Emily Graf, MD

Lauren E. Fesperman, DNP, AGACNP-BC is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in the Acute Care of Adults and Geriatrics. She will be providing high quality health care to Neurosurgical patients with issues varying from peripheral nerve injuries to cranial and spinal trauma or abnormalities such a degenerative disease of the spine, traumatic brain injuries and brain tumors. Lauren earned her Doctorate in Nursing from Augusta University in May 2020 and is certified by American Nursing Credentialing Center. In 2015, she graduated from Georgia College in Milledgeville with her Bachelor's in Nursing and has been working in the Athens area as a nurse since! In her spare time, she enjoys working out at Orange Theory, online shopping and traveling to see her family in South Georgia and her twin sister in Birmingham, Alabama.

Piedmont Healthcare offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including specialized care in areas such as oncology, cardiology, and maternity services. Their dedicated team of providers is committed to delivering exceptional healthcare tailored to meet the diverse needs of patients throughout the Southeast. In addition to traditional in-person appointments, Piedmont Healthcare provides convenient options for virtual care, allowing patients to access medical consultations from the comfort of their homes. Their focus on patient resources and financial assistance ensures that quality healthcare is accessible to all individuals seeking support for their health needs. Generated from the website

Dr. Scott was born at Athens General Hospital and was raised in Monroe and then Athens. After attending Cedar Shoals High School and the University of Georgia, he earned his medical degree from Emory University in 1989. Dr. Scott completed residencies in General Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery at Emory and then practiced in Athens from 1997 through 2006. Prior to returning to Athens to join Piedmont Heart, Dr. Scott was employed by Riverside Medical Group in Newport News, Virginia. In his free time, Dr. Scott enjoys spending time with his wife and children. He practices adult cardiac and general thoracic surgery.