Media Room

For more information or to schedule an interview, email us.

Piedmont Welcomes New Primary Care Providers

Atlanta, Ga. (November 26, 2024) – Aligning with its mission to provide quality care closer to home, Piedmont has welcomed more than 30 new primary care providers during the last quarter. 

Primary care providers (PCPs), including doctors and advanced practice practitioners, are important in helping manage the overall health of patients. PCPs have a wide range of responsibilities including regular checkups, developing plans to help to prevent diseases, coordinating care, and diagnosing and treating illnesses, injuries and other health conditions.

“We are excited to be able to expand access to quality care as we know patients in some areas of the state wait upwards of a month for an appointment to be seen by a primary care doctor,” said Michelle Fisher, Piedmont’s President of Primary Care & Retail Services. “These new providers are here to help the community take charge and stay ahead of their health.”

Patients have access to same or next-day appointments, online scheduling, and virtual visits for safe access to our exceptional care team based on appointment type. Providers accept most insurance plans.

Below are the new primary care providers who joined Piedmont last quarter:

Grace Olatunji, M.D., Piedmont Physicians Hawthorne Medical of Athens – Athens, Ga.

Dr. Olatunji 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.

Pahola Rodriguez​, M.D., Piedmont Physicians Pediatrics at Oglethorpe Avenue – Athens, Ga.

Dr. Rodriguez has been practicing medicine for three years. She specializes in Primary Care. Her special interests include general pediatrics care to children and adolescents, with a focus on underserved and Spanish-speaking communities.

Mutiat Agbasionwe, M.D., Piedmont Physicians of Monroe – Monroe, Ga.

Dr. Agbasionwe earned her medical degree from the American University of Antigua College of Medicine and completed her residency at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Dr. Agbasionwe specializes in Family Medicine and is passionate about preventative care and empowering patients to make the best decisions for their health.

Rasha Al Samara, M.D., Piedmont Primary Care of Lawrenceville – Lawrenceville, Ga.

Dr. Al Samara is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician with extensive experience as a primary care provider, having practiced since 2008. She previously served for five years as an assistant professor at Wayne State University in Michigan, where she was deeply involved in teaching and academic endeavors.

Vini Sebastian, F.N.P., Piedmont Primary Care of Lawrenceville – Lawrenceville, Ga.

Sebastian is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Sebastian has experience in caring for patients with various neurology disorders such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, migraines, and epilepsy, as well as in providing care for general surgical patients with abdominal issues, urology disorders, and bariatric surgery.

Afua Addo, M.D., Piedmont Primary Care of Lilburn – Lilburn, Ga.

Dr. Addo earned her medical degree from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Zambia and completed her Internal Medicine residency at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Her special interests include preventive medicine, screening and management of chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and obesity.

Rozina Allibhoy, N.P., Piedmont Primary Care of Lilburn – Lilburn, Ga.

Allibhoy is a Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Nursing from Graceland University in Independence, Mo. She is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Her special interests include delivering culturally-sensitive healthcare services encompassing acute care, chronic care, preventative care, annual wellness exams, and health education.

Merlyn Kaalla, D.O., Piedmont Physicians at Parker Road – Conyers, Ga.

Dr. Kaalla earned her medical degree from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine and is board certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Kaalla specializes in treating chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, etc.

Roschel Williams, M.D., Piedmont Physicians of Conyers – Conyers, Ga.

Dr. Williams earned her medical degree from The American University of Antigua College of Medicine in St. John’s, Antigua. Dr. Williams is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Her approach to each patient is unique and she prioritizes collaborating with the patient to meet their healthcare needs.

Barbara Ifunanya Ibeh, M.D., Piedmont Primary Care at Eastside Crossing - Covington, Ga

Dr. Ibeh earned her medical degree from St. Georges University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Canton Medical Education Foundation. Her special interests include adult medicine, focusing on the management of acute and chronic multisystemic health issues, general medicine, in-office procedures (such as knee injections and skin biopsies), and women’s health.

Parisa Biazar, M.D., Piedmont Primary Care at Eastside Crossing – Covington, Ga.

Dr. Biazar earned her medical degree from American University of the Caribbean and completed her residency at Grand Strand Medical Center. She specializes in primary care, where she has the opportunity to treat and manage a diverse range of medical conditions.

Ledia Turner, D.O., Piedmont Primary Care of Snellville – Snellville, Ga.

Dr. Turner, MPH, MS., earned her medical degree from Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at UPMC Pinnacle Health. She is board certified in Osteopathic Internal Medicine. Dr. Turner excels in managing interdisciplinary teams and resolving complex medical cases with precision.

Adam Anglyn, D.O., Piedmont Physicians Anglyn Internal Medicine – McDonough, Ga.

Dr. Anglyn earned his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Southeastern Regional Medical Center. He is board certified in Internal Medicine by the American Osteopathic Board.

Scott Cook, P.A., Piedmont Physicians Anglyn Internal Medicine – McDonough, Ga.

Cook earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Physician Assistant from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. Scott has more than 30 years of clinical experience. Before joining Piedmont, he worked as a Paramedic and as a Physician Assistant for other practices locally.

Hannah Marie Griggs, N.P., Piedmont Physicians of Ola Internal Medicine – McDonough, Ga.

Griggs completed her Nurse Practitioner Residency program at North Georgia Advanced Practice Program, and earned her undergraduate and master's degree in nursing at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Hannah's special interests include women's health, preventative care, as well as chronic medical conditions such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes.

Clarissa Dianne Burns, N.P., Piedmont Physicians of McDonough West – McDonough, Ga.

Burns is a Family Nurse Practitioner certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She earned a master’s degree in nursing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She has more than 10 years of nursing experience.

Thomasina Lenelle Bailey, N.P., Piedmont Physicians of Peachtree City – Peachtree City, Ga.

Bailey earned her Master of Science in Nursing from South University and received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Armstrong Atlantic State University. She is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Thomasina has been practicing medicine for 13 years as a Patient Care Tech, Travel Nurse, Staff Nurse, and Assistant Nurse Manager.

Jeannette Isabelle Frei, M.D., Piedmont Physicians of Fayette South – Fayetteville, Ga.

Dr. Frei earned her medical degree from Medical College of Georgia and completed her residency at Sutter Health Family Practice Program. Dr. Frei has been practicing medicine for 27 years is board certified in Family Medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Frei was a physician at Capital OBGYN.

Saranya Ravichandran, M.D., Piedmont Physicians Pediatrics at Fischer Marketplace – Sharpsburg, Ga.

Dr. Ravichandran earned her medical degree from Thanjavur Medical College and completed her residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Ravichandran has been practicing medicine for 12 years. Before joining Piedmont, she was a General Pediatrician at the Lake County Health department.

Savannah Michael McKenzie, M.D., Piedmont Primary Care at Fischer Marketplace – Sharpsburg, Ga.

Dr. McKenzie earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed her residency at the University of Tennessee \. She is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. McKenzie’s special interests include full-spectrum Family Medicine, which includes women’s health, child/adolescent care, preventative care, public health, and underserved populations.

Sang Ha Shin, M.D., Piedmont Primary Care of Senoia – Senoia, Ga.

Dr. Ha Shin earned his medical degree from Seoul National University College of Medicine and completed his residency at Memorial Healthcare System. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and has been practicing medicine for six years. He has a broad interest in medicine with ongoing interest for genetics, metabolic syndrome, epidemiology and public health.

Young II Chung​, D.O., Piedmont Physicians of Brookhaven – Brookhaven, Ga.

Dr. Chung is board certified by the American Osteopathic Association, American Academy of Family Physicians, and American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Chung specializes in wellness visits, annual exams, sick visits, acute conditions, vaccinations and immunizations, and chronic medical conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and HLD.

Jasbir Kaur​, D.O., Piedmont Physicians at Collier Road – Atlanta, Ga.

Dr. Kaur went to medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Suwanee, Ga., after which she completed her residency training in Family Medicine at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Dr. Kaur has a special interest in preventive care, chronic disease management, obesity medicine, and osteopathic manipulative medicine.

Bukola Famakinwa​, D.O., Piedmont Physicians at Cascade – Atlanta, Ga.

Dr. Famakinwa is board certified in Family Medicine. She specializes in preventative care, optimizing the care of chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. Her focus is on improving efficiency, quality, and the doctor-patient relationship, with a special interest in underserved care and women's health.

Soumya Meda, D.O., Piedmont Physicians at Inman Park – Atlanta, Ga.

Dr. Meda is board certified in Family Medicine. She specializes in general primary care for the entire family, with a special focus on women's health and adolescent medicine. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, baking, hiking, traveling, exploring the city and trying new restaurants.

Samuel Ogechukwuka Nwaobi, M.D., Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Family Medicine Center – Columbus, Ga.

Dr. Nwaobi is board-certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine and board-eligible in Addiction Medicine. Dr. Nwaobi is committed to providing general medical and specialized addiction treatment across all age groups in outpatient and inpatient settings.

Zainab Amin​, M.D., Piedmont Physicians at Northside – Columbus, Ga.

Dr. Amin is a board-certified Family Medicine physician hailing from Lahore, Pakistan. She pursued her medical education at Washington University of Health and Sciences in Belize and completed her residency at Yuma Regional Medical Center in Yuma, Ariz. Dr. Amin's dedication to Family Medicine stems from her desire to cultivate enduring patient relationships and deliver comprehensive, lifelong care.

Shuan Chen​, M.D., Piedmont Physicians Pediatrics at Midtown Columbus – Columbus, Ga.

Dr. Chen, BM, is a dedicated pediatrician and proud member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Chen is passionate about educating young children and their parents on how to prevent diseases and embrace a healthy lifestyle. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Chen has a keen interest in the impact of social media on children and explores its potential as a tool for patient education.

Abraham Mathai, M.D., Piedmont Physicians of Mountainside – Jasper, Ga.

Dr. Mathai earned his medical degree and completed a combined residency in Internal Medicine & Pediatrics from Tulane University. He completed a doctorate in Neuroscience at Emory University. He enjoys treating conditions across various organ systems including diabetes, high blood pressure, and bronchitis, with an emphasis on a holistic and comprehensive approach.

Susan Diagana, N.P.​, Piedmont Physicians of North Augusta – North Augusta, S.C.

Diagana is a Family Nurse Practitioner, specializing in all aspects of primary care for more than 15 years. She earned her BSN and FNP from Emory University. She especially enjoys providing effective treatment plans for diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, COPD, asthma, and depression/anxiety.

Dana Gilbert, M.D., Pediatrician at Piedmont Physicians Pediatrics at Midtown Columbus

Dr. Gilbert is board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. Previously, Dr. Gilbert was a Major in the U.S. Army serving as a general pediatrician. During that time, she was the Medical Director of Pediatrics, Medical Director of Educational and Developmental Intervention Services, and adjunct faculty for the Family Medicine Residency at Martin Army Community Hospital at Fort Moore.

Use the Find Doctors tool to find a doctor close to you.

Back to Top

Piedmont App

Download the Piedmont Now app

  • Directions
  • Indoor Hospital Navigation
  • Find & Save Physicians
  • Online Scheduling

Download the app today!

Get the Piedmont Now on Google Play Get the Piedmont Now on iTunes App Store