Jody Hughes is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Aspergilloma. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pneumonia, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.

Colin Swenson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Swenson has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Aspergilloma. His top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Lung Metastases, and Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis.

Frances Lee is an Allergy and Immunologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lee has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Aspergilloma. Her top areas of expertise are Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis, Aspergillosis, Asthma, and Pulmonary Aspergilloma.

Russell French is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Acworth, Georgia. Dr. French is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Aspergilloma. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Aspergilloma, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. French is currently accepting new patients.

Ronald Batin is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Thomasville, Georgia. Dr. Batin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Aspergilloma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Batin is currently accepting new patients.

Stephen Morris is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Savannah,, Georgia. Dr. Morris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Aspergilloma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

James W. Chang, DO, FCCP, received his undergraduate degree from University of California, San Diego. He earned his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Georgia Campus. He completed his internal medicine residency at Michigan State University and pulmonary and critical care medicine fellowship at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Chang is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease and critical care medicine. Dr. Chang has presented at national conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals. He is a member of the American Thoracic Society, American College of Chest Physicians and the Society of Critical Care Medicine.Dr. Chang specializes in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine. He has special interests in asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis, lung nodules and lung cancer. He performs advanced bronchoscopy techniques such as endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy. He provides intensive care unit coverage and pulmonary consultations at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.In his spare time, Dr. Chang enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and sports.Dr. Chang welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.Please note that Dr. Chang does not specialize in sleep medicine. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Aspergilloma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Liver Failure, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Gastrostomy.

William Kriegel, D.O., earned his medical degree from A.T. Sill University of Health Sciences in Kirksville, Mo. He completed his family medicine residency at Normandy/Deaconess Hospitals in St. Louis, Mo. He received his undergraduate degree in biology and chemistry from Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Kriegel was in practice at WellStar Medical Group for 19 years. Dr. Kriegel is board certified in family medicine and earned a certificate of added qualifications (CAQ) in sports medicine. He is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, Georgia Osteopathic Association, and Cobb County Medical Society. In his spare time, Dr. Kriegel enjoys walking his dog, cycling, swimming, and photography. He lives in Atlanta and is married with one son. Dr. Kriegel welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Kriegel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Aspergilloma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Coy Lassiter, M.D., graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of science in biology from the University of Georgia. He earned his medical degree from Mercer School of Medicine in Macon, Ga. He completed his residency in internal medicine, as well as his pulmonary and critical care fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine. He served as chief resident of internal medicine at Emory University Hospital from 2003 to 2004.Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Lassiter was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates and has been practicing medicine for 13 years. He holds board certifications in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease and internal medicine and has training in advanced bronchoscopy. He prides himself on being a well-rounded physician and maintains special interests in interventional bronchoscopy, lung cancer and pulmonary thromboembolism.Dr. Lassiter is considered to be warm and friendly and his fellow physicians describe him as having a great vision and leadership for the practice of medicine. His patients consider him compassionate to their needs and devoted to excellence in medical practice.Dr. Lassiter welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Lassiter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Aspergilloma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, and Gastrostomy.

Alexander Gluzman, M.D., earned his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Ga. He completed his residency and pulmonary and criticalcare training at Emory University. He received his undergraduate degree from Emory University. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Gluzman was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. Dr. Gluzman has been practicing medicine for 10 years. He holdsboard certifications in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease and internal medicine. Dr. Gluzman specializes in advanced bronchoscopy techniques such as EBUS and electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy. He will be providing intensive care coverage at Piedmont Atlanta, and is fluent in Russian. In his spare time, Dr. Gluzman enjoys spending time with family, reading and traveling. Dr. Gluzman welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Gluzman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Aspergilloma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Bronchogenic Cyst, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Dr. Walker is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, critical care medicine and pediatrics. He earned his medical degree from West Virginia University. He completed his internship and residency at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, followed by a clinical fellowship at the University of Rochester. Dr. Walker is a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics, as well as a member of the American Thoracic Society. He has published numerous scientific articles in peer-reviewed medical journals.Dr. Walker specializes in airway disease, especially bronchiectasis and cystic fibrosis. He is passionate about improving the quality of life in patients with these diseases.In his spare time, Dr. Walker enjoys cooking, traveling, and trying in vain to stay in shape.Dr. Walker welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Aspergilloma. His top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Metastases, Liver Failure, and Gastrostomy.

Craig M. Patterson, M.D., completed his fellowship at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and the Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, La. During his post-graduate training, he was selected as the inaugural Russell C. Klein Visiting Fellow for the LSUHSC Global Pulmonary Exchange Program with Ege University in Izmir, Turkey. He previously completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and medical school at the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He is a proud graduate of Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas and an Eagle Scout. Before joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Patterson was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. He is board-certified in pulmonary disease, critical care medicine, and internal medicine. His professional interests include pulmonary hypertension, venous thromboembolic disease, and critical care medicine. He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians and a participant in the ACCP's Pulmonary Vascular Disease One Network. Dr. Patterson enjoys cooking and travel. He is an avid fan of college athletics, marathon runner, husband, and father to twin boys. Dr. Patterson welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Aspergilloma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pulmonary Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Hadi Hatoum, M.D., earned his medical degree at American University of Beirut and completed his residency at Indiana University School of Medicine. He then attended the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School where he completed his fellowship training.Dr. Hatoum is board-certified in pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine and internal medicine. His professional interests include COPD, lung cancer and interstitial lung disease. Dr. Hatoum believes in providing patient-centered care by focusing on each patient's problem and encouraging patient and family collaboration.In his free time, Dr. Hatoum enjoys playing sports, exercising and most importantly, spending time with his lovely wife and their two children. Dr. Hatoum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Aspergilloma. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

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 Pulmonary Aspergilloma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Kawanjit Surapur, M.D., earned her medical degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine. She then attended the University of Arizona where she completed her residency and fellowship training.Dr. Surapur holds board certifications in pulmonary medicine and internal medicine. Her professional interests include interstitial lung disease, COPD, asthma, interventional procedures and advanced lung imaging. Dr. Surapur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Aspergilloma. Her top areas of expertise are Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

C. Bryce Hartley II M.D., FCCP, earned his medical degree from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C. He completed his internal medicine residency at Tulane University Medical Center. His pulmonary residency and pulmonary and critical care medicine fellowships were completed at Georgetown University. He received his undergraduate degree in chemistry from the University of North Carolina. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Hartley was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. He is board certified in pulmonary medicine. Dr. Hartley has special interest in pleural disease, cough syndromes and airway disorders including asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis and bronchiolitis. Dr. Hartley welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Hartley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Aspergilloma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

David Neujahr is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Neujahr has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Aspergilloma. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant.

Shraddha Tongia is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Tongia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Aspergilloma. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Asthma in Children. Dr. Tongia is currently accepting new patients.

Mayur Patel, M.D. earned his medical degree from Amravati University in Amravati, India. He received training in Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery at Bombay Hospital and Research Center in Mumbai, India. He completed his Internal Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care fellowships at East Tennessee State University. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Patel was a full time attending physician with Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates in Jacksonville, Fl. He had also worked at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tn for three years. Dr. Patel also served as a clinical staff associate professor at East Tennessee State University for the Pulmonary and Critical Care fellowship program. Dr. Patel joins Piedmont Physicians with 13 years of experience. He has special interest in Critical Care, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Interventional Pulmonary procedures such as EBUS, Navigational Bronchoscopy, Bronchial Thermoplasty, Pleurx catheter, and post cardiac arrest hypothermia therapy. Dr. Patel welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Aspergilloma. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Thomas Fortson, M.D. was the chief fellow as he completed his pulmonary and critical care fellowship at Augusta University Medical Center in early 2018. He was the chief resident as he completed his internal medicine residency at Georgia Regents University in 2014 and completed his internship in internal medicine at Georgia Regents University in 2012. Dr. Fortson completed medical school at Medical College of Georgia in Augusta in 2011.Dr. Forston is a pulmonologist returning to the Columbus area; he graduated from Pacelli High School in Columbus in 2003. Dr. Fortson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Aspergilloma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.