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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Esther Wallach, M.D. is board certified in Internal Medicine. She was born in California and grew up in the Netherlands, where she received her medical degree from The University of Amsterdam. She went on to complete her internal medicine residency at Piedmont Athens Regional. Prior to joining the practice, Dr. Wallach was Medical Director of the Community Care Clinic and a core faculty member for the internal medicine residency program.Dr. Wallach treats patients ages 18 and above.In her spare time, Dr. Wallach enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two sons. Dr. Wallach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Obesity in Children, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Jon M. McGough, M.D. is board certified in internal medicine. A Georgia native, he attended the University of Georgia and the Medical College of Georgia before completing his residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC.He is passionate about helping patients maintain good health through optimizing their diets, exercise routines, and sleeping habits while placing strong emphasis on preventive care, age-appropriate vaccination, and thoughtful use of evidence based medical tests.His interests include management of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes; management of anxiety and depression; and assistance with weight loss. He also prescribes PrEP.While away from the clinic, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, hiking, gardening and supporting UGA athletics. Dr. Mcgough is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Bronchitis.

Elizabeth Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Nelson earned his bachelor's degree from Presbyterian College in 1996. He graduated from the Medical College of Georgia in 2000. Dr. Nelson went on to complete a combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency at the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati's Children's Hospital in 2004.Dr. Nelson is double board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. He has been in practice with his friend, Dr. Baker, for 16 years.Dr. Nelson has been practicing medicine for 16 years. Prior to joining Piedmont, he worked as an employed physician with Athens Regional Medical Center. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. His top areas of expertise are H1N1 Influenza, Impetigo, Otitis, and Fetal Parvovirus Syndrome.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. His top areas of expertise are Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

Farris Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

Alice Edwards is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Edwards is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration. Dr. Edwards is currently accepting new patients.

George Cleland is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Cleland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Enlarged Liver, and Osmotic Diuresis. Dr. Cleland is currently accepting new patients.

Suresh Baliga is an Endocrinologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Baliga has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

Samuel Griffin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Griffin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Asthma in Children, and Asthma.

Glynn Chesser is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Chesser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Stroke, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency. Dr. Chesser is currently accepting new patients.

Lisa Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. Her top areas of expertise are Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency Type 1, Primary T Cell Immunodeficiency, ICF Syndrome, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Paradela is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Paradela is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration. Dr. Paradela is currently accepting new patients.

Elizabeth Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

Marcus Cromer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Cromer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Sitosterolemia, Alcoholic Ketoacidosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Cromer is currently accepting new patients.

Vasu Murthy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Murthy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Cyclothymic Disorder, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Murthy is currently accepting new patients.

Mary Bond is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Bond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Eosinophilic Asthma. Dr. Bond is currently accepting new patients.

Albert Brooks is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Brooks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Brooks is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Firth is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Firth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Hyperglycemia. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Firth is currently accepting new patients.