Fareha Rahim MD FACP earned her medical degree from The AGA Khan University Karachi Pakistan and completed her residency in Internal Medicine and Chief Resident year at New York Medical College program, Sound Shore Medical Center, New Rochelle, New York. She also did a partial fellowship training in Rheumatology, from Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, New York. She is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Rahim has been practicing medicine for 20 years. Prior to joining Piedmont Athens Regional, Dr. Rahim was part of Private Practice group, Hawthorne Medical Associates, Athens GA.Presently she is Faculty for Piedmont Athens Regional Internal Medicine Residency Program, Clinical Assistant Professor Augusta University /UGA Medical Partnership. She is also Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Faculty of Medical Sciences, College of Public Health, UGA 9/2016.Dr. Rahim enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 kids. She enjoys travel and food.She is a recipient of Charles A. Foreman M.D Humanitarian Award and Chief Resident Award.Dr. Rahim welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Rahim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Dr. Wells earned his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at Medical College of Georgia. He is board certified with American Board of Internal Medicine.Dr. Wells has been practicing medicine for 26 years. He specializes in internal medicine. He enjoys the entire spectrum of adult medicine while developing a personal relationship with the patients in his care. Prior to joining Piedmont Hawthorne OHC, Dr. Wells was a practicing partner at Hawthorne Medical Associates.In his spare time, Dr. Wells enjoys spending time with his family. He enjoys sports and back-packing. He is active in Boy Scouts, local high school football and church activities. Dr. Wells is not accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Wells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

Dr. Akhila Madala, MD, earned her medical degree from Naryana Medical college, NTR University and completed her residency at Medical Partnership of Augusta University and University of Georgia. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine.Dr. Madala specializes in Primary care. Her special interests include Preventive medicine and treatment of Diabetes medicine. Dr Madala offers treatment for Obesity, Hypertension, Depression and anxiety etc.In her spare time, Dr. Madala enjoys spending time with her family and hiking.Dr. Madala is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Madala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

Dr. Zimmerman received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 1984. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at The Medical Center in Columbus, Georgia in 1987. He is certified by The American Board of Family Medicine.He treats adolescents and adults with a broad range of conditions.In his spare time, Dr. Zimmerman is an amateur musician with classical piano and organ as his main instruments. Dr. Zimmerman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Dr. McElhannon specializes in family medicine. As a family medicine physician, he is uniquely trained to treat both males and females of all ages. In addition to treating acute and chronic illnesses, Dr. McElhannon also provides routine health screenings and counseling on lifestyle changes in an effort to prevent illnesses before they develop.In his spare time, Dr. McElhannon enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He enjoys the outdoors, gardening, old tractors and UGA athletics. Dr. Mcelhannon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

Aliya Safwan, M.D. received her medical degree from Fatima Jinnah Medical College in Lahore, Pakistan. She completed her internal medicine residency at Piedmont Athens Regional in 2019. Dr. Safwan treats patients ages 18 and above and has a special interest in preventive medicine and diabetes.In her spare time, Dr. Safwan enjoys gardening and spending time with her family.Dr. Safwan welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Safwan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Dr. Bullock specializes in family medicine. He provides ongoing medical management for all members of a family including geriatrics, adults, adolescents and pediatrics. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.Dr. Bullock is married with four children. In his spare time, he enjoys going on family trips, reading, playing chess, hunting and fishing. He is a fan of the Georgia Bulldogs and enjoys attending games when possible. Dr. Bullock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. His top areas of expertise are Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Subacute Combined Degeneration, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency.

Michelle Woodard is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Woodard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Folate Deficiency. Dr. Woodard is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Steadham is a Neurologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Steadham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Peripheral Neuropathy, Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, and Movement Disorders. Dr. Steadham is currently accepting new patients.

Samantha Avoke is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Avoke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Avoke is currently accepting new patients.

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

Brian Mitchell is a Neurologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Migraine, Stroke, and Epilepsy. Dr. Mitchell is currently accepting new patients.

Eric Pitts is a Neurologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Pitts is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Stroke. Dr. Pitts is currently accepting new patients.

Jon Poling is a Neurologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Poling is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Stroke, Migraine, and Trigeminal Neuralgia. Dr. Poling is currently accepting new patients.

Denise Taylor is a Neurologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Stroke, Migraine, and Seizures. Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

Brandi Fleenor is a Neurologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Fleenor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Migraine, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

Dr. Downs earned her medical degree from The Medical College of Georgia and completed her residency at The Medical College of Georgia. She received her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and Microbiology from The University of Georgia and is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Downs has been practicing medicine for 24 years. Prior to joining PPG Hawthorne Medical, Dr. Downs was a practicing partner of Hawthorne Medical Associates.In her spare time, Dr. Downs enjoys spending time with her family. She enjoys playing tennis. Dr. Downs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypothyroidism, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Familial Hypertension.

Dr. Felicia S. Lacksen earned her medical degree from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, in New Jersey, and completed her residency at Duke University. She received her undergraduate degree in Chemistry and Italian Studies from Fordham University, and is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Lacksen has been practicing medicine for 23 years. Prior to joining Hawthorne Medical Associates/Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Lacksen was an attending at Duke University Medical Center.In her spare time, Dr. Lacksen enjoys spending time with her family and her dogs. She enjoys swimming, reading and knitting.Dr. Lacksen is not accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Lacksen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Vandana Setia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Setia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), High Cholesterol, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Setia is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Kimberly Walpert earned her medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine. She completed a general surgery internship at the University of Tennessee at Memphis and a neurosurgical residency at The University of Tennessee and Semmes-Murphey Clinic in Memphis.Dr. Walpert is a fellow of the American Association of Neurosurgery and a member of the Neurological Society of America. She holds an appointment to the NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and is an assistant clinical professor of neurosurgery at the University of Georgia Health Sciences Campus. She has a special interest in minimally invasive, microscopic treatment of spine disorders, head injury and radiosurgery and image-guidance in surgery for brain tumors. Dr. Walpert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, Gastrostomy, and Microdiscectomy.