David L. Townsend, MD

Dr. Patrick Lucas earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and completed his residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. He earned his Associates of Science in Biology from Middle Georgia College and his Bachelors of Science in Biology from The University of Georgia. Dr. Lucas is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Lucas has been practicing medicine in Athens for 15 years. In additional to practicing Internal Medicine, Dr. Lucas serves as the Medical Director of a local Hospice company. Dr. Lucas was chosen as a Harry S. Truman Scholar in 1997 while attending the University of Georgia. He was also chosen one of UGA's 40 Under 40 outstanding alumni in 2013. He and his wife, Julie, were members of the 2016 Class of Leadership Georgia. Dr. Lucas has served on the Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees since 2018. The also serves on the Board of Directors of his home Methodist church. In his spare time, Dr. Lucas enjoys traveling and spending time with his family. He also teaches youth Sunday School and has coached his son and daughter in various youth sports. He also enjoys painting, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, and playing golf. Dr. Lucas is not accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.

Kilian van Rijn, MD, earned his medical degree from Erasmus University Rotterdam in The Netherlands, and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Piedmont Athens Regional. He received his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences from The University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Dr. van Rijn is board is board certified. Dr. van Rijn's special interests include general internal medicine, screening and management of chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes. In his spare time, Dr. van Rijn enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons. Dr. van Rijn is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.

Piedmont Physicians Hawthorne Medical of Athens, located in Athens, GA, is a trusted medical practice offering a wide range of specialized healthcare services. With a team of dedicated medical professionals, including Virginia Calhoun LaBella, NP, they provide comprehensive care in areas such as internal medicine, neurology, oncology, and more. Patients can expect personalized and compassionate care in a supportive environment. As a nationally recognized destination for brain tumor treatment in the Southeast, Piedmont Physicians Hawthorne Medical of Athens is committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services. Their multidisciplinary team of experts, including Virginia Calhoun LaBella, NP, ensures that patients receive the highest quality care for various medical conditions, including heart and vascular health, maternity services, and transplant surgery. With a focus on patient well-being, they strive to help individuals achieve and maintain better health.Generated from the website