Charlotte Ebner, D.O.

Dr Sonia Richards earned her medical degree from St. Matthews University School of Medicine Grand Cayman and completed her residency at Northeast Georgia Health System in Gainesville, Georgia. She received her undergraduate and graduate degree in Nursing from Florida International University. She is board certified as a Family Medicine Physician. Dr. Richards has been practicing medicine for a total of 29 years. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Richards was a Family Nurse Practitioner for 26 years. Dr. Richards specializes in acute and chronic care, and general family medicine. Her special interests include obesity and lifestyle medicine. In her spare time, Dr. Richards enjoys gardening and has been a performing vocalist for many years in her congregation. Dr. Richards is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.

Jonathan Patton, MD, earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 2006. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the Medical College of Georgia in 2010 and his Cardiology Fellowship training at Emory University in 2013. He received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University. Dr. Patton joined Piedmont Athens Regional Cardiology in 2013. Dr. Patton is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology and Vascular Imaging. He is also a member of the American College of Cardiology and American Society of Echocardiography. In his spare time, Dr. Patton enjoys fishing, playing golf and spending time with his family. Dr. Patton welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.

Michael Kevin Sopt, M.D. received his medical degree from the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 1994. He went on to complete his Family Practice residency at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Sopt is a Board Certified Family Physician and has been in practice since 1997. He has over 21 years of experience in the management of Acute Care, Adult and Geriatric Medicine, and Family Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Practice. He grew up in Michigan, and is a graduate of Vanderbilt University. Dr. Sopt treats patients age 11 and upwards. He has a special interest in geriatrics and chronic disease management. In his spare time, Dr. Sopt enjoys following his Vanderbilt Commodores, cycling, soccer, and spending time with his family. Dr. Sopt welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.