Conyers, Ga. (November 11, 2025) – Piedmont Rockdale Hospital and Piedmont Oncology are excited to welcome Munizay Paracha, M.D., a fellowship-trained hematologist/oncologist who will care for patients with cancer and patients with benign and malignant blood disorders.

Dr. Paracha will care for patients with cancers of the breast, lung, gastrointestinal or genitourinary systems. She is currently researching barriers to mental healthcare among cancer patients, including diagnosis and treatment of depression and anxiety. Dr. Paracha has contributed to more than 10 publications on oncology-related healthcare issues and is an active member of the American Society of Hematology and American Society of Clinical Oncology.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Paracha to Piedmont Rockdale,” said Monica Hum, M.D., CEO. “We are committed to offering quality, cutting-edge cancer care in our community. Dr. Paracha will be an incredible asset to our growing team.”

“Dr. Paracha will also lead initiatives across our system, particularly for patients with lung cancer,” said Wally Curran, M.D., Whitaker Endowed Chief of Piedmont Oncology.

Dr. Paracha received her medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed an internal medicine residency at Boston Medical Center. She completed her fellowship in hematology and oncology at East Carolina University Medical Center in Greenville, N.C.

Dr. Paracha is fluent in English and Urdu/Hindi. She is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. For more information or to book an appointment, visit Piedmont.org or call 770-918-2320.