Kent Nilsson, MD earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 2002 . He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2005. He completed both his Cardiology (2007) and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowships (2009) at Duke University Medical Center. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia. Prior to joining Piedmont Heart Institute, Dr. Nilsson was in practice at Athens Regional Medical Center and at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Nilsson is board certified in both Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology. He is a Fellow in both the American College of Cardiology and the Heart Rhythm Society. He is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Georgia/Augusta University Medical Partnership in Athens, where he teaches and conducts research. In his spare time, Dr. Nilsson enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters. He enjoys gardening, hunting and fishing. The family is active in their church. Dr. Nilsson welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Nilsson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pacemaker Implantation. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Fakhar Ahmad is a Hospital Medicine provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Ahmad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pacemaker Implantation. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Necrosis, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Monisha Garg is a Hospital Medicine provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Garg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pacemaker Implantation. Her top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Acute Kidney Failure, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Daniel Blair is a Hospital Medicine provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Blair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pacemaker Implantation. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Liver Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Ejaz completed her residency at The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education. Prior to joining Piedmont, she was Chief Resident of Internal Medicine at The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education. Dr. Ejaz specializes in Rheumatology, treating conditions such as Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Spondyloarthritis, Lupus, Polymyositis/Dermatomyositis, Sjogren's Syndrome, Vasculitis, and Osteoporosis, among other rarer conditions.Dr. Ejaz is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Ejaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pacemaker Implantation. Her top areas of expertise are Chondrocalcinosis 2, Raynaud Phenomenon, Sjogren Syndrome, Psoriasis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Antonio Sotolongo, MD, earned his medical degree from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 2011. He completed both his residency in Internal Medicine (2014) and his Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship (2017) at the University District Hospital of the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. He completed his Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University in 2019.Dr. Sotolongo has been practicing electrophysiology for 5 years. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Sotolongo was a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist at University Hospitals in Cleveland Ohio and Clinical Assistant Professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.Dr. Sotolongo specializes in Electrophysiology. His special interests include catheter ablation of cardiac arrhythmias, offering treatments for conditions such as supraventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation.In his spare time, Dr. Sotolongo enjoys playing golf as well as spending time with his wife and dog.Dr. Sotolongo is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Sotolongo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pacemaker Implantation. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Cardiomyopathy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Cullen D. Morris, M.D., earned his medical degree from Emory University in 1996. He completed his general surgery residency and cardiothoracic surgery fellowship training at Emory as well, finishing in 2006. Dr. Morris remained at Emory as an assistant professor of surgery and then as an associate professor until joining Piedmont Heart Institute in March 2017.Dr. Morris is board certified in thoracic surgery. He is a member of American Board of Thoracic Surgery, The American Board of Surgery, and the South Atlantic Cardiovascular Society. His professional interests include coronary surgery, valve surgery and aortic surgery.In his spare time, Dr. Morris enjoys playing golf. Dr. Morris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pacemaker Implantation. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Collapsed Lung, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Khan Pohlel, MD earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 2001. He completed his internal medicine, cardiology and interventional cardiology fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine concluding in 2008. He received his undergraduate degree from Emory University also. Prior to joining Piedmont Athens Regional, Dr. Pohlel was in practice with Athens Cardiology Group. Dr. Pohlel is board certified in cardiology, interventional cardiology, nuclear cardiology and endovascular medicine. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. In his spare time, Dr. Pohlel enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters involved in outdoor activities including hiking, golf, fishing and hunting. Dr. Pohlel welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Pohlel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pacemaker Implantation. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Ben Holland, MD, received his undergraduate degree from The University of Georgia. He earned his medical degree from Mercer University in 2005. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Virginia in 2008. He went on to complete cardiology fellowship at Wake Forest University. After an additional year of training in interventional cardiology, Dr. Holland moved back to his home town of Athens, GA in 2012. Dr. Holland welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Holland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pacemaker Implantation. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Dr. Scott was born at Athens General Hospital and was raised in Monroe and then Athens. After attending Cedar Shoals High School and the University of Georgia, he earned his medical degree from Emory University in 1989. Dr. Scott completed residencies in General Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery at Emory and then practiced in Athens from 1997 through 2006. Prior to returning to Athens to join Piedmont Heart, Dr. Scott was employed by Riverside Medical Group in Newport News, Virginia.In his free time, Dr. Scott enjoys spending time with his wife and children. He practices adult cardiac and general thoracic surgery. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pacemaker Implantation. His top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Pleural Effusion, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Jatan Patel is a Hospital Medicine provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pacemaker Implantation. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Andrew Ke is a Hospital Medicine provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Ke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pacemaker Implantation. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Gallbladder Disease, Fractured Spine, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ke is currently accepting new patients.

Courtney Anderson is a Hospital Medicine provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Anderson has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pacemaker Implantation. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Von Gierke Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

Eduardo Zouain is a Hospital Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Zouain has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pacemaker Implantation. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Zouain is currently accepting new patients.

Yolin Bueno is a Geriatrics specialist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Bueno has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pacemaker Implantation. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Necrosis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Bueno is currently accepting new patients.

Subodh Agrawal is a Cardiologist in Athens,, Georgia. Dr. Agrawal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pacemaker Implantation. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Chronic Pain, Pulmonary Edema, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Robert Meyer is a Hospital Medicine provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Meyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pacemaker Implantation. His top areas of expertise are Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Gallbladder Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Meyer is currently accepting new patients.

Clay Chappell is a Cardiologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Chappell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pacemaker Implantation. His top areas of expertise are Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Sick Sinus Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Angioplasty.

Erick Avelar is a Cardiologist in Athens,, Georgia. Dr. Avelar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pacemaker Implantation. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Charles Neckman is a Cardiologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Neckman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pacemaker Implantation. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Sick Sinus Syndrome, and Pacemaker Implantation.