MediFind found 106 doctor with experience in High Cholesterol near Athens, GA. Of these, 72 are Experienced, 33 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.
Athens Heart Center
Subodh Agrawal is a Cardiologist in Athens,, Georgia. Dr. Agrawal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Chronic Pain, Pulmonary Edema, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Piedmont Heart Of Athens
Jonathan Patton, MD, earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 2006. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the Medical College of Georgia in 2010 and his Cardiology Fellowship training at Emory University in 2013. He received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University. Dr. Patton joined Piedmont Athens Regional Cardiology in 2013. Dr. Patton is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology and Vascular Imaging. He is also a member of the American College of Cardiology and American Society of Echocardiography. In his spare time, Dr. Patton enjoys fishing, playing golf and spending time with his family. Dr. Patton welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Patton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Piedmont Heart Of Athens
Paul Johnson, MD, earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 2008. He completed internship and residency at the University of North Carolina (UNC) Hospitals, where he also served as Chief Resident in Internal Medicine. He subsequently completed fellowship in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology at UNC Hospitals and North Carolina Heart and Vascular, in Raleigh, NC. Dr. Johnson was also named Chief Cardiology Fellow at while UNC. Dr. Johnson is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, and is a Registered Physician in Vascular Ultrasound Interpretation (RPVI). He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Johnson specializes in the treatment of coronary artery disease, radial access for heart catheterization, and imaging and intervention for peripheral arterial disease. Dr. Johnson is originally from Calhoun, Georgia. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife and two young children. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Angioplasty.
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Piedmont Heart Of Athens
Ben Holland, MD, received his undergraduate degree from The University of Georgia. He earned his medical degree from Mercer University in 2005. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Virginia in 2008. He went on to complete cardiology fellowship at Wake Forest University. After an additional year of training in interventional cardiology, Dr. Holland moved back to his home town of Athens, GA in 2012. Dr. Holland welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Holland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
Piedmont Heart Of Athens
Joseph Poole MD, PhD earned his medical degree and a PhD in Vascular Biology from the Medical College of Georgia in 2008. He completed his Internal medicine residency and Cardiology fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine in 2015. He received his undergraduate degree from Duke University. Dr. Poole is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases. He has additional certifications in Adult Echocardiography, Vascular Medicine and Nuclear Cardiology. He has a special interest in the effects of aging on the cardiovascular system and additional expertise in the field of Cardio-oncology. In his spare time, Dr. Poole enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. His hobbies include fishing, playing guitar and jogging. Dr. Poole welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Poole is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Endocarditis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Atherosclerosis.
Piedmont Heart Of Athens
Khan Pohlel, MD earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 2001. He completed his internal medicine, cardiology and interventional cardiology fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine concluding in 2008. He received his undergraduate degree from Emory University also. Prior to joining Piedmont Athens Regional, Dr. Pohlel was in practice with Athens Cardiology Group. Dr. Pohlel is board certified in cardiology, interventional cardiology, nuclear cardiology and endovascular medicine. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. In his spare time, Dr. Pohlel enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters involved in outdoor activities including hiking, golf, fishing and hunting. Dr. Pohlel welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Pohlel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
Piedmont Heart Of Athens
Kent Nilsson, MD earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 2002 . He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2005. He completed both his Cardiology (2007) and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowships (2009) at Duke University Medical Center. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia. Prior to joining Piedmont Heart Institute, Dr. Nilsson was in practice at Athens Regional Medical Center and at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Nilsson is board certified in both Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology. He is a Fellow in both the American College of Cardiology and the Heart Rhythm Society. He is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Georgia/Augusta University Medical Partnership in Athens, where he teaches and conducts research. In his spare time, Dr. Nilsson enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters. He enjoys gardening, hunting and fishing. The family is active in their church. Dr. Nilsson welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Nilsson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.
PHI Of Athens
Jared Griffis is a Cardiologist in Athens,, Georgia. Dr. Griffis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Heart Attack, Atrial Fibrillation, Acute Coronary Syndrome, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Piedmont Physicians Athens Prince Avenue
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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
Piedmont Physicians Hawthorne Medical Of Athens
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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.
Piedmont Physicians Hawthorne Medical Of Athens
Kilian van Rijn, MD, earned his medical degree from Erasmus University Rotterdam in The Netherlands, and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Piedmont Athens Regional. He received his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences from The University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Dr. van Rijn is board is board certified.Dr. van Rijn's special interests include general internal medicine, screening and management of chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes.In his spare time, Dr. van Rijn enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons.Dr. van Rijn is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Van Rijn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
Piedmont Physicians Hawthorne Medical Of Athens
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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
Piedmont Physicians At Resource Medical - Suite 3400
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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.
St. Mary's Medical Group Inc.
Patrick Willis is a Cardiologist in Athens,, Georgia. Dr. Willis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Sick Sinus Syndrome, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Heart Attack, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Pacemaker Implantation.
St. Mary's Medical Group Inc.
Clay Chappell is a Cardiologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Chappell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Sick Sinus Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Angioplasty.
St. Mary's Medical Group Inc.
Lyn Lowman is a Cardiologist in Athens,, Georgia. Dr. Lowman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Heart Failure, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.
St. Mary's Medical Group Inc.
Erick Avelar is a Cardiologist in Athens,, Georgia. Dr. Avelar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.
St. Mary's Medical Group Inc.
Charles Neckman is a Cardiologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Neckman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Sick Sinus Syndrome, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Piedmont Heart At Oconee Health Campus
Jonathan Murrow, MD earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in 2001. He completed his internal medicine residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2004 and cardiovascular fellowship training at Hopkins and Emory. He received his undergraduate degree from Harvard College. Prior to joining Piedmont Athens Regional Cardilogy, Dr. Murrow was in practice at Athens Regional Medical Center. Dr. Murrow is board certified in Cardiovascular Diseases, Internal Medicine, Echocardiography, and Nuclear Cardiology. He is also a member of the American College of Cardiology. He also serves as the Campus Associate Dean of Research for the Augusta University - University of Georgia Medical Partnership in Athens. In his spare time, Dr. Murrow enjoys traveling and gardening. Dr. Murrow welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Murrow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Piedmont Heart At Oconee Health Campus
Dr. Crim is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine, Echocardiography, and Nuclear Cardiology. He is an Assistant Professor of Medicine with the Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership, a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, and a member of the American Heart Association.In his spare time, Dr. Crim enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He also enjoys food and travel. Dr. Crim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, and Pulmonary Edema.
Last Updated: 01/09/2026












