Varsha Kulkarni, M.D. completed her medical degree & residency at Grant Medical College in Mumbai, India. She then completed her fellowship training at University of Florida. Dr. Kulkarni is board certified in Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care Medicine. Prior to Piedmont, Dr. Kulkarni was a founding partner of Augusta Lung Associates. Her special interests include interventional pulmonology (advanced diagnostics), lung cancer, & critical care medicine. Dr. Kulkarni is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, COVID-19, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

A Brannen is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Brannen has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Brannen is currently accepting new patients.

Edward Garner is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Garner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, and Bronchiectasis.

Zachary Baker, M.D., earned his medical degree from The American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine and completed his residency at West Virginia University. He went on to complete his cardiothoracic fellowship at The University of Arizona. Dr. Baker is board certified in both general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Baker was the Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Tidal Health and also the medical director of Thoracic Oncology. He specializes in cardiothoracic surgery and his special interests include general cardiac surgery as well as general thoracic surgery.In his spare time, Dr. Baker enjoys skiing, camping, traveling and spending time with his family.Dr. Baker is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Baker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Scott Pethke, M.D. earned his medical degree at LSU Medical Center. He then completed his internal medicine residency & pulmonary/critical care fellowship at LSU Medical Center. Dr. Pethke is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, & critical care medicine. Prior to Piedmont, Dr Pethke was a partner of Augusta Lung Associates. He treats a wide variety of critical care & pulmonary disorders. Dr. Pethke 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), COVID-19, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Wang specializes in Internal Medicine. He treats conditions such as COPD, Asthma, Diabetes, Hypertension and a variety of other chronic conditions. Services offered include wellness, routine follow ups, work and school exams, and same day visits for acute problems. He has been in practice for 26 years.In his spare time, Dr. Wang enjoys traveling and gardening. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Shaheen Islam is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Islam is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Islam is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Ellington is a Thoracic Surgeon in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Ellington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Ellington is currently accepting new patients.

Brent Limbaugh is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Limbaugh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Limbaugh is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Velky specializes in Family Medicine. His special interests include Adolescent and Adult Medicine. He offers treatment for Diabetes, Hypertension, Migraines, UTI's, Arthritis, Back Pain, and Neuropathy, just to name a few.Dr. Velky has 38 years of experience and has been board certified for 34 years. Dr. Velky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Newborn Jaundice, Thyroid Dysgenesis, Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, and Congenital Hypothyroidism.

Dr. Nusrat specializes in Internal Medicine. His special interests include Diabetes and Preventative Health Care. He treats conditions such as Diabetes, Hypertension, Well Woman exams, Arthritis, Migraines, Depression, Anxiety, Thyroid problems, Heart conditions, and Kidney Disease. Dr. Nusrat is board certified and has over 20 years of experience.In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, and indoor shooting and target practice at the local shooting range. Dr. Nusrat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Cirrhosis.

Carmel Joseph is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Joseph is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Joseph is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Forys is originally from Chicago, Illinois and moved to Indiana where he completed his Undergraduate, Medical School, Residency, and Fellowship at Indiana University. Dr Forys moved to Augusta and joined Piedmont to be closer to Family in 2024.Dr Forys has been practicing medicine for 10 years. Dr. Forys was the Director of the Endobronchial Lung Volume Reduction Program and Pulmonary Rehab at Ascension Saint Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis Indiana. Dr. Forys was the associate program director for the Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship Program at Ascension Saint Vincent Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship. Dr. Forys has clinical interests in patient with COPD, Emphysema, Lung cancer and Critical Care.Outside of work Dr. Forys enjoys spending time with his family. He and his Wife Samantha enjoy being outside with their dog, Sasha. Dr. Forys is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Sarcoidosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Neurosarcoidosis.

William Johnson is an Interventional Radiologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Colonic Malakoplakia, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Diverticular Disease.

John Kuckelman is a Thoracic Surgeon in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Kuckelman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Thomas Dillard is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Dillard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Cystic Fibrosis, Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections, and Central Sleep Apnea.

Youssef Anid is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Anid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchogenic Cyst, and Pneumonia. Dr. Anid is currently accepting new patients.

Miriam Atkins is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Atkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Atkins is currently accepting new patients.

Eugene Long is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Long is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Protein S Deficiency. Dr. Long is currently accepting new patients.

Alice David is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. David is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. David is currently accepting new patients.