Rattandeep Singh is a Rheumatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Raynaud Phenomenon, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Singh 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 Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS). 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 Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS). Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Obesity in Children, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Dr. Swetha Ramakrishnan is a board-certified colorectal surgeon who grew up in North Brunswick, New Jersey. She graduated with the highest distinction from a combined 7 year BS/MD program from Pennsylvania State University with a degree in life science and a minor in German language. She received her MD degree from Jefferson Medical College where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She then completed her general surgery residency at the Emory University School of Medicine, where she also completed a 2-year post-doctoral research fellowship in transplant immunology. She completed her fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.Dr. Ramakrishnan is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. She is currently the chairwoman of the Piedmont Atlanta Hospital Ethics Committee and serves as an adjunct clinical faculty member for Mercer University's College of Health Professions. She practices all aspects of colon and rectal surgery, including treatment of colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulae, abscesses, and pilonidal disease. She performs colonoscopy, laparoscopy, Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS), High Resolution Anoscopy (HRA), the Cleft Lift procedure for pilonidal disease, and sacral neuromodulation for the treatment of fecal incontinence. She has a particular interest in the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic floor disorders. Dr. Ramakrishnan was named a Top Doctor by Atlanta Magazine and Georgia Trend Magazine in 2022. Dr. Ramakrishnan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS). Her top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Proctitis, Colostomy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. Joshua Samraj, M.D., earned his medical degree from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. He then completed his internal medicine internship and residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center of Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New Hyde Park, NY. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has almost 35 years of clinical experience. Dr. Samraj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS). His top areas of expertise are Transcobalamin Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, and Hypertension.

Dr. Kappel is an Atlanta native who grew up in the Buckhead neighborhood and attended the Westminster Schools. He earned his medical degree from Emory University in 2017 along with a Masters in Public Health focusing on the health impacts of 'social determinants'such as lifestyle, social situation, and stress. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at the University of Washington while also obtaining a special certification to perform medical acupuncture. In 2023, he completed a two-year fellowship in Integrative Medicine through the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in Tuscon, Arizona and specializes in Integrative Medicine and Medical Acupuncture.Dr. Kappel offers comprehensive, holistic primary care combining the best of modern medical treatments, patient-centered care, and integrative approaches such as acupuncture and mind-body medicine. With every patient, he aims to find the right treatment for the right patient at the right moment in their journey, blending the best of conventional and alternative approaches.Dr. Kappel enjoys reading, hiking, and yoga. He travels as often as possible with his wife and helps her take care of their two middle-aged cats. Dr. Kappel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS). His top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Sciatica, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

Lacey B Hutchinson, D.O., received her doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Suwannee, Georgia, after receiving her bachelor of science degree from Samford University, majoring in Sports Medicine. She then completed her residency in Family Medicine at Methodist Hospital where she served as chief resident. Dr. Hutchinson has published numerous scholarly articles in medical journals. She is a member of the American Osteopathic Association and the Georgia Medical Association.Dr. Hutchinson specializes in comprehensive and preventive care and provides services and treatment for patients' ages 10 and up. She also offers women's health/gynecological exams, as well as minor office procedures such as Nexplanon insertions, a variety of dermatological procedures, and sports medicine, including joint injections. Dr Hutchinson has a special interest in preventative care, with a focus on lifestyle medicine, including nutrition and exercise.In her spare time, Dr. Hutchinson enjoys traveling, fitness, Kentucky Basketball and spending time with her husband and family.Dr. Hutchinson welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Hutchinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS). Her top areas of expertise are Tonsillitis, Familial Hypopituitarism, Cellulitis, and Sinusitis.

Dr. Serrao specializes in Internal Medicine and provides treatment for patients' ages 16 and older. He also offers comprehensive physicals and management of all adult chronic conditions. Dr. Serrao has a special interest in the treatment of diabetes and thyroid disorders with an emphasis on lifestyle medication to achieve better health. In his spare time, Dr. Serrao enjoys running, travel and spending time with his family. Dr. Serrao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS). His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Cirrhosis.

Tia Neely, MD is a Family Medicine physician and has over 21 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Neely owned and operated a private practice in Adel, Georgia from 2003-2021 where she focused on pediatrics, women's health, adult chronic care management, acute care, and preventive medicine. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.Developing personal relationships with her patients over time allows Dr. Neely to offer more complete and compassionate care. Dr. Neely is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS). Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Dr. Alade earned her medical degree from Drexel University School of Medicine and her residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Internal Medicine. She went on to complete her Rheumatology Fellowship at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. She is a current member of the American College of Rheumatology & American Medical Association.In her spare time, Dr. Alade enjoys reading, visiting cultural sites, travel and spending time with her family.Dr. Alade welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Alade is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Raynaud Phenomenon, and Fibromyalgia.

Claro Palma, MD received his medical degree from the University of the Philippines, in Manila, Philippines. He completed internal medicine internship, then residency in Internal Medicine at the Worcester City Hospital in Worcester Massachusetts. He completed his fellowship in Immunology and Rheumatology at the University of Missouri - Columbia. Dr. Palma is a member of the American College of Physicians, board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine / Rheumatology and is a Certified Clinical Densitometrist through the International Society for Clinical Densitometry.Dr. Palma specializes in adult rheumatology and provides specialty care in diagnosis and treatment of the full spectrum of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, pseudogout, polymyalgia rheumatica, giant cell/temporal arteritis, osteoporosis, systemic lupus, polymyositis, dermatomyositis, Sjogren's syndrome, Wegener's granulomatosis, and vasculitis.Dr. Palma welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Palma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS). His top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Raynaud Phenomenon, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

Dr. Huff is an Atlanta native who joined the practice in 1986. He received his BS degree from the University of Georgia in 1979 and his M.D. Degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta in 1983. Dr. Huff completed his internal medicine residency at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. In 1986, Dr. Huff was certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Huff began his personalized medicine practice in 2009 in response to the pressure from the insurance climate to see more patients in less time.Dr. Huff focuses on prevention and wellness, not only taking care of you when you are ill. Our definition of wellness includes fitness, nutrition and emotional well-being. We believe that for those who truly value their health, having a physician as a partner and coach is the ideal doctor/ patient relationship. Dr. Huff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS). His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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 Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS). His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

Melissa Rienstra, M.D., earned her medical degree at Mercer University School of Medicine. She then completed a residency in internal medicine at Kennestone Hospital.Dr. Rienstra specializes in internal medicine. She offers comprehensive preventive care as well as the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, heart disease and arthritis. Her special interests include preventative care and women's health.In her spare time, Dr. Rienstra enjoys running, riding bikes and spending time with friends and family. Dr. Rienstra is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Rienstra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS). Her top areas of expertise are Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

Carolyn H. Sigman, M.D., graduated with her bachelor's degree from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She earned her medical degree at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. She then completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Emory University. Following that, she served as chief resident at Emory University Hospital. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Sigman was in private practice in Roswell and Alpharetta. With more than twenty years of experience, she is board certified in internal medicine and a member of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Sigman lives in Brookhaven with her husband, Steven Sigman, M.D., and their five children. Dr. Sigman welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Sigman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS). Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia.

Dr. Felicia S. Lacksen earned her medical degree from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, in New Jersey, and completed her residency at Duke University. She received her undergraduate degree in Chemistry and Italian Studies from Fordham University, and is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Lacksen has been practicing medicine for 23 years. Prior to joining Hawthorne Medical Associates/Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Lacksen was an attending at Duke University Medical Center.In her spare time, Dr. Lacksen enjoys spending time with her family and her dogs. She enjoys swimming, reading and knitting.Dr. Lacksen is not accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Lacksen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS). Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

David Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Smyrna, Georgia. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS). His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Sailors is from Athens, Georgia. He received his undergraduate education at The University of Georgia, where he was a member of the track team. He received his medical degree at The Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and his General Surgical training at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine - Chattanooga Unit.He completed a two-year Fellowship in Vascular Surgery at the University of Arkansas under Dr. Robert Barnes. After practicing in Chattanooga for two years, he joined Dr. Costantino in practice in 1998. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and an active member in the Southeastern Surgical Society, Society of Vascular Surgery and the Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society. Though interested in all aspects of vascular surgery, he brings special expertise in the field of endovascular surgery. Dr. Sailors is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS). His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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 Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS). His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Insomnia, Oral Herpes, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Schramm is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Atoyebi is board certified in family medicine. She enjoys treating patients of all ages, from newborns to our most senior loved ones. Dr. Atoyebi has special interests in nutrition, women's health including contraceptive care, and lifestyle medicine. She performs minor office procedures including skin biopsies, joint injections, and osteopathic manipulation. She is also fluent in Spanish. She enjoys spending time with her family and two children, traveling, outdoor activities, and church.In her spare time, Dr. Atoyebi enjoys hiking and other adventures with her husband, traveling and spending time at church. Dr. Atoyebi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS). Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.