Stuart Simon, M.D., FCCP, earned his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Ga. He completed his residency and internship in internal medicine at Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, where he was chief medical resident. He completed his fellowship in pulmonology and critical care medicine at Yale University.Dr. Simon received his undergraduate degrees in biology and sociology from Tulane University. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Simon was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. He holds board certifications in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease and internal medicine.Dr. Simon specializes in emphysema, lung cancer, pulmonary rehabilitation and respiratory exercise physiology and rehabilitation.In his spare time, Dr. Simon enjoys biking and exercising.Dr. Simon welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Simon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Pneumonia.

Samuel Szumstein, M.D., earned his medical degree from Universidad Central de Venezuela in Caracas, Venezuela. He completed his residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He completed his pulmonary, sleep and critical care medicine fellowships at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Szumstein was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. Previous to that, he was an assistant professor at the University of Virginia and helped train residents and worked as a staff physician at Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salem, Va. He is board certified in pulmonary diseases, critical care medicine and sleep medicine. In his spare time, Dr. Szumstein enjoys spending time with his family, while traveling, hitting the slopes, riding jet skis, watching sports and listening to a wide range of music. Dr. Szumstein welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Szumstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome.

Brion J. Lock, M.D., graduated with a bachelor of arts degree from Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, Mich. He earned his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Mich. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Lock was chosen to serve as chief resident for one year after completion of his internal medicine residency in 2002. He stayed at UAB to complete his pulmonary and critical care fellowship and served as chief fellow during his final year of training.Dr. Lock is described as hard working and passionate about the practice of medicine. His colleagues consider him to be very energetic and industrious with regard to patient care. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Lock was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates for 7 years. Dr. Lock is board certified in critical care and pulmonary disease, and specializes in cough and airways diseases including asthma, COPD, and bronchiectasis.In his spare time, Dr. Lock enjoys sports, cooking, and traveling with his family.Dr. Lock welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Lock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, Lung Nodules, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Gena Volas is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Volas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Astrocytoma, and Gliosarcoma. Dr. Volas is currently accepting new patients.

Louis Garrot is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Garrot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer. Dr. Garrot is currently accepting new patients.

Ki Wan Kim is a Thoracic Surgeon in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Wan Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

Theolyn Price is a Thoracic Surgeon in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Price is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Lung Cancer, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Thymectomy.

Daniel Fortes is a Thoracic Surgeon in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Fortes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Collapsed Lung, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Thymectomy.

Ramin Saghafi is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Saghafi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Saghafi is currently accepting new patients.

Sriram I. Paramesh, M.D., earned his medical degree from Albany Medical College in Albany, N.Y. He completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh. He received his undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Paramesh was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. Dr. Paramesh has been practicing medicine since 1999. He holds board certifications in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease and internal medicine. Dr. Paramesh specializes in pulmonary rehabilitation and sarcoidosis.In his spare time, Dr. Paramesh enjoys playing tennis, traveling, fine dining and reading.Dr. Paramesh welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Paramesh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Bronchiectasis, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Steven E. Harris, M.D., FCCP, earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, La. He completed his residency at George Washington University. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Harris was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. Dr. Harris has been practicing medicine for 24 years. He is the Director of the Asthma and Allergy program at Piedmont Physicians Georgia Lung and holds board certifications in pulmonary disease and internal medicine. Dr. Harris also specializes in Allergy and Asthma for pulmonary patients. In his spare time, Dr. Harris enjoys spending time with his family and playing golf. Dr. Harris welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Pneumonia.

John Michael Connor Sweetnam, MD, is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine by the American Board of Medicine. Dr. Sweetnam treats pulmonary disease, including COPD, asthma, hypertension, lung disease, and pleural disease with a special interest in the management of lung nodules and neoplasms.Dr. Sweetnam is dedicated to making quality healthcare available to all Georgians.In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, exploring the city, cooking, and music.Dr. Sweetnam welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans. Dr. Sweetnam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Bronchogenic Cyst, Lung Metastases, and Pneumonia.

Timothy Udoji is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Udoji is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Lung Nodules, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Udoji is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Micca is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Micca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Alzheimer's Disease, Peptic Ulcer, and Low Blood Pressure.

Ragheed Alturkmani is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Alturkmani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Alturkmani is currently accepting new patients.

Justin Caughron is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Caughron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Tenosynovitis, Osteoarthritis, Liver Embolization, and Bone Graft. Dr. Caughron is currently accepting new patients.

Saad Ashraf is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Kennesaw, Georgia. Dr. Ashraf has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Pneumonia. Dr. Ashraf is currently accepting new patients.

Terence Frinks is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Frinks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy, Thromboangiitis Obliterans, and Dementia.

Eliana Gonzalez is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Gonzalez has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Brett Sandifer is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Sandifer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Bronchogenic Cyst, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.