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 highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

Jeffrey Tharp is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kennesaw, Georgia. Dr. Tharp is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Tharp is currently accepting new patients.

Tami Breton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kennesaw, Georgia. Dr. Breton is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1. Dr. Breton is currently accepting new patients.

Bruce Bode is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Endocrinologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Bode is highly rated in 43 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Low Blood Sugar, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Bode is currently accepting new patients.

Philicia Andrews, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a member of the Medical Association of Georgia. She has practiced medicine in Atlanta for over 20 years and currently serves as one of the Regional Medical Directors of Piedmont.Dr. Andrews earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Georgia and her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. She completed her residency at Georgia Baptist Medical Center in 1999, and received her Executive MBA from Kennesaw State University in 2003.Dr. Andrews has many interests in medicine. She is especially interested in preventative medicine, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and women's health. Dr. Andrews' philosophy on medicine is that a patient should feel comfortable with his or her physician and feel free to ask questions. She believes strongly in open communication between the patient and the physician.Dr. Andrews welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans. Dr. Andrews is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Amy Varner, M.D., received her bachelor of science degree in biology from Murray State University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. She then went on to obtain her doctorate in Medicine from the University of Kentucky while a member of the AOA Honor Society. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Emory University in Atlanta. Dr. Varner is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American Medical Association.Dr. Varner specializes in executive physicals, anxiety, depression and ADHD, for patients' ages 16 and up. Dr. Varner also performs pap smears and has a special interest in preventative health.In her spare time, Dr. Varner enjoys spending time with family, traveling and being outdoors.Dr. Varner welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Varner is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Cirrhosis.

Dr. Breckwoldt earned his medical degree from New York Medical College, where he graduated with honors (top 9% of the class). He completed his residency at the United States Naval Hospital in San Diego, California and served six years of active duty in the United States Navy, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Kentucky. He also holds a master's degree in anatomy from New York Medical College.Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Breckwoldt was in solo practice with Premier Internal Medicine. Dr. Breckwoldt has been practicing medicine for 25 years. He is board certified in internal medicine and is a member of the American College of Physicians.Dr. Breckwoldt is married with one child. In his spare time, his hobby is radio controlled model airplanes. He was also a prior musician as a bass player in a band throughout high school and college.Dr. Breckwoldt welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Breckwoldt is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

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 highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

Dr. Mills received his bachelor of arts in physics and French from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, and earned his medical degree from the Emory University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Mills is board certified in internal medicine and is a member of the Cobb County Medical Society. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Mills was in private practice at Adult Medicine of Marietta. He and his wife Carla have four children, Brigham, Emma, Joseph and Logan. When not working, Dr. Mills enjoys gardening and working on his historic home. Dr. Mills is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Mills is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Crohn's Disease, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

Robert West is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. West is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Cirrhosis. Dr. West is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan Cantwell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kennesaw, Georgia. Dr. Cantwell is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Cantwell is currently accepting new patients.

Jennifer Appleyard is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Appleyard is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Ozena, Grass Allergy, and Allergic Rhinitis. Dr. Appleyard is currently accepting new patients.

Anupama Ravikanth is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Ravikanth has been practicing medicine for over 35 years is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Jerome Blumenthal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Blumenthal is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

Aliya Yamin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Yamin is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chediak-Higashi Syndrome, Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Yamin is currently accepting new patients.

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 highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and High Cholesterol.

Dr. Chitwood graduated cum laude from Princeton University with a Bachelor of Arts in Molecular Biology. She earned her medical degree from Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York and completed her internship and residency at Emory University. Dr. Chitwood was in private practice with Peachtree Internal Medicine in Atlanta before joining Piedmont Physicians Group. She is board certified in internal medicine and is a member of the American College of Physicians.In her spare time, Dr. Chitwood enjoys cooking, travelling, and spending time with her family. Dr. Chitwood is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

Timothy Young is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Young is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Prolidase Deficiency, Allergic Rhinitis, Gastroparesis, and Empyema. Dr. Young is currently accepting new patients.

Karina Belinfante is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Smyrna, Georgia. Dr. Belinfante has been practicing medicine for over 23 years is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

Lyudmila Tavrovsky is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Tavrovsky has been practicing medicine for over 44 years is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypothyroidism.

Dr. Walker-Dillard earned her medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Walker-Dillard practiced at Westside Medical Associates in Austell, Georgia. Board certified in internal medicine, she is a member of the American College of Physicians, the Atlanta Medical Association and the National Medical Association. Dr. Walker-Dillard has a special interest in diabetes, women's health, hypertension and preventive medicine. In her spare time, she enjoys running, traveling and participating in community service. Dr. Walker-Dillard welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Walker is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

Dimple Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Shah has been practicing medicine for over 22 years is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

Joseph Khouri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Smyrna, Georgia. Dr. Khouri has been practicing medicine for over 48 years is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Faye Morris is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Smyrna, Georgia. Dr. Morris has been practicing medicine for over 27 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Sitosterolemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.

Vernisha Hearn is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Hearn has been practicing medicine for over 9 years. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Asthma, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.