Jody Hughes is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pneumonia, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.

Sriram I. Paramesh, M.D., earned his medical degree from Albany Medical College in Albany, N.Y. He completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh. He received his undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Paramesh was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. Dr. Paramesh has been practicing medicine since 1999. He holds board certifications in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease and internal medicine. Dr. Paramesh specializes in pulmonary rehabilitation and sarcoidosis.In his spare time, Dr. Paramesh enjoys playing tennis, traveling, fine dining and reading.Dr. Paramesh welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Paramesh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Bronchiectasis, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Steven E. Harris, M.D., FCCP, earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, La. He completed his residency at George Washington University. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Harris was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. Dr. Harris has been practicing medicine for 24 years. He is the Director of the Asthma and Allergy program at Piedmont Physicians Georgia Lung and holds board certifications in pulmonary disease and internal medicine. Dr. Harris also specializes in Allergy and Asthma for pulmonary patients. In his spare time, Dr. Harris enjoys spending time with his family and playing golf. Dr. Harris welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Pneumonia.

Aris Iatridis, M.D., earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, Va. He completed his residency at the University of Minnesota. He received his undergraduate degree in biology from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Iatridis was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. He holds board certifications in sleep medicine, pulmonary disease and internal medicine.Dr. Iatridis is described as inquisitive and passionate about the practice of medicine. He is considered to be efficient, accurate and focused with regard to patient care. Dr. Iatridis is hard working and is well-liked by his fellow physicians and patients. Dr. Iatridis is an expert on sleep disorders in the transportation industry.In his spare time, Dr. Iatridis enjoys traveling, history and antique maps and books. Dr. Iatridis welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Iatridis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.

Stuart Simon, M.D., FCCP, earned his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Ga. He completed his residency and internship in internal medicine at Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, where he was chief medical resident. He completed his fellowship in pulmonology and critical care medicine at Yale University.Dr. Simon received his undergraduate degrees in biology and sociology from Tulane University. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Simon was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. He holds board certifications in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease and internal medicine.Dr. Simon specializes in emphysema, lung cancer, pulmonary rehabilitation and respiratory exercise physiology and rehabilitation.In his spare time, Dr. Simon enjoys biking and exercising.Dr. Simon welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Simon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Pneumonia.

Amy Hajari Case, M.D., FCCP, received her undergraduate degree from Birmingham-Southern College and earned her medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2005. She completed her internal medicine residency and pulmonary and critical care medicine fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Hajari Case was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. She holds board certifications in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease and internal medicine. She is a member of the American Thoracic Society and a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians. Dr. Hajari Case specializes in the diagnosis and management of patients with interstitial lung diseases. She leads a monthly support group for patients with pulmonary fibrosis in Austell, and she is on the steering committee for the ACCP Interstitial and Diffuse Lung Disease NetWork. She is the Director of the Interstitial Lung Disease Program and Research department at Piedmont Physicians Georgia Lung. Dr. Hajari Case enjoys bringing her patients the opportunity to receive new medications and cutting edge treatments. She is also interested in medical education and leads a bi-monthly pulmonary and critical care journal club meeting. In her spare time, Dr. Hajari Case enjoys traveling, listening to live music, and musical theatre. Dr. Hajari Case welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Case is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

Brion J. Lock, M.D., graduated with a bachelor of arts degree from Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, Mich. He earned his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Mich. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Lock was chosen to serve as chief resident for one year after completion of his internal medicine residency in 2002. He stayed at UAB to complete his pulmonary and critical care fellowship and served as chief fellow during his final year of training.Dr. Lock is described as hard working and passionate about the practice of medicine. His colleagues consider him to be very energetic and industrious with regard to patient care. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Lock was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates for 7 years. Dr. Lock is board certified in critical care and pulmonary disease, and specializes in cough and airways diseases including asthma, COPD, and bronchiectasis.In his spare time, Dr. Lock enjoys sports, cooking, and traveling with his family.Dr. Lock welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Lock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, Lung Nodules, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Samuel Szumstein, M.D., earned his medical degree from Universidad Central de Venezuela in Caracas, Venezuela. He completed his residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He completed his pulmonary, sleep and critical care medicine fellowships at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Szumstein was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. Previous to that, he was an assistant professor at the University of Virginia and helped train residents and worked as a staff physician at Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salem, Va. He is board certified in pulmonary diseases, critical care medicine and sleep medicine. In his spare time, Dr. Szumstein enjoys spending time with his family, while traveling, hitting the slopes, riding jet skis, watching sports and listening to a wide range of music. Dr. Szumstein welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Szumstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome.

Mark Schlosberg is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Kennesaw, Georgia. Dr. Schlosberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Chronic Cough, and Bullae. Dr. Schlosberg is currently accepting new patients.

John Williams is a Hospital Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

Hitendra Patel is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Kennesaw, Georgia. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Idiopathic Hypersomnia. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

C. Bryce Hartley II M.D., FCCP, earned his medical degree from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C. He completed his internal medicine residency at Tulane University Medical Center. His pulmonary residency and pulmonary and critical care medicine fellowships were completed at Georgetown University. He received his undergraduate degree in chemistry from the University of North Carolina. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Hartley was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. He is board certified in pulmonary medicine. Dr. Hartley has special interest in pleural disease, cough syndromes and airway disorders including asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis and bronchiolitis. Dr. Hartley welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Hartley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Alex Truong is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Truong has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. His top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Long Haul COVID, Neurosarcoidosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Walker is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, critical care medicine and pediatrics. He earned his medical degree from West Virginia University. He completed his internship and residency at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, followed by a clinical fellowship at the University of Rochester. Dr. Walker is a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics, as well as a member of the American Thoracic Society. He has published numerous scientific articles in peer-reviewed medical journals.Dr. Walker specializes in airway disease, especially bronchiectasis and cystic fibrosis. He is passionate about improving the quality of life in patients with these diseases.In his spare time, Dr. Walker enjoys cooking, traveling, and trying in vain to stay in shape.Dr. Walker welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. His top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Metastases, Liver Failure, and Gastrostomy.

James W. Chang, DO, FCCP, received his undergraduate degree from University of California, San Diego. He earned his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Georgia Campus. He completed his internal medicine residency at Michigan State University and pulmonary and critical care medicine fellowship at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Chang is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease and critical care medicine. Dr. Chang has presented at national conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals. He is a member of the American Thoracic Society, American College of Chest Physicians and the Society of Critical Care Medicine.Dr. Chang specializes in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine. He has special interests in asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis, lung nodules and lung cancer. He performs advanced bronchoscopy techniques such as endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy. He provides intensive care unit coverage and pulmonary consultations at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.In his spare time, Dr. Chang enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and sports.Dr. Chang welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.Please note that Dr. Chang does not specialize in sleep medicine. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Liver Failure, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Gastrostomy.

Jermaine M. Jackson, M.D., FCCP, graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of science in biology from Tennessee State University in Nashville. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis. He completed his residency in internal medicine and was subsequently chief resident at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Jackson completed his fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Jackson was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates.Dr. Jackson holds board certifications in critical care medicine, pulmonary medicine and internal medicine. He is a member of the Society of Critical Care Medicine and a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians. Dr. Jackson's philosophy of medicine begins with empathy, compassion and competency. He adheres firmly to the belief that patients should always come first. His charisma and tenacity make him highly regarded by patients and colleagues alike.Dr. Jackson welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. His top areas of expertise are Neurosarcoidosis, Sarcoidosis, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

Craig M. Patterson, M.D., completed his fellowship at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and the Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, La. During his post-graduate training, he was selected as the inaugural Russell C. Klein Visiting Fellow for the LSUHSC Global Pulmonary Exchange Program with Ege University in Izmir, Turkey. He previously completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and medical school at the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He is a proud graduate of Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas and an Eagle Scout. Before joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Patterson was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. He is board-certified in pulmonary disease, critical care medicine, and internal medicine. His professional interests include pulmonary hypertension, venous thromboembolic disease, and critical care medicine. He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians and a participant in the ACCP's Pulmonary Vascular Disease One Network. Dr. Patterson enjoys cooking and travel. He is an avid fan of college athletics, marathon runner, husband, and father to twin boys. Dr. Patterson welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pulmonary Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Coy Lassiter, M.D., graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of science in biology from the University of Georgia. He earned his medical degree from Mercer School of Medicine in Macon, Ga. He completed his residency in internal medicine, as well as his pulmonary and critical care fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine. He served as chief resident of internal medicine at Emory University Hospital from 2003 to 2004.Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Lassiter was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates and has been practicing medicine for 13 years. He holds board certifications in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease and internal medicine and has training in advanced bronchoscopy. He prides himself on being a well-rounded physician and maintains special interests in interventional bronchoscopy, lung cancer and pulmonary thromboembolism.Dr. Lassiter is considered to be warm and friendly and his fellow physicians describe him as having a great vision and leadership for the practice of medicine. His patients consider him compassionate to their needs and devoted to excellence in medical practice.Dr. Lassiter welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Lassiter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, and Gastrostomy.

Paul Zolty, M.D., earned his medical degree from the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. He completed his residency at the Mt. Sinai Medical Center. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Georgia Lung, Dr. Zolty was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. He is a member of the American Sleep Disorders Association as well as the American College of Chest Physicians. He has special interests and expertise in all aspects of sleep medicine and pulmonary medicine. Dr. Zolty has particular and active interest and expertise in the following areas of sleep: sleep and cardiovascular disease, obstructive sleep apnea, and diseases and abnormal sleep behavior. Dr. Zolty is highly regarded by his colleagues and patients. He is described as having a great sense of humor and enjoys a good laugh with his patients. He is approachable and down to earth and uncompromising in his caring for his patients. Dr. Zolty welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Zolty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Central Sleep Apnea, Restless Legs Syndrome, Drowsiness, and Endoscopy.

Alexander Gluzman, M.D., earned his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Ga. He completed his residency and pulmonary and criticalcare training at Emory University. He received his undergraduate degree from Emory University. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Gluzman was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. Dr. Gluzman has been practicing medicine for 10 years. He holdsboard certifications in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease and internal medicine. Dr. Gluzman specializes in advanced bronchoscopy techniques such as EBUS and electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy. He will be providing intensive care coverage at Piedmont Atlanta, and is fluent in Russian. In his spare time, Dr. Gluzman enjoys spending time with family, reading and traveling. Dr. Gluzman welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Gluzman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Bronchogenic Cyst, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.