Jon M. McGough, M.D. is board certified in internal medicine. A Georgia native, he attended the University of Georgia and the Medical College of Georgia before completing his residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. He is passionate about helping patients maintain good health through optimizing their diets, exercise routines, and sleeping habits while placing strong... Read More about Jon McGough, MD

Dr. Vila offers a different approach to primary care with conveniences like same/next-day appointments that start on time and a focus on preventive medicine. Her MDVIP-affiliated practice is open to new patients, including Medicare and commercially insured, in Watkinsville. Similar to concierge medicine physicians, Dr. Vila is available 24/7 by phone. Her practice offers the MDVIP Wellness Program, which includes... Read More about Dr. Nedsely Vila, MD, FACP

Alain Morel, MD, earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra, Dominican Republic and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Piedmont Athens Regional. Dr. Morel has been practicing medicine for 3 years and is presently core faculty for the Piedmont Athens Regional Internal Medicine Residency Program. His special interests include obesity medicine, screening... Read More about Alain Morel Ovalle, MD

Grace Olatunji, MD, earned her medical degree from University of Ghana Medical School and completed her residency at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. She is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Olatunji specializes in management of a wide range of both acute and chronic care needs using an evidence-based approach. In her spare time, Dr. Olatunji enjoys spending time with... Read More about Grace Olatunji, MD

Erika Lauderdale, MMS, PA-C, earned her master's degree from Lincoln Memorial University. She received her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from the University of Tennessee and is a board-certified Physician Assistant. Erika has been practicing medicine for over five years with three years having been practiced in Gynecologic Oncology. Erika specializes in Gynecologic Oncology and treats conditions such as gynecologic malignancies... Read More about Erika Lauderdale, PA

Dr. Ejaz completed her residency at The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education. Prior to joining Piedmont, she was Chief Resident of Internal Medicine at The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education. Dr. Ejaz specializes in Rheumatology, treating conditions such as Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Spondyloarthritis, Lupus, Polymyositis/Dermatomyositis, Sjogren's Syndrome, Vasculitis, and Osteoporosis, among other rarer conditions. Dr. Ejaz... Read More about Komal Ejaz, MD

Welcome to Piedmont Transplant Satellite Clinic in Athens, GA, specializing in kidney and liver transplant surgeries. Our clinic proudly serves the Athens community, offering top-notch medical care for patients in need of life-changing transplant procedures. With a focus on excellence and compassion, our team of expert surgeons and healthcare professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality care to every... Read More about Piedmont Transplant Satellite Clinic Athens Kidney Liver

Dr. Kalpana Kugathasan specializes in Internal Medicine. Her special interests include providing evidence-based medicine, patient education and ensure everyone gets equal quality healthcare. Dr Kugathasan treats conditions such as Acute & Chronic conditions, Hypertension, Diabetes and Obesity. In her free time, Dr. Kugathasan enjoys cooking, practicing yoga, and spending time with her loving husband & three children.

Dr. Milde-Papadopoulos grew up in Norway and went on to earn her medical degree from Semmelweis University of Medicine in Hungary and completed her Internal Medicine residency at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. She is board certified in Internal Medicine. In her spare time, Dr. Milde-Papadopoulos enjoys traveling, cooking and gardening with her husband and two children. Dr. Milde-Papadopoulos welcomes... Read More about Pia Milde-Papadopoulos, MD

Piedmont Physicians Rheumatology, located in Athens, offers comprehensive rheumatology services.

Dr. Hedrick specializes in Rheumatology and is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. Prior to joining Piedmont, he was with the Cleveland Clinic Florida for 4 years. Dr. Hedrick treats conditions such as Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Spondyloarthritis, Lupus, Polymyositis/Dermatomyositis, Sjogren's Syndrome, Vasculitis, and Osteoporosis, among other rarer conditions. Dr. Hedrick is accepting new patients and welcomes most... Read More about Joshua Hedrick, MD

Esther Wallach, M.D. is board certified in Internal Medicine. She was born in California and grew up in the Netherlands, where she received her medical degree from The University of Amsterdam. She went on to complete her internal medicine residency at Piedmont Athens Regional. Prior to joining the practice, Dr. Wallach was Medical Director of the Community Care Clinic and... Read More about Esther Wallach, MD

Dr. Young earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at Tulane Medical School and the University of Maryland. He received his undergraduate degree in history from the University of Georgia and is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Young has been practicing medicine for 31 years. Prior to joining, Piedmont Hawthorne OHC Dr.... Read More about Fred Young, MD

Heather Anderson earned her Nurse Practitioner degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 2000 and is board certified as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. She received her undergraduate degree (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) in 1995 from Georgia Southern University. Heather Anderson has been practicing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse(Nurse Practitioner) for twenty years. She is certified as... Read More about Heather Anderson, NP

Aliya Safwan, M.D. received her medical degree from Fatima Jinnah Medical College in Lahore, Pakistan. She completed her internal medicine residency at Piedmont Athens Regional in 2019. Dr. Safwan treats patients ages 18 and above and has a special interest in preventive medicine and diabetes. In her spare time, Dr. Safwan enjoys gardening and spending time with her family. Dr.... Read More about Aliya Safwan, MD

Eva Moore, MD specializes in General Surgery. Her special interests include breast surgery, minimally invasive abdominal wall hernia repair, gallbladder disease, soft tissue and skin masses, and feeding access. She also performs thyroid operations and peritoneal dialysis access surgery. Dr. Moore is a member of the Piedmont Clinic Board of Directors. She is involved with the Oncology Committee and Quality... Read More about Eva Moore, MD

We are an interventional pain medicine practice that brings advanced, personalized treatment options to patients with severe spine and joint pain. Our experienced team utilizes advanced minimally invasive procedures to provide patients with superior pain relief and rapid recovery. Schedule an appointment today to see how we can help you leave pain behind and enjoy a more active life.