Brion Lock, MD
Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonology

Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Marietta
660 Cherokee St, Suite 200, Marietta, GA 30060
Office Number
770-514-7550Fax Number
770-514-1390
New Patient Visits
Online Booking
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.
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.
About Brion
Specialties
Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonology
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Age groups seen
Adults
Geriatrics
Education
University of Alabama Hospital at Birmingham
Fellowship, Pulmonary/Critical Care, 2006
University of Alabama Hospital at Birmingham
Residency, Internal Medicine, 2003
University of Alabama Hospital at Birmingham
Internship, Internal Medicine, 2002
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease
Patient Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
5,094 ratings,
1,609 reviews
10/25/2025
Always friendly and personable with Expert diagnosis and treatment
10/7/2025
He was thorough as always explaining the process of treating the issue.
10/7/2025
First time seeing Dr. Lock. Very thorough and professional. Would recommend.
10/6/2025
Dr Locke is the best ever. Piedmont is fortunate to have him on staff. He is professional, thorough, organized, and caring. Gets you in and out without making you feel rushed.
10/5/2025
Dr Locke is very professional, thorough, organized, and caring doctor. He gets patients in and out without making you feel rushed. He is the best. Piedmont is very fortunate to have him on staff.
Insurance Coverage
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Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A)
Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)
Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners
Ambetter (including Core & Select)
Anthem
Anthem MediBlue
BCBS
Beech Street
CareSource
CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)
CareSource Medicaid
Cigna
Georgia Health Advantage
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Kaiser
Kaiser Medicare Advantage
LifeWell (HealthScope)
Medicare
Peach State
PHCS/MultiPlan
Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)
Sonder
Tricare Prime (referral required)
Tricare Select
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Marketplace Exchange
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
Wellcare
Conditions Treated
abnormal chest ct scan
acute bronchiolitis due to other infectious organisms
acute bronchitis
airway disorders
airway obstruction
airway scarring
allergic aspergillosis
allergic pneumonitis
allergic wheezing
alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency
ambulatory services
asbestos lung
aspiration pneumonitis
asthma
asthmatic bronchitis
atelectasis
atypical mycobacteria infection
autoimmune pleuritis
beryllium disease
bilevel positive airway pressure
blood test
bronchiectasis
bronchiolitis
bronchitis
bronchomalacia
bronchopulmonary dysplasia
bronchospasm
bronchus deformity
bullectomy
candidiasis of lung
central airway obstruction
chronic bronchitis
chronic cough
chronic lung disease
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
chronic pulmonary embolus
chronic respiratory failure
ciliary dyskinesia
continuous positive airway pressure
contusion of chest wall
cough
croup
cryptogenic organizing pneumonia
cystic fibrosis
diaphragmatic disorders
drug induced pulmonary disease
dyspnea on exertion
emphysema
empyema
epiglottitis
exercise intolerance
exposure to secondhand smoke
foreign body (airway)
granulomatosis with polyangiitis
hepatic hydrothorax
hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
home ventilation
hypercarbia
hypoventilation syndrome
hypoxia
influenza
interstitial lung disease
kussmauls
laryngotracheitis
lung abscess
lung cancer screening
lung disease
lung infiltrate
lung involvement in systemic sclerosis
lung mass
lymphangioleiomyomatosis
maternal respiratory disease
mechanical ventilation
occupational lung injury
pleural diseases
pleural effusion
pleural thickening
pleural tuberculosis
pleurisy
pleuritic pain
pneumoconiosis
pneumonia
pneumonitis
pulmonary amyloid
pulmonary arterial hypertension
pulmonary bullae
pulmonary clearance for surgery
pulmonary coccidioidomycosis
pulmonary complications of neurological diseases
pulmonary congestion
pulmonary embolism
pulmonary fibrosis
pulmonary function tests (pft)
pulmonary granuloma
pulmonary hemorrhage
pulmonary hemosiderosis
pulmonary hypertension
pulmonary infections
pulmonary nodule
pulmonary sarcoid
pulmonary stent placement
pulmonary therapy
radiation pneumonitis
reactive airway disease
recurrent lung infections
respiratory distress syndrome
respiratory failure
restrictive lung disease
right heart catheterization
severe acute respiratory syndrome
shortness of breath (sob)
silicosis
snoring
spirometry
sputum production
stridor
thoracentesis
tobacco-related diseases
tracheal mass
tracheal stenosis
tracheobronchitis
tracheomalacia
tuberculosis
ventilator dependent
wheezing
Map & Directions
Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Marietta
660 Cherokee St, Suite 200,Marietta, GA 30060