Overview
Michael Lava is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Lava is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Lava is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
Marietta, GA 30060
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine Marietta
Brion J. Lock, M.D., graduated with a bachelor of arts degree from Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, Mich. He earned his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Mich. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Lock was chosen to serve as chief resident for one year after completion of his internal medicine residency in 2002. He stayed at UAB to complete his pulmonary and critical care fellowship and served as chief fellow during his final year of training.Dr. Lock is described as hard working and passionate about the practice of medicine. His colleagues consider him to be very energetic and industrious with regard to patient care. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Lock was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates for 7 years. Dr. Lock is board certified in critical care and pulmonary disease, and specializes in cough and airways diseases including asthma, COPD, and bronchiectasis.In his spare time, Dr. Lock enjoys sports, cooking, and traveling with his family.Dr. Lock welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Lock is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, Lung Nodules, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.
Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine Austell
Sriram I. Paramesh, M.D., earned his medical degree from Albany Medical College in Albany, N.Y. He completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh. He received his undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Paramesh was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates. Dr. Paramesh has been practicing medicine since 1999. He holds board certifications in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease and internal medicine. Dr. Paramesh specializes in pulmonary rehabilitation and sarcoidosis.In his spare time, Dr. Paramesh enjoys playing tennis, traveling, fine dining and reading.Dr. Paramesh welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Paramesh is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Bronchiectasis, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.
Wellstar Medical Group LLC
Mark Schlosberg is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Kennesaw, Georgia. Dr. Schlosberg is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Chronic Cough, and Bullae. Dr. Schlosberg is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael S. Lava
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael S. Lava?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael S. Lava by calling their office at 770-422-1372. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael S. Lava a top-rated expert for Interstitial Lung Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael S. Lava is classified as an Advanced expert for Interstitial Lung Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Michael S. Lava specialize in?
While Dr. Michael S. Lava is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Pneumonia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Michael S. Lava participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael S. Lava has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Interstitial Lung Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Michael S. Lava's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael S. Lava accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael S. Lava accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 770-422-1372 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Lava isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Lava isAdvanced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- PneumoniaDr. Lava isAdvanced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Experienced
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Lava isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- BronchiectasisDr. Lava isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- BullaeDr. Lava isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Lava isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Chronic CoughDr. Lava isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

