Walter Astorne, MD

WellStar Atherton Place in Marietta, GA, offers a vibrant and supportive community tailored for seniors. With lifestyle options ranging from independent living to enhanced personal care and specialized memory support, residents enjoy a comfortable and engaging environment enriched by various amenities and services. Situated on the campus of WellStar Kennestone Regional Hospital, Atherton Place combines quality living with convenient access to healthcare and local attractions. The community features a range of facilities, including a fitness center, sundries shop, and art space, allowing residents to socialize, volunteer, and travel freely. Generated from the website

Brion J. Lock, M.D., graduated with a bachelor of arts degree from Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, Mich. He earned his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Mich. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Lock was chosen to serve as chief resident for one year after completion of his internal medicine residency in 2002. He stayed at UAB to complete his pulmonary and critical care fellowship and served as chief fellow during his final year of training. Dr. Lock is described as hard working and passionate about the practice of medicine. His colleagues consider him to be very energetic and industrious with regard to patient care. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Lock was in practice with Georgia Lung Associates for 7 years. Dr. Lock is board certified in critical care and pulmonary disease, and specializes in cough and airways diseases including asthma, COPD, and bronchiectasis. In his spare time, Dr. Lock enjoys sports, cooking, and traveling with his family. Dr. Lock welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.

Located in Austell, Ga., WellStar Cobb Hospital is a nonprofit, community-based hospital that offers several medical services, including emergency and outpatient services, inpatient and specialized services. Its outpatient services include diagnostic and treatment, behavioral health, physical rehabilitation, substance abuse and a surgical center. Additionally, the hospital offers a wide range of specialized services, including bariatric surgery, cardiac catheterization, home health services, medical imaging, minimally invasive services, occupational medicine, orthopedic services, senior services, wound care, and wellness and prevention programs. WellStar Cobb Hospital is part of the WellStar Health System. It is one of the largest nonprofit health care systems that employs more than 11,000 professionals.