Karen Helland, M.D. earned her undergraduate and medical degree at the University of Minnesota. She went on to complete her internship at Boston City Hospital and her residency at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Helland is board certified in internal medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Helland practiced internal medicine in the Atlanta area for over 19 years. Her special interests include hypertension, diabetes, preventive medicine and women's health. She enjoys getting to know her patients and helping them to optimize their health. In her spare time, Dr. Helland enjoys cooking, reading, travel and spending time with her kids. Dr. Helland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

Dr. Hayden Aaron received his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine after completing his undergrad at the University of South Carolina where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He then completed his medical residency at Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center. Dr. Aaron holds certifications in basic life support, advanced cardiac life support and pediatric advance life support. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, a member of the American Medical Association, the American Diabetes Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics.Dr. Aaron practices family medicine, specializing in thorough, preventive and relational patient care and treats patients' ages 14 and up. He believes high quality patient care is a team approach so he emphasizes both mental and physical health. He enjoys cultivating a long-term relationship with his patients and really getting to know their full presentation, lifestyle and health goals.In his spare time, Dr. Aaron enjoys college football, running, and hiking with his family.Dr. Aaron welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Aaron is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and St. Anthony's Fire.

Dipak Vashi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Vashi has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

Paul Baird is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Baird has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. His top areas of expertise are Waardenburg Syndrome Type 1, Waardenburg Syndrome, Monoamine Oxidase A Deficiency, and Waardenburg Syndrome Type 2.

Tyler Wheeler is a primary care provider, practicing in Sports Medicine and Family Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Wheeler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. His top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Obesity, Alopecia Areata, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis. Dr. Wheeler 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. 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.

George Chang is an Interventional Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Chang has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Angioplasty, and Atherectomy.

Angelica M. De Lisa, M.D., earned her medical degree from Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla, Colombia, and completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. De Lisa practiced as a hospitalist at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tenn. She is board certified in internal medicine and a member of the American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians. Dr. De Lisa is fluent in both English and Spanish. In her spare time, Dr. De Lisa enjoys reading and spending time with her daughters and friends. Dr. De Lisa welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. To schedule an appointment, call 404.255.9244. Dr. De Lisa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Dr. Artis is board-certified in internal medicine and received her medical degree from Wright State University School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio. She completed her internship at the Medical University of South Carolina and her residency at Georgia Baptist Hospital, currently Atlanta Medical Center. Dr. Artis is a member of the Society of Internal Medicine, American Medical Association, and the American College of Physicians. Among her many interests in medicine, Dr. Artis takes a special interest in prevention and women's health. She believes her calling is keeping patients healthy- mind, body, and spirit. She loves helping people, and the gift of medicine is a bonus way to put forth that love. Dr. Artis is the eldest of a tight-knit family of eight and is very close with her family. Dr. Artis enjoys cooking and many sports and fitness activities, particularly jogging and tennis. Dr. Artis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Lyudmila Tavrovsky is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Tavrovsky has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypothyroidism.

Dimple Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Shah has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

Dr. Mathew is board certified in Family Medicine and also holds a Masters in Public Health (MPH) from the Emory Rollins School of Public Health. He speaks multiple languages including Spanish. Since completing his residency, he has focused on primary care and urgent care, before joining Piedmont physicians at Vinings.Dr. Mathew believes in treating our human bodies like a temple. He always tries to find a holistic approach to treating a medical issue rather than a pharmacological approach, when appropriate. In his free time, Dr. Mathew enjoys traveling around the world, playing tennis, and working out at the gym.Dr. Mathew frequently appears on CNN, HLN and WSB-TV Atlanta as a medical analyst and speaks on a wide variety of medical topics. Dr. Mathew is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Hypertension.

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and High Cholesterol.

Dr. Charles L. Wilmer received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts. He received his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia and completed an internal medicine internship and residency and a cardiology fellowship at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Wilmer is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. He is a fellow of both the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Physicians. His specialties include cardiology and interventional cardiology. Dr. Wilmer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Arterial Embolism.

Celeste Miller, M.D. earned her medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine. She completed her residency and internship at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. She received her undergraduate degree in chemistry from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Miller was a medical consultant and an inpatient liaison with Carolinas Medical Center. Dr. Miller was inducted into to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, and is an active member of many professional groups including the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. In her spare time, Dr. Miller enjoys spending time with her family and cheering on home town sports teams. Dr. Miller believes in a patient-centered approach to healthcare. She makes it a point to partner with her patients to develop a plan to achieve and maintain overall health. Open communication is the foundation of a good doctor-patient relationship and promotes caring for the whole patient rather than just their diseases. Dr. Miller welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Sitosterolemia.

Dr. Powell specializes in comprehensive and preventative health care and provides care for patients age 12 years and older. She offers in-office procedures such as pap smears, Nexplanon insertion, wart cryotherapy, basic sutures, skin tag removals, and weight loss counseling. Dr. Powell places special emphasis on nutrition and the value of diet on disease management and prevention. She has a unique ability to connect and form relationships with her patients, allowing her to identify individual barriers to achieving optimal health. Dr. Powell has a special interest in culinary medicine and medicine in media.In her spare time, Dr. Powell enjoys cooking, exercising, and spending time with her husband, family, and friends. Dr. Powell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Carney Complex, and Solitary Fibrous Tumor.

Hector Malave is an Interventional Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Malave has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Arterial Embolism.

Scott Ramshur, M.D. received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia after completing his undergrad at the University of Georgia where he achieved a dual degree in cellular and general biology. He then completed his family medicine residency at Trident Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Dr. Ramshur is board certified in family medicine.Dr. Ramshur specializes in family medicine and treats patients' ages 17 and up. He has a special focus in chronic condition management.In his spare time, Dr. Ramshur enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, golf and college football. Go Dawgs!Dr. Ramshur welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Ramshur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Gout.

Tama Syrop is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Syrop has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, and Vitamin D Deficiency.