Paul Zolty, M.D., earned his medical degree from the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. He completed his residency at the Mt. Sinai Medical Center. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Georgia Lung, Dr. Zolty was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. He is a member of the American Sleep Disorders Association as well as the American College of Chest Physicians. He has special interests and expertise in all aspects of sleep medicine and pulmonary medicine. Dr. Zolty has particular and active interest and expertise in the following areas of sleep: sleep and cardiovascular disease, obstructive sleep apnea, and diseases and abnormal sleep behavior. Dr. Zolty is highly regarded by his colleagues and patients. He is described as having a great sense of humor and enjoys a good laugh with his patients. He is approachable and down to earth and uncompromising in his caring for his patients. Dr. Zolty welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Zolty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Central Sleep Apnea, Restless Legs Syndrome, Drowsiness, and Endoscopy.

Shruthi Vijayalakshmi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Vijayalakshmi has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). Her top areas of expertise are Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), Obesity, Obesity in Children, Sepsis, and Endoscopy.

Susan M. Mucha, M.D. was born and raised in Augusta, Georgia and received her medical degree from the Medical University of the Americas in Nevis, West Indies. She completed her residency at Stamford Hospital where she earned the Alfred W. Wolfsohn, M.D. Award for Excellence in Clinical Medicine. Dr. Mucha completed her fellowship in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA and her fellowship in Sleep Medicine at Emory University. She holds board certifications in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease, sleep medicine, and internal medicine. Dr. Mucha has presented at national meetings and has published in medical journals. She is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians, the Society of Critical Care Medicine, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mucha is fluent in Spanish and French.Dr. Mucha specializes in pulmonary disease, critical care and sleep medicine. She treats patients ages 16 and older. She has a special interest in obstructive sleep apnea and narcolepsy.In her spare time, Dr. Mucha enjoys traveling, playing the piano, attending concerts, spending time with family and her rescue dog, and honing her skills as a blossoming foodie.Dr. Mucha welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Mucha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, and Gastrostomy.

C. Bryce Hartley II M.D., FCCP, earned his medical degree from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C. He completed his internal medicine residency at Tulane University Medical Center. His pulmonary residency and pulmonary and critical care medicine fellowships were completed at Georgetown University. He received his undergraduate degree in chemistry from the University of North Carolina. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Hartley was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. He is board certified in pulmonary medicine. Dr. Hartley has special interest in pleural disease, cough syndromes and airway disorders including asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis and bronchiolitis. Dr. Hartley welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Hartley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Coy Lassiter, M.D., graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of science in biology from the University of Georgia. He earned his medical degree from Mercer School of Medicine in Macon, Ga. He completed his residency in internal medicine, as well as his pulmonary and critical care fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine. He served as chief resident of internal medicine at Emory University Hospital from 2003 to 2004.Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Lassiter was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates and has been practicing medicine for 13 years. He holds board certifications in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease and internal medicine and has training in advanced bronchoscopy. He prides himself on being a well-rounded physician and maintains special interests in interventional bronchoscopy, lung cancer and pulmonary thromboembolism.Dr. Lassiter is considered to be warm and friendly and his fellow physicians describe him as having a great vision and leadership for the practice of medicine. His patients consider him compassionate to their needs and devoted to excellence in medical practice.Dr. Lassiter welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Lassiter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, and Gastrostomy.

Craig M. Patterson, M.D., completed his fellowship at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and the Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, La. During his post-graduate training, he was selected as the inaugural Russell C. Klein Visiting Fellow for the LSUHSC Global Pulmonary Exchange Program with Ege University in Izmir, Turkey. He previously completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and medical school at the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He is a proud graduate of Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas and an Eagle Scout. Before joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Patterson was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. He is board-certified in pulmonary disease, critical care medicine, and internal medicine. His professional interests include pulmonary hypertension, venous thromboembolic disease, and critical care medicine. He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians and a participant in the ACCP's Pulmonary Vascular Disease One Network. Dr. Patterson enjoys cooking and travel. He is an avid fan of college athletics, marathon runner, husband, and father to twin boys. Dr. Patterson welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pulmonary Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

James W. Chang, DO, FCCP, received his undergraduate degree from University of California, San Diego. He earned his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Georgia Campus. He completed his internal medicine residency at Michigan State University and pulmonary and critical care medicine fellowship at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Chang is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease and critical care medicine. Dr. Chang has presented at national conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals. He is a member of the American Thoracic Society, American College of Chest Physicians and the Society of Critical Care Medicine.Dr. Chang specializes in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine. He has special interests in asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis, lung nodules and lung cancer. He performs advanced bronchoscopy techniques such as endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy. He provides intensive care unit coverage and pulmonary consultations at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.In his spare time, Dr. Chang enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and sports.Dr. Chang welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.Please note that Dr. Chang does not specialize in sleep medicine. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Liver Failure, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Walker is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, critical care medicine and pediatrics. He earned his medical degree from West Virginia University. He completed his internship and residency at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, followed by a clinical fellowship at the University of Rochester. Dr. Walker is a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics, as well as a member of the American Thoracic Society. He has published numerous scientific articles in peer-reviewed medical journals.Dr. Walker specializes in airway disease, especially bronchiectasis and cystic fibrosis. He is passionate about improving the quality of life in patients with these diseases.In his spare time, Dr. Walker enjoys cooking, traveling, and trying in vain to stay in shape.Dr. Walker welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). His top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Metastases, Liver Failure, and Gastrostomy.

Alexander Gluzman, M.D., earned his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Ga. He completed his residency and pulmonary and criticalcare training at Emory University. He received his undergraduate degree from Emory University. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Gluzman was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. Dr. Gluzman has been practicing medicine for 10 years. He holdsboard certifications in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease and internal medicine. Dr. Gluzman specializes in advanced bronchoscopy techniques such as EBUS and electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy. He will be providing intensive care coverage at Piedmont Atlanta, and is fluent in Russian. In his spare time, Dr. Gluzman enjoys spending time with family, reading and traveling. Dr. Gluzman welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Gluzman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Bronchogenic Cyst, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Wesley Hoke is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Hoke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Folate Deficiency. Dr. Hoke is currently accepting new patients.

John Elliott is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Elliott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). His top areas of expertise are Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), Myelitis, Syphilis, and HIV/AIDS. Dr. Elliott is currently accepting new patients.

Brett Sandifer is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Sandifer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Bronchogenic Cyst, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

Meredith Greer is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Greer has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). Her top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pneumonia, and Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS).

Matthew Schmitt, M.D. received his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine. He went on to complete his internal medicine internship and residency at Orlando Regional Medical Center in Orlando, Florida, where he also served as chief resident. He achieved his fellowships in pulmonary disease and sleep medicine from Norwalk Hospital affiliated with Yale School of Medicine in Norwalk, Connecticut. He completed his fellowship in critical care medicine in New Haven, CT from the Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Schmitt has published numerous scholarly articles in medical journals. He holds board certifications in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, and critical care medicine.Dr. Schmitt treats pulmonary and sleep medicine patients and provides intensive care coverage at Piedmont Atlanta. He has a special interest in COPD, obstructive sleep apnea, and central sleep apnea.In his spare time, Dr. Schmitt enjoys spending time with his family, outdoor activities, and traveling.Dr. Schmitt welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Schmitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Liver Failure, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Gastrostomy.

Brian Earley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Earley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). His top areas of expertise are Sengers Syndrome, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Chad Miller is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

Jacqueline Harris is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Food Allergy, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan Carrick is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Carrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Carrick is currently accepting new patients.

Nancy Collop is a Sleep Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Collop is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Central Sleep Apnea, Restless Legs Syndrome, and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness. Dr. Collop is currently accepting new patients.

Ngozika Orjioke is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Orjioke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS). Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Orjioke is currently accepting new patients.