PLEASE NOTE: Dr. Roman will have Saturday practice hours from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on December 6, January 3, January 10 and January 17.Charles Roman, D.O., FACOI earned his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, PA followed by a 1-year internal medicine internship. Afterwards he completed an internal medicine residency (PGYII and PGYIII) at Allegheny University Hospital also in Philadelphia. He is board certified in internal medicine by the American Osteopathic Association. Dr. Roman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pachydermoperiostosis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

William Parrish is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bremen, Georgia. Dr. Parrish has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pachydermoperiostosis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

Benjamin Abraham is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Snellville, Georgia. Dr. Abraham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pachydermoperiostosis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Abraham is currently accepting new patients.

Dinakara Shetty is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Warner Robins, Georgia. Dr. Shetty has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pachydermoperiostosis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Andrew Mecca is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Mecca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pachydermoperiostosis. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Necrosis, Enlarged Liver, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mecca is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Joshua Samraj, M.D., earned his medical degree from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. He then completed his internal medicine internship and residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center of Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New Hyde Park, NY. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has almost 35 years of clinical experience. Dr. Samraj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pachydermoperiostosis. His top areas of expertise are Transcobalamin Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, and Hypertension.

Wendell Smith, M.D., attended the Medical College of Georgia where he earned his medical degree and completed his residency. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.Dr. Smith specializes in family medicine and has more than 30 years of experience as a primary care physician. He offers comprehensive preventive care as well as the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases such as diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, COPD, thyroid disease, heart disease and arthritis.In his spare time, Dr. Smith enjoys cooking on his big green egg, gardening, fishing, listening to audio books, working at church and spending time with his grandchildren. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pachydermoperiostosis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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 Pachydermoperiostosis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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 Pachydermoperiostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

Thomas Lall is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pachydermoperiostosis. His top areas of expertise are Toxic Nodular Goiter, Delirium Tremens, Phantom Limb Pain, Sepsis, and Endoscopy.

Jon M. McGough, M.D. is board certified in internal medicine. A Georgia native, he attended the University of Georgia and the Medical College of Georgia before completing his residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC.He is passionate about helping patients maintain good health through optimizing their diets, exercise routines, and sleeping habits while placing strong emphasis on preventive care, age-appropriate vaccination, and thoughtful use of evidence based medical tests.His interests include management of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes; management of anxiety and depression; and assistance with weight loss. He also prescribes PrEP.While away from the clinic, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, hiking, gardening and supporting UGA athletics. Dr. Mcgough is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pachydermoperiostosis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Bronchitis.

Connie DuPre, M.D., FACP, earned her undergraduate and medical degree from Louisiana State University. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at the Medical College of Georgia and fellowship in Faculty Development at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. She remained on faculty as an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia in the department of medicine for ten years before going into private practice. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. DuPre worked in private practice south of Atlanta for more than 16 years. She is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha medical society and attained fellowship status in the American College of Physicians. Her special interests are diabetes and obesity management. In her spare time, Dr. DuPre enjoys spending time with her family as well as gardening. Dr. Dupre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pachydermoperiostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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 Pachydermoperiostosis. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Dr. Gregory Foster earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. He then completed his Family Medicine residency at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown in Columbus, GA. Dr. Foster completed a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine and Adult Development at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York, NY. He has over 25 years of experience in family medicine and treats a wide array of patients-- from pediatrics to geriatrics. Dr. Foster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pachydermoperiostosis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Endoscopy.

Meesha Gwan-Nulla, M.D., is an internal medicine physician who earned her medical degree at SUNY Health Science Center in Syracuse, New York. She then completed her residency at York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gwan-Nulla has 30 years of faculty experience as well as nearly 20 years of clinical experience. Dr. Gwan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pachydermoperiostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Cirrhosis.

Dr. Geetanjali Kumar earned her medical degree at Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College in Ajmer, India. She then completed an anesthesiology residency at Ravindra Nath Tagore Medical College in Udaipur, India. Later, she completed the Family Medicine Residency Program at Midtown Medical Center, Columbus, GA. She is board certified in Family Medicine by the FAAFP and joined Piedmont two years ago. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pachydermoperiostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Angelica M. De Lisa, M.D., earned her medical degree from Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla, Colombia, and completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. De Lisa practiced as a hospitalist at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tenn. She is board certified in internal medicine and a member of the American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians. Dr. De Lisa is fluent in both English and Spanish. In her spare time, Dr. De Lisa enjoys reading and spending time with her daughters and friends. Dr. De Lisa welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. To schedule an appointment, call 404.255.9244. Dr. De Lisa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pachydermoperiostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Dr. McCurdy earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and received his undergraduate degree from Shorter College in Rome. After finishing his internship and residency at the Medical Center in Columbus, Georgia, Dr. McCurdy moved to Jasper where he has lived and practiced for over 25 years. He is board-certified in family practice.Dr. McCurdy takes a special interest in the interface between physical, emotional and spiritual health and is dedicated to assisting his patients in living a long, healthy, meaningful life. He also has a special interest in unexplained symptoms and problem diagnoses. He strongly believes in patient education and helping patients understand the complexities of their illnesses.In his spare time, Dr. McCurdy enjoys music and reading. He reads at least two books a week and stays current on many journals, newspapers, and magazines. He has four grown children and enjoys walks with his dog, Dr. Bud. Dr. McCurdy is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Mccurdy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pachydermoperiostosis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypothyroidism.

Dr. Marie Trenga, MD, FAAFP earned her medical degree from Brown University in Providence, RI. She then completed her family medicine residency at Highland Hospital/University of Rochester in Rochester, NY. Dr. Trenga completed a faculty development fellowship at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC. She has over 12 years of clinical experience and is an Associate Director with the Family Medicine Residency Program at Piedmont Columbus Regional. Dr. Trenga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pachydermoperiostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Opioid Induced Constipation.

Henry Patton, M.D., earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia and then completed his residency at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. As a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, Dr. Patton is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the International Society of Clinical Densitometry.Dr. Patton has served the community for over 30 years as a primary care physician. He offers comprehensive preventive care as well as the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, heart disease and arthritis.In his spare time, Dr. Patton enjoys gardening, genealogy and history. He loves to spend time with his family, especially his nine grandchildren. He has served as the chair of the Newton County Board of Health since 1983. He is an active volunteer at the Willing Helper's Clinic, providing care to the indigent population of Newton County. Dr. Patton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pachydermoperiostosis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).