A Brannen is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Brannen has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Brannen is currently accepting new patients.

Varsha Kulkarni, M.D. completed her medical degree & residency at Grant Medical College in Mumbai, India. She then completed her fellowship training at University of Florida. Dr. Kulkarni is board certified in Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care Medicine. Prior to Piedmont, Dr. Kulkarni was a founding partner of Augusta Lung Associates. Her special interests include interventional pulmonology (advanced diagnostics), lung cancer, & critical care medicine. Dr. Kulkarni is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, COVID-19, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Scott Pethke, M.D. earned his medical degree at LSU Medical Center. He then completed his internal medicine residency & pulmonary/critical care fellowship at LSU Medical Center. Dr. Pethke is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, & critical care medicine. Prior to Piedmont, Dr Pethke was a partner of Augusta Lung Associates. He treats a wide variety of critical care & pulmonary disorders. Dr. Pethke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), COVID-19, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Velky specializes in Family Medicine. His special interests include Adolescent and Adult Medicine. He offers treatment for Diabetes, Hypertension, Migraines, UTI's, Arthritis, Back Pain, and Neuropathy, just to name a few.Dr. Velky has 38 years of experience and has been board certified for 34 years. Dr. Velky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Newborn Jaundice, Thyroid Dysgenesis, Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, and Congenital Hypothyroidism.

Dr. Wang specializes in Internal Medicine. He treats conditions such as COPD, Asthma, Diabetes, Hypertension and a variety of other chronic conditions. Services offered include wellness, routine follow ups, work and school exams, and same day visits for acute problems. He has been in practice for 26 years.In his spare time, Dr. Wang enjoys traveling and gardening. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Edward Garner is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Garner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, and Bronchiectasis.

Youssef Anid is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Anid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchogenic Cyst, and Pneumonia. Dr. Anid is currently accepting new patients.

Carmel Joseph is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Joseph is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Joseph is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Circo specializes in Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonary Disease. He earned his medical degree at Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy. His clinical focus is on caring for patients in the intensive care unit at Piedmont Augusta.Dr. Circo is board certified in critical care medicine, pulmonary medicine, and internal medicine. He has been practicing medicine in the Augusta area for over eight years. Dr. Circo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

Jason S. D. Henry, MD, earned his medical degree from Saba University School of Medicine. Dr. Henry has been practicing medicine for 10 years. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Henry was Medical Director of Respiratory Therapy department and Pulmonary and Critical Care staff physician at Maine General Medical Center in Augusta, Maine. Dr. Henry specializes in general pulmonology, advanced bronchoscopy and the diagnosis and management of pleural conditions. His special interests include robotic bronchoscopy and lung cancer diagnosis. Dr. Henry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Dr. Forys is originally from Chicago, Illinois and moved to Indiana where he completed his Undergraduate, Medical School, Residency, and Fellowship at Indiana University. Dr Forys moved to Augusta and joined Piedmont to be closer to Family in 2024.Dr Forys has been practicing medicine for 10 years. Dr. Forys was the Director of the Endobronchial Lung Volume Reduction Program and Pulmonary Rehab at Ascension Saint Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis Indiana. Dr. Forys was the associate program director for the Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship Program at Ascension Saint Vincent Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship. Dr. Forys has clinical interests in patient with COPD, Emphysema, Lung cancer and Critical Care.Outside of work Dr. Forys enjoys spending time with his family. He and his Wife Samantha enjoy being outside with their dog, Sasha. Dr. Forys is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Sarcoidosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Neurosarcoidosis.

Jonathan Lawson is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Lawson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Neurosarcoidosis, and Gastrostomy.

Neil Epperly is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Epperly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Bronchogenic Cyst, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

Matthew Hoffman is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Hoffman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Subglottic Stenosis, Stridor, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hoffman is currently accepting new patients.

Alan Deangelo is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Deangelo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Asthma, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Gabriel Thornton is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Thornton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Exogenous Lipoid Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

Michael Quinn is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Quinn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Exogenous Lipoid Pneumonia, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Bronchogenic Cyst, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

James Cato is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Cato is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Yogita Fotaria is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Fotaria has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Fotaria is currently accepting new patients.

Dennis Harris is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Harris has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Acute Kidney Failure, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.