Shankar Kandaswamy, MD, FCCP, earned his medical degree from Thanjavur Medical College at Bharathidasan University in India. He completed his internal medicine residency at the Western Reserve Care System in Youngstown, Ohio. Following his residency, Dr. Kandaswamy completed a pulmonary and critical care fellowship at the Virginia Commonwealth University Hospital at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. Dr. Kandaswamy is board certified in pulmonary medicine, internal medicine and critical care. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Kandaswamy was in practice at the PAPP Clinic. His special interests include critical care, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, asthma and allergies. Dr. Kandawamy is a member of the America College of Chest Physicians, the Southern Medical Association and the American Medical Association. In his spare time, Dr. Kandaswamy enjoys playing tennis, traveling and sports. Dr. Kandaswamy is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Kandaswamy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurosarcoidosis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Bullae, and Gastrostomy.

Vijay M. Patel, MD, FCCP, earned his medical degree from the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. He completed his internal medicine internship and residency at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. Following his residency, Dr. Patel completed a pulmonary and critical care medicine fellowship and Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Patel is board certified in pulmonary medicine and internal medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Patel was in practice at PAPP Clinic. His special interests include sleep disorders, asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, lung disorder, bronchoscopy, thoracentesis and pulmonary function tests. Dr. Patel is a member of the American College of Physicians, the Society of Critical Care Medicine, the American College of Chest Physicians and the American Thoracic Society. In his spare time, Dr. Patel enjoys spending time with his family. Dr. Patel is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurosarcoidosis. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Emphysema, Bullae, and Narcolepsy.

Wissam Jaber is a Cardiologist in Newnan, Georgia. Dr. Jaber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurosarcoidosis. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Pulmonary Hypertension, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Embolectomy.

Mayur Patel, M.D. earned his medical degree from Amravati University in Amravati, India. He received training in Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery at Bombay Hospital and Research Center in Mumbai, India. He completed his Internal Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care fellowships at East Tennessee State University. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Patel was a full time attending physician with Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates in Jacksonville, Fl. He had also worked at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tn for three years. Dr. Patel also served as a clinical staff associate professor at East Tennessee State University for the Pulmonary and Critical Care fellowship program. Dr. Patel joins Piedmont Physicians with 13 years of experience. He has special interest in Critical Care, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Interventional Pulmonary procedures such as EBUS, Navigational Bronchoscopy, Bronchial Thermoplasty, Pleurx catheter, and post cardiac arrest hypothermia therapy. Dr. Patel welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurosarcoidosis. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Bhatnagar received his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from the University of Virginia. He then earned both a Master of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences as well as his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School. He went on to complete a residency in Internal Medicine at Cleveland Clinic, followed by a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at George Washington University, before joining Piedmont Healthcare.He is board-certified in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Medicine, and is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians and American Medical Association.In his spare time, Dr. Bhatnagar enjoys traveling, hiking, sports, playing music, spending time with family and friends, and trying new restaurants.Dr. Bhatnagar is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Bhatnagar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurosarcoidosis. His top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Emphysema, and Gastrostomy.

Judith Cauvin, M.D. earned her bachelor's degree in chemistry from Florida International University in Miami, Florida. Shereceivedher medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine and completed her residency in family medicine at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Cauvin served as the associate medical director of the North Miami Medical Center, Rosie Lee. Dr. Cauvin is board certified in family medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Family Practice. She is fluent in French, Creole and Spanish. Dr. Cauvin welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans. Dr. Cauvin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurosarcoidosis. Her top areas of expertise are Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

Brian Lewis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sharpsburg, Georgia. Dr. Lewis has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurosarcoidosis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

Mary Lane, M.D., obtained a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry from Georgia Institute of Technology. She received a medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Ga. Dr. Lane completed a residency in internal medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Lane practiced at the MetroHealth Beachwood Health Center and served as an assistant professor at Case Western Reserve University School for Medicine. She is board certified in internal medicine and is a member of the American College of Physicians. In her spare time, Dr. Lane enjoys hiking, running, and spending time with her family. Dr. Lane welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Lane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurosarcoidosis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

David Vann, M.D. earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He completed his internal medicine residency at Emory University affiliated hospitals. Dr. Vann is board certified in internal medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Vann was in practice at the PAPP Clinic. His special interests include hypertension, diabetes and asthma.In his spare time, Dr. Vann enjoys spending time with his three boys going to the lake, fly fishing and running. Dr. Vann welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Vann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurosarcoidosis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Francisco Almeida is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Newnan, Georgia. Dr. Almeida is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurosarcoidosis. His top areas of expertise are Mediastinitis, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Lung Cancer, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Almeida is currently accepting new patients.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurosarcoidosis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Raynaud Phenomenon, and Fibromyalgia.

Ashish Patel, MD, earned his medical degree from University of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed residency at UAB Huntsville Family Medicine. He received his undergraduate degree in 2009 from the University of Houston and is board certified in the American Board of Family Medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Patel was an Outpatient Family Medicine Physician in Peachtree City.In his spare time, Dr. Patel enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf and pickleball, and cooking. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurosarcoidosis. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Atul Khasnis is a Rheumatologist in Tyrone, Georgia. Dr. Khasnis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurosarcoidosis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gout, Fibromyalgia, and Polymyositis. Dr. Khasnis is currently accepting new patients.

Karen Harris-Moore is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Fayetteville, Georgia. Dr. Harris-Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurosarcoidosis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Atherosclerosis. Dr. Harris-Moore is currently accepting new patients.