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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tietz Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Common Cold, and Cellulitis.

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 Tietz Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4, Familial Hypercholesterolemia, and Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH).

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 Tietz Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

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 Tietz Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

Timothy Young is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tietz Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Prolidase Deficiency, Allergic Rhinitis, Gastroparesis, and Empyema. Dr. Young is currently accepting new patients.

James Fisher is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tietz Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Fisher is currently accepting new patients.

Sam Peng is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Peng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tietz Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Obesity. Dr. Peng is currently accepting new patients.

We are a primary care family practice devoted to providing comprehensive health care for adolescent children and adults with a gender sensitive, responsive and compassionate approach and base our success on our patients' long-term good health. We will treat each patient with dignity and are committed to listening to each patient's concerns and aggressively treating our patients ailments. Dr. Ramprasad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tietz Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Macroamylasemia.

Carolyn H. Sigman, M.D., graduated with her bachelor's degree from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She earned her medical degree at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. She then completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Emory University. Following that, she served as chief resident at Emory University Hospital. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Sigman was in private practice in Roswell and Alpharetta. With more than twenty years of experience, she is board certified in internal medicine and a member of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Sigman lives in Brookhaven with her husband, Steven Sigman, M.D., and their five children. Dr. Sigman welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Sigman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tietz Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia.

C Schramm is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Schramm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tietz Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Insomnia, Oral Herpes, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Schramm is currently accepting new patients.

Cassandra Barnes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Barnes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tietz Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Subacute Combined Degeneration. Dr. Barnes is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Kappel is an Atlanta native who grew up in the Buckhead neighborhood and attended the Westminster Schools. He earned his medical degree from Emory University in 2017 along with a Masters in Public Health focusing on the health impacts of 'social determinants'such as lifestyle, social situation, and stress. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at the University of Washington while also obtaining a special certification to perform medical acupuncture. In 2023, he completed a two-year fellowship in Integrative Medicine through the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in Tuscon, Arizona and specializes in Integrative Medicine and Medical Acupuncture.Dr. Kappel offers comprehensive, holistic primary care combining the best of modern medical treatments, patient-centered care, and integrative approaches such as acupuncture and mind-body medicine. With every patient, he aims to find the right treatment for the right patient at the right moment in their journey, blending the best of conventional and alternative approaches.Dr. Kappel enjoys reading, hiking, and yoga. He travels as often as possible with his wife and helps her take care of their two middle-aged cats. Dr. Kappel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tietz Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Sciatica, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tietz Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Kikuchi Disease, Cellulitis, Lymphadenitis, and Sinusitis.

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 Tietz Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

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 Tietz Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Obesity, COVID-19, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

Starting February 1, 2024, Dr. Brown-Saddler will only see patients who are part of the Piedmont Concierge Medicine program located at 105 Collier Road Northwest, Suite 5000. If you are not enrolled in the Piedmont Concierge Medicine program and would like to learn more, please visit thePiedmont Concierge Medicine page.Dr. Belinda Brown-Saddler has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and joined Piedmont Healthcare in 2005. She received her medical degree from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio and completed her internship and residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Department of Family Practice. Prior to joining Piedmont, she was active duty in the United States Navy and served as a physician at the Naval Ambulatory Care Center in Groton, Connecticut. During her time there, she had hospital privileges and rounded on patients of all ages at William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich, Connecticut and Lawrence Memorial Hospital in New London, Connecticut. She was honorably discharged as a Lieutenant Commander after serving 4 years of active duty.Dr. Brown-Saddler is known for her warm personality and her belief in caring for the whole person - physically, emotionally, and spiritually. She is excited about participating in a new Piedmont program where she has the time to focus more intently on her patients' long-term health and wellness.In her spare time, Dr. Brown-Saddler enjoys reading, watching movies, traveling, and spending time with her family. She is also a fitness enthusiast who enjoys boot camps and spin classes as well as outdoor activities. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tietz Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

Bich Ngoc Nguyen, M.D. received her medical degree from the University of South Carolina School Of Medicine after receiving her bachelor of science in biological sciences where she graduated cum laude. She then completed her residency in family medicine at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Florida where she served as the residency recruitment chair and was a member of the Quality Improvement committee. Dr. Nguyen is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.Dr. Nguyen specializes in broad-spectrum family medicine and sees patients of all ages. She has a particular interest in preventative care and women's health. Dr. Nguyen offers a variety of in- office procedures, including cryotherapy, skin biopsies, joint injections and various gynecologic procedures. She is fluent in English and Vietnamese.In her spare time, Dr. Nguyen enjoys cooking, traveling and spending quality time with her husband and family.Dr. Nguyen welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tietz Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Tissue Biopsy.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tietz Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

Jasbir Kaur, DO, graduated from Mercer University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Bachelor of Arts in Latin. She then went on to medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Suwanee, GA, after which she completed her residency training in Family Medicine at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA.Dr. Kaur has a special interest in preventive care, chronic disease management, obesity medicine, and osteopathic manipulative medicine. She strives to provide compassionate care with a focus on patient education so that her patients can make the most informed decisions about their health.In her spare time, Dr. Kaur enjoys painting, playing tennis, and finding new DIY projects to tackle.Dr. Kaur welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans. Dr. Kaur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tietz Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Retinoblastoma, Uveal Melanoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Thanatophoric Dysplasia.

Young IL Chung, DO, is board certified by the American Osteopathic Association, American Academy of Family Physicians, and American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Chung specializes in wellness visits, annual exams, sick visits, acute conditions, vaccinations and immunizations, and chronic medical conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and HLD.Dr. Chung is passionate about continuity of care and providing personalized care for patients. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and trying new restaurants.Dr. Chung welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans. Dr. Chung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tietz Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Costochondritis, Tietz Syndrome, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.