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.

Ryan Cantwell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kennesaw, Georgia. Dr. Cantwell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Cantwell is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Tharp is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kennesaw, Georgia. Dr. Tharp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Tharp is currently accepting new patients.

Tami Breton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kennesaw, Georgia. Dr. Breton 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 Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1. Dr. Breton is currently accepting new patients.

Roderick Rhyant is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kennesaw, Georgia. Dr. Rhyant is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Rhyant is currently accepting new patients.

Taslima Bhuiyan is a Cardiologist in Hiram, Georgia. Dr. Bhuiyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, and Pulmonary Edema.

Harvey Sacks is a Cardiologist in Hiram, Georgia. Dr. Sacks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation, and Angina.

Abdul Sheikh is a Cardiologist in Hiram, Georgia. Dr. Sheikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Arrhythmias, Coronary Heart Disease, Angioplasty, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Vaibhav Amin is a Cardiologist in Hiram, Georgia. Dr. Amin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Atrial Fibrillation, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Melissa Burroughs is a Cardiologist in Hiram, Georgia. Dr. Burroughs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Edema, and Atrial Fibrillation.

Sylvanus Fiakpornoo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hiram, Georgia. Dr. Fiakpornoo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are SAPHO Syndrome, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Fiakpornoo is currently accepting new patients.

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

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).

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.

Samyuktha Muralidhara, M.D., earned her Doctorate Degree in Medicine from the University of Sint Eustasius SOM in Cole Bay, Sint Maarten, Caribbean. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology at Michigan State University. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians at Kennesaw, Dr. Muralidhara was Chief Resident of the Family Medicine Program at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. Also while at Mercy Hospital, Dr. Muralidhara was a resident preceptor where she provided medical care and taught students at Des Moines Medical University on two medical brigade trips to Honduras. Dr. Muralidhara is board certified in family medicine and passed the United States Medical Licensing Examination on her first attempt. She is a member of the American Medical Association, American Board of Family Medicine and American Academy of Family Practitioners. Dr. Muralidhara is passionate about providing excellent healthcare to all of her patients and committed to preventative care practices. Additionally, she has special interests in women's health and treating mental health issues. In her spare time, Dr. Muralidhara enjoys playing tennis and golf, reading, running and taking road trips. Dr. Muralidhara is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

Christina Adams is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hiram, Georgia. Dr. Adams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Adams is currently accepting new patients.

Carl Goolsby is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hiram, Georgia. Dr. Goolsby is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Xanthoma, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Goolsby is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Christa is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Powder Springs, Georgia. Dr. Christa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Potassium Level, and Hypertension. Dr. Christa is currently accepting new patients.

Hanna Akiki is a Cardiologist in Douglasville, Georgia. Dr. Akiki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Pacemaker Implantation.