The 20 Best Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Doctors Near Me in Athens, GA

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 68 doctor with experience in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) near Athens, GA. Of these, 65 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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68 providers found
    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Cardiology - Atlanta

    2970 Brandywine Road, Suite 125, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Denver Sallee is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Sallee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Turner Syndrome, Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis, Perrault Syndrome, and Bicuspid Aortic Valve. Dr. Sallee is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology. Dr. Sallee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Referral may be required

    Buckhead Rheumatology

    371 East Paces Ferry Road, Ste 525, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rattandeep Singh is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Raynaud Phenomenon, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Singh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics

    Piedmont Physicians At Resource Medical - Suite 3400

    1500 Oglethorpe Avenue, Suite 3400, 
    Athens, GA 
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Braucher is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Braucher is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Cardiology - Stockbridge

    202 Village Center Parkway, 
    Stockbridge, GA 
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Wesley Blackwood is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Stockbridge, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Blackwood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Ventricular Septal Defects, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), and Patent Foramen Ovale. Dr. Blackwood is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology - 2010. Dr. Blackwood is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Cardiology - Columbus

    705 17th Street, Suite 406, 
    Columbus, GA 
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Dodgen is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 15 years. Dr. Dodgen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Heart Murmurs, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Pulmonary Valve Stenosis. Dr. Dodgen is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology - 2018. Dr. Dodgen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    ATL Colorectal Surgery, PC

    95 Collier Road Northwest, Suite 4025, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Swetha Ramakrishnan is a board-certified colorectal surgeon who grew up in North Brunswick, New Jersey. She graduated with the highest distinction from a combined 7 year BS/MD program from Pennsylvania State University with a degree in life science and a minor in German language. She received her MD degree from Jefferson Medical College where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She then completed her general surgery residency at the Emory University School of Medicine, where she also completed a 2-year post-doctoral research fellowship in transplant immunology. She completed her fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.Dr. Ramakrishnan is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. She is currently the chairwoman of the Piedmont Atlanta Hospital Ethics Committee and serves as an adjunct clinical faculty member for Mercer University's College of Health Professions. She practices all aspects of colon and rectal surgery, including treatment of colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulae, abscesses, and pilonidal disease. She performs colonoscopy, laparoscopy, Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS), High Resolution Anoscopy (HRA), the Cleft Lift procedure for pilonidal disease, and sacral neuromodulation for the treatment of fecal incontinence. She has a particular interest in the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic floor disorders. Dr. Ramakrishnan was named a Top Doctor by Atlanta Magazine and Georgia Trend Magazine in 2022. Dr. Ramakrishnan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Proctitis, Colostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ramakrishnan is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Ramakrishnan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Family Medicine

    Nabil Keith, MD

    6002 Highway 53 East, Suite 130, 
    Dawsonville, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nabil Keith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Dawsonville, Georgia. Dr. Keith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Transcobalamin Deficiency, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Keith is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Keith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Referral required

    Piedmont Physicians Rheumatology Peachtree City

    1000 Commerce Drive, Suite 100, 
    Peachtree City, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Alade earned her medical degree from Drexel University School of Medicine and her residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Internal Medicine. She went on to complete her Rheumatology Fellowship at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. She is a current member of the American College of Rheumatology & American Medical Association.In her spare time, Dr. Alade enjoys reading, visiting cultural sites, travel and spending time with her family.Dr. Alade welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Alade is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Raynaud Phenomenon, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Alade is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology. Dr. Alade is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral required

    Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Cardiology - Athens

    740 Prince Avenue, Suite 11, 
    Athens, GA 
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brandon Harden is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Harden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Dysautonomia, Ventricular Septal Defects, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Heart Murmurs. Dr. Harden is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology - 2014. Dr. Harden is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Family Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians At East Paces Ferry

    371 East Paces Ferry Road, Suite 300, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lacey B Hutchinson, D.O., received her doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Suwannee, Georgia, after receiving her bachelor of science degree from Samford University, majoring in Sports Medicine. She then completed her residency in Family Medicine at Methodist Hospital where she served as chief resident. Dr. Hutchinson has published numerous scholarly articles in medical journals. She is a member of the American Osteopathic Association and the Georgia Medical Association.Dr. Hutchinson specializes in comprehensive and preventive care and provides services and treatment for patients' ages 10 and up. She also offers women's health/gynecological exams, as well as minor office procedures such as Nexplanon insertions, a variety of dermatological procedures, and sports medicine, including joint injections. Dr Hutchinson has a special interest in preventative care, with a focus on lifestyle medicine, including nutrition and exercise.In her spare time, Dr. Hutchinson enjoys traveling, fitness, Kentucky Basketball and spending time with her husband and family.Dr. Hutchinson welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Hutchinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tonsillitis, Familial Hypopituitarism, Cellulitis, and Sinusitis. Dr. Hutchinson is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians. Dr. Hutchinson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)

    Harbin Clinic Cartersville Family Practice

    150 Gentilly Boulevard, 
    Cartersville, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Knitig is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cartersville, Georgia. Dr. Knitig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Insomnia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Knitig is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians. Dr. Knitig is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Cardiology - Valdosta

    2418 North Oak Street, 
    Valdosta, GA 
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Benjamin Toole is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Valdosta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Toole is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ventricular Septal Defects, Pulmonary Atresia, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Cardiac Diverticulum. Dr. Toole is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology - 2014. Dr. Toole is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Piedmont Physicians Rheumatology Mountainside

    370 W Highlands DR, Suite 220, 
    Ellijay, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Claro Palma, MD received his medical degree from the University of the Philippines, in Manila, Philippines. He completed internal medicine internship, then residency in Internal Medicine at the Worcester City Hospital in Worcester Massachusetts. He completed his fellowship in Immunology and Rheumatology at the University of Missouri - Columbia. Dr. Palma is a member of the American College of Physicians, board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine / Rheumatology and is a Certified Clinical Densitometrist through the International Society for Clinical Densitometry.Dr. Palma specializes in adult rheumatology and provides specialty care in diagnosis and treatment of the full spectrum of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, pseudogout, polymyalgia rheumatica, giant cell/temporal arteritis, osteoporosis, systemic lupus, polymyositis, dermatomyositis, Sjogren's syndrome, Wegener's granulomatosis, and vasculitis.Dr. Palma welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Palma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sjogren Syndrome, Raynaud Phenomenon, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Palma is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology. Dr. Palma is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Referral may be required

    Emory Heart & Vascular Center At Clifton Campus

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Brumund is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 31 years. Dr. Brumund is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Williams Syndrome, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Myocarditis, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Brumund is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2015.

    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3215 Shrine Rd Ste 11, 
    Brunswick, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erick Bournigal is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Brunswick, Georgia. Dr. Bournigal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis.

    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Arthritis And Rheumatology Center, P.C.

    102 Mary Alice Park Road, Ste805, 
    Cumming, GA 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Naveen Raj is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Cumming, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Raj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyositis, Gout, and Rheumatoid Vasculitis. Dr. Raj is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2015.

    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Arthritis And Rheumatology Center, P.C.

    4015 Johns Creek Parkway, 
    Suwanee, GA 
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anil Mankee is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Suwanee, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 22 years. Dr. Mankee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Polymyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), VEXAS Syndrome, and Gout. Dr. Mankee is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2015.

    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Referral may be required

    Arthritis And Rheumatology Of Georgia

    3921 Johns Creek Court, SteC, 
    Suwanee, GA 
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexandra Tiliakos is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Suwanee, Georgia. She has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Tiliakos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyositis, Fibromyalgia, and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis. Dr. Tiliakos is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2011.

    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required

    Pediatrics And Genetics

    3180 North Point Parkway, Suite 202, 
    Alpharetta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Malay, Spanish, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vidya Krishnamurthy is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Alpharetta, Georgia. Dr. Krishnamurthy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Her clinical expertise encompasses Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy, Dysplasia Epiphysealis Hemimelica, Acheiropody, and Dysostosis Peripheral. Dr. Krishnamurthy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Redmond Specialty Services LLC

    504 Redmond Rd NW, 
    Rome, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Donner is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Rome, Georgia. Dr. Donner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, Heart Murmurs, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).

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    What is the definition of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)?

    Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a group of heritable disorders that affect connective tissues supporting the skin, bones, blood vessels, and many other organs and tissues. Defects in connective tissues cause the signs and symptoms of these conditions, which range from mildly loose joints to life-threatening complications. The various forms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome have been classified in several different ways. Originally, 11 forms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome were named using Roman numerals to indicate the types (type I, type II, and so on). In 1997, researchers proposed a simpler classification (the Villefranche nomenclature) that reduced the number of types to six and gave them descriptive names based on their major features. In 2017, the classification was updated to include rare forms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome that were identified more recently. The 2017 classification describes 13 types of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Each type is distinct and has its own common symptoms. The combined prevalence of all types of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome appears to be at least 1 in 5,000 individuals worldwide. The hypermobile and classical forms are most common; the hypermobile type may affect as many as 1 in 5,000 to 20,000 people, while the classical type probably occurs in 1 in 20,000 to 40,000 people. Other forms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome are rare, often with only a few cases or affected families described in the medical literature. The inheritance pattern of the Ehlers-Danlos syndromes varies by type. The classical, vascular, arthrochalasia, and periodontal forms of the disorder, and likely the hypermobile type, have an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance. Autosomal dominant inheritance means that one copy of the altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder. In some cases, an affected person inherits the mutation from one affected parent. Other cases result from new (de novo) gene mutations and occur in people with no history of the disorder in their family. The classical-like, cardiac-valvular, dermatosparaxis, kyphoscoliotic, spondylodysplastic, and musculocontractural types of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, as well as brittle cornea syndrome, are inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. In autosomal recessive inheritance, two copies of a gene in each cell are altered. Most often, the parents of an individual with an autosomal recessive disorder are carriers of one copy of the altered gene but do not show signs and symptoms of the disorder. The myopathic type of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome can have either an autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance.

    When should I see an Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) 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 an Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) 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 Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) 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 Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) 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 an Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) 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 Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) 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 an Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) 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 Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) 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 Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) 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 Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) doctors near Athens, GA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) 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 an Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) 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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