Ernest Howard is a Physiatrist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Howard has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Phantom Limb Pain.

Mark Feeman is a Physiatrist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Feeman has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Cervical Spondylosis, Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil Syndrome, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

Gary R. Gropper M.D. is a board certified neurosurgeon who has practiced neurosurgery in Atlanta since 1986. He serves as an Attending Neurosurgeon at the Shepherd Center as well as Piedmont Hospital Atlanta.Dr. Gropper received his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University in 1974, with a major in molecular biology, and a minor in general biology. Following two years as a researcher with the Department of Neurology at Vanderbilt, he earned his MD at the University of Tennessee, College of Medicine in 1978. After a general surgery residency, he completed a neurosurgical residency at the University of Tennessee, Department of Neurosurgery in 1985.Since moving to Atlanta in 1986, Dr. Gropper has been a recognized leader in the neurosurgical community. He served as the Chairman of the Department of Neuroscience at Piedmont Hospital from 2002 until 2005. He has also served as a neurosurgical consultant for the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta Braves, and is currently a Team Doctor and Medical Director for Woodward Academy.Dr. Gropper's special areas of interest include:- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Surgery including the non-fusion option, Coflex Interlaminar Stabilization- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus- Cervical Disc Disease and SpondylosisDr. Gropper is a member of a number of professional associations including, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Georgia Neurosurgical Society, and the North American Spine Society. He is a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.In addition to his outstanding reputation as a neurosurgeon, Dr. Gropper is noted in the community for spreading joy and encouraging others to 'pay it forward', with his annual Christmas and Hanukkah yard display of inflatable characters. He is committed to our community and supports Our House Shelter for homeless families with newborns in Atlanta.Dr. Gropper and his wife, Vickie, are proud parents of four children. Dr. Gropper is a surgeon associate of the Atlanta Spine Alliance. Dr. Gropper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Michael Park, D.O., graduated with a bachelor's degree from University of California, Los Angeles, and his Master of Medical Sciences from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Park completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, where he served as Chief Resident. He is a member of the American Osteopathic Association. In his spare time, Dr. Park enjoys traveling, going to the movies, and following team sports. Dr. Park welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Park is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, High Cholesterol, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

Dr. Haq is a graduate of the Emory University School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Emory University affiliated hospitals. Dr. Haq is a member of the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians and is a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners. He is board certified in internal medicine. Dr. Haq takes an individualized approach to medicine and recognizes that each patient's needs are different.He ensures he builds relationships with patients in order to better help them manage their health. Dr. Haq is interested in Preventive Care and tries to help his patients live healthy productive lives. Dr. Haq is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Puja Mehta, MD, earned her medical degree from the American University of Antigua, and completed her residency at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center in Marietta, GA. She received her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from KMC International Center and is board certified in Family Medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Mehta was a resident physician at Kennestone Hospital. Prior to residency, she was working in Endocrine research at the Jesse Brown VA in Chicago, IL. Dr. Mehta has a special interest in women's health, preventive medicine, and integrative medicine with a holistic approach to complement traditional western medicine.In her spare time, Dr. Mehta enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She enjoys painting and art, traveling, Harry Potter, hiking, exploring restaurants, and living with a positive approach.Dr. Mehta is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Obesity, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and COVID-19.

Christopher E. Alexander, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He practices in our Brookhaven and Piedmont West locations. Dr. Alexander provides nonsurgical orthopedic care to patients utilizing his training in nonsurgical management of musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and sports-related injuries. His practice includes nonsurgical orthopedic medicine, interventional spine, and musculoskeletal medicine, Botox injections to treat migraine and dystonia, spinal cord stimulation, and sympathetic blocks.Dr. Alexander is a graduate of Howard University in Washington, D.C. and completed medical school at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. He completed a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residency at The University of Miami-Miller School of Medicine and went on to complete a Pain Medicine Fellowship at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. As a PM&R physician, Dr. Alexander's goal is to improve function, pain, and quality of life for his patients. Dr. Alexander is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Chronic Pain, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

Nicholas Church is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Church has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Joseph Martin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Martin has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Daniel Refai is a Neurosurgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Refai has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Robert Kaufmann is a primary care provider, practicing in Transplant Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kaufmann has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

Matthew Gary is a Neurosurgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Gary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Syringomyelia, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Gerald Rodts is a Neurosurgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Rodts has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

* Please park in the 1010 Parking Deck located at 1050 Crescent Ave NE. Please enter via our entrance on the second floor of the parking deck. Parking is validated for 2 hours. Dr. Latimer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Cluster Headache, Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

* Please park in the 1010 Parking Deck located at 1050 Crescent Ave NE. Please enter via our entrance on the second floor of the parking deck. Parking is validated for 2 hours.Dr. Garnica-Moya earned her medical degree at the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara. She completed her family medicine residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and proud member of the Obesity Medicine Association.Dr. Garnica-Moya enjoys getting to know her patients and understanding their concerns to provide personalized counseling on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The best part of her job, is when her patients recommend her to their family members based on the high quality of care they have received. Her special interests include preventative, obesity and lifestyle medicine.In her spare time, Dr. Garnica-Moya enjoys Atlanta United, Hawks and Braves games. She also likes traveling and exploring different neighborhoods in Atlanta with her family. Dr. Garnica-Moya is bilingual in English and Spanish. Dr. Garnica is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

* Please park in the 1010 Parking Deck located at 1050 Crescent Ave NE. Please enter via our entrance on the second floor of the parking deck. Parking is validated for 2 hours.Dr. Haller graduated from the University of Central Florida in Orlando with a bachelor of science degree in molecular biology and microbiology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. Dr. Haller completed his residency in family practice at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Haller practiced as a fast-track physician in a busy emergency department in Homa, Louisiana. As a family physician, Dr. Haller enjoys the broad variety family practice offers. His goal is to provide the highest quality of care for all of his patients; while also respecting their busy schedules and budgets. He tries to work within a patient's insurance coverage whenever possible and believes in never compromising quality.In his free time, he enjoys fitness, travel, photography, classical music, and the companionship of his dogs. Dr. Haller is board-certified in family practice. He is available for immediate appointments and participates in most major insurance plans. Dr. Haller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

* Please park in the 1010 Parking Deck located at 1050 Crescent Ave NE. Please enter via our entrance on the second floor of the parking deck. Parking is validated for 2 hours.Dr. Joe specializes in internal medicine and offers comprehensive preventive care as well as the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. She provides a non-judgmental and safe place for you to discuss your health. Dr. Joe relies on evidence-based medicine and believes it is important to collaborate with her patients when personalizing goals of treatment. Her special interests include preventative medicine, chronic disease management and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Joe has been a practicing primary care physician since 2021.In her spare time, Dr. Joe enjoys yoga, hiking and spending time with her family.She speaks intermediate Cantonese and is conversational in Mandarin and German. Dr. Joe may recommend using interpreter services during visit for languages other than English. Dr. Joe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypervitaminosis D, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, and Alopecia Areata.

"Dr. Perry earned his medical degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston Salem, North Carolina and received the Robert P. Vidinghoff Memorial Award for his aptitude and devotion to family medicine. He completed his residency in family practice at Emory University, where he served as chief resident. He is board-certified in family medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Perry practiced at Eagle's Landing Family Practice in Stockbridge, Georgia. He serves as an adjunct professor of family medicine at Emory School of Medicine. While he has many interests in medicine, Dr. Perry takes a special interest in behavioral medicine, preventative care, and small surgical procedures. His philosophy on medicine is based on a quote he heard in medical school: ""cure sometimes, comfort often, and care always"". In his spare time, Dr. Perry enjoys playing the piano, traveling, reading, going to the theater and spending time with his significant other and two Maine coon cats Dr. Perry is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.". Dr. Perry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Oral Herpes, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Augusta Essuman-Nelson, DO, earned her medical degree from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at University Hospitals St. John Medical Center. She received her undergraduate degree in Physical Therapy from University of Dayton and Masters in Anatomy from Wright State University and will be board certified in Internal Medicine.Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Essuman-Nelson was a Chief Resident at St. John Medical Center and she specializes in primary care. Dr. Essuman-Nelson has a special interest in hypertension, hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular diseases, anemia and kidney disease.In her spare time, Dr. Essuman-Nelson enjoys spending time with her family. She enjoys traveling to different countries, playing tennis, reading and interior design.Dr. Essuman-Nelson is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Essuman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Cullen Kelly, M.D., is board certified in internal medicine and has a special interest in the treatment of diabetes, HIV, hypertension, cardiovascular and transgender medicine. Dr. Kelly believes in a holistic approach to medicine, considering the patient's health as a whole, in order to provide the highest quality care while also coming to fully know and understand his patients.In his spare time, Dr. Kelly enjoys hiking with his partner and goldendoodle. He is also an avid baker and enjoys entertaining friends and family. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chancroid, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.