Pratik Thaker, M.D., received his doctorate in Medicine from the American University of Antigua School of Medicine Antigua, after receiving his bachelor of science degree from Emory University, majoring in Biology, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He then completed his residency in Family Medicine at Piedmont Columbus Regional. Dr. Thaker is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin and the Georgia Association of Physicians of Indian Origin.Dr. Thaker specializes in Family Medicine and provides services and treatment for patients' ages 18 and up. Dr Thaker has a special interest in preventative medicine and aspires to offer a comprehensive approach to wellness and better lifestyle.In his spare time, Dr. Thaker enjoys hiking, playing tennis, watching NFL, and spending time with his family and friends.Dr. Thaker welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Thaker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kikuchi Disease. His top areas of expertise are Kikuchi Disease, Cellulitis, Lymphadenitis, and Sinusitis.

Adam French is an Otolaryngologist in Conyers, Georgia. Dr. French is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kikuchi Disease. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Tinnitus, and Gastrostomy. Dr. French is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Brock is a General Surgeon in Rome, Georgia. Dr. Brock is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kikuchi Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

Benjamin Hess is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Griffin, Georgia. Dr. Hess is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kikuchi Disease. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Tracheitis, and COVID-19. Dr. Hess is currently accepting new patients.

Jeong Hun Paik is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cumming, Georgia. Dr. Hun Paik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kikuchi Disease. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Gaby Calero, MD, received her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Presence Health Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Calero is board certified in family medicine. Dr. Calero specializes in Family Medicine and works in Urgent Care. She is bi-lingual in Spanish.In her spare time, Dr. Calero enjoys singing, playing the guitar and Salsa dancing. She relocated back to Georgia to spend time with family and her dog Rex.Dr. Calero welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Calero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kikuchi Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Tracheitis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and COVID-19.

Dr. Hefner earned his medical degree and completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Alabama, School of Medicine in Birmingham. Board certified in internal medicine and pediatrics, Dr. Hefner is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Hefner was in practice in Woodstock, Georgia. He also was a member of the American College of Physicians and the Medical Association of the State of Alabama prior to moving to Georgia.In his spare time, Dr. Hefner enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, and going to church. He welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Hefner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kikuchi Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

Vandana Setia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Setia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kikuchi Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), High Cholesterol, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Setia is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Hill treats patients ages 15 and older. He has a special interest in diabetes and other endocrine disorders. He also enjoys acute rehabilitation, long-term nursing home management and end of life/hospice care.In his spare time, Dr. Hill enjoys fishing, traveling, classic cars and community service. He serves his community in many volunteer roles and has been the Mayor of Commerce since 2012. Dr. Hill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kikuchi Disease. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Dr. Douglas Miller has expertise in the medical and surgical treatment of a wide range of diseases and disorders of the ears, nose, sinuses, larynx, mouth, throat and structures of the neck, including chronic sinusitis, facial plastic and reconstruction, and head/neck cancers. Dr. Miller treats patients of all ages - infants through seniors - and has served the Walton County community since 2010.In his spare time, Dr. Miller enjoys spending time with his family. Prior to establishing his medical practice in Monroe, Dr. Miller proudly served as a medical officer at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Yokosuka, Japan. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kikuchi Disease. His top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Swimmer's Ear, Tinnitus, Infant Hearing Loss, and Septoplasty.

Stephen Bovenkerk, DO, FAOCO, earned his medical degree from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine-Midwestern University, Downers Grove, Illinois, and completed his residency at St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Madison Heights, Michigan. He is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery/Facial Plastic Surgery.Dr. Bovenkerk specializes in general ear, nose, and throat. His special interests include otolaryngic allergy, and surgical treatment of facial lesions. Dr. Bovenkerk offers treatment for the full spectrum of pediatric and adult ear, upper airway, facial, and soft tissue neck surgical conditions.In his spare time, Dr. Bovenkerk enjoys spending time with family, playing tennis, hiking, and completing home improvement projects. Dr. Bovenkerk is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Bovenkerk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kikuchi Disease. His top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Tinnitus, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Infant Hearing Loss.

Kandra Watson, M.D., is board certified in family medicine and practicing urgent care. She has called Columbus home since 2010. She previously practiced medicine at Martin Army Community Hospital on Fort Benning and at My Care Urgent Care in South Columbus. Dr. Watson completed her residency at the Medical College of Georgia in 2001. She earned her medical doctorate at Medical University of South Carolina in 1997. She received her B.S. in Biology from Paine College in Augusta in 1993.Dr. Watson is married and has three children. Her hobbies include gardening and spending time with her family. Dr. Watson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kikuchi Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

C Schramm is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Schramm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kikuchi Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Insomnia, Oral Herpes, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Schramm is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Anil Yadav specializes in Internal Medicine, with special interests in Cardiac Event Prevention, Weight Loss, Smoking Cessation, and Holistic Medicine. Dr. Yadav is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kikuchi Disease. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Obesity, Cirrhosis, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Liver Transplant.

Bryan Vo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alpharetta, Georgia. Dr. Vo has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kikuchi Disease. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Insomnia, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis. Dr. Vo is currently accepting new patients.

Rashi Patel, M.D., graduated with a bachelor’s degree in from the University of Florida. She earned her medical degree from American University of Antigua in St. John's, Antigua. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Patel completed her residency in family medicine at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio, where she served as Chief Resident for her third year of training. During her time as a resident, she also volunteered at Reach Out of Montgomery County serving the undeserved and uninsured and at Good Samaritan North where she provided sports physicals for high school athletes. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. In her spare time, Dr. Patel enjoys outdoor activities, watching sports and movies, trying new food, and spending time with family. Dr. Patel welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Kanjira is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kikuchi Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Dr. Haq is a graduate of the Emory University School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Emory University affiliated hospitals. Dr. Haq is a member of the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians and is a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners. He is board certified in internal medicine. Dr. Haq takes an individualized approach to medicine and recognizes that each patient's needs are different.He ensures he builds relationships with patients in order to better help them manage their health. Dr. Haq is interested in Preventive Care and tries to help his patients live healthy productive lives. Dr. Haq is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kikuchi Disease. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Michael Kevin Sopt, M.D. received his medical degree from the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 1994. He went on to complete his Family Practice residency at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Sopt is a Board Certified Family Physician and has been in practice since 1997. He has over 21 years of experience in the management of Acute Care, Adult and Geriatric Medicine, and Family Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Practice. He grew up in Michigan, and is a graduate of Vanderbilt University.Dr. Sopt treats patients age 11 and upwards. He has a special interest in geriatrics and chronic disease management.In his spare time, Dr. Sopt enjoys following his Vanderbilt Commodores, cycling, soccer, and spending time with his family.Dr. Sopt welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Sopt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kikuchi Disease. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Omotayo Akinmade, M.D. received his medical degree from the University of Lagos, Nigeria and completed his post graduate training and residency at the State University of New York Health Science Center, Department of Family Medicine. He received his board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He is available to treat urgent care illnesses. Dr. Akinmade previously managed patients from infants to the elderly in the Primary Care Department at Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinic. He has also worked at the National Youth Service Primary Healthcare Center in Katsina, Nigera and at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital in Lagos, Nigeria. His professional affiliations include the American Academy of Family Physicians and the New Hampshire Academy of Family Physicians. His focus includes preventive medicine and the treatment of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and prevention and treatment of coronary artery disease. Dr Akinmade believes that his patients are vital parts of the healthcare team and emphasizes the patient-centered medical home model in which the patient-provider relationship is critical for success. He believes in treating the whole individual where patients are real people with real needs. In his free time, Dr Akinmade enjoys spending time with his wife and two young kids. He also enjoys football, tennis and soccer. Dr. Akinmade welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans. We are excited to welcome Dr. Akinmade's new nurse practitioner,Paula Gonzalez Reinemer, to his care team. Dr. Akinmade is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kikuchi Disease. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Jennifer Zreloff is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Zreloff has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kikuchi Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Restless Legs Syndrome, Spasticity, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.