Joseph Khouri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Smyrna, Georgia. Dr. Khouri has been practicing medicine for over 48 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Karina Belinfante is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Smyrna, Georgia. Dr. Belinfante has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

David Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Smyrna, Georgia. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

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 Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Rafael Harpaz is an Infectious Disease provider in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Harpaz is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Shingles, Chickenpox, COVID-19, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

Stephen Scott is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Smyrna, Georgia. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Scott is currently accepting new patients.

Christine Morris is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Morris has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Oral Herpes.

Janice Warner is a Dermatologist in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Warner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Familial Trichoepithelioma, Trichoepithelioma, Sebaceous Adenoma, and Syringoma. Dr. Warner is currently accepting new patients.

Philicia Andrews, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a member of the Medical Association of Georgia. She has practiced medicine in Atlanta for over 20 years and currently serves as one of the Regional Medical Directors of Piedmont.Dr. Andrews earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Georgia and her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. She completed her residency at Georgia Baptist Medical Center in 1999, and received her Executive MBA from Kennesaw State University in 2003.Dr. Andrews has many interests in medicine. She is especially interested in preventative medicine, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and women's health. Dr. Andrews' philosophy on medicine is that a patient should feel comfortable with his or her physician and feel free to ask questions. She believes strongly in open communication between the patient and the physician.Dr. Andrews welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans. Dr. Andrews is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Dr. Russell is board certified in family medicine and has been practicing medicine for two years. Prior to joining Piedmont, he was working in the urgent care setting and has now transitioned to primary care. Dr. Russell specializes in primary care and treats a broad range of patients in this field. He has a special interest in lifestyle medicine.In his spare time, Dr. Russell enjoys playing the piano and gardening.He is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Russell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Common Cold, and Cellulitis.

Pratik Thaker, M.D., received his doctorate in Medicine from the American University of Antigua School of Medicine Antigua, after receiving his bachelor of science degree from Emory University, majoring in Biology, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He then completed his residency in Family Medicine at Piedmont Columbus Regional. Dr. Thaker is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin and the Georgia Association of Physicians of Indian Origin.Dr. Thaker specializes in Family Medicine and provides services and treatment for patients' ages 18 and up. Dr Thaker has a special interest in preventative medicine and aspires to offer a comprehensive approach to wellness and better lifestyle.In his spare time, Dr. Thaker enjoys hiking, playing tennis, watching NFL, and spending time with his family and friends.Dr. Thaker welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Thaker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Kikuchi Disease, Cellulitis, Lymphadenitis, and Sinusitis.

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 Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

A native of Albany, Georgia, Dr. Harper is a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his internship and residency at Emory University affiliated hospitals. Dr. Harper was previously on staff at the Piedmont Hospital Medical Care Center in Brookhaven. He is board certified in internal medicine and is a member of the American Medical Association. Dr. Harper believes living a healthy lifestyle is the most effective way to prevent chronic illnesses and works with his patients to help them lead healthier lives. Among his many interests in medicine, Dr. Harper takes a special interest in the treatment of hypertension and diabetes. In his free time, Dr. Harper enjoys hiking, backpacking, traveling, and jogging. Dr. Harper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and High Cholesterol.

Joel Rosenstock attended Cornell University as an undergraduate, University of Brussels for medical school and completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky and Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He trained in infectious diseases at National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland and was then on the faculty at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda in the Division of Tropical Public Health. He obtained an MPH in epidemiology while at the medical school. He spent 3 years in the Republic of Panama teaching tropical infectious diseases to military physicians at the Naval School of Health Sciences. After leaving the Navy in 1989 he began his private practice in infectious diseases at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. He served as the Medical Advisor to CARE for 7 years and established the Peachtree Travel Clinic one of the largest travel clinics in the Southeast. Dr. Rosenstock served as the President of the Infectious Disease Society of Georgia from 1998-2002. He established AbsoluteCARE, a patient centered medical home, dedicated to HIV and chronic disease management in 2000 and it has grown to be the largest provider of insured HIV care in Georgia. AbsoluteCARE, an NCQA Level III Recognized Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH), serves 3000 HIV infected patients and another 2500 patients with chronic medical comorbidities. As the Chief Medical Officer of AbsoluteCARE, Dr. Rosenstock has guided its growth and recent expansion to a second location in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Rosenstock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Long Haul COVID, Primary Carnitine Deficiency, Peroxisomal Acyl-CoA Oxidase Deficiency, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Douglas Stuart is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Stuart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), West Syndrome, and Myoclonic Epilepsy. Dr. Stuart is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Ansari earned his bachelor's degree magma cum laude from the University of Guelph in Guelph Ontario, double majoring in Environmental Science and Microbiology. He earned his medical degree abroad from the University of Sint Eustatius School of Medicine in the Netherland Antilles where he graduated in the top 5 percent of his class. Dr. Ansari completed his residency at Mercer University School of Medicine at Navicent Health in Macon Georgia. He served as chief resident and won awards for teaching and research into vaccine compliance.Before joining Piedmont, he worked both in a traditional primary care practice in Dayton, Ohio and in urgent care at American Family Care (AFC) in West Cobb. Dr. Ansari believes in understanding a person's humanity and how it relates to their health. He is passionate about preventative care and enjoys working with his patients to find common ground.In his spare time, he loves spending his time with his wife and two children, playing music, hiking, and is an avid gardener. Dr. Ansari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4, Familial Hypercholesterolemia, and Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH).

Breanna Joiner, MD, is a board-certified Family Medicine Physician. She earned her medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed her residency at John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County. Dr. Joiner holds her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science from CUNY School of Medicine (formerly Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education).Dr. Joiner has been practicing medicine for three years. Prior to joining Piedmont, she served as a Family Medicine Physician with Northwell Health Physician Partners in New York.Her special interests include preventative wellness and women's health, with an emphasis on supporting healthy lifestyle choices, preventative screenings, and personalized care through every stage of life.In her spare time, Dr. Joiner enjoys gardening and plant care, traveling to experience new cultures, exploring different cuisines, watching movies, and spending quality time with family and friends.Dr. Joiner is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Joiner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

Dr. Kakarala earned her bachelor's degree cum laude, from Washington University in Saint Louis, double majoring in biology and anthropology. She earned her medical degree from the University of South Florida where she graduated in the top third of her class. Dr. Kakarala completed her residency at Rush Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, and Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Kakarala was in practice at Melbourne Internal Medicine Associates in Florida where she earned the Member Satisfaction with Primary Care Physicians award two years in a row. This award is determined by patient satisfaction surveys and is given to the top ten percent of primary care physicians in the Health First network. She has done research on various projects at Washington University in Saint Louis, Missouri; Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland; University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida, and the University of Vienna in Vienna, Austria. Dr. Kakarala believes that establishing personal relationships with her patients is important and enjoys the continuous learning opportunities that practicing modern medicine provides. In her spare time, Dr. Kakarala enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, cooking, yoga and tennis. Dr. Kakarala is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Kakarala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Obesity, COVID-19, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

Sonya Chelliah, MD earned her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine. She completed her internship at The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and Family Medicine Residency at Memorial Satilla Health Rural Track Program where she served as chief resident. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology and Psychology from The University of Georgia and is Board Certified in Family Medicine.Dr. Chelliah has been practicing medicine for 5 years. Interests include Nutrition and Wellness. Her practice is focused on management of chronic diseases (including Diabetes, Hypertension, COPD) and acute illness. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Chelliah worked in Carrollton, GA and Waycross, GA.In her spare time, Dr. Chelliah enjoys spending time with her husband and family. She enjoys cooking, traveling and exploring new restaurants in Atlanta.Dr. Chelliah is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Chelliah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.