Thomas Fortson, M.D. was the chief fellow as he completed his pulmonary and critical care fellowship at Augusta University Medical Center in early 2018. He was the chief resident as he completed his internal medicine residency at Georgia Regents University in 2014 and completed his internship in internal medicine at Georgia Regents University in 2012. Dr. Fortson completed medical school at Medical College of Georgia in Augusta in 2011.Dr. Forston is a pulmonologist returning to the Columbus area; he graduated from Pacelli High School in Columbus in 2003. Dr. Fortson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

Brandy Mize is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Mize is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, and Pneumonia. Dr. Mize is currently accepting new patients.

Jai Surana, M.D. is board-certified in pulmonary disease and internal medicine. He completed his fellowship in pulmonary medicine at the University of South Carolina in 2014, internship and residencies at Mercy Fitzgerald & Mercy Philadelphia Hospitals in 2012. Dr. Surana completed medical school at Ravindra Nath Tagore Medical College in 2001.Dr. Surana has written over half a dozen publications on tumors, stroke and compliance with lung protective ventilation. Dr. Surana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, and Bullae.

Jefferson Jones, Sr., M.D., earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. He then completed a family medicine residency at the Greenville Hospital System in Greenville, SC and then the Family Medicine Residency Program at Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, GA. Dr. Jones is board certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Practice and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Bahadir Baris is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Baris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Baris is currently accepting new patients.

Saeed Baloch is an Infectious Disease provider in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Baloch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Sepsis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), and Strep Throat. Dr. Baloch is currently accepting new patients.

Folarin Olubowale is an Infectious Disease provider in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Olubowale has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Myelitis, Osteomyelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

Timothy Kao is an Ophthalmologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Kao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, and Glaucoma. Dr. Kao is currently accepting new patients.

Ronald Hudson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Hudson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, and Bronchiectasis. Dr. Hudson is currently accepting new patients.

Harvey Harris is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Charles Chipman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Chipman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia Type 3, and Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. Dr. Chipman is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Tidwell is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Tidwell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Asthma in Children, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Tidwell is currently accepting new patients.

Bipinchandra Patel is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Columbus,, Georgia. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Bailee F. Blackburn, M.D., is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. She completed a family medicine residency at Piedmont Columbus Regional in Columbus, Georgia after earning her medical degree from Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership in Athens, GA. Dr. Blackburn was awarded Excellence in Clinical Skills from her school and the 2020 Teacher of the Year award from the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.In her spare time, Bailee enjoys spending time with family and her church community. Dr. Blackburn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Neutropenia, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

James Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Bush is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Bush is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Gregory Parker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Parker has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

Lawrence Williams is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.