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

Dongngan Truong is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Marietta,, Georgia. Dr. Truong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. Her top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Kawasaki Disease, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

Mohammad Kamran is a Rheumatologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Kamran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Dermatomyositis, and Gout. Dr. Kamran is currently accepting new patients.

Amar Patel is a Cardiologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Shailesh Malla, M.D. earned his medical degree from Tribhuyan University Institute of Medicine, the premier medical school in Nepal. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Jacobi Medical Center and his fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Montefiore Medical Center in the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York. Board certified in Cardiovascular Disease (ABIM), Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC) and Echocardiography (NBE), Dr. Malla brings over 10 years of experience to Piedmont Heart. Prior to joining Piedmont Heart, Dr. Malla was a clinical cardiologist with ACG. Dr. Malla is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology who specializes in invasive cardiology, general and consultative cardiology, trans-thoracic and transesophogeal echocardiography, nuclear stress testing and diagnostic cardiac catheterization. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of the American College of Physicians. He has been involved in several research projects in the areas of congestive heart failure and echocardiography and has published several articles in scientific journals. He is an instructor for ACLS as well. Dr. Malla is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Board Certification American Board of Cardiovascular Disease, Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC), Echo Board (ASCeXAM), American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Malla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Hypertension.

Arthur Reitman is a Cardiologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Reitman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Hans Lee is a Cardiologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Amy Elsass is a Nuclear Medicine provider in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Elsass is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Javeria Bhawal, M.D., earned her Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery degree from Islamic International Medical College in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Jamaica, NY. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Bhawal completed her fellowship in rheumatology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She is a member of the American College of Physicians and American College of Rheumatology and is fluent in Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi.In her spare time, Dr. Bhawal enjoys interior designing and spending time with her children.Dr. Bhawal welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.Visit the practice website atrcarega.com. Dr. Bhawal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyositis, Gout, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

Dr. Desai completedschool at Michigan State University - College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his training in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases at Botsford General Hospital in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Dr. Desai is trained and qualified in a wide array of cardiac fields. In addition to board certification in Internal Medicine and Cardiology, he is certified by the National Board of Echocardiography (cardiac ultrasound), the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology (radioisotope imaging) and the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (cardiac pacing and cardioversion defibrillation). He is trained in Cardiovascular CT angiography and is skilled in a variety of diagnostic procedures including heart catheterization, pacemaker and defibrillator implantation, and transesophageal echocardiography.He is the Medical Director for the western region of Piedmont Heart Institute, and is also the Medical Director of Piedmont Heart Institute Imaging Labs- Echocardiography. Although his primary focus is on cardiology, Dr. Desai's training and practice is based on a philosophy of holistic medicine - caring for patients as a whole rather than disease entities. He is based out of the PHI-Austell office in Austell, GA. Dr. Desai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Hypertension, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Griffith earned a bachelor of science in biology from The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. He received his medical degree and Ph.D. from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Griffith is board certified in internal medicine and has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Griffith was in private practice at Adult Medicine of Marietta. He is a member of the American Medical Association, Society for Innovative Medical Practice Design, American College of Physicians and the Cobb County Medical Society. Dr. Griffith is married and has two children. Dr. Griffith is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Griffith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

Dr. Boecker received his undergraduate degree from Bloomfield College in Bloomfield, New Jersey, and earned his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pennsylvania. He completed his internship in osteopathic medicine at Doctor's Hospital, which is now known as Northlake Hospital in Tucker, Georgia. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Boecker was in private practice in Acworth. He has practiced in the Acworth area for over two decades. Dr. Boecker is board certified in family practice, he is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, Medical Association of Georgia, American College of Osteopathic Family Practitioners and the Cobb County Medical Society. Dr. Boecker is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Boecker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Sinusitis.

George Kramer is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Kramer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Kramer is currently accepting new patients.

Mohammed Abubaker is a Rheumatologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Abubaker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Abubaker is currently accepting new patients.

David Cantrell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Cantrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Iron Deficiency Anemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Cantrell is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Ollins is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Ollins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Ollins is currently accepting new patients.

Sedrick Bradley is a Rheumatologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Bradley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and MAGIC Syndrome. Dr. Bradley is currently accepting new patients.

Xena Whittier is a Rheumatologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Whittier has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Whittier is currently accepting new patients.

Roel Querubin is a Rheumatologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Querubin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Querubin is currently accepting new patients.

David Caras is a Cardiologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Caras is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.