Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Eduardo Escorcia, MD, is aboard-certified anesthesiologist and pain management specialist at Alliance Spine & Pain in Austell, Canton, and Dallas, Georgia. He is board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine, with decades of experience and specialized training in advanced, cutting-edge pain treatments.
Dr. Escorcia earned his medical degree at Facultad de Medicina. He completed an internship in general surgery and a residency in anesthesiology at Cleveland Clinic.
He also completed a residency in anesthesiology at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida, and a fellowship in interventional pain medicine at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida.
Dr. Escorcia received top-quality training in anesthesiology at the University of Florida Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. He also has private practice experience from South Miami Hospital in South Miami, Florida, including comprehensive pain management.
When he's not in the office, Dr. Escorcia enjoys spending time with family and friends. He warmly welcomes his patients to Alliance Spine & Pain and enjoys caring for them.
“Dr. E. has truly been a blessing to me. I am better able to pick up my grand babies without having too much pain and that is my end goal! Thanks Dr. E.!!”
Dr. Eduardo Escorcia,, MD
Pain Medicine Physician
3870 Medical Park Drive
Austell, GA 30106
5.0(16)
5.0
(16)
Dr. Pallavi Gupta, MD
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician 19.1 mi
Pallavi Gupta, MD, is an anesthesiologist at Alliance Spine & Pain, proudly serving the Austell and Dallas, Georgia, offices. She is double board-certified in anesthesiology and pain management and prioritizes treating her patients with compassion and respect.
Dr. Gupta earned her medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. She then completed a Transitional Year Internship at Baptist Health System in Birmingham, Alabama.
Following this, she completed her residency in anesthesiology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine Jacksonville in Florida. Eager to gain new skills, Dr. Gupta went on to complete a pain medicine fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pennsylvania.
Contributing to her accomplishments, Dr. Gupta is a member of several associations, including the American Academy of Pain Medicine, the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the North American Neuromodulation Society, and the Mayo Clinic Fellows Association.
Demonstrating high-quality care to her patients, Dr. Gupta takes the time to include families and individuals in their treatment plans. Her patients describe her as communicative, personable, and reliable.
Dr. Gupta appreciates working alongside the team at Alliance Spine & Pain and looks forward to meeting the needs of new and current patients.
Vincent Galan, MD, MBA, DABPM, is an esteemed and board-certified anesthesiologist, as well as CEO and medical director of Pain Care, LLC, located in Stockbridge, Lawrenceville, Newnan & Johns Creek, GA. With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Galan holds an impressive five board certifications.
He is board-certified and a diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesia, the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM), the American Board of Interventional Pain Physicians (ABIPP), the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), and holds the American Board of Anesthesiology’s (ABA) Subspecialty Certification in Pain Management.
Dr. Galan is also president of the Georgia Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. In addition, he held the distinguished position of director of the Pain Center at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, Georgia, from 1990 until 2008, when he left to start Pain Care, LLC.
After graduating from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1984, Dr. Galan began practicing in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. On the cutting-edge of the pain management industry, he is constantly researching new treatments and devices to care for his patients who are suffering from chronic pain.
Chronic back pain, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), neuropathy, and joint pain are just a few types of pain Dr. Galan treats with evidence-based devices, such as the Nevro® spinal cord stimulation system, the Stimwave neurostimulator, Medtronic pain relief devices, the minimally invasive Vertiflex® procedure, and the Boston Scientific spinal cord stimulator.
In addition to his practice, Dr. Galan has contributed to the examination and test writing processes for three national pain organizations.
He completed his pain fellowship at Downstate Medical Center – SUNY in Brooklyn, New York, and trained under renowned anesthesiologist Dr. P. P. Raj, professor of anesthesia at the University of Texas, at Hermann Hospital, University of Texas, in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Galan has also served on the members’ committee of the Association of Anesthesia Clinical Directors and has presented at annual meetings for the Congress of the European Association for Palliative Care, the American Pain Society, the American Society of Pain Physicians Annual Meeting, the North American Neuromodulation Society, and more.
Eduardo Escorcia, MD, is aboard-certified anesthesiologist and pain management specialist at Alliance Spine & Pain in Austell, Canton, and Dallas, Georgia. He is board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine, with decades of experience and specialized training in advanced, cutting-edge pain treatments.
Dr. Escorcia earned his medical degree at Facultad de Medicina. He completed an internship in general surgery and a residency in anesthesiology at Cleveland Clinic.
He also completed a residency in anesthesiology at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida, and a fellowship in interventional pain medicine at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida.
Dr. Escorcia received top-quality training in anesthesiology at the University of Florida Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. He also has private practice experience from South Miami Hospital in South Miami, Florida, including comprehensive pain management.
When he's not in the office, Dr. Escorcia enjoys spending time with family and friends. He warmly welcomes his patients to Alliance Spine & Pain and enjoys caring for them.
“Dr. E. has truly been a blessing to me. I am better able to pick up my grand babies without having too much pain and that is my end goal! Thanks Dr. E.!!”
Dr. Eduardo Escorcia,, MD
Pain Medicine Physician
110 Evans Mill Drive
Suite 803
Dallas, GA 30157
5.0(16)
5.0
(16)
Dr. Pallavi Gupta, MD
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician 25.3 mi
Pallavi Gupta, MD, is an anesthesiologist at Alliance Spine & Pain, proudly serving the Austell and Dallas, Georgia, offices. She is double board-certified in anesthesiology and pain management and prioritizes treating her patients with compassion and respect.
Dr. Gupta earned her medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. She then completed a Transitional Year Internship at Baptist Health System in Birmingham, Alabama.
Following this, she completed her residency in anesthesiology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine Jacksonville in Florida. Eager to gain new skills, Dr. Gupta went on to complete a pain medicine fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pennsylvania.
Contributing to her accomplishments, Dr. Gupta is a member of several associations, including the American Academy of Pain Medicine, the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the North American Neuromodulation Society, and the Mayo Clinic Fellows Association.
Demonstrating high-quality care to her patients, Dr. Gupta takes the time to include families and individuals in their treatment plans. Her patients describe her as communicative, personable, and reliable.
Dr. Gupta appreciates working alongside the team at Alliance Spine & Pain and looks forward to meeting the needs of new and current patients.
David Gale, MD, is an interventional pain management specialist at Alliance Spine & Pain in Cartersville and Marietta, Georgia.
A thought leader in Georgia, Dr. Gale has been instrumental in crafting Georgia state legislation regarding pain management. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the Georgia Society of Interventional Pain Physicians and was previously the organization’s president.
Dr. Gale has a passion for pain management, practicing in the Atlanta area since 1997. He has been an Atlanta Magazine Top Doctor honoree for many years.
Dr. Gale earned his medical degree at Ohio State University before completing his residency as an active member of the United States Air Force at Wilford Hall Medical Center. For his fellowship, he studied at the University of Texas, San Antonio.
Double board-certified, Dr. Gale holds an additional subspecialty certificate from the American Board of Anesthesiology and maintains membership in several professional associations.
Fellowship-trained pain management specialist Miranda Reed Cleaver, DO, provides exceptional services to patients at the Cleaver Medical Group Interventional Pain offices in Dahlonega, Dawsonville, and Cumming, Georgia. Dr. Cleaver dedicates herself to relieving patients’ chronic pain and improving their quality of life.
Dr. Cleaver grew up in Chatsworth, Georgia, and attended the University of Georgia in Athens. She graduated in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in biology. After college, Dr. Cleaver went to medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Georgia Campus in Suwanee, Georgia. After completing her medical degree, Dr. Cleaver did her residency in anesthesiology at McLaren Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan.
Dr. Cleaver completed a fellowship in pain management at McLaren Oakland Hospital. During her training, she perfected her skills in interventional pain management procedures. She established a pain management practice serving two hospitals in Northern Missouri. But her goal was always to return to her home state. She achieved that with the creation of the Cleaver Medical Group in Georgia.
Dr. Cleaver’s professional interests include lumbar (lower back) and cervical (neck) pain, particularly conditions caused by damaged spinal discs. She specializes in complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), thoracic (upper back) pain, knee and shoulder pain, osteoarthritis, and spinal cord stimulation. Although she can’t promise a pain-free life, Dr. Cleaver can undoubtedly reduce the overall pain burden and improve her patients’ quality of life. Her goal is to get every patient back to their previous daily function and activities.
Always a Bulldog at heart, Dr. Cleaver’s hobbies include spending time with her family and cheering on the University of Georgia Bulldogs.
“Dr. Reed was very articulate about my condition and I appreciated the time she spent explaining everything. You don't find that to be the case with most doctors today and I really appreciated it.”
Dr. Miranda Reed, DO
Pain Medicine Physician
73 Prestige Lane
Suite 102
Dawsonville, GA 30534
4.8(264)
Dr. Victor Osisanya, MD
Pain Medicine Physician 30.0 mi
Beata Grochowska, MD, is a double board-certified Anesthesiologist and Pain Management Specialist with over seventeen years of experience. Dedicated to providing high-quality care and pain relief for all her patients, Dr. Grochowska sees patients at Alliance Spine & Pain in Piedmont/Atlanta and Austell, Georgia.
Dr. Grochowska obtained her medical degree from the Medical Academies of Bialystok and Lublin (UMB) in Poland, strategically located in the heart of Europe. It’s soon to be branded Medical Academy and is ranked as one of the top global universities.
She completed her residency at Mokotow Hospital in Warsaw, Poland, and at Emory University Hospitals in Atlanta, Georgia, after relocating to the United States.
Before joining Alliance Spine & Pain, Dr. Grochowska gained valuable experience working as Medical Director and Chief of Anesthesia Services at Perimeter Surgery Center in Atlanta, specializing in chronic low back pain, Postlaminectomy syndrome, Lumbar Spondylosis, Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction, Sciatica, cervicogenic headache, CRPS, and Neuropathic Pain.
Her associations and memberships include American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP), American Academy of Pain Management (AAPM), American & Georgia Societies of Anesthesiologists, Society of Ambulatory Anesthesia (SAMBA), and European Society of Anesthesia (ESAIC).
Arun Joseph, MD, is a seasoned pain management physician at Alliance Spine & Pain in Marietta & Sandy Springs, Georgia. Dr. Joseph brings over a decade of experience in providing exceptional care to patients suffering from various pain conditions.
Dr. Joseph earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He further honed his expertise by completing a residency in anesthesiology at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Committed to advancing his knowledge and skills, Dr. Joseph pursued a fellowship in interventional pain medicine at the same university, where he gained specialized training in the most advanced techniques for pain management.
Board-certified in both anesthesiology and pain medicine, Dr. Joseph is dedicated to delivering comprehensive and personalized care to his patients. His extensive training and experience enable him to diagnose and treat a wide range of pain conditions using state-of-the-art techniques.
Dr. Joseph is passionate about staying current with the latest advancements in pain management and anesthesiology to provide the best possible outcomes for his patients. He believes in a patient-centered approach, fostering trust and collaboration to develop effective treatment plans tailored to each individual's needs.
At Alliance Spine & Pain, Dr. Joseph helps patients regain control of their lives by alleviating pain and improving overall well-being. If you're experiencing chronic pain and seeking expert care, schedule a consultation with Dr. Joseph today.
“Dr. Arun Joseph is a very personable doctor who is empathetic and obviously concerned for him patients. I have had a very positive experience with him.”
Dr. Arun Joseph, MD
Pain Medicine Physician
1080 South Lumpkin Campground Road
Unit 300
Dawsonville, GA 30534
4.76(21)
5.0
(19)
Rathi Joseph, DO
Pain Medicine Physiatrist 30.0 mi
5.0(19)
1080 South Lumpkin Campground Road
Unit 300
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Dedicated pain management physician Rathi Joseph, DO, sees patients at the Marietta and Woodstock, Georgia, locations of Alliance Spine & Pain. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Joseph brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her patients, ensuring top-notch care and effective pain management solutions.
Dr. Joseph earned her medical degree from Midwestern University-Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. She stayed in Chicago to complete her residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) at Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, where she developed a strong foundation in managing various physical ailments and disabilities. Further advancing her skills, Dr. Joseph pursued a fellowship in sports medicine at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, gaining specialized training in treating sports-related injuries and conditions.
Board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine, and Sports Medicine, Dr. Joseph is uniquely equipped to address a broad spectrum of pain-related issues. Her comprehensive approach to pain management combines her extensive training in rehabilitation with advanced techniques in sports medicine, allowing her to provide holistic and individualized treatment plans.
At Alliance Spine & Pain, Dr. Joseph is committed to enhancing her patients' quality of life by alleviating pain and promoting overall well-being. She believes in building strong doctor-patient relationships based on trust, empathy, and open communication. By staying current with the latest advancements in pain management and anesthesiology, Dr. Joseph ensures that her patients receive the most effective care.
If you're struggling with chronic pain or sports-related injuries, Dr. Joseph at Alliance Spine & Pain is here to help. Schedule a consultation today to start your journey towards a pain-free life.
“I went to Dr Joseph because I had been to the ortho dr with 0 results! Dr Joseph fully discussed my pain and immediately took action. Now, after four months of pain, I am pain free!
Thanks Alliance Pain and especially DR JOSEPH!!”
Rathi Joseph, DO
Physiatrist
1080 South Lumpkin Campground Road
Unit 300
Dawsonville, GA 30534
5.0(19)
4.85
(28)
Dr. Shawn Cable, MD
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician 30.0 mi
4.85(28)
1080 South Lumpkin Campground Road
Unit 300
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Christopher Cable, MD, is a board-certified anesthesiologistand pain management specialist at Alliance Spine & Pain in Atlanta, Woodstock, and Jasper, Georgia. He is board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine.
He takes a comprehensive approach to pain management, offering rehabilitation, physical therapy, minimally invasive procedures, and many other services.
Dr. Cable earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He completed an anesthesiology residency and a pain management fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
He also completed an internship in emergency medicine at Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center, and a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Florida Health Science Center Jacksonville.
Before joining Alliance Spine & Pain, Dr. Cable founded and owned a private practice. He has extensive experience treating degenerative spine conditions, neurological pain syndrome, arthritic conditions, and numerous other pain disorders.
Dr. Cable takes continuing education classes to maintain his advanced medical credentials. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology and a member of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP) and the Spine Intervention Society (SIS).
When he’s not in the office, Dr. Cable enjoys scuba diving, playing his acoustic guitar, photography, playing tennis, and traveling with his family.
He warmly welcomes patients to Alliance Spine & Pain and enjoys helping them live pain-free lives.
Dr. Ikenna Okpareke practices at the Douglasville and Cartersville locations and is board-certified in anesthesiology and interventional pain management. After earning his Doctorate in Medicine at Albany Medical College in Albany, New York, Dr. Okpareke then completed an anesthesiology residency at the University of Chicago followed by a fellowship in chronic interventional pain management at the prestigious Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Okpareke then spent eight years practicing as an interventional pain specialist in Chicago before returning to Atlanta in 2022 to join Alliance Spine & Pain where he now serves on its Medical Executive Committee.
Board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist Scott Masson, DO, adeptly treats all areas of pain at Alliance Spine & Pain in Canton, Woodstock, and Cumming, Georgia. He uses compassionate, targeted pain relief to help patients restore their quality of life and engage in the activities they love most without discomfort.
Dr. Masson earned his medical degree from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. He then completed his residency at Oakland University William Beaumont Hospital in Rochester, Michigan. Following this, he became chief interventional pain management fellow at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.
Throughout his career, Dr. Masson has accumulated rich experience in his field. He has received specialty training in minimally invasive spine procedures and spinal cord stimulation, contributed as a lead author on a publication in the Interventional Pain Management journal, and received training under world-renowned physician Salim Hayek, MD.
In his current role, Dr. Masson routinely assists patients using advanced procedures like spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, intrathecal pumps, and the Intracept® Procedure.
Dr. Masson looks forward to welcoming new and returning patients to Alliance Spine & Pain.
“I was seen on time, and met the assistant Kristen, who was a 5 star person. She was kind, smiling, and so nice.
As a first time patient with Dr. Masson I was impressed that he had knowledge of my history and background and readily knew what was wrong. He came up with a diagnosis and a procedure to be done in the future and helped my with an Rx. This was on my first visit. It is the first time in 2 years that someone has actually diagnosed, set up a schedule for me and prescribed a script on the first visit.
I returned to my car in tears of happiness that someone is willing to help me.
I highly recommend Dr. Masson”
Dr. Scott Masson, DO
Pain Medicine Physician
1080 South Lumpkin Campground Road
Unit 300
Dawsonville, GA 30534
4.8(30)
5.0
(17)
Dr. David Rosenfeld, MD
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician 30.0 mi
5.0(17)
1080 South Lumpkin Campground Road
Unit 300
Dawsonville, GA 30534
David Rosenfeld, MD, is an established anesthesiologist at Alliance Spine & Pain, serving patients at their Carrollton, Covington, and Peachtree City, Georgia offices. He has over 25 years of expertise and innovation in pain management and is recognized as a pioneer in Georgia for interventional pain procedures.
Passionate about pursuing health care, Dr. Rosenfeld received his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He later completed an internship in General Surgery at LSU Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Dr. Rosenfeld then completed his residency in anesthesiology at Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he later completed advanced fellowship training in interventional pain medicine.
Contributing to his vast experience, Dr. Rosenfeld served as the former chief of anesthesiology and the director of the Center for Pain Management at Oktibbeha County Hospital in Starkville, Mississippi. He was previously in private practice in New Orleans, Louisiana, and served on the faculty at Tulane University Medical Center.
Dr. Rosenfeld consistently creates positive relationships with his patients by sitting with them and understanding their health concerns and needs. He enjoys working alongside the team at Alliance Spine & Pain team and looks forward to connecting with new and current patients.
“I was very impressed with the whole office I have problems writing and 2 of the womens helped me with paperwork, the PA was very nice taking the time to explain everything because sometimes I get lost in the information and the doctor was very polite and made me feel like i will be taking care of.”
Dr. David Rosenfeld, MD
Pain Medicine Physician
1080 South Lumpkin Campground Road
Unit 300
Dawsonville, GA 30534
5.0(17)
5.0
(21)
Rahul Kasan, PA-C
Physician Assistant 30.0 mi
5.0(21)
1080 South Lumpkin Campground Road
Unit 300
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Alliance Spine & Pain is a premier practice dedicated to providing real pain relief in its expansive network of offices in Austell, Augusta, Woodstock, Atlanta, Marietta, Conyers, Lawrenceville, Jasper, Cartersville, Dallas, Suwanee, Covington, Carrollton, Canton, Sandy Springs, Douglasville, Peachtree City, and Roswell, Georgia.
Every patient receives personalized care and attention from a best-in-class group of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, behavioral health specialists, patient concierges, and physician referral and leadership teams.
They all work together to achieve one mission: discovering the root cause of a person’s pain and achieving substantial pain relief with innovative treatments.
As leaders in the field of pain management, Alliance Spine & Pain is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). The providers have years of experience using diagnostics to precisely target the nerves responsible for pain, then performing safe, successful, minimally invasive procedures that ease the pain.
The specialists offer a vast array of advanced interventional treatments, including nerve blocks, epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation, and kyphoplasty. They’re also experts in regenerative medicine techniques, such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy and bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) therapy.
Since Alliance Spine & Pain targets the root cause, patients can achieve optimal relief for nearly any type of pain in just about any part of their body. That includes, but isn’t limited to back, neck, knee, hip, leg, arm, and shoulder pain.
They also specialize in conditions causing chronic pain that seldom respond to conventional medical care, such as diabetic pain, sciatica, radiculopathy, and spinal stenosis.
Alliance Spine & Pain works together with each person, helping them find the treatment they need to stay active and enjoy a fulfilling life. To learn more about the extensive state-of-the-art therapies or to schedule an appointment, call the nearest office or book an appointment online today.
Dr. David Neckman practices at the Conyers, Covington, and Piedmont/Atlanta locations. Dr. Neckman graduated from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City where he also went on to complete a residency in anesthesiology and a pain medicine fellowship. He is double board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine in addition to being named an Atlanta magazine Top Doctor in 2022, and again in 2023. Dr. Neckman also serves on the Clinical Governance Committee for Piedmont Hospital as the interventional pain management representative and has practiced in the Atlanta area for 5 years.