Mridula Vinjamuri, M.D. comes to Piedmont Oncology with over 21 years of clinical experience. She completed her fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV. Her Internal Medicine residency was at Michigan State university, Covenant Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan and her Surgical Internship was at Cornell University /North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Vinjamuri holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) from A. P. State University of Health Sciences at Guntur Medical College.Dr. Vinjamuri has received numerous recognitions, honors and awards in academics, research and clinical care over her career. Among distinctions is her listing by Consumers Research Council of America in 'America's Top physicians,'as well as notable grant awarded by the Health Care Foundation of New Jersey recognizing her excellence in research. She served as Medical Director of Oncology, reviewer at IRB. She has given multiple case presentations in medical conferences across the United States and is an accomplished author of dozens of abstracts and publications, including topics on PET scans in small cell lung cancer and chemotherapy of brain tumors. Dr. Vinjamuri lives in Acworth, Georgia with her husband and two children. During her leisure time she enjoys yoga, meditation, writing poetry and bird watching.Dr. Vinjamuri believes in treating each patient's unique psychosocial, emotional, nutritional, occupational, spiritual and existential needs in order to truly facilitate the most personalized comprehensive treatment added to the latest cutting edge cancer treatments. Empowering patients with knowledge about staging, treatment options and side effects, while also extending support to their families with regard to emotional and financial issues. Every time a patient comes, the most important thing is to hold their hand and letting them know that they are not alone all through the journey and treat them with compassion, dignity and respect. Dr. Vinjamuri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Colorectal Cancer.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

Edward Lloyd is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Acworth, Georgia. Dr. Lloyd has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Infant Hyperglycemia.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, Lung Nodules, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Navin Wadehra is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Hiram, Georgia. Dr. Wadehra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Spherocytosis, Hemolytic Crisis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Wadehra is currently accepting new patients.

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 Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. 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 Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome.

Edward Clermont is a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Clermont is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Clermont is currently accepting new patients.

Raul Oyola is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Oyola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Oyola is currently accepting new patients.

Eduardo Molinary is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Kennesaw, Georgia. Dr. Molinary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pneumonia, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Molinary is currently accepting new patients.

Rohini Chintalapally is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Kennesaw, Georgia. Dr. Chintalapally is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. Her top areas of expertise are Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Chintalapally is currently accepting new patients.

Arthur Freedman is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Kennesaw, Georgia. Dr. Freedman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Ascites, Liver Embolization, and Bone Graft. Dr. Freedman is currently accepting new patients.

John French is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Kennesaw, Georgia. Dr. French is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. French is currently accepting new patients.

Vineet Reddy is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

Veer Chahwala is a Vascular Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Chahwala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Chahwala is currently accepting new patients.

Casey Balkema is a Hospital Medicine provider in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Balkema is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Liver Failure, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Balkema is currently accepting new patients.

Nana Arthur is a Hospital Medicine specialist and a Geriatrics provider in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Arthur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Necrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Arthur is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Guichard is a Cardiologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Guichard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

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 Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. 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.

Nathan Ertel is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Ertel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Ascites, Bile Duct Stricture, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ertel is currently accepting new patients.