Piedmont physician practices earn American Academy of Sleep Medicine Accreditation

Cartersville, Ga. (October 26, 2026) – Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine of Cartersville and the Sleep Center at Piedmont Cartersville have earned accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), a distinction that recognizes the organizations' commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered sleep care.

"The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine of Cartersville and the Sleep Center at Piedmont Cartersville on meeting the high standards required to earn accreditation as a sleep disorders center," said Dr. Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg, president of the AASM.

"Accreditation recognizes a commitment to quality sleep care and helps ensure patients have access to services that support their sleep health and overall well-being. Sleep is essential to overall health, and effective treatment of sleep disorders can be life changing."

"Earning AASM accreditation reflects our team's commitment to providing the highest standard of sleep care for the patients we serve," said Timothy Lin, MD, sleep medical director at Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine of Cartersville. "Sleep disorders can have a profound impact on a person's overall health, increasing the risk of conditions such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes. This recognition affirms that patients can receive nationally recognized, high-quality sleep care close to home through Piedmont."

To earn and maintain accreditation, sleep centers must meet or exceed rigorous standards established by the AASM across key areas including patient care, quality assurance, personnel, facility and equipment requirements, policies and procedures, and data acquisition. Accredited centers also demonstrate a commitment to continuously improving the quality of care provided to their communities.

Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine of Cartersville offers comprehensive pulmonary and sleep medicine services, including outpatient clinic care, laboratory-based sleep studies and home sleep apnea testing. The Sleep Center at Piedmont Cartersville provides advanced diagnostic testing and treatment options for a wide range of sleep disorders.

Founded in 1977, the AASM accreditation program has grown to include more than 2,100 accredited sleep centers nationwide. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is the nation's leading professional society for clinicians, researchers and health care professionals dedicated to sleep medicine. As the national accrediting body for sleep disorders centers, the AASM promotes excellence in sleep care through education, research, advocacy and accreditation.

For more information about Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine of Cartersville or the Sleep Center at Piedmont Cartersville, visit piedmont.org or call 678.721.0705 or 470.490.2146.