* Please park in the 1010 Parking Deck located at 1050 Crescent Ave NE. Please enter via our entrance on the second floor of the parking deck. Parking is validated for 2 hours.Dr. Joe specializes in internal medicine and offers comprehensive preventive care as well as the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. She provides a non-judgmental and safe place for you to discuss your health. Dr. Joe relies on evidence-based medicine and believes it is important to collaborate with her patients when personalizing goals of treatment. Her special interests include preventative medicine, chronic disease management and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Joe has been a practicing primary care physician since 2021.In her spare time, Dr. Joe enjoys yoga, hiking and spending time with her family.She speaks intermediate Cantonese and is conversational in Mandarin and German. Dr. Joe may recommend using interpreter services during visit for languages other than English. Dr. Joe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypervitaminosis D, Alopecia Areata, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.

Gregory Mitchell, M.D. is a board-certified urologist with expertise in treating a broad range of male and female urologic problems. In addition to general adult urology, Dr. Mitchell is highly skilled in minimally invasive urologic, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery as well as endourology. Dr. Mitchell is experienced in treating prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer, complex kidney stones, erectile dysfunction, and other urologic conditions with innovative and minimally invasive approaches. He also routinely performs in-office procedures such as vasectomy, cystoscopy, and prostate biopsy.After growing up in Atlanta and graduating from Georgia Tech with a B.S. in Biology in 2005, Dr. Mitchell earned an M.S. in Biology from Penn State followed by his M.D. from Tulane University School of Medicine. He completed his general surgery internship and urology residency at Tulane, where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha and served as Chief Resident 2016-2017. Dr. Mitchell has authored many peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. He is a member of the American Urological Association, the Southeastern Section of the AUA, the American Board of Urology, and the Georgia Urological Association and has been recognized with several professional awards.Dr. Mitchell works to provide comprehensive, compassionate care focused on each individual patient. He believes that in addition to technical proficiency and incorporation of cutting-edge treatments, effective communication is essential for excellent clinical care.In addition to urology, Dr. Mitchell enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, running, cycling, soccer, and music.Dr. Mitchell welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. His top areas of expertise are Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, Testicular Failure, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy.

Dr. Sand earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina's School of Medicine where he graduated with Honors. He completed his surgical internship and residency in Urology at New York University Medical Center. He received his undergraduate degree in Microbiology from the University of Georgia, graduating with First Honor status. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Urology Specialists, Dr. Sand was the Chief Resident in Urology at the New York University Medical Center where he trained with national experts in prostate cancer, Robotic Surgery, Urologic stone disease, and Female Urologic disorders. He is board certified in urology. Dr. Sand's interests include treating patients with low testosterone, erectile dysfunction, stone disease and voiding dysfunction including male and female urinary incontinence. In his spare time, Dr. Sand enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and is also an avid college football fan. Dr. Sand strives to treat the patient as a whole and works with his patients to develop treatment plans that maximize efficacy and patient satisfaction. Dr. Sand welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans. Dr. Sand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. His top areas of expertise are Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Hydronephrosis, Obstructive Uropathy, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

Dr. Nazia Bandukwala graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in microbiology from the University of Georgia. Afterward, she went on to earn her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Bandukwala completed her internship and residency in Urology at Detroit Medical Center. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Bandukwala completed her fellowship in female pelvic medicine, urologic reconstruction and urodynamics in Miami, Florida, during which she also published articles on urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Additionally, she also served as a clinical instructor in the urology department at Michigan State University. Dr. Bandukwala enjoys serving the community - she is a recipient of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons Humanitarian Scholarship. She is also an active member in the Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction, Society of Women in Urology, American Urological Association, Society of International Urology, and American Osteopathic Association. Her clinical interests include refractory overactive bladder offering in office Botulinum toxin, sacral nerve stimulation, pelvic organ prolapse, stress incontinence in both men and women, urethral stricture disease, urinary fistulas, male and female sexual dysfunction, female urology, neurourology, and general urology such as kidney stones, hematuria, and voiding dysfunction. In her spare time, Dr. Bandukwala, a native of Georgia, enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and friends, playing sports, adventuring around the globe with her husband, and is deeply devoted to national and international public service. Dr. Bandukwala welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Bandukwala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. Her top areas of expertise are Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Neurogenic Bladder, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Ureteroscopy.

Yayu Zhong, MD, is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society, and the American Epilepsy Society.Dr. Zhong specializes in adult general neurology and treats a variety of conditions, including stroke, seizure, headache, and neuropathy.In her spare time, Dr. Zhong enjoys spending time with her family, reading, traveling, baking, and exercising.Dr. Zhong welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans. Dr. Zhong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. Her top areas of expertise are Tension Headache, Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Increased Intracranial Pressure.

Sunny Qiu, M.D., earned his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Rush University Medical Center. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Duke University and is board certified in Neurology. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Qiu was a Clinical Neurophysiology fellow at Rush University Medical Center.Dr. Qiu specializes in adult general neurology. He performs electromyography (EMG) studies to evaluate nerve and muscle conditions. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and the American Epilepsy Society.In his spare time, Dr. Qiu enjoys spending time with family, exercising, hiking, and traveling.Dr. Qiu is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Qiu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. His top areas of expertise are Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Tension Headache, Memory Loss, and Migraine.

Michael Chu, DO, earned his medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences and completed his residency at Tufts Medical Center. He received his undergraduate degree in bioengineering from University of California Berkeley and is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.Dr. Chu has been practicing medicine for 7 years. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Chu was practicing at Kaiser Permanente.Dr. Chu specializes in spine and sports conditions that include neck and low back pain, tailbone pain, joint pain, and musculoskeletal pain. Treatments include variety of procedures which include: Epidural steroid injections, Facet injections and medial branch blocks, Radiofrequency ablations, Spinal cord stimulator trial, Shoulder, hip, and knee injections including genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation, Sacroiliac joint injections and radiofrequency ablation, and Piriformis injections.Dr. Chu has a special interest in partnering with people to overcome their pain so they can live the lives they want to live. In his spare time, Dr. Chu enjoys spending time with his family. He enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, basketball and mountain biking. Dr. Chu is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Chu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. His top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Coccydynia, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Dr. McCabe earned her medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine after completing her undergraduate studies at the University of Georgia where she majored in biology and psychology. She completed her residency at the University of Colorado. Dr. McCabe is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.Dr. McCabe specializes in spine, musculoskeletal and electrodiagnostic medicine. She is passionate about enhancing and restoring functional ability and quality of life for her patients utilizing a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach. She is proficient in ultrasound guided joint injections, trigger point injections and fluoroscopic- guided joint injections and utilizes these skills along with medication management, therapeutic exercise and psychological support to help her patients heal and thrive. She also performs electromyography (EMG) studies to evaluate for carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuropathy, peripheral neuropathy and cervical and lumbosacral radiculopathies. Dr. McCabe also performs Botox injections to treat conditions such as spasticity, thoracic outlet syndrome and chronic migraine. She is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.In her spare time, Dr. McCabe enjoys spending time with her two boys, husband and dogs, exercising and traveling.Dr. McCabe welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Mccabe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. Her top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Bursitis, and Brachial Plexopathy.

Joye K. Lowman MD, MPH, FACOG, FPMRS, earned her medical degree from The University of Pennsylvania, her masters degree from Columbia University and completed her residency at Abington Memorial Hospital. She completed her fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) at Indiana University, the first accredited program in the country and one of the top training programs in the country. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology from Spelman College and is dual board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. In 2000, she also completed her Masters in Public Health at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.Dr. Lowman has been practicing medicine for 18 years. She is the only African American graduate of the esteemed Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship program at Indiana University Purdue Institute. Dr. Lowman has won awards for outstanding research in the field of Urogynecology and presented her research nationally and in South Africa. She moved back to Atlanta to start the Urogynecology department for Kaiser Permanente in 2008 and lead that department for 10 years.In her spare time, Dr. Lowman enjoys spending time with her family and her Labrador retriever. She enjoys traveling, the outdoors, reading and community service. Dr. Lowman is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Lowman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. Her top areas of expertise are Frequent or Urgent Urination, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Uterine Prolapse, and Vulvovaginitis.

Laura Almquist is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Almquist is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. Her top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cysts, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, Vitiligo, Vaginismus, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Almquist is currently accepting new patients.

Puja Mehta, MD, earned her medical degree from the American University of Antigua, and completed her residency at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center in Marietta, GA. She received her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from KMC International Center and is board certified in Family Medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Mehta was a resident physician at Kennestone Hospital. Prior to residency, she was working in Endocrine research at the Jesse Brown VA in Chicago, IL. Dr. Mehta has a special interest in women's health, preventive medicine, and integrative medicine with a holistic approach to complement traditional western medicine.In her spare time, Dr. Mehta enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She enjoys painting and art, traveling, Harry Potter, hiking, exploring restaurants, and living with a positive approach.Dr. Mehta is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Obesity, COVID-19, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

Gina Northington is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Northington has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. Her top areas of expertise are Uterine Prolapse, Frequent or Urgent Urination, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Hysterectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

Dr. Lide earned his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia, where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia, and served as chief resident during his last year. He is board certified in internal medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Lide was in private practice at Peachtree Internal Medicine in Atlanta. He has been practicing medicine since 1987. Currently, he serves as a team physician for the Atlanta Braves. Born in El Paso, Texas, Dr. Lide grew up in Atlanta and attended The Wesminster Schools. He and his wife Connie have two daughters, Carly and Caroline. When not working, Dr. Lide enjoys all sports and bike riding. Dr. Lide is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Lide is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Tracheitis, and Vertigo.

Spencer Kozinn is a Urologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kozinn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Kozinn is currently accepting new patients.

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 Myotonia Congenita. Her top areas of expertise are Tonsillitis, Familial Hypopituitarism, Cellulitis, and Sinusitis.

Neil Lava is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lava has been practicing medicine for over 53 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine.

Steven Anander is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Anander has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. His top areas of expertise are Spasticity, Vitamin D Deficiency, Macroamylasemia, and High Cholesterol.

Lillian Schapiro is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Schapiro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Dryness, Vaginal Cysts, Menorrhagia, Vulvovaginitis, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Schapiro is currently accepting new patients.

Anne Beesley is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Beesley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginismus, Female Genital Sores, Ovarian Cysts, Painful Menstrual Periods, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Beesley is currently accepting new patients.

Denise Umpierrez-Morley is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Umpierrez-Morley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. Her top areas of expertise are Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, Ovarian Cysts, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Umpierrez-Morley is currently accepting new patients.