Internal Medicine of the Piedmont
A Network of Care
Welcome to Internal Medicine of the Piedmont. We are equipped to deal with whatever problem an adult patient brings. With a staff specially trained to solve puzzling diagnostic problems, we can handle severe chronic illnesses and situations where several different illnesses may strike at the same time.
As a part of Self Regional Healthcare Physician Practices, we provide a team of primary care physicians and specialists, nurses and specially trained staff, all working together for your health. Internal Medicine of the Piedmont provides access to advanced diagnostics and specialty services, as well as the resources of the area’s largest healthcare provider – a complete network of care for your health.
Our Physicians:
O.M. Cobb, M.D.
Russell Hall, M.D.
Gordon Wagler, M.D.
Additional Clinician
Ellen Rhodes, RN, FNP
Whitney Patterson Stennett, APRN, FNP-C
What is Internal Medicine?
What kind of doctor is an internal medicine physician?
An internal medicine physician has special training on the prevention and treatment of adult diseases. Sometimes referred to as a “doctor’s doctor,” the internist often serves as a consultant to other physicians on complex diagnostic problems.
What does it mean to be board certified?
A physician who is board certified in internal medicine has met training and education requirements of the American Board of Internal Medicine, recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties and American Medical Association. The physician must present evidence of licensure and scope of practice and pass an exam every 10 years.
Do I need a referral to see an internist?
No. Call (864) 227-1115 for an appointment. Internal medicine physicians are considered primary care physicians for adults, so referrals from other doctors are not required.
About Internal Medicine of the Piedmont
Internal Medicine of the Piedmont is a group of board-certified internal medicine physicians who specialize in treating adult patients. Our goal is to help patients improve their quality of life. Areas of expertise include:
- Internal medicine
- Critical care
- Infectious diseases
- Pulmonary diseases
- Sleep disorders
Internal medicine physicians are specially trained to care for adult patients and the complex illnesses and chronic health conditions that are more common in adults. They treat diseases of the heart, lungs, gastrointestinal system, kidneys, blood, and nervous system.
In addition to treating adults with specific disorders, our physicians see patients for general health and wellness – including preventive medicine such as routine physical exams – or for the treatment of common illnesses such as cold or flu.
Subspecialty Care
Internal Medicine of the Piedmont has physicians with training in sub-specialties of internal medicine.
Critical Care
Known as an intensivist, a critical care medicine subspecialist treats hospitalized patients who suffer from life-threatening conditions or complications caused by illness, surgery or severe injury. Critical illnesses include:
- Heart failure
- Stroke
- Pneumonia
- Severe infection
- Poisoning
- Multi-organ failure
Infectious Diseases
John Holman, M.D., is an infectious disease specialist trained in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. Dr. Holman treats:
- Infections of the sinuses, heart, brain, lungs, urinary tract, bowel, bones and pelvis organs
- Bacteria-based infections
- Viruses
- Fungi
- Parasites
- Human
- Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
An infectious disease subspecialist is trained in immunology (how the body fights infection), epidemiology (how infections spread) and infection control.
Pulmonary Diseases
A pulmonologist diagnoses and treats diseases of the lungs and bronchial tubes, including:
- Emphysema
- Tuberculosis
- Asthma
- Pulmonary complications of AIDS
- Obscure infections of the chest
- Injuries and difficulties arising from procedures affecting lungs and bronchial tubes
Sleep Disorders
Sleep medicine blends physiology, internal medicine and pulmonary medicine to help evaluate and treat sleep disorders such as:
- Internal medicine
- Critical care
- Infectious diseases
- Pulmonary diseases
- Sleep disorders
- Heart failure
- Stroke
- Pneumonia
- Severe infection
- Poisoning
- Multi-organ failure
- Infections of the sinuses, heart, brain, lungs, urinary tract, bowel, bones and pelvis organs
- Bacteria-based infections
- Viruses
- Fungi
- Parasites
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Emphysema
- Tuberculosis
- Asthma
- Pulmonary complications of AIDS
- Insomnia
- Excessive sleepiness
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Shift-work sleep disturbance
- Sleep-wake cycle dysfunction
- Abnormal movement during sleep
Appointments
To schedule an appointment, please call (864) 227-1115.
- Bring all medications (prescribed and over-the-counter) to each appointment.
- Call 24 hours in advance if you need to reschedule your appointment.
- If you have a question about your appointment, please call us.
- If you have medical records from a referring physician or diagnostic tests, please bring them with you.
Self Regional Healthcare Physician Practices is Self Regional Healthcare’s not-for-profit physician affiliate, which includes primary care, specialty care and hospital-based physicians and staff.