Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Rockdale

Hadi Hatoum, M.D., earned his medical degree at American University of Beirut and completed his residency at Indiana University School of Medicine. He then attended the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School where he completed his fellowship training.

Dr. Hatoum is board-certified in pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine and internal medicine. His professional interests include COPD, lung cancer and interstitial lung disease. Dr. Hatoum believes in providing patient-centered care by focusing on each patient's problem and encouraging patient and family collaboration.

In his free time, Dr. Hatoum enjoys playing sports, exercising and most importantly, spending time with his lovely wife and their two children.

Kawanjit Surapur, M.D., earned her medical degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine. She then attended the University of Arizona where she completed her residency and fellowship training.

Dr. Surapur holds board certifications in pulmonary medicine and internal medicine. Her professional interests include interstitial lung disease, COPD, asthma, interventional procedures and advanced lung imaging.

Dr. Christin-Lauren Tanksley specializes in interstitial lung disease, chronic cough and advanced obstructive lung diseases, including COPD, asthma and bronchiectasis. Her professional interests include bronchoscopy, transbronchial biopsy and endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS). Dr. Tanksley is passionate about evidence-based, high-quality care.

In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, trying new restaurants, traveling and spending quality time with her husband, dogs, family and friends.

Kendol Thomas, M.D., earned his medical degree at St. Georges University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Hall University Internal Medicine Program. He then attended Albert Einstein Medical Center where he completed his fellowship training.

Dr. Thomas holds board certifications in pulmonary medicine, internal medicine and critical care medicine. He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians, American Thoracic Society and Society of Critical Care Medicine.

In his spare time, Dr. Thomas enjoys anything that allows him to spend time with his family. Some of their favorite activities include playing soccer, cooking and traveling.

Shimool Rabbani, D.O., earned his medical degree at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. He then attended Jefferson Health where he completed his residency and fellowship training. Dr. Rabbani is board-certified in pulmonary medicine, internal medicine and critical care medicine. In addition to his work in the ICU and pulmonary care, his professional interests include advanced procedures, ultrasonography and lung nodules.

In his spare time, Dr. Rabbani enjoys spending time with his lovely wife and two children. They enjoy traveling internationally and cheering on Atlanta sports teams whenever they can.

David Green, M.D., earned his medical degree at the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency at Northwestern McGaw Medical Center. He then attended Emory University School of Medicine where he completed his fellowship training.

Dr. Green is board-certified in pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine and internal medicine. He maintains clinical interests in pulmonary vascular diseases, advanced lung diseases and oncology critical care. Dr. Green cherishes the opportunities medicine has provided to positively impact the lives of patients and their families.

In his spare time, Dr. Green enjoys biking, fishing, soccer, playing the piano and acoustic guitar.

Dr. Rachna Patel specializes and is board certified in sleep medicine, pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine and lung diseases. She performs procedures such as bronchoscopy, transbronchial biopsy and endobronchial biopsy (EBUS). Her clinical interests include sleep disorders, obesity hypoventilation syndrome, insomnia, narcolepsy, circadian rhythm disorders, movement disorders, parasomnias.

In her spare time, Dr. Patel enjoys cooking, hiking, traveling and spending time with her friends and husband.

Georges Al-Helou, M.D., earned his medical degree at American University of Beirut. He then attended George Washington University where he completed his residency and fellowship training.

Dr. Al-Helou is board-certified in pulmonary, critical care and internal medicine. His professional interests include bronchoscopy, transbronchial biopsy and endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS). He is also experienced with navigational bronchoscopy, thoracentesis and bedside percutaneous tracheostomy.

In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, opera and traveling. He is an avid rugby player and coach, and a loving husband and father to a new daughter.