellowship at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Wilmer is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. He is a fellow of both the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Physicians. His specialties include cardiology and interventional cardiology. Dr. Wilmer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Arterial Embolism.