Overview
Dr. Hacker graduated cum laude from Vanderbilt University and earned her medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine. She completed her residency as chief resident in family medicine at the University of South Florida 's Halifax Medical Center . Prior to joining the Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Hacker worked at White Oak Family Practice of Newnan. Dr. Hacker has received many medical awards, including the Blaxall Award for outstanding dedication to acquiring the art and science of medicine and the Treloar Award for excellence in Women's Health. Dr. Hacker is board certified in family practice and is an active member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Family Practice and the Medical Association of Georgia. Dr. Hacker treats patients of all ages. Among her many interests in medicine, she takes special interest in women's health, preventative care, adolescent and children's health, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. She values an open line of communication with patients in order to provide patients with high quality care through personalized patient treatment and education. Dr. Hacker focuses on treating the whole person, promoting a healthy lifestyle and building a strong patient-physician relationship. Dr. Hacker has been recognized as one of America's Top Family Doctors in 2008 and 2009 by the Consumer's Research Council of America, with criteria for this award including experience, training, professional associations and quality care to patients. She also received the honor of Who's Who Among Executives and Professional Women in 2009. In her free time, Dr. Hacker spends time with her husband and two sons. She enjoys outdoor activities and traveling. She is a native of Fayette County and enjoys working back in her hometown area. Dr. Hacker is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.
Dr. Hacker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premenstrual Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Insurance
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Locations
1825 Highway 34 East, Suite 3000, Newnan, GA 30265
Physiotherapy Associates Inc
James Wheeler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Duluth, Georgia. Dr. Wheeler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premenstrual Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, Obesity, and Insomnia. Dr. Wheeler is currently accepting new patients.
Piedmont Physicians At East Paces Ferry
Lacey B Hutchinson, D.O., received her doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Suwannee, Georgia, after receiving her bachelor of science degree from Samford University, majoring in Sports Medicine. She then completed her residency in Family Medicine at Methodist Hospital where she served as chief resident. Dr. Hutchinson has published numerous scholarly articles in medical journals. She is a member of the American Osteopathic Association and the Georgia Medical Association.Dr. Hutchinson specializes in comprehensive and preventive care and provides services and treatment for patients' ages 10 and up. She also offers women's health/gynecological exams, as well as minor office procedures such as Nexplanon insertions, a variety of dermatological procedures, and sports medicine, including joint injections. Dr Hutchinson has a special interest in preventative care, with a focus on lifestyle medicine, including nutrition and exercise.In her spare time, Dr. Hutchinson enjoys traveling, fitness, Kentucky Basketball and spending time with her husband and family.Dr. Hutchinson welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Hutchinson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premenstrual Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Tonsillitis, Familial Hypopituitarism, Cellulitis, and Sinusitis.
Piedmont Physicians Of Kennesaw
Samyuktha Muralidhara, M.D., earned her Doctorate Degree in Medicine from the University of Sint Eustasius SOM in Cole Bay, Sint Maarten, Caribbean. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology at Michigan State University. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians at Kennesaw, Dr. Muralidhara was Chief Resident of the Family Medicine Program at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. Also while at Mercy Hospital, Dr. Muralidhara was a resident preceptor where she provided medical care and taught students at Des Moines Medical University on two medical brigade trips to Honduras. Dr. Muralidhara is board certified in family medicine and passed the United States Medical Licensing Examination on her first attempt. She is a member of the American Medical Association, American Board of Family Medicine and American Academy of Family Practitioners. Dr. Muralidhara is passionate about providing excellent healthcare to all of her patients and committed to preventative care practices. Additionally, she has special interests in women's health and treating mental health issues. In her spare time, Dr. Muralidhara enjoys playing tennis and golf, reading, running and taking road trips. Dr. Muralidhara is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premenstrual Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Familial HypertensionDr. Hacker isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Hacker isDistinguished. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- High CholesterolDr. Hacker isDistinguished. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- HypertensionDr. Hacker isDistinguished. Learn about Hypertension.
- Advanced
- Acute CystitisDr. Hacker isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Cystitis.
- Apolipoprotein C2 DeficiencyDr. Hacker isAdvanced. Learn about Apolipoprotein C2 Deficiency.
- CellulitisDr. Hacker isAdvanced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Hacker isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- CirrhosisDr. Hacker isAdvanced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- EmpyemaDr. Hacker isAdvanced. Learn about Empyema.
- Experienced
- AcneDr. Hacker isExperienced. Learn about Acne.
- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Hacker isExperienced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Hacker isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- Alopecia AreataDr. Hacker isExperienced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- Alpha ThalassemiaDr. Hacker isExperienced. Learn about Alpha Thalassemia.
- Alpha Thalassemia X-Linked Intellectual Disability Syndrome