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

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 Morning Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

Jeffrey Thomas is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Morning Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Midline Lethal Granuloma, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Essential Thrombocythemia, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Thomas 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 Morning Sickness. 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 Morning Sickness. 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.

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 Morning Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

Dr. Bour earned his medical degree at The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. He then attended The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center where he completed a residency in General Surgery. Dr. Bour is board certified in Surgery, is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and has over 23 years of experience.Dr. Bour specializes in General and Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic) Surgery.His special interests include Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal and Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, and surgical diseases of the intestinal tract.In his spare time, Dr. Bour enjoys home improvement projects, woodworking, and spending time with his wife Katie, their family and their two dogs Bailey and Joey. Dr. Bour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Morning Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy.

Minesh Mehta is a Gastroenterologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Morning Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.

Asif Qadri is a Gastroenterologist in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Qadri is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Morning Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Qadri is currently accepting new patients.

Elizabeth Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Morning Sickness. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

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 Morning Sickness. 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.

Dr. Melissa Martin earned her medical degree and completed her residency at the University of Maryland. She received her undergraduate and master's degrees in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Georgia and is board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.Dr. Melissa Martin has been practicing medicine for 14 years. Prior to joining Piedmont Physician Group, Dr. Martin was a part of the Athens Regional Physician Enterprise.In her spare time, Dr. Melissa Martin enjoys spending time with her family. She enjoys hiking, rafting, and reading. Feel free to call the office to inquire that status of becoming a new patient. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Morning Sickness. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and H1N1 Influenza.

Dr. Jeanne Marie Martin earned her medical degree from Louisiana State University in New Orleans and completed her residency at the University of Maryland. She received her undergraduate degree in biology from Millsaps College and is board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.Dr. Jeanne Marie has been practicing medicine for 12 years. Prior to joining Piedmont Physician Group, Dr. Jeanne Marie was a part of Athens Regional Physician Enterprise.In her spare time, Dr. Jeanne Marie enjoys spending time with her family. She enjoys playing tennis, traveling, and hiking. Please feel free to contact the office to inquire about becoming a new patient. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Morning Sickness. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Otitis, Asthma, and H1N1 Influenza.

Dr. Wells earned his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at Medical College of Georgia. He is board certified with American Board of Internal Medicine.Dr. Wells has been practicing medicine for 26 years. He specializes in internal medicine. He enjoys the entire spectrum of adult medicine while developing a personal relationship with the patients in his care. Prior to joining Piedmont Hawthorne OHC, Dr. Wells was a practicing partner at Hawthorne Medical Associates.In his spare time, Dr. Wells enjoys spending time with his family. He enjoys sports and back-packing. He is active in Boy Scouts, local high school football and church activities. Dr. Wells is not accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Wells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Morning Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Morning Sickness. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Aliya Safwan, M.D. received her medical degree from Fatima Jinnah Medical College in Lahore, Pakistan. She completed her internal medicine residency at Piedmont Athens Regional in 2019. Dr. Safwan treats patients ages 18 and above and has a special interest in preventive medicine and diabetes.In her spare time, Dr. Safwan enjoys gardening and spending time with her family.Dr. Safwan welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Safwan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Morning Sickness. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Mark Earhart is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Earhart is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Morning Sickness. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Earhart is currently accepting new patients.

Marc Rosenberg is a Gastroenterologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Rosenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Morning Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Cirrhosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Erik Person is a Gastroenterologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Person is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Morning Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Bradley Shepherd is a Gastroenterologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Shepherd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Morning Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Hepatitis, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.