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Meet The Team

Nicolas Chronos MD, FACC, FESC

Founder

Dr. Nicolas Chronos, managing partner of Lake Country Medical Group, is an internist and interventional cardiologist well known for his groundbreaking research in heart disease treatment. In addition to his internal medicine expertise, he specializes in general cardiology, coronary artery disease management and heart failure management. He is also an expert in cardiac regenerative medicine, cardiovascular medical device assessment and translational cardiovascular medicine.

Dr. Chronos established Lake Country Medical Group, originally named Cardiology Care Clinic, in 2012 with a mission to bring world-class care to the community he cares about so deeply.

Dr. Chronos received a bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery from the Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine at the University of London in 1987. He then trained in cardiology and interventional cardiology at the Royal Brompton National Heart and Lung Institute in London.

In 1992, Dr. Chronos was awarded a British Heart Foundation International Fellowship and moved to the United States to continue his interventional cardiology research at Emory University School of Medicine under the direction of Dr. Spencer B. King, III. He was named director of research at the Andreas Gruentzig Cardiovascular Center at Emory University Hospital in 1997.

In 1999, Dr. Chronos joined Atlanta Cardiology Group, where he developed and served as CEO of the Saint Joseph’s Translational Research Institute until 2012, when he left to form Cardiology Care Clinics. Dr. Chronos has held academic appointments at Duke University and is currently an adjunct professor of medicine and cardiology at Stanford University.

Dr. Chronos is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the European Society of Cardiology and the Royal College of Physicians of London. He has published several books and more than 200 peer-reviewed articles. It is his true passion, however, to treat patients within the Lake Oconee community, where he and his family have resided for many years.

Dr. Chronos has three wonderful children: Alex, Theo, & Christina.

Jered Miller

Co-Founder and Executive Director

Jered Miller began his journey with Lake Country Medical Group in the Summer of 2023 with a specialized interest in research efforts. Inspired by his time working in and serving the local rural community, as well as trips to underserved areas around the world, Jered joined Dr. Chronos in founding Lake Country Rural Health Initiative in the Fall of 2023. Jered is currently in his 3rd year at the University of Georgia, studying Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with plans to attend medical school after graduation. He plans to pursue his interest in the fields of internal medicine and cardiology while continuing his work with local special needs communities.

Ghaith Al Tibi

Research

 

 

Ghaith Al Tibi is currently a second year medical student at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He joined the LCMG internship program in the spring of 2021, among the first class of interns. Ghaith believes the invaluable experiences he participated in while at the clinic are currently helping him in his journey through medical school. Ghaith noted that, “taking vitals, communicating with patients, and using medical terminology, among others, are some of the skills that my peers are learning for the first time while I had already developed much of them working at the clinic.”  Ghaith is currently still involved with LCMG on several projects, including research on the Chronic Care Management program and artificial intelligence, as well as running the Intern Alumni Network. He hopes to keep being involved with the clinic till well after medical school, in hopes of working on research and initiatives that enhance rural medicine and ensure the wellbeing of the Lake Oconee community in the future.

 

Asher Miller

Project Development

Asher Miller was part of the inaugural intern class working at Lake Country Medical Group in the spring of 2021 while he was a student at UGA. Since his time in the internship program, he has continued to work with the clinic on the Chronic Care team, aided with research, and fulfilled roles as the Director of Digital Health for LCMG. He is currently attending medical school at RUSH Medical College in Chicago, with a strong interest in pursuing cardiology in the future. He is passionate about helping improve health access and care locally and across the globe, most recently providing aid to tribal villages in India and with communities in the Dominican Republic.

Albert

Albert Serrian CPA, MBA

Financial Advisor

 

 

Albert has been a healthcare executive for over 27 years. He has a demonstrated history of working in large practices and large healthcare organizations. His knowledge of operations, finance, and business management within healthcare has led to the development and growth of several medical practices. 

Albert is the Vice President of Development for a multi-specialty physician practice where he helped develop the connected care department which includes chronic care management, remote patient monitoring, principal care management, transitional care management, telehealth, and annual wellness visits. Through this experience he witnessed first-hand the positive outcomes for both the patients and practices. 

He is passionate about supporting the success of care and operations within practices. 

Previously, Albert was the AVP of Cardiology Practice Services where he oversaw all operational and financial aspects of Gwinnett Health System. In addition, as CEO of CardioVascular group, Albert oversaw day to day operations, cash management, budgeting, banking and all other aspects of running a 30 million dollar medical practice. 

 

RJ Brooks

Treasurer

RJ Brooks directs the day-to-day functions of Lake Country Medical Group. RJ coordinates with a care team to provide patients with a smooth, hassle-free experience. RJ has over 10 years of experience in durable medical equipment. His passion is facilitating an environment where patients can enjoy excellent health care with convenience and comfort.

Callie Miller

Director of Operations

Callie Miller joined Lake Country Medical Group in the summer of 2023 as a student intern, and soon after partnered with the Concierge Medicine team while working closely with Medicare’s Chronic Care Management Program. Callie recently graduated from Georgia College & State University with a B.S. in Chemistry and minor in biology. Callie’s future plans are to attend medical school. Moving into the Eatonton area has sparked a deep passion for rural healthcare and working with underserved communities within Callie, and she is interested in going into cardiology in the future.

Marcella Joseph

Director of Communications and Public Affairs

 

 

Marcella Joseph began as a medical scribe at Lake Country Medical Group during Fall 2023. Over time, her role blossomed into Internship Program Director, where she has expanded the program to enriching educational and volunteer initiatives such as MA Skills Clinic, Pig Feet dissections, and shadowing opportunities in Augusta and Atlanta. With a passion for serving underserved communities, Marcella joined our team as the head of public affairs and communications, spearheading the founding of a student-led organization at UGA to aid in our efforts. Currently, Marcella is completing her undergraduate degree in biology and psychology at UGA while actively applying to physician assistant programs. 

 

Cavan Fulp

Financial Director

Cavan Fulp joined Lake Country Medical Group as an intern in Spring 2023. Since that time, Cavan has maintained a vested interest in multiple research projects, co-directed the internship program, and worked extensively with Medicare’s Chronic Care Management program. He recently graduated from the University of Georgia with a B.S. in Biological Science and minor in law, ethics, and philosophy. Growing up in rural south Georgia, Cavan was inspired from an early age with a strong desire to serve in rural communities across the state. As Cavan pursues a career in internal medicine, he continues to work tirelessly to improve the lives of those around him in rural south Georgia, where he plans to work after he graduates.

Caroline Wheeler

Event Coordinator

 

 

Caroline Wheeler started her time with Lake Country Medical Group as an intern in January of 2023. After working with Dr. Chronos for a year as a medical scribe, Caroline earned her CCMA in order to work more intentionally with patients and further her experience in medicine. Caroline is about to start her 4th year at the University of Georgia in the College of Public Health as a Health Promotion major with an emphasis in Health Services, with a minor in Nutritional Science. Coming from a large suburb of Atlanta, Caroline was especially impacted by the stark difference in available healthcare between rural and urban communities. Spending time in these communities has led to a love and passion for the people and the places of rural Georgia. Caroline plans to pursue her interest in medicine and dedication to people through attending PA school after graduating.