Medical Bottom Line

Jalessa Graham-Hudgins, MD, attended American University of Antigua College of Medicine before completing her Internal Medicine Residency with Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership. Before entering medical school, she was a medical scribe at an emergency department and breast cancer center, and was a math and science tutor. Dr. Graham-Hudgins specializes in acute illnesses, annual physicals, chronic diseases like hypertension, hyperlipidemia and diabetes, immunizations, cancer screenings, womens health, weight management, thyroid disease, headaches, mental health, and allergies. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, music, and reading. Dr. Graham-Hudgins welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans.

Karen Helland, M.D. earned her undergraduate and medical degree at the University of Minnesota. She went on to complete her internship at Boston City Hospital and her residency at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Helland is board certified in internal medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Helland practiced internal medicine in the Atlanta area for over 19 years. Her special interests include hypertension, diabetes, preventive medicine and women's health. She enjoys getting to know her patients and helping them to optimize their health. In her spare time, Dr. Helland enjoys cooking, reading, travel and spending time with her kids.