The 20 Best Hypertension Doctors Near Me in Athens,, GA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 127 doctor with experience in Hypertension near Athens,, GA. Of these, 74 are Experienced, 47 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Hypertension
    Distinguished in Hypertension

    Piedmont Heart Of Athens

    242 King Avenue, Suite 210, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Poole MD, PhD earned his medical degree and a PhD in Vascular Biology from the Medical College of Georgia in 2008. He completed his Internal medicine residency and Cardiology fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine in 2015. He received his undergraduate degree from Duke University. Dr. Poole is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases. He has additional certifications in Adult Echocardiography, Vascular Medicine and Nuclear Cardiology. He has a special interest in the effects of aging on the cardiovascular system and additional expertise in the field of Cardio-oncology. In his spare time, Dr. Poole enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. His hobbies include fishing, playing guitar and jogging. Dr. Poole welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Poole is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endocarditis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Atherosclerosis. Dr. Poole is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Poole is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hypertension
    Distinguished in Hypertension

    Piedmont Heart Of Athens

    242 King Avenue, Suite 210, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Patton, MD, earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 2006. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the Medical College of Georgia in 2010 and his Cardiology Fellowship training at Emory University in 2013. He received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University. Dr. Patton joined Piedmont Athens Regional Cardiology in 2013. Dr. Patton is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology and Vascular Imaging. He is also a member of the American College of Cardiology and American Society of Echocardiography. In his spare time, Dr. Patton enjoys fishing, playing golf and spending time with his family. Dr. Patton welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Patton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Patton is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Patton is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hypertension
    Distinguished in Hypertension

    Athens Heart Center

    2005 Prince Ave, 
    Athens,, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Subodh Agrawal is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Athens,, Georgia. Dr. Agrawal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Chronic Pain, Pulmonary Edema, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Valve Repair.

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    Distinguished in Hypertension
    Distinguished in Hypertension

    PHI Of Athens

    242 King Ave Ste 210, 
    Athens,, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jared Griffis is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Athens,, Georgia. Dr. Griffis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Heart Attack, Atrial Fibrillation, Acute Coronary Syndrome, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Hypertension
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Advanced in Hypertension
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Piedmont Heart Of Athens

    242 King Avenue, Suite 210, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Johnson, MD, earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 2008. He completed internship and residency at the University of North Carolina (UNC) Hospitals, where he also served as Chief Resident in Internal Medicine. He subsequently completed fellowship in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology at UNC Hospitals and North Carolina Heart and Vascular, in Raleigh, NC. Dr. Johnson was also named Chief Cardiology Fellow at while UNC. Dr. Johnson is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, and is a Registered Physician in Vascular Ultrasound Interpretation (RPVI). He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Johnson specializes in the treatment of coronary artery disease, radial access for heart catheterization, and imaging and intervention for peripheral arterial disease. Dr. Johnson is originally from Calhoun, Georgia. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife and two young children. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Angioplasty. Dr. Johnson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hypertension
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Advanced in Hypertension
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Piedmont Heart Of Athens

    242 King Avenue, Suite 210, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ben Holland, MD, received his undergraduate degree from The University of Georgia. He earned his medical degree from Mercer University in 2005. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Virginia in 2008. He went on to complete cardiology fellowship at Wake Forest University. After an additional year of training in interventional cardiology, Dr. Holland moved back to his home town of Athens, GA in 2012. Dr. Holland welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Holland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Holland is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Holland is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hypertension
    Advanced in Hypertension

    Piedmont Heart Of Athens

    242 King Avenue, Suite 210, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kent Nilsson, MD earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 2002 . He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2005. He completed both his Cardiology (2007) and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowships (2009) at Duke University Medical Center. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia. Prior to joining Piedmont Heart Institute, Dr. Nilsson was in practice at Athens Regional Medical Center and at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Nilsson is board certified in both Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology. He is a Fellow in both the American College of Cardiology and the Heart Rhythm Society. He is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Georgia/Augusta University Medical Partnership in Athens, where he teaches and conducts research. In his spare time, Dr. Nilsson enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters. He enjoys gardening, hunting and fishing. The family is active in their church. Dr. Nilsson welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Nilsson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Nilsson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hypertension
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Advanced in Hypertension
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Piedmont Heart Of Athens

    242 King Avenue, Suite 210, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Khan Pohlel, MD earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 2001. He completed his internal medicine, cardiology and interventional cardiology fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine concluding in 2008. He received his undergraduate degree from Emory University also. Prior to joining Piedmont Athens Regional, Dr. Pohlel was in practice with Athens Cardiology Group. Dr. Pohlel is board certified in cardiology, interventional cardiology, nuclear cardiology and endovascular medicine. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. In his spare time, Dr. Pohlel enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters involved in outdoor activities including hiking, golf, fishing and hunting. Dr. Pohlel welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Pohlel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Pohlel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Pohlel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hypertension
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Hypertension
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics

    Piedmont Physicians At Resource Medical - Suite 3400

    1500 Oglethorpe Avenue, Suite 3400, 
    Athens, GA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Braucher earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at the University of Arkansas. He received his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Georgia and is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Hospice and Palliative Care.Dr. Braucher has been practicing medicine for 32 years. Prior to joining Piedmont Physician Group, Dr. Braucher was a member of the Athens Regional Physician Group. He has historically been in private practice as well.In his spare time, Dr. Braucher enjoys spending time with his family. He enjoys landscaping, canoeing, hiking, and swimming. Please call the office to inquire about becoming a new patient. Dr. Braucher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Braucher is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Braucher is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hypertension
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Hypertension
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    Piedmont Heart Of Athens

    242 King Avenue, Suite 210, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Antonio Sotolongo, MD, earned his medical degree from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 2011. He completed both his residency in Internal Medicine (2014) and his Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship (2017) at the University District Hospital of the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. He completed his Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University in 2019.Dr. Sotolongo has been practicing electrophysiology for 5 years. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Sotolongo was a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist at University Hospitals in Cleveland Ohio and Clinical Assistant Professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.Dr. Sotolongo specializes in Electrophysiology. His special interests include catheter ablation of cardiac arrhythmias, offering treatments for conditions such as supraventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation.In his spare time, Dr. Sotolongo enjoys playing golf as well as spending time with his wife and dog.Dr. Sotolongo is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Sotolongo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Cardiomyopathy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Sotolongo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Sotolongo is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hypertension
    Advanced in Hypertension

    St. Mary's Medical Group Inc.

    2470 Daniells Bridge Rd Bldg 200, 
    Athens,, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Willis is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Athens,, Georgia. Dr. Willis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sick Sinus Syndrome, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Heart Attack, Hypertension, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Hypertension
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Hypertension
    Cardiology

    St. Mary's Medical Group Inc.

    2470 Daniells Bridge Rd Bldg 200, 
    Athens,, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lyn Lowman is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Athens,, Georgia. Dr. Lowman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Heart Failure, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Advanced in Hypertension
    Advanced in Hypertension

    St. Mary's Medical Group Inc.

    2470 Daniells Bridge Rd Bldg 200, 
    Athens, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clay Chappell is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Chappell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Sick Sinus Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Angioplasty.

    Advanced in Hypertension
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Hypertension
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Athens Prince Avenue

    1010 Prince Avenue, Ste 500, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Young earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at Tulane Medical School and the University of Maryland. He received his undergraduate degree in history from the University of Georgia and is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Young has been practicing medicine for 31 years. Prior to joining, Piedmont Hawthorne OHC Dr. Young was a practicing partner with Hawthorne Medical Associates.In his spare time, Dr. Young enjoys spending time with his family; he has 5 children and 2 grandchildren). He enjoys being active in his church, bicycling, and reading.Dr. Young welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Young is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Young is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Young is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hypertension
    Hospital Medicine
    Advanced in Hypertension
    Hospital Medicine

    Piedmont Athens Hospitalist Physicians LLC

    1199 Prince Ave, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fakhar Ahmad is a Hospital Medicine provider practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Ahmad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Necrosis, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ahmad is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Hypertension
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Hypertension
    Internal Medicine

    Athens Area Internal Medicine

    1000 Hawthorne Ave, Suite H, 
    Athens, GA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Johnson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hypertension
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Hypertension
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Hawthorne Medical Of Athens

    120 Hawthorne Park, 
    Athens, GA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Patrick Lucas earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and completed his residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. He earned his Associates of Science in Biology from Middle Georgia College and his Bachelors of Science in Biology from The University of Georgia. Dr. Lucas is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Lucas has been practicing medicine in Athens for 15 years. In additional to practicing Internal Medicine, Dr. Lucas serves as the Medical Director of a local Hospice company.Dr. Lucas was chosen as a Harry S. Truman Scholar in 1997 while attending the University of Georgia. He was also chosen one of UGA's 40 Under 40 outstanding alumni in 2013. He and his wife, Julie, were members of the 2016 Class of Leadership Georgia. Dr. Lucas has served on the Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees since 2018. The also serves on the Board of Directors of his home Methodist church.In his spare time, Dr. Lucas enjoys traveling and spending time with his family. He also teaches youth Sunday School and has coached his son and daughter in various youth sports. He also enjoys painting, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, and playing golf. Dr. Lucas is not accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Lucas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Lucas is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lucas is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hypertension
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Hypertension
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Hawthorne Medical Of Athens

    120 Hawthorne Park, 
    Athens, GA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kilian van Rijn, MD, earned his medical degree from Erasmus University Rotterdam in The Netherlands, and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Piedmont Athens Regional. He received his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences from The University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Dr. van Rijn is board is board certified.Dr. van Rijn's special interests include general internal medicine, screening and management of chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes.In his spare time, Dr. van Rijn enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons.Dr. van Rijn is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Van Rijn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Van Rijn is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Van Rijn is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hypertension
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Hypertension
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Hawthorne Medical Of Athens

    120 Hawthorne Park, 
    Athens, GA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mallory Shillinger DO earned her medical degree from Nova Southeastern Osteopathic Medical School, and completed her residency at Florida State University. She received her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from University of Central Florida, and is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Shillinger is passionate about providing patent centered care that is rooted in up-to-date evidence based medicine. Her goal is to help patients maximize their own health with a focus on preventive care and wellness. She enjoys managing hypertension, Diabetes, Thyroid disorders, and helping patient achieve their weight loss goals. She also has a strong foundation in the geriatric population and with women's health with a particular focus on osteoporosis, cervical and breast cancer screen.In her spare time, Dr. Shillinger enjoys spending time in the outdoors, cooking and playing with her dog, Ruby.Dr. Shillinger is not accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Shillinger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Shillinger is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shillinger is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hypertension
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Hypertension
    Cardiology

    St. Mary's Medical Group Inc.

    2470 Daniells Bridge Rd Bldg 200, 
    Athens,, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erick Avelar is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Athens,, Georgia. Dr. Avelar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

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    What is the definition of Hypertension?

    Hypertension is abnormally high blood pressure in the arteries, which are the blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body. As the heart beats, it forces blood through the arteries to deliver nutrients and oxygen to the rest of the body. The strength of the blood pushing against the artery walls is blood pressure, which is measured in units called millimeters of mercury (mmHg). The top number in a blood pressure reading is the pressure when the heart pumps (systolic blood pressure), and the bottom number is the pressure between heart beats (diastolic blood pressure). In adults, a normal blood pressure measurement is about 120/80 mmHg. Blood pressure is considered high when the measurement is 130/80 mmHg or greater.

    When should I see a Hypertension doctor near Athens,, GA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Hypertension doctor near Athens,, GA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Hypertension doctors near Athens,, GA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Hypertension doctors near Athens,, GA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Hypertension doctor near Athens,, GA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Hypertension doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hypertension doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Hypertension doctor near Athens,, GA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Hypertension doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Hypertension doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Hypertension doctors near Athens,, GA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hypertension doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Hypertension doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hypertension doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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