Jyoti Sharma, M.D., graduated summa cum laude from Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., where she earned her undergraduate degree. She continued her education at Emory University School of Medicine and graduated with her medical degree in 2006. She completed her internal medicine residency at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, N.Y., where she served as chief medical resident from 2009-2010.Prior to joining Piedmont Heart, Dr. Sharma completed her fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at the University of Texas Health Science Center, including specialized training at MD Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston, Texas. She received several accolades throughout her training, including a national award for excellence from the American Heart Association's clinical council on Women in Cardiology.Dr. Sharma is board certified in internal medicine, cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology and vascular interpretation. She is also a fellow of the American College of Cardiology.Outside of the hospital, Dr. Sharma enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.Dr. Sharma accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. Her top areas of expertise are Angina, Arterial Embolism, Pulmonary Edema, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Zahidul I. Chowdhury, MD., earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in 2013. He completed his Family Medicine residency at the Medical Center at Columbus Regional Health in 2016. He received his undergraduate degree in Molecular and Microbiology from the University of Central Florida. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Chowdhury was in practice at Family Practice Center in Columbus, Georgia for three years. Dr. Chowdhury is board certified in Family Medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. His medical interests include caring for seniors and the management of chronic diseases like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, etc. Dr. Chowdhury welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans, including Medicare. In his spare time, Dr. Chowdhury enjoys spending time with his family. Dr. Chowdhury is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Sinusitis.

Sheryl Thacker is an Endocrinologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Thacker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), and Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH). Dr. Thacker is currently accepting new patients.

Jefferson Baer is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Baer has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

"Dr. Perry earned his medical degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston Salem, North Carolina and received the Robert P. Vidinghoff Memorial Award for his aptitude and devotion to family medicine. He completed his residency in family practice at Emory University, where he served as chief resident. He is board-certified in family medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Perry practiced at Eagle's Landing Family Practice in Stockbridge, Georgia. He serves as an adjunct professor of family medicine at Emory School of Medicine. While he has many interests in medicine, Dr. Perry takes a special interest in behavioral medicine, preventative care, and small surgical procedures. His philosophy on medicine is based on a quote he heard in medical school: ""cure sometimes, comfort often, and care always"". In his spare time, Dr. Perry enjoys playing the piano, traveling, reading, going to the theater and spending time with his significant other and two Maine coon cats Dr. Perry is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.". Dr. Perry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Oral Herpes, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Dr. Joseph I. Miller received his undergraduate degree and medical degree from Emory University. He completed his internal medicine residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center then returned to Emory to complete a cardiology fellowship. Dr. Miller was the recipient of the Emory University Attending Teaching Award, Department of Medicine and was chosen as the Emerging Science of Lipid Management - Emerging Leader in Field for five consecutive years. He is a past recipient of the National Health Institute's (NIH) fellowship training award and is actively involved in multiple research projects. Dr. Miller is currently a clinical assistant professor at Georgia Health Sciences University and an associate professor of medicine at Mercer University. Dr. Miller is board certified in cardiology and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology and has participated in several national committees. Dr. Miller has reviewed and chaired sessions specifically in topics related to prevention at the Annual Scientific Sessions. He is a member of the American Medical Association and has served as an editorial board reviewer for the Archives of Internal Medicine, Circulation, and Clinical Cardiology. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, High Cholesterol, Angina, and Atherosclerosis.

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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Arterial Embolism.

Dr. Mashman attended the University of Connecticut and NYU School of Medicine. His Residency, Chief Residency, and CV Fellowship were at Emory University. Dr. Mashman is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease, and in Comprehensive Echocardiography. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and of the American Society of Echocardiography. Dr. Mashman's interests include Sports Cardiology, General cardiology, Cardiac Imaging, and non-cardiac surgery. Dr. Mashman has contributed to national practice guidelines and authored book chapters on these topics. He was the founding Deputy Editor of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions. He has been the Director of the Atlanta Regional Society of Echocardiography, and has served on the Echocardiography Committee of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Mashman has been based at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital for many years, and served on many of Piedmont's committees. He is currently Director of Sports Cardiology for Piedmont Healthcare. Dr. Mashman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Endocarditis, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Battey received his medical degree from the Emory School of Medicine after earning his undergraduate degree cum laude from Vanderbilt University. He completed his internship, residency and cardiology fellowship at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals and served as chief resident in medicine for Grady Hospital. Dr. Battey served as a senior associate in medicine at Emory University Hospital Midtown's Carlyle Fraser Heart Center (formerly named Crawford W. Long Hospital of Emory University) from 1984-1999 and has been with Piedmont Healthcare since 2000. He is board certified in internal medicine with a cardiovascular disease subspecialty. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of the American Heart Association, Georgia Heart Association and the American Medical Association. Dr. Battey currently is in practice with Piedmont Heart Institute at the Piedmont Atlanta campus and the Canton locations. Dr. Battey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

Raul Blanco, M.D. FACC, received his Bachelors of Science in biology with a minor in chemistry and a Bachelors of Arts in economics with a minor in mathematics from the University of Miami in Miami, FL. He then went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Miami School Of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Emory University. Prior to joining Piedmont Heart, Dr. Blanco completed fellowships in cardiology and advanced cardiac imaging at Emory University. Dr. Blanco is board certified in Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiovascular CT and Cardiac MRI. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance, American Society of Echocardiography, and the American Heart Association.Dr. Blanco enjoys traveling and has visited over 26 countries and most of the United States. He recently he has been exploring the Georgia mountains and the many parks and trails in the Atlanta area with his wife and two daughters.Dr. Blanco welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Blanco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Dr. Dinsfriend earned his bachelors degree from Tufts University and earned his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He went on to complete his internal medicine residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, and completed an additional fellowship in advanced cardiovascular imaging at Memorial Sloan Kettering and Weill Cornell Presbyterian hospitals. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Vascular Interpretation (RPVI), and Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging.Dr. Dinsfriend treats adult patients with cardiovascular disease and specializes in advanced cardiovascular imaging. He has a special interest in diet/nutrition, valvular heart disease, and cardio-oncology.In his spare time, Dr. Dinsfriend enjoys spending time with family, exercising and travelling.Dr. Dinsfriend is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Dinsfriend is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Coronary Heart Disease.

Adam Carlisle, M.D., received his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine. He continued his training with a residency at Washington University in St. Louis, and a fellowship in cardiology at Emory University. Dr. Carlisle practices general cardiology and performs echocardiography and nuclear cardiology imaging.Dr. Carlisle treats patients with a variety of rare and common cardiovascular diseases. He has a special interest in clinical process improvement.In his spare time, Dr. Carlisle enjoys soccer and hiking.Dr. Carlisle welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Carlisle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, High Cholesterol, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Steven Sigman, M.D. earned his undergraduate degree from Ohio State University and his medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio. He subsequently completed a medical residency and cardiology fellowships at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia and Emory respectively. Following that he served as chief resident at Grady Memorial Hospital. Prior to joining Piedmont Heart Institute in 2009, Dr. Sigman was assistant professor of medicine (cardiology) at Emory University. Dr. Sigman is currently board certified in both cardiovascular diseases and nuclear cardiology. He currently serves as the Director of Nuclear Cardiology for Piedmont Hospital and the Piedmont Heart Institute. He also serves as a cardiology consultant both in the office and at Piedmont Hospital. His interests include diagnosis and management of coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, vascular disease, and cardiac manifestations of complex medical conditions. Dr. Sigman is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, and the America Society of Nuclear Cardiology. He has authored or co-authored several publications and abstracts and frequently lectures on the topic of cardiac imaging. He lives in Atlanta with his wife, Carolyn H. Sigman M.D., and his 5 children. Dr. Sigman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Tina Varghese, M.D. received her undergraduate degree in Biology at The College of New Jersey and earned her medical degree from Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School. She then continued her training at Emory University School of Medicine, where she completed both her Internal Medicine residency and Cardiology fellowship. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology, with additional certifications in Echocardiography and Vascular Imaging.Dr. Varghese treats a variety of cardiovascular diseases, including coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, valve disease, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. She also performs echocardiography and nuclear cardiology imaging and has a special interest in preventive cardiology.In her spare time, Dr. Varghese enjoys running, hiking, cycling, and spending time with her family.Dr. Varghese is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Varghese is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. Her top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Endocarditis.

Zubin Yavar, M.D., FACC is a cardiologist and cardiovascular imaging specialist. A graduate of The Ohio State University College of Medicine, he completed his internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. He has a passion for cardiac imaging as evident by his specialized training in advanced adult comprehensive echocardiography and nuclear cardiology.As a general cardiologist, Dr. Yavar is trained to treat a wide variety of cardiovascular conditions. His ability to articulate complex concepts with clarity helps engage patients in understanding their conditions.In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family, exploring new countries, formula 1 racing, the arts, tennis and rock climbing.Dr. Yavar is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Yavar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Endocarditis, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

David Markham is a Transplant Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Markham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiac Ablation, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Markham is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Young-Wilson is board-certified in family medicine. She completed her residency at the Medical Center at Columbus Regional in Columbus, Georgia. She obtained the degree of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Young-Wilson has practiced medicine in Georgia since 1999 in Columbus, Stone Mountain and Newnan. Her professional memberships include the American Osteopathic Association and the American Academy of Family Physicians.Although she has many interests in medicine, Dr. Young-Wilson is especially interested in treating adolescents ages 13 and older, weight management and healthy living and prevention. She believes in taking a team approach to healthcare in which the physician and the patient work together to improve the patient's health.She believes knowledge is power and works to educate all of her patients on healthy living. In her spare time, Dr. Young-Wilson enjoys travel, good food, and reading. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Idiopathic Neutropenia, and Hypertension.

Christopher Massad, MD, is board certified in cardiovascular medicine, echocardiography, cardiac CT, nuclear cardiology, and internal medicine. He treats patients with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, and heart failure, among many other cardiovascular conditions with special interest in prevention, hypertension, and multimodality imaging.He earned his medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine at Emory University School of Medicine where he also served as Chief Medical Resident for an additional year before completing his cardiology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Ohio.In his spare time, Dr. Massad enjoys spending time with wife and four children, woodworking, exercising and cycling. Dr. Massad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Endocarditis, Angina, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Raphael Lopez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lopez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Lopez is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Roshin Mathew received his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He then completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Rochester. Dr. Mathew achieved his fellowship in advanced cardiovascular imaging from the University of Virginia and his fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at Tulane University where he served as chief fellow. Dr. Mathew has published numerous scholarly articles in medical journals and is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases. He also has additional certifications in echocardiography and vascular interpretation (RPVI). He is a member of the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, the American Medical Association, the Society of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance and the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.Dr. Mathew treats a wide spectrum of cardiovascular disease with a special focus in treatment and prevention of ischemic heart disease. He has a special interest in coronary microvascular dysfunction and ischemic heart disease.In his spare time, Dr. Mathew enjoys traveling, biking, football, and spending time with his family.Dr. Mathew welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Mathew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Angina.