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Meet Our Highly Qualified Physicians

Dr. Syed Ahmed — LaGrange, GA — LaGrange Internal Medicine, PC

Dr. Syed Ahmed
- Internal Medicine/Nephrology

Dr. Syed Waseem Ahmed finished his Medical School in Pakistan at Dow Medical College in 2001, after which he went to England for his post-graduate training. He completed his Internal Medicine and Acute Care Medicine training In United Kingdom and worked there for three and a half years, after which he relocated to USA in 2008 for further training.

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    In USA, he completed his Internal Medicine residency training at University of Illinois in Chicago in 2011. He was then associated with East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina, where he completed a fellowship in Nephrology in 2013. At ECU, he had the opportunity to treat patients with advanced and chronic kidney disease, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, glomerular diseases, hypertension, electrolyte, fluid, and acid-base dis-balance and autoimmune diseases.


    He then moved to Delaware with his family, where he practiced Nephrology along with working in hospital medicine. Admiring Southern living, Dr. Ahmed and his wife moved back to LaGrange, Georgia, in 2018.


    He is currently working in Hospital Medicine and also working as a Nephrologist in our area. His wife, Dr. Sana Makhdoom, who is a Rheumatologist, also works in LaGrange, where they hope to bring compassionate care and health improvement to our community.


    Dr. Ahmed is American College of Physicians Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Nephrology. He is currently seeing patients with chronic and advanced kidney disease, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients, patients with hypertension, electrolyte and fluid abnormalities, intrinsic glomerular and tubular diseases, kidney stones, and autoimmune diseases affecting the kidneys. He aims to provide personal and compassionate care to his patients in order to improve their health and quality of life.


    In his free time, Dr.Ahmed enjoys spending time with his family, playing tennis with his son, who is eight years old, and reading books to his daughter, who is five years old.

Dr. Kenneth Gordon — LaGrange, GA — LaGrange Internal Medicine, PC

Dr. Kenneth Gordon
- Internal Medicine

LaGrange is my home. When people found out that I was born elsewhere, they used to ask if I planned to move back. It seemed to be a concern. I plan to stay here and continue practicing. I like it here. People here generally try to do the right thing, so it seems I fit in pretty well.

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    I was born in New Orleans. My father was a General Practitioner, and all my life, I wanted to be a doctor. I count myself lucky to do what I enjoy. One nice thing about practicing medicine is that usually, the goals of the patient and the physician are identical – to get the patient better. I am always charged with using my best judgment. I will decline requests for things I think will be harmful to the patient.  


    I grew up during the cold war. I attended De La Salle High School and Tulane University, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.  


    From there, I went to LSU, obtaining a Masters of Science in Physiology. The intersection of brain and mind has always been an interesting area to me.  


    I went back to Tulane for Medical School, graduating in 1988. While a student, I internalized the value of listening to the patient and communicating. A doctor should be able to translate Medical to English and vice versa effectively. My Internal Medicine Residency had me at Charity Hospital (which is Louisiana’s version of Grady), Tulane Medical Center, VA Hospital and Oschner.   


    After training, I worked as a Tulane Staff Physician in Pineville, Louisiana. They needed someone for a few months, but my goal at that time was to practice where I grew up. I returned to Westbank New Orleans and joined Expressway Medical Center, and practiced with this group for several years. When that group decided to sell the practice to the local hospital, I determined that wasn’t the best thing for a new MD, so I started my own office. That was work but fun, and I continued at my own office until 2005 when Hurricane Katrina changed my life.  


    I was on call that weekend, taking care of hospitalized patients. So I could not evacuate before the storm. I asked my family to leave, but they would not. It was a dangerous time, and I realized that if things had been even slightly different, my family and I might not have survived.  


    I’d be on call again but wouldn’t risk that again. It was anticipated and resolved, years before, that if the levees in New Orleans ever broke, we’d move. My wife’s family was in LaGrange. I had known Dr. Stout for years before and hoped to join LIM. They had just hired another MD, but LIM stretched and made it happen. I was again fortunate to join an excellent group of people. Even though I ran my own office for about ten years, LaGrange Internal Medicine runs even better.  


    Now, at work, I can concentrate on medicine. There are people in every capacity at this office who are knowledgeable and reliable. This system maximizes the doctor’s ability to do what the doctor should be doing. Our office, our community, and our state are praiseworthy.  


    I feel gratitude towards LaGrange and like it when people enjoy things. That motivates my work with others in “The Krewe of Mask” – LaGrange’s family friendly Mardi Gras parade. For me as a child, there were parades every winter. Catching beads and doubloons was an enjoyable part of every winter. Perhaps the pleasure we get from catching trinkets is from our hunter-gatherer past. Whatever the reason – it’s fun. As an adult, it’s just as enjoyable to ride and throw beads, doubloons, and trinkets. It’s good to help properly form LaGrange’s new event and tradition.  


    I’m blessed with a wonderful wife and three great children, Michelle, Laura, and Kevin. Family is always so important. Interests include Rotary, Dragon-Con, cosplay, parading, humor, word origins, history, computer applications for medicine, military technology, current events, science fiction, power generation, cooling technology, and reading. 

Dr. Richard Ingram — LaGrange, GA — LaGrange Internal Medicine, PC

Dr. Richard Ingram
– Nephrology

Dr. Richard Ingram is board certified in nephrology and internal medicine. He completed fellowship in nephrology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He has been with LaGrange Internal Medicine since September 1984. He is a volunteer for the National Kidney Foundation and the “KEEP” screenings.

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    He enjoys public talks on kidney disease, racquetball, tennis, bridge, and reading history and biology. His wife Janice teaches high school chemistry and biology. She has been a Star Teacher many times. They have two children. Meredith is a physician assistant in Atlanta and Richard Thomas is owner of an independent insurance agency in Baton Rouge.


    Areas of Focus

    • Treatment of uncontrolled high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease, kidney stones.
Kelly Morgan, NP-C — LaGrange, GA — LaGrange Internal Medicine, PC

Kelly Morgan, NP-C
- Internal Medicine

Kelly has been with LaGrange Internal Medicine since 2011. She is an accomplished nurse practitioner with over 20 years of healthcare experience ranging from office, hospital, and home-based care.

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    Kelly received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from LaGrange College in 1997 and her Masters of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2011 from Troy University. Kelly is Board Certified as a family nurse practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.


    Kelly was born in LaGrange and has deep roots in the community. She has been married to her husband Jimmy for over 20 years, and together they have three boys: Drew, John, and Matthew.


    Areas of Focus

    • Treatment of high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, asthma, arthritis, osteoporosis and thyroid conditions.
    • Preventative healthcare and wellness physical exams.
    • Women’s Health
    • DOT physicals
Dr. Arnold Smalls — LaGrange, GA — LaGrange Internal Medicine, PC

Dr. Arnold Smalls
- Internal Medicine

Dr. Arnold Smalls is board certified in Internal Medicine. He attended University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA and completed Residency at University of North Carolina Hospitals in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Arnold Smalls was Captain in the Air Force and practiced at Langley Hospital in Virginia from 1994-1997. He has been with LaGrange Internal Medicine since June of 1997.

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    Dr. Arnold Smalls and his wife Sarah reside in LaGrange. He has four children: Brittany, Brandon, Brandy, and Vania.


    Areas of Focus

    • Treatment of high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, asthma, arthritis, osteoporosis and thyroid conditions.
    • Preventative healthcare and wellness physical exams.
    • Minor procedures including joint injections, mole and wart removal.
Dr. Robert Stout — LaGrange, GA — LaGrange Internal Medicine, PC

Dr. Robert Stout
- Internal Medicine

Dr. Robert Stout is board-certified in Internal Medicine. He attended Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA, and completed his internal medicine Residency at Hartford Hospital. He practiced Emergency Medicine from 1982-1989.

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    He has been with LaGrange Internal Medicine since 1989. Dr. Stout is a member of the Medical Association of Georgia and Troup County Medical Society.


    Dr. Robert Stout and his wife Cathy have three children: Amanda, Angela, and Wade.


    Areas of Focus

    • Treatment of high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, asthma, arthritis, osteoporosis and thyroid conditions.
    • Preventative healthcare and wellness physical exams.
Dr. Amir Usman — LaGrange, GA — LaGrange Internal Medicine, PC

Dr. Amir Usman
- Internal Medicine

Dr. Amir Usman is board-certified in Internal Medicine since 1996. He attended the Dow Medical College University of Karachi in Karachi, Pakistan. He completed Residency at Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center in Brooklyn, NY.

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    He and his wife of over 20 years moved to Perry, GA, in 1996. In January of 2001 they relocated to LaGrange, GA where he has practiced at LaGrange Internal Medicine. They now have three children: Amna, Zaynah, and Hasan.


    Areas of Focus

    • Treatment of high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, asthma, arthritis, osteoporosis and thyroid conditions.
    • Preventative healthcare and wellness physical exams.
James Yancey, NP-C — LaGrange, GA — LaGrange Internal Medicine, PC

James Yancey, NP-C
– Internal Medicine

James received his Bachelors of Science in Biology as well as his Bachelors of Science in Nursing from LaGrange College. He completed his Masters of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2020 from South University. James is Board Certified as a family nurse practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

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    As a college athlete at Lagrange College, James began as an athletic trainer before joining the hospital staff as an Emergency Room Technician. He worked his way up from tech, to Registered Nurse, to Nurse Practitioner within the Wellstar West Georgia Emergency Department. With over 10 years in emergency medicine and 2 years in occupational medicine, James has a diverse set of experiences to draw upon to serve his patients.

    As a LaGrange native, James is grateful for the opportunity to continue helping improve the overall health of his hometown. He and his wife, Elizabeth, are looking forward to raising their daughter in this community. 


    James enjoys spending time with his family, playing fetch with their dog Duke, traveling, sports, and woodworking. 


    Areas of Focus

    • Treatment of high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, asthma, arthritis, osteoporosis and thyroid conditions.

    • Preventative healthcare and wellness physical exams.

    • DOT physicals

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