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

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 Melorheostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Obesity in Children, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

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 Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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 Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Bronchitis.

George Newman is a Radiologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Newman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Newman is currently accepting new patients.

Shane Kudela is a Radiologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Kudela is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Liver Failure, Jaundice, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kudela is currently accepting new patients.

Clifford Smith is a Radiologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Visceromegaly, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

Dr. Garcia earned her medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia. She then attended New Hanover Regional Medical Center to complete her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology.Dr. Garcia is a Board Eligible Obstetrician and Gynecologist. Dr. Garcia has been practicing medicine for 4 years. Her specialties and medical interests include low and high-risk pregnancies, group prenatal care, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (including the Da Vinci Robot), and vaginal surgery.Her special interests include robotic and laparoscopic surgery, surgery for prolapse, and group prenatal care.In her spare time, Dr. Garcia enjoys exercise, a good book, time with friends and family, and spending time outdoors with her dog Emma. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Ovarian Cysts, Menopause, Angiomyoma, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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 Melorheostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Patrick Lucas earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and completed his residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. He earned his Associates of Science in Biology from Middle Georgia College and his Bachelors of Science in Biology from The University of Georgia. Dr. Lucas is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Lucas has been practicing medicine in Athens for 15 years. In additional to practicing Internal Medicine, Dr. Lucas serves as the Medical Director of a local Hospice company.Dr. Lucas was chosen as a Harry S. Truman Scholar in 1997 while attending the University of Georgia. He was also chosen one of UGA's 40 Under 40 outstanding alumni in 2013. He and his wife, Julie, were members of the 2016 Class of Leadership Georgia. Dr. Lucas has served on the Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees since 2018. The also serves on the Board of Directors of his home Methodist church.In his spare time, Dr. Lucas enjoys traveling and spending time with his family. He also teaches youth Sunday School and has coached his son and daughter in various youth sports. He also enjoys painting, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, and playing golf. Dr. Lucas is not accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Lucas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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 Melorheostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Kilian van Rijn, MD, earned his medical degree from Erasmus University Rotterdam in The Netherlands, and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Piedmont Athens Regional. He received his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences from The University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Dr. van Rijn is board is board certified.Dr. van Rijn's special interests include general internal medicine, screening and management of chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes.In his spare time, Dr. van Rijn enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons.Dr. van Rijn is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Van Rijn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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 Melorheostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Diabetic Nephropathy, Hyperthyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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 Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Storm, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Thyroidectomy.

Jared Mills is a Radiologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Mills is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Mills is currently accepting new patients.

Ronald Walpert is a Radiologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Walpert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Visceromegaly, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Walpert is currently accepting new patients.

Jon De Witte is a Radiologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. De Witte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Mikulicz Disease, Headache, CAPOS Syndrome, and Vertigo. Dr. De Witte is currently accepting new patients.

Ross Christopher is a Radiologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Christopher has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Christopher is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Twedt is a Radiologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Twedt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Tenosynovitis, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Twedt is currently accepting new patients.