SmokeRise Family Medical Associates started by Dr. Michael Baron in August 1991. It has developed a reputation of taking care of all ages in the Smoke Rise community of Stone Mountain, Georgia. The practice has earned multiple accolades for its caring approach and service minded attitude. The practice is independant, yet is associated with 2 hospitals, and participates in multiple managed health care plans. Since 1998, Quality Care Providers has consistently ranked the practice in the top 2% using quality metrics (of 200 - 300 Atlanta metro practices). Also designated a "Premier Physician" by United HealthCare for quality of care & efficiency of care. In addition, Dr. Baron has been designated as an Aetna Health Insurance "Aexcel Physician" since 2005.