Dr. Patrick Lucas earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and completed his residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. He earned his Associates of Science in Biology from Middle Georgia College and his Bachelors of Science in Biology from The University of Georgia. Dr. Lucas is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Lucas has been practicing medicine in Athens for 15 years. In additional to practicing Internal Medicine, Dr. Lucas serves as the Medical Director of a local Hospice company.Dr. Lucas was chosen as a Harry S. Truman Scholar in 1997 while attending the University of Georgia. He was also chosen one of UGA's 40 Under 40 outstanding alumni in 2013. He and his wife, Julie, were members of the 2016 Class of Leadership Georgia. Dr. Lucas has served on the Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees since 2018. The also serves on the Board of Directors of his home Methodist church.In his spare time, Dr. Lucas enjoys traveling and spending time with his family. He also teaches youth Sunday School and has coached his son and daughter in various youth sports. He also enjoys painting, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, and playing golf. Dr. Lucas is not accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Lucas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

Rajiv Setia is a Pediatrics provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Setia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Croup, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Delayed Growth, and Diarrhea. Dr. Setia is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Braucher earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at the University of Arkansas. He received his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Georgia and is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Hospice and Palliative Care.Dr. Braucher has been practicing medicine for 32 years. Prior to joining Piedmont Physician Group, Dr. Braucher was a member of the Athens Regional Physician Group. He has historically been in private practice as well.In his spare time, Dr. Braucher enjoys spending time with his family. He enjoys landscaping, canoeing, hiking, and swimming. Please call the office to inquire about becoming a new patient. Dr. Braucher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

Dr Jon Udwadia earned his medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo Medical School (Buffalo, New York) in 1996. He completed his Pediatric residency training at the Children's Hospital of Buffalo (Buffalo, New York) in 1999. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.He has been practicing Pediatrics for over 20 years. He has provided medical care for children in the greater Athens area since 2002. Prior to joining the Piedmont Healthcare system, he was employed by Athens Regional Medical Center.In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family.He is accepting Newborn patients and welcomes most insurance plans. Dr. Udwadia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Scarlet Fever, Diarrhea, and Zoon Vulvitis.

Elizabeth Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

Minesh Mehta is a Gastroenterologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.

Russell Pruitt is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Pruitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Nelson earned his bachelor's degree from Presbyterian College in 1996. He graduated from the Medical College of Georgia in 2000. Dr. Nelson went on to complete a combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency at the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati's Children's Hospital in 2004.Dr. Nelson is double board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. He has been in practice with his friend, Dr. Baker, for 16 years.Dr. Nelson has been practicing medicine for 16 years. Prior to joining Piedmont, he worked as an employed physician with Athens Regional Medical Center. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are H1N1 Influenza, Impetigo, Otitis, and Fetal Parvovirus Syndrome.

Dr. Garrard earned his undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is board certified in pediatrics.Dr. Garrard has been practicing pediatrics in Athens, GA for 17 years. He specializes in general pediatrics.In his spare time, Dr. Garrard enjoys spending time with his wife, 3 children, and his dog. He enjoys running, hiking, golf, and travel. Dr. Garrard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Croup, Chickenpox, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

Dr. Baker earned his undergraduate degree from UGA. He attended medical school at the Medical College of Georgia. He then trained and is board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. He trained in pediatrics at Columbus Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH. His internal medicine training was completed at Ohio State University Medical Center. After training, he moved to Athens, GA and has been practicing for 16 years. In his spare time, he enjoys golf, fishing, trail running, and cheering on the Dawgs. He is married to his beautiful wife, Nancy, and has 2 sons. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are H1N1 Influenza, Bronchitis, Cellulitis, Fifth Disease, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Melissa Martin earned her medical degree and completed her residency at the University of Maryland. She received her undergraduate and master's degrees in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Georgia and is board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.Dr. Melissa Martin has been practicing medicine for 14 years. Prior to joining Piedmont Physician Group, Dr. Martin was a part of the Athens Regional Physician Enterprise.In her spare time, Dr. Melissa Martin enjoys spending time with her family. She enjoys hiking, rafting, and reading. Feel free to call the office to inquire that status of becoming a new patient. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and H1N1 Influenza.

Dr Holly Aldridge earned her medical degree at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. She remained at Mercer and completed her pediatric residency at the Medical Center of Central Georgia. Dr Aldridge is board certified in pediatrics.Dr Aldridge is a general pediatrician and has been practicing in Athens, Georgia, since 2004.In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and her 3 children. Dr. Aldridge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. Her top areas of expertise are Croup, Delayed Growth, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Familial Short Stature (FSS).

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 Viral Gastroenteritis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Asif Qadri is a Gastroenterologist in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Qadri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Qadri is currently accepting new patients.

Bradley Shepherd is a Gastroenterologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Shepherd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Hepatitis, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Erik Person is a Gastroenterologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Person is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Marc Rosenberg is a Gastroenterologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Rosenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Cirrhosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Isha Dave is a Hospital Medicine provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Dave has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pediatric Myocarditis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Pancreatitis, and Hip Replacement.

Njika Atemnkeng is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Atemnkeng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Sepsis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Enlarged Liver. Dr. Atemnkeng is currently accepting new patients.

Dominic Amakye is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Amakye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Peptic Ulcer. Dr. Amakye is currently accepting new patients.