Piedmont Physicians at Atlantic Station

Augusta Essuman-Nelson, DO, earned her medical degree from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at University Hospitals St. John Medical Center. She received her undergraduate degree in Physical Therapy from University of Dayton and Masters in Anatomy from Wright State University and will be board certified in Internal Medicine.

Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Essuman-Nelson was a Chief Resident at St. John Medical Center and she specializes in primary care. Dr. Essuman-Nelson has a special interest in hypertension, hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular diseases, anemia and kidney disease.

In her spare time, Dr. Essuman-Nelson enjoys spending time with her family. She enjoys traveling to different countries, playing tennis, reading and interior design.

Dr. Essuman-Nelson is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.

Starting February 1, 2024, Dr. Brown-Saddler will only see patients who are part of the Piedmont VIP program located at 105 Collier Road Northwest, Suite 5000. If you are not enrolled in the Piedmont VIP program and would like to learn more, please visit the Piedmont VIP page.
Dr. Belinda Brown-Saddler has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and joined Piedmont Healthcare in 2005. She received her medical degree from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio and completed her internship and residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Department of Family Practice. Prior to joining Piedmont, she was active duty in the United States Navy and served as a physician at the Naval Ambulatory Care Center in Groton, Connecticut.  During her time there, she had hospital privileges and rounded on patients of all ages at ages at William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich, Connecticut and Lawrence Memorial Hospital in New London, Connecticut.  She was honorably discharged as a Lieutenant Commander after serving 4 years of active duty.
Dr. Brown-Saddler is known for her warm personality and her belief in caring for the whole person – physically, emotionally, and spiritually.  She is excited about participating in a new Piedmont program where she has the time to focus more intently on her patients’ long-term health and wellness.
In her spare time, Dr. Brown-Saddler enjoys reading, watching movies, traveling, and spending time with her family.  She is also a fitness enthusiast who enjoys boot camps and spin classes as well as outdoor activities.

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.

Cullen Kelly, M.D., is board certified in internal medicine and has a special interest in the treatment of diabetes, HIV, hypertension, cardiovascular and transgender medicine. Dr. Kelly believes in a holistic approach to medicine, considering the patient’s health as a whole, in order to provide the highest quality care while also coming to fully know and understand his patients.

In his spare time, Dr. Kelly enjoys hiking with his partner and goldendoodle. He is also an avid baker and enjoys entertaining friends and family.