Georgia Lung Has Offices in Atlanta, Austell, Marietta

Georgia Lung Associates—the largest pulmonary practice in the state—continues to grow and expand its services with the addition of their newest office in the 2045 Professional Building on the Piedmont Hospital campus in Midtown Atlanta. Georgia Lung now has offices in Atlanta, Austell, and Marietta.

The new Georgia Lung office is located at 2045 Peachtree Road, Suite T-1, Atlanta, GA, 30309. The main phone number is 404-350-0009. Appointments can be made by calling 770-948-6041, extension 4.

Initially, Drs. Bryce Hartley, Brion Lock, Aris Iatridis, Stuart Simon, Paul Zolty, and Coy Lassiter will provide pulmonary and sleep medicine services at the Piedmont location.

Tony Broyles, Georgia Lung Associates CEO, is excited about the opportunity to offer Georgia Lung’s top-notch services to a new market.

“We are very excited about the opportunity to join the Piedmont healthcare system and provide pulmonary and sleep medicine services to the community.”

Founded in 1984, Georgia Lung Associates is the largest pulmonary practice in Georgia and Atlanta's leader in pulmonary and sleep medicine. The practice provides comprehensive pulmonary and sleep medicine services in a community-based setting. Georgia Lung continues to offer the most advanced therapies available for pulmonary care through clinical research. Georgia Lung Associates has offices in Atlanta, Austell, and Marietta.

Georgia Lung Associates—the largest pulmonary practice in the state—continues to grow and expand its services with the recent additions of two physicians and four physician assistants.

Georgia Lung now has 13 physicians and 10 PAs practicing at its Marietta and Austell offices, with a new office soon to open in Atlanta on the Piedmont Hospital campus.

“We’re always looking to improve the way we serve our local communities and with the recent physician and PA additions to our excellent staff we are even better prepared to offer the best pulmonary care in Georgia,” said Tony Broyles, Georgia Lung Associates CEO.

Dr. Chad Case joins Georgia Lung after completing his fellowship in pulmonary and critical care at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. His areas of interest include healthcare delivery systems, clinical education, critical care medicine, ARDS, airway management, and lung cancer.

Dr. Jermaine Jackson comes to Georgia Lung following his pulmonary and critical care fellowship at Duke University Medical Center. His areas of special interest include pulmonary rehabilitation and sarcoidosis.

Joining Drs. Case and Jackson at Georgia Lung are new PAs Bethany Bixler, Eileen Lau, Michael Rayburn, and Jennifer Velasco Ting.

Ms. Bixler joins Georgia Lung after receiving her Masters of Health Sciences at the University of South Alabama in Mobile. Prior to becoming a PA she worked as an RT in pediatric and neonatal intensive care.

Ms. Lau received her Master of Medical Science from Emory University in Atlanta prior to joining Georgia Lung. She previously worked as a clinical research coordinator at the Washington University Physical Therapy Program.

Mr. Rayburn comes to Georgia Lung after earning his Master of Medical Science from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. Prior to PA school, Mr. Rayburn worked in retirement services and management.

Ms. Ting joins Georgia Lung after receiving her Master of Science in Health Sciences from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C.  Prior to joining the PA profession, Ms. Ting served in the US Army as a logistician.

Founded in 1984, Georgia Lung Associates is the largest pulmonary practice in Georgia and Atlanta's leader in pulmonary and critical care medicine. The practice provides comprehensive pulmonary, critical care, sleep disorder, allergy, rehabilitation, and radiology services in a community-based setting. Georgia Lung continues to offer the most advanced therapies available for pulmonary care through clinical research. Georgia Lung Associates has offices in Austell, Marietta, and a new location in Atlanta, near Piedmont Hospital.

Past Winners, Including First Graduate From Program, Also Honored

Georgia Lung Associates—the largest pulmonary practice in the state—recently awarded its seventh annual Georgia Lung Associates Scholarship to Melissa Parham, a star pupil from South Cobb High School. On Friday, June 20, Georgia Lung physicians, physician assistants, and staff officially honored Parham during a luncheon in her honor at the practice’s Austell office.

Three of the last four winners were also in attendance, including the program’s first graduate, Gwendolyn Shearer, who graduated from Agnes Scott College with a degree in Biology. Vikram Sampath, the 2005 winner, just completed his third year at Georgia Tech, and 2007 winner Kara Leverette is heading into her second year at Agnes Scott College.

“We are very proud of all of our scholarship winners,” said Georgia Lung Associates CEO Tony Broyles. “It’s gratifying to know we have a hand in helping these young adults achieve their dreams of serving the public through a career in the medical field.”

The Georgia Lung Associates Scholarship, which honors a student who demonstrates a career interest and excellence in the health sciences, can be worth up to $8,000 – $2,000 a year for four years, provided the student maintains a 3.0 grade point average. Since the scholarship’s inception in 2002, Georgia Lung has awarded $26,000 in college scholarship support to students of South Cobb High School.

Founded in 1984, Georgia Lung Associates is the largest pulmonary practice in Georgia and a leader in pulmonary and critical care medicine. The practice provides comprehensive pulmonary, critical care, sleep disorder, allergy, rehabilitation, and radiology services in a community-based setting. Georgia Lung continues to be involved in lung research in an effort to offer our patients the most advanced therapies available for pulmonary care. Georgia Lung Associates has offices in Austell, Marietta, and a new location in Atlanta, near Piedmont Hospital.

Southeast’s Most Comprehensive Sleep Disorders Program Now at 12 Beds

Georgia Lung Associates recently expanded its sleep lab in the Georgia Sleep Disorders Center from eight to twelve beds, allowing more patients to utilize the state-of-the-art facility.

Georgia Lung offers the most comprehensive sleep disorders program in the Southeast, offering treatments for sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, insomnia, and a variety of other sleep disorders. The Georgia Sleep Disorders Center is in the Georgia Lung Center at Cobb, located at 3820 Medical Park Dr. in Austell.

In addition to registered and experienced staff, The Georgia Sleep Disorders Center has three physicians who are board-certified in Sleep Disorders Medicine. The program is designed for individuals who experience symptoms such as severe snoring, chronic fatigue, non-restorative sleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, and disturbance of sleep.

“We strive to offer the communities we serve the best facilities and services possible,” said Dr. Aris Iatridis, the Sleep Center Director. “With this expansion, we can treat our patients to the comfort and sleep they deserve and help them lead a healthy life.”

The luxurious and well-appointed rooms more closely resemble five-star hotel rooms than a sleep lab, with a warm, relaxing décor, flat-screen TVs, comfortable beds, and blackout shutters.

Founded in 1984, Georgia Lung Associates is the largest pulmonary practice in Georgia and Atlanta's leader in pulmonary and critical care medicine. The practice provides comprehensive pulmonary, critical care, sleep disorder, allergy, rehabilitation, and radiology services in a community-based setting. Georgia Lung continues to offer the most advanced therapies available for pulmonary care through clinical research. Georgia Lung Associates has offices in Austell, Marietta and Atlanta.

Largest Pulmonary Group in Georgia Awards Up to $8,000 to Melissa Parham

$26,000 Awarded to South Cobb High School Students Since 2002

Georgia Lung Associates — the largest pulmonary practice in the state — recently presented its seventh annual Georgia Lung Associates Scholarship to Melissa Parham, a senior from South Cobb High School. Parham, who will graduate with a cumulative GPA of 4.456, received the award April 29 as part of South Cobb High’s Honor’s Night.

Since the scholarship’s inception in 2002, Georgia Lung has awarded $26,000 in college scholarship support to the students of South Cobb High School.

“Choosing this year’s winner was difficult as always, but we know Melissa will be an excellent student and provide leadership to the healthcare industry in the future,” said Tony Broyles, Georgia Lung Associates CEO. “At Georgia Lung Associates, we believe it is our duty and responsibility to support talented, passionate people like Melissa that have an interest in healthcare and our community.”

The scholarship honors a student who demonstrates a career interest and excellence in the health sciences. Through the award, Georgia Lung Associates pays the recipient $2,000 a year for four years, provided the student maintains a 3.0 grade point average.

Melissa plans to major in biochemistry at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, where she will begin classes this fall. Her ultimate goal is to become a pediatrician and open her own practice.

In addition to her award presentation, Melissa will receive further recognition at a luncheon in her honor on June 20 at the Georgia Lung Associates’ office in Austell (3820 Medical Park Dr.).

Georgia Lung Associates Receives Certificate of Superior Performance

For the second consecutive year, The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) recognized Cobb County-based Georgia Lung Associates with a Certificate of Superior Performance in their 2007 national survey evaluating the Performance and Practices of Successful Medical Groups. Georgia Lung is the largest pulmonary practice in the state.

Practices were evaluated in four performance management categories for the award: patient satisfaction, cost management; productivity, capacity, staffing; accounts receivable and collections.

“We take the responsibility of providing our community with top-quality medical care very seriously,” said Georgia Lung Associates CEO Tony Broyles. “We are honored to receive this distinction from MGMA for the second consecutive year, as we strive to provide the highest level of pulmonary and sleep medicine care for our patients every day.”

Founded in 1926, MGMA is the nation's principal voice for the medical group practice profession, and serves 21,000 members who lead and manage more than 12,500 organizations in which almost 270,000 physicians practice. Its diverse membership comprises administrators, CEOs, physicians in management, board members, office managers, and many other management professionals. They work in medical practices and ambulatory care organizations of all sizes and types, including private practices, integrated systems, and hospital- and medical school-affiliated practices.

Georgia Lung Associates Also Honors Scholarship Program’s First College Graduate

Georgia Lung Associates—the largest pulmonary practice in the state—recently awarded its sixth annual Georgia Lung Associates Scholarship to Kara Leverette, a senior from South Cobb High School. On Friday, June 22, Kara was officially recognized by Georgia Lung physicians and staff at the practice’s Austell office during a luncheon in her honor.

The practice also honored Gwendolyn Shearer, a past recipient of the scholarship, with a special plaque commemorating her graduation. Ms. Shearer, the program’s first college graduate, recently completed her studies at Agnes Scott College with a degree in Biology. Joseph Krakowiak and Vikram Sampath, scholarship recipients currently attending Emory University and Georgia Tech University respectively, also were in attendance.

Tony Broyles, Georgia Lung Associates CEO, said it’s fulfilling to see the scholarship recipients mature and excel as they continue their pursuit of a career in the health sciences.

“This luncheon is very special to all of us, as we get to send wishes of success to our new recipient as she begins her college journey, and honor our first graduate as she prepares to further her education,” Broyles said.

The Georgia Lung Associates Scholarship honors a student who demonstrates a career interest and excellence in the health sciences, and can be worth up to $8,000—$2,000 a year for four years, provided the student maintains a 3.0 grade point average.

Georgia Lung Associates—the largest pulmonary practice in the state—recently presented its sixth annual Georgia Lung Associates Scholarship to Kara Leverette, a senior from South Cobb High School. Leverette, who will graduate with a cumulative GPA of 4.393, received the award on May 15th as part of South Cobb High’s Honor’s Night.

“The physicians of Georgia Lung Associates feel it is very important to give back to our community, and we feel one of the best ways we can do that is by investing in our future leaders,” said Tony Broyles, Georgia Lung CEO. “We’re honored to recognize Kara with this scholarship, and we look forward to her continued success in her studies and her pursuit of a career in the health sciences.”

The scholarship honors a student who demonstrates a career interest and excellence in the health sciences. Through the award, Georgia Lung Associates pays the recipient $2,000 a year for four years, provided the student maintains a 3.0 grade point average.

In addition to her award presentation, Leverette will receive further recognition at a luncheon in her honor on June 22 at the Georgia Lung office in Austell.

Leverette plans to major in biology at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, where she will begin classes this fall.

Local Pulmonary Group Appears in Marietta Daily Journal Cobb Progress Cover Story

Georgia Lung Associates—the largest pulmonary practice in Georgia—was recently featured as the cover story for the “Health and Fitness” section of the Marietta Daily Journal’s Cobb Progress.

Tony Broyles, CEO of Georgia Lung, was among those who appeared in the February 25 article. “It’s wonderful to receive such exposure,” he said. “It’s important for the Cobb community to know the caliber of pulmonary care that is available to them.”

The article, whose headline read “Patients first,” chronicled the first-class pulmonary care offered through Georgia Lung’s Austell and Marietta facilities. Georgia Lung’s Sleep Disorder Center and CT Imaging Center were among the services featured.

Each year, The Marietta Daily Journal issues its Cobb Progress, an eight-section special edition serving as a “state-of-affairs” for Cobb County. In addition to “Health and Fitness,” the annual issue features sections entitled “Growth and Revitalization,” “Business and Technology,” “Real Estate,” “Education,” “Cities and County,” “Arts and Entertainment,” and “Sports and Recreation.”

Founded in 1984, Georgia Lung Associates is the largest pulmonary practice in Georgia and a leader in pulmonary and critical care medicine. The practice provides comprehensive pulmonary, critical care, sleep disorder, allergy, rehabilitation, and radiology services in a community-based setting. Georgia Lung continues to be involved in lung research in an effort to offer our patients the most advanced therapies available for pulmonary care. Georgia Lung Associates has offices in Austell and Marietta.

Georgia Lung Associates Receives National Accreditation

Georgia Lung Associates’ Computed Tomography (CT) program was recently awarded national accreditation by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

Georgia Lung is now one of only 19 accredited CT imaging centers in the state of Georgia, and the first in Cobb County.

Tony Broyles, CEO of Georgia Lung, is proud of the program’s recent accreditation and excited about what it means for its patients.

“Having our program recognized nationally is one more step in our continued effort to provide the Atlanta area with the highest quality pulmonary care.” Broyles said.

Georgia Lung’s CT program offers convenient, streamlined treatment for its patients, with better diagnostic services available on site.

Any CT program accredited by ACR must voluntarily undergo a rigorous review process to meet nationally recognized standards.

CT images, often called CAT scans, are cross-section images of body tissues and organs obtained by special x-ray equipment. When interpreted, these images allow for radiologists to more easily diagnose problems such as cancers, cardiovascular disease, infectious disease, trauma, and musculoskeletal disorders.

Founded in 1984, Georgia Lung Associates is the largest pulmonary practice in Georgia and a leader in pulmonary and critical care medicine. The practice provides comprehensive pulmonary, critical care, sleep disorder, allergy, rehabilitation, and radiology services in a community-based setting. Georgia Lung continues to be involved in lung research in an effort to offer our patients the most advanced therapies available for pulmonary care. Georgia Lung Associates has offices in Austell and Marietta.

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Georgia Lung Has 10 Physicians, Offices In Austell and Marietta

Georgia Lung Associates—the largest pulmonary practice in the state—recently added Dr. Brion Lock to the physician roster. Georgia Lung now has ten physicians and nine physician assistants, with offices in Austell and Marietta.

“We are excited to welcome Dr. Lock to our group of talented physicians,” said Tony Broyles, CEO of Georgia Lung.

Dr. Lock joined Georgia after completing his fellowship and residency at the University of Alabama-Birmingham. He received his medical degree from the Wayne State University School of Medicine.

Dr. Lock’s areas of special interest are lung cancer, pleural disease, critical care medicine, and outcomes/protocol research.

Founded in 1984, Georgia Lung Associates is the largest pulmonary practice in Georgia and Atlanta's leader in pulmonary and critical care medicine. The practice provides comprehensive pulmonary, critical care, sleep disorder, allergy, rehabilitation, and radiology services in a community-based setting. Georgia Lung continues to offer the most advanced therapies available for pulmonary care through clinical research. Georgia Lung Associates has offices in Austell and Marietta.

State-of-the-Art Pulmonary Rehabilitation Now Available in Cobb County Area

In May, Georgia Lung Associates, the largest pulmonary practice in Georgia, added pulmonary rehabilitation services to their Kennestone office in Marietta. Pulmonary rehabilitation is a medically supervised exercise program designed for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis, and other lung diseases.

“We have received so much positive feedback from the first participants in this program,” said Tony Broyles, CEO of Georgia Lung Associates. “This was a much needed service that we are now able to offer for our patients in the Marietta and North Cobb County areas.”

Georgia Lung’s comprehensive program aims to improve overall health by helping patients increase their exercise tolerance and develop healthy behaviors. By monitoring exercise in a controlled environment, physicians and staff can help patients develop an exercise prescription that can be followed individually for the rest of their lives.

Director of Rehabilitation Dr. Stuart Simon, a board-certified pulmonologist, oversees the rehabilitative unit. A licensed Physical Therapist and Registered Nurse also staff the program.

Founded in 1984, Georgia Lung Associates is the largest pulmonary practice in Georgia and Atlanta's leader in pulmonary and critical care medicine. The practice provides comprehensive pulmonary, critical care, sleep disorder, allergy, rehabilitation, and radiology services in a community-based setting. Georgia Lung continues to offer the most advanced therapies available for pulmonary care through clinical research. Georgia Lung Associates has offices in Austell and Marietta.

Cobb County-Based Practice Promotes Services Through Print, Radio

Georgia Lung Associates, the largest pulmonary practice in Georgia, has kicked off a three-month marketing campaign that promotes its sleep lab in Austell. Georgia Lung’s sleep lab provides the evaluation and management of severe snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness, and other disturbances of sleep at its eight-bed sleep center. Common disorders treated include obstructive sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and restless leg syndrome.

“We are proud of our nationally accredited sleep center, and the extensive services our board certified physicians are able to offer our patients,” said Tony Broyles, CEO of Georgia Lung. “Sleep disorders are very common, but often under diagnosed. This campaign will help increase awareness to the community of sleep disorders and the need for treatment.”

The campaign, which began in July and will run through the end of September, will highlight the services the lab provides through print and radio advertisements in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Marietta Daily Journal, and WYAY Eagle 106.7 FM. The campaign also includes a direct mail component.

Founded in 1984, Georgia Lung Associates is the largest pulmonary practice in Georgia and Atlanta's leader in pulmonary and critical care medicine. The practice provides comprehensive pulmonary, critical care, sleep disorder, allergy, rehabilitation, and radiology services in a community-based setting. Georgia Lung continues to offer the most advanced therapies available for pulmonary care through clinical research. Georgia Lung Associates has offices in Austell and Marietta.

James Waldron and Ashley Waddell Join Local Pulmonary Group

Georgia Lung Associates, the largest pulmonary practice in Georgia, has hired James Waldron, PA-C, and Ashley Waddell, PA-C as Physician Assistants.

“We are thrilled to have these two aboard,” said Tony Broyles, Georgia Lung Associates CEO. “With these new additions to our clinical team, Georgia Lung will continue to provide the community with the very best in pulmonary care.”

Founded in 1984, Georgia Lung Associates is the largest pulmonary practice in Georgia and a leader in pulmonary and critical care medicine. The practice provides comprehensive pulmonary, critical care, sleep disorder, allergy, pulmonary rehabilitation, and radiology services in a community-based setting. Georgia Lung continues to be involved in lung research in an effort to offer our patients the most advanced therapies available for pulmonary care. Georgia Lung Associates has offices in Austell and Marietta.

Largest Pulmonary Practice in Georgia Awards up to $8,000 To Joseph Krakowiak

Georgia Lung Associates presented its fifth annual Georgia Lung Associates Scholarship to Joseph Krakowiak, a senior from South Cobb High School with a grade point average of 4.492 on Thursday, May 11. The awards ceremony took place during Honor's Night at South Cobb High School.

“Each year we do our part to encourage excellence in the students of Cobb County.” Said Tony Broyles, CEO of Georgia Lung. “This year’s recipient is an impressive student and young man. We feel he will be successful as he furthers his education and career in healthcare.”

The scholarship honors a student who demonstrates a career interest and excellence in the health sciences. Through the award, Georgia Lung pays the recipient $2,000 a year for four years, provided the student maintains a 3.0 grade point average.

The Marietta Daily Journal covered the event, and ran a brief about it in its Education Notebook section on May 14.

Krakowiak will also be honored at a luncheon at the Georgia Lung Austell office on June 16.

Founded in 1984, Georgia Lung Associates is the largest pulmonary practice in Georgia and a leader in pulmonary and critical care medicine. The practice provides comprehensive pulmonary, critical care, sleep disorder, allergy, rehabilitation, and radiology services in a community-based setting. Georgia Lung continues to be involved in lung research in an effort to offer our patients the most advanced therapies available for pulmonary care. Georgia Lung Associates has offices in Austell and Marietta.

On March 22, Georgia Lung Associates physician Dr. Aris Iatridis was featured in a story in the Marietta Daily Journal (MDJ) about sleep apnea, a sleep disorder in which a person frequently stops breathing during their sleep. Dr. Iatridis serves as medical director of GA Lung’s Sleep Disorders Center.

In the article, by MDJ staff writer Erin Murrin, Dr. Iatridis commented on the frequency and seriousness of the disorder, citing that it predisposes people to far worse health problems than simple snoring, which is one of the primary symptoms of sleep apnea.

“People with sleep apnea are most prone to having heart attacks in their sleep,” Dr. Iatridis was quoted as saying. “They are also more prone to having heart attacks in general.”

Fortunately, though the disorder is quite common and serious, a simple treatment is available in the form of a CPAP machine. Georgia Lung CEO Tony Broyles described the treatment in the same article.

“CPAP stands for continuous positive airway pressure,” said Broyles. “It basically blows air and forces to help open airways that are closing down. It keeps that airway open so you are continuously breathing throughout the night.”

Founded in 1984, Georgia Lung Associates is the largest pulmonary practice in Georgia and a leader in pulmonary and critical care medicine. The practice provides comprehensive pulmonary, critical care, sleep disorder, allergy, rehabilitation, and radiology services in a community-based setting. Georgia Lung continues to be involved in lung research in an effort to offer our patients the most advanced therapies available for pulmonary care. Georgia Lung Associates has offices in Austell and Marietta.

"We are excited to welcome these two excellent clinicians to our practice as we continue to expand the pulmonary services we offer to our community," said Tony Broyles, CEO of Georgia Lung Associates.

Julie W. Abney comes to Georgia Lung after working with Pediatric Endocrine Associates in Atlanta. Julie graduated with a Master’s Degree in PA studies from the University of Kentucky.

Charmaine Faucher joins Georgia Lung after working with Georgia Spine and Brain in Austell, GA. She received her PA Certificate of Completion from the Kettering College of Medical Arts in Kettering, OH.

Founded in 1984, Georgia Lung Associates is the largest pulmonary practice in Georgia and a leader in pulmonary and critical care medicine. The practice provides comprehensive pulmonary, critical care, sleep disorder, allergy, rehabilitation, and radiology services in a community-based setting. Georgia Lung continues to be involved in lung research in an effort to offer our patients the most advanced therapies available for pulmonary care. Georgia Lung Associates has offices in Austell and Marietta.

The story came on the heels of a study by the National Sleep Foundation that found 3 in 4 adults have some form of a sleeping disorder. Sleep problems can lead to poor health, decreased work performance, reduced sexual drive, and impaired driving ability. The study found that adults are averaging 6.9 hours of sleep per night. Experts say adults need a minimum of seven to nine hours of sleep per night.

“Sleep disorders are a serious problem for many Americans,” said Dr. Iatridis, sleep lab director. “It is important that Atlantans are able to learn more about the health risks associated with sleep disorders and the successful treatments that are now available.”

The Georgia Lung Center at Cobb in Austell houses one of the Southeast’s most innovative sleep disorders facility. The sleep disorders program is led by physicians with national board certification in sleep medicine and extensive experience in this area.

Sleep problems include difficulty falling asleep, waking frequently during the night, waking up too early and not being able to get back to sleep, waking up feeling unrefreshed, snoring, unpleasant feelings in the legs, or pauses in breathing.

Founded in 1984, Georgia Lung Associates is the largest pulmonary practice in Georgia and a leader in pulmonary and critical care medicine. The practice provides comprehensive pulmonary, critical care, sleep disorder, allergy, rehabilitation, and radiology services in a community-based setting. Georgia Lung continues to be involved in lung research in an effort to offer our patients the most advanced therapies available for pulmonary care. Georgia Lung Associates has offices in Austell and Marietta.

The article spotlighted the advanced treatments available to Georgia Lung patients and the comprehensive, patient-focused nature of their care. The state-of-the-art sleep lab was also featured.

“This was a great opportunity for us to show metro Atlanta what we have to offer as a practice,” said CEO Tony Broyles. “We want the local communities to know they have the best pulmonary care available right in their own backyard.”

According to the article, “Georgia Lung Associates is the state’s premiere pulmonary practice” whose “unique integrated practice model promises that all services are expertly coordinated to produce excellent results.”

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Founded in 1984, Georgia Lung Associates is the largest pulmonary practice in Georgia and a leader in pulmonary and critical care medicine. The practice provides comprehensive pulmonary, critical care, sleep disorder, allergy, rehabilitation, and radiology services in a community-based setting. Georgia Lung continues to be involved in lung research in an effort to offer our patients the most advanced therapies available for pulmonary care. Georgia Lung Associates has offices in Austell and Marietta.

Hurricane Katrina has left devastating destruction along the Gulf Coast. Thousands of people have been displaced, many of whom are in desperate need of medical care. Amid the chaos, however, physicians all across the state have been rolling up their sleeves and volunteering medical attention to evacuees who have come to Georgia in search of shelter.

Dr. Stuart Simon and Stephen Strazay, P.A., of Georgia Lung Associates, are among those offering their time and services to evacuees seeking aid at the Cobb County MegaCenter at Life University, which is currently being utilized as a shelter by the American Red Cross.

Tony Broyles, CEO of Georgia Lung Associates, said, “It is everyone’s responsibility to care for those who have been affected by this tragedy. We are proud to have Georgia Lung practitioners volunteering their time to help those displaced by Hurricane Katrina.”

Georgia Lung Associates is the largest pulmonary practice in Georgia and a leader in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Dr. Simon has been practicing at Georgia Lung since 1987, and is the Director of Pulmonary Rehabilitation, and Director of Research. Mr. Strazay became the first physician assistant to join the practice in 1997.

Life University and the American Red Cross have partnered to utilize the Life campus as one of three Atlanta-area MegaCenters assisting those displaced by Hurricane Katrina. The centers are expected to see hundreds of families, and utilize 200 to 225 volunteers, per day. The Red Cross can be contacted at 1-866-269-7505.

Founded in 1984, Georgia Lung Associates is the largest pulmonary practice in Georgia and a leader in pulmonary and critical care medicine. The practice provides comprehensive pulmonary, critical care, sleep disorder, allergy, rehabilitation, and radiology services in a community-based setting. Georgia Lung continues to be involved in lung research in an effort to offer our patients the most advanced therapies available for pulmonary care. Georgia Lung Associates has offices in Austell and Marietta.

Dr. Sandifer is board certified in pulmonary medicine and internal medicine. He joins Georgia Lung Associates after completing his fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, where he was the Chief Pulmonary Fellow. He completed his residency at the University of Alabama-Birmingham and received his medical degree from the University of South Florida in Tampa.

Dr. Sandifer’s areas of special interest include critical care medicine, pulmonary hypertension, and exercise physiology.

Tony Broyles, CEO of Georgia Lung Associates, said, “we’re thrilled to add Dr. Sandifer to our group of talented physicians as we continue to provide our community with the very best in pulmonary care.”

Dr. Sandifer is a member of the American Thoracic Society, the American College of Chest Physicians, the Society of Critical Care Medicine, the American Medical Association, and the American College of Physicians.

Founded in 1984, Georgia Lung Associates is the largest pulmonary practice in Georgia and a leader in pulmonary and critical care medicine. The practice provides comprehensive pulmonary, critical care, sleep disorder, allergy, rehabilitation, and radiology services in a community-based setting. Georgia Lung continues to be involved in lung research in an effort to offer our patients the most advanced therapies available for pulmonary care. Georgia Lung Associates has offices in Austell and Marietta.

Georgia Lung Associates, the largest pulmonary practice in Georgia, awarded their fourth annual scholarship to Vikram Sampath, who leads his senior class at South Cobb HS with a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.492. The scholarship, which awards the winning student $2,000 per year for four years provided they maintain a 3.0 GPA, aids college bound seniors from South Cobb HS who demonstrate a career interest and excellence in the sciences.

“We are excited to present this year’s scholarship to an outstanding student. Vikram has shown excellence in the sciences, and we are proud to be able to help him further his education,” said Georgia Lung Associates CEO Tony Broyles.

Vikram will attend Georgia Tech this fall and will major in biomedical engineering.

Georgia Lung honored Vikram with a private luncheon at the Georgia Lung Center at Cobb and the presentation of a plaque commemorating his selection as the scholarship winner.

Georgia Lung Associates is committed to serving the communities of Cobb County. In addition to the South Cobb HS Scholarship, Georgia Lung physicians and physician assistants are actively involved in the Cobb Clinic, providing service to the uninsured and underinsured.

Georgia Lung Associates physician Dr. Steven Harris was recently named as the 2005 President of the Cobb County Medical Society (CCMS). On February 17, Dr. Harris wielded the gavel for his first General Membership meeting and announced the passing of “Tort Reform” (SB 3), which placed a $350,000 cap on non-economic damages.

Dr. Harris said he will serve the Society to the best of his ability during his tenure.

“I thought the first meeting went well and I was pleased to formally announce the passing of the “Tort Reform” bill to the group. I look forward to leading the Cobb County Medical Society during the next year,” he said.

The speakers for the evening were Dr. Dale Quattrochi, Senior Research Scientist from NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, and Dr. Amanda Niskar, Science Development Team Leader from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Dr. Harris has been with Georgia Lung Associates since 1995. His areas of special interest are asthma and allergy.

Dr. Melissa Bruce Rhodes and Physician Assistants Sue Bose and Ed Mahan recently attended the Third Annual Atlanta Lung Cancer Symposium at the InterContinental Buckhead Hotel. The symposium attracts physicians from around the country and is one of the premier professional healthcare seminars on lung cancer in the nation.

This year’s conference featured 30 nationally and internationally recognized speakers from four countries, including Canada, Spain, and Italy. The symposium focused on presentations of the latest treatments in lung cancer, including the National Lung Cancer Screening Trial, the use of PET scans to improve staging of lung cancer, and the progress being made on customized therapy for lung cancer.

“The conference was both interesting and informative,” said Dr. Rhodes. “I enjoyed the opportunity to interact with so many experts involved in the care of patients with lung cancer.”

Dr. Rhodes gave a presentation titled “Incorporation of New Technology in the Pre-Operative Evaluation of Resectable Lung Cancer Patients.”

The symposium is the only event of its kind in the Southeast and one of the few to unite so many experts of such a caliber, including lung experts from private and academic medicine.

Founded in 1984, Georgia Lung Associates is the largest pulmonary practice in Georgia and a leader in pulmonary and critical care medicine. The practice provides comprehensive pulmonary, critical care, sleep disorder, allergy, rehab, and radiology services in a community-based setting. Georgia Lung continues to be involved in lung research in an effort to offer our patients the most advanced therapies available for pulmonary care. Georgia Lung Associates has offices in Austell and Marietta.

“We’re thrilled to have a physician with Dr. Szumstein’s clinical expertise and compassion join our practice,” said Georgia Lung CEO Tony Broyles. “Dr. Szumstein’s addition will aid us in our continued efforts to serve the needs of our community.”

Dr. Szumstein is board-certified in pulmonary medicine, critical care, internal medicine, and sleep medicine, and is fluent in English and Spanish.

Dr. Szumstein joins Georgia Lung after serving as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He also served as the Medical Director for the Sleep Disorders Program and the Department of Respiratory Care at the Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

He received his fellowship in pulmonary medicine and sleep medicine from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and his residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Long Island. He received his medical degree from the Universidad Central de Venezuela in Caracas.

Dr. Szumstein is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the American College of Chest Physicians, the American Thoracic Society, the American Medical Association, the American Society of Internal Medicine, and the American Diabetes Association.

Georgia Lung Associates, the largest pulmonary practice in metro Atlanta, welcomed back one of its scholarship recipients with a luncheon December 10th at its state-of-the-art pulmonary care facility in Cobb. The scholarship, which awards $2,000 per year for four years, was created three years ago to aid college-bound seniors from South Cobb High School who demonstrate a career interest and excellence in the sciences.

Gwendolyn Shearer, the second of the three recipients, currently attends Agnes Scott College in Decatur, where she holds a 3.24 grade point average in her undergraduate studies. She is pursuing a career in health care and will take her MCAT (medical college admission test) in the spring of 2006. The other two recipients were unable to attend the luncheon.

Tony Broyles, CEO of Georgia Lung, said, “one of the best ways to give back to the community is to invest in the future. We are very proud of Gwendolyn and our physicians enjoyed speaking with her again about her college experiences and educational interests in the sciences. As part of our commitment to giving back to our community, we are also excited about awarding additional scholarships to support the development of future leaders for our community.”

Georgia Lung has been committed to the community since its inception in 1984. In addition, its staff is actively involved in the Cobb Clinic, providing service to the uninsured and underinsured.

The next scholarship will be awarded in spring of 2005.

Georgia Lung Associates—the largest pulmonary practice in the Greater Atlanta area—recently named Tony Broyles as its CEO. Broyles joins Georgia Lung after serving as vice president of operations at May South, a subsidiary of the May Institute.

“Georgia Lung is an innovative, caring, and growing practice,” said Broyles. “I am excited by the opportunity to lead this group as we continue to fulfill our mission of providing Atlanta’s highest quality pulmonary care.”

Broyles brings to the role 20 years of experience in healthcare administration and program development.

Previous to joining May South, Broyles served for eight years as COO of The Marcus Center and the Marcus Institute, and as a healthcare consulting manager for Ernst & Young. His extensive background also includes his role as clinical manager of the Emory University Department of Pediatrics, as well as the administrative coordinator of Psychiatric Services at Grady Memorial Hospital.

Broyles holds master's degrees in Business Administration and Healthcare Administration from Georgia State University. He also holds a B.A. in Economics from Davidson College.

Founded in 1984, Georgia Lung Associates is the largest pulmonary practice in metropolitan Atlanta and a leader in pulmonary and critical care medicine. The practice provides comprehensive pulmonary, allergy, sleep disorder, rehab, radiology, and critical care services in a community-based setting. The Georgia Lung Research Department offers patients advanced therapies for common ailments, such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and septic shock. It is the only community-based practice in the United States to be approved as a testing site for the National Cancer Institute’s National Lung Screening Trial. Georgia Lung has 10 physicians, offices in Austell and Marietta, and more than 100 support staff members.

Georgia Lung’s 40,000 Square Foot Facility Now Open for Patient Care.

Georgia Lung Associates, the largest pulmonary practice in metropolitan Atlanta, recently began seeing patients at their new office in Cobb County. The Georgia Lung Center at Cobb offers all of the services associated with pulmonary care.

Dr. Steven Harris of Georgia Lung said, “We are excited to open the doors of this wonderful facility to our patients and the community. We are now equipped to provide the very best in pulmonary care.”

The 40,000 square foot center contains 16 exam rooms, an imaging center, an allergy department, a sleep lab, a rehab department, a dedicated research unit, and an education center.

More than 200 physicians, patients, and community members, as well as the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce, attended the recent ribbon cutting ceremony at the office.

The center is located at 3820 Medical Park Drive in Austell. The phone number is 770-948-6041.

Georgia Lung has offices in Austell and Marietta.
Photos of the facility are available upon request.

Founded in 1984, Georgia Lung Associates is the largest pulmonary practice in metropolitan Atlanta and a leader in pulmonary and critical care medicine. The practice provides comprehensive pulmonary, allergy, sleep disorder, rehab, radiology, and critical care services in a community-based setting. The Georgia Lung Research Department offers patients advanced therapies for common ailments, such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and septic shock. It is the only community-based practice in the United States to be approved as a testing site for the National Lung Screening Trial sponsored by the National Cancer Institute. Georgia Lung has 10 physicians, offices in Austell and Marietta, and more than 100 support staff members.

Georgia Lung Associates is committed to the community at large. As a token of our gratitude, last year our practice created a scholarship fund for college bound seniors from South Cobb High School. This scholarship awards $2,000 per year for four years to a student demonstrating excellence in the biological sciences and a career interest in pulmonary medicine.

This year’s proud recipient, Ms. Gwendolyn Shearer, will attend Agnes Scott College this fall. She is considering a career in health care.

Last year’s recipient, Ms. Melissa Lawrence, has successfully completed her first year of study at Georgia State University. She plans to pursue a career in veterinary medicine.

We at Georgia Lung Associates sincerely wish these promising young students the best and hope to see them return one day to serve our community.