Dr. Hedrick specializes in Rheumatology and is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. Prior to joining Piedmont, he was with the Cleveland Clinic Florida for 4 years. Dr. Hedrick treats conditions such as Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Spondyloarthritis, Lupus, Polymyositis/Dermatomyositis, Sjogren's Syndrome, Vasculitis, and Osteoporosis, among other rarer conditions.Dr. Hedrick is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Hedrick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

Jeffrey Thomas is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Midline Lethal Granuloma, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Essential Thrombocythemia, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

Petros Nikolinakos is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Nikolinakos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Nikolinakos is currently accepting new patients.

Ranjana Bhargava is a Hematologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Bhargava is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Hemochromatosis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anemia, and Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Bhargava is currently accepting new patients.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Kuang Chang is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Breast Cancer, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

Tzu-chuan Huang is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients.

Cynthia Shepherd is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Shepherd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Shepherd is currently accepting new patients.

Addie Hill is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Hill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Breast Cancer, and Anemia. Dr. Hill is currently accepting new patients.

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 Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

Malek Mushref, MD, FACE; earned his medical degree from the University of Aleppo and completed his residency at Piedmont Athens Regional. Dr. Mushref is fellowship trained in Endocrinology from the Medical University of South Carolina. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology; with a special interest in thyroid diseases including thyroid cancer. He is also a Fellow of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology.In his spare time, Dr. Mushref enjoys spending time with family. He enjoys playing chess and music.Dr. Mushref is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.Note: Physicians and medical staff are not available on Thursdays; but administrative staff will be available to answer phone calls. Dr. Mushref is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Storm, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Thyroidectomy.

Raghda Al Anbari, MD, earned her medical degree from Al-Mustansiriyah University - College of Medicine and completed her residency at Chicago Medical School - Rosalind Franklin University. Dr. Al Anbari is fellowship trained in Endocrinology from University of Florida. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and brings with her more than five years of experience.Dr. Al Anbari specializes in Endocrinology. Her special interests include diabetes mellitus, thyroid and osteoporosis and has done research in thyroid disease.Dr. Al Anbari is proficient in Arabic.In her spare time, Dr. Al Anbari enjoys her time in outdoor activities with her family. Dr. Al Anbari is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.PLEASE NOTE:Dr. Al Anbari is in the office on Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dr. Anbari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Diabetic Nephropathy, Hyperthyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Charles Bodine is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Bodine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Anemia, and Acute Mountain Sickness. Dr. Bodine is currently accepting new patients.

Fareha Rahim MD FACP earned her medical degree from The AGA Khan University Karachi Pakistan and completed her residency in Internal Medicine and Chief Resident year at New York Medical College program, Sound Shore Medical Center, New Rochelle, New York. She also did a partial fellowship training in Rheumatology, from Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, New York. She is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Rahim has been practicing medicine for 20 years. Prior to joining Piedmont Athens Regional, Dr. Rahim was part of Private Practice group, Hawthorne Medical Associates, Athens GA.Presently she is Faculty for Piedmont Athens Regional Internal Medicine Residency Program, Clinical Assistant Professor Augusta University /UGA Medical Partnership. She is also Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Faculty of Medical Sciences, College of Public Health, UGA 9/2016.Dr. Rahim enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 kids. She enjoys travel and food.She is a recipient of Charles A. Foreman M.D Humanitarian Award and Chief Resident Award.Dr. Rahim welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Rahim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Clara Herrin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Herrin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Gonorrhea, Tonsillitis, Syphilis, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Herrin is currently accepting new patients.

Laurent Morel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Morel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Morel is currently accepting new patients.

Peter Vandyck is an Endocrinologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Vandyck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.

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 Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Stroke, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency. Dr. Chesser is currently accepting new patients.

Jane Fleagle is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Fleagle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Fleagle is currently accepting new patients.

Jeremy Anthony is an Endocrinologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Anthony is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Hyperparathyroidism, and Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism.