Ralitza T. Martin, M.D., earned her undergraduate and graduate degree from Universitat des Saarlandes School of Medicine in Homburg, Germany. She went on to do her Internal Medicine residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She then received her fellowship training for Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Emory University and Interventional Pulmonology at Duke University. During her pulmonary fellowship, Dr. Martin also earned her Masters of Science and Clinical Research at Emory University. Dr. Martin is board certified in Internal, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, as well as Interventional Pulmonology. She is also a member of the American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology, the American Thoracic Society, the American College of Chest Physicians and the Society of Critical Care Medicine.Her special interests include management of lung nodules, advanced bronchoscopy techniques, robotic bronchoscopy, and minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for patients with lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies, airway lesions, and pleural disorders.Dr. Martin was the first physician in Georgia to perform Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction. This is the first FDA-approved lung valve device to help emphysema patients breathe easier and regain daily activities without major surgery.In her spare time, Dr. Martin enjoys traveling around the world, spending time with her loved ones and being in the air. Dr. Martin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. Her top areas of expertise are Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Lung Nodules, and Gastrostomy.

Eric Flenaugh is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Flenaugh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Paul Cronin is a Radiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Cronin has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Rhabdomyosarcoma, Synovial Sarcoma, and Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome.

Onkar Khullar is a Thoracic Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Khullar has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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 Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Neurosarcoidosis, Sarcoidosis, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Bronchogenic Cyst, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Seth Force is a Thoracic Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Force has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Parathyroidectomy.

Eugene Berkowitz is a Radiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Berkowitz has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Collapsed Lung, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Arthur Stillman is a Radiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Stillman has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Lung Nodules, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Felix Fernandez is a Thoracic Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Fernandez has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Stefan Tigges is a Radiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Tigges has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Lung Nodules.

Allan Pickens is a Thoracic Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Pickens is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant.

Muhammad Naeem is a Radiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Naeem is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, and Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.

Abesh Niroula is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Niroula has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, and Endoscopy.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Long Haul COVID, Neurosarcoidosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Endoscopy.

William Read is an Oncologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Read has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Mesenchymoma, and Liposarcoma.

Suchita Pakkala is an Oncologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Pakkala has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. Her top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Paget Disease of the Breast.

Jay Shelton is a Radiation Oncologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Shelton has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.