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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Astrocytoma, and Gliosarcoma. Dr. Volas is currently accepting new patients.

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 Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. 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.

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.

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.

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 Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. 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 Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Pneumonia.

Dr. Breckwoldt earned his medical degree from New York Medical College, where he graduated with honors (top 9% of the class). He completed his residency at the United States Naval Hospital in San Diego, California and served six years of active duty in the United States Navy, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Kentucky. He also holds a master's degree in anatomy from New York Medical College.Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Breckwoldt was in solo practice with Premier Internal Medicine. Dr. Breckwoldt has been practicing medicine for 25 years. He is board certified in internal medicine and is a member of the American College of Physicians.Dr. Breckwoldt is married with one child. In his spare time, his hobby is radio controlled model airplanes. He was also a prior musician as a bass player in a band throughout high school and college.Dr. Breckwoldt welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Breckwoldt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

Aris Iatridis, M.D., earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, Va. He completed his residency at the University of Minnesota. He received his undergraduate degree in biology from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Iatridis was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. He holds board certifications in sleep medicine, pulmonary disease and internal medicine.Dr. Iatridis is described as inquisitive and passionate about the practice of medicine. He is considered to be efficient, accurate and focused with regard to patient care. Dr. Iatridis is hard working and is well-liked by his fellow physicians and patients. Dr. Iatridis is an expert on sleep disorders in the transportation industry.In his spare time, Dr. Iatridis enjoys traveling, history and antique maps and books. Dr. Iatridis welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Iatridis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.