The 20 Best Hidradenitis Suppurativa Doctors Near Me in Athens, GA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Hidradenitis Suppurativa near Athens, GA. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    General Surgery
    Referral required

    Piedmont Physicians Surgical Breast Care Specialists Of Athens

    1010 Prince Ave, Suite 200, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eva Moore is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Moore is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Moore is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Athens Regional Clay Community Care Clinic

    1270 Prince Ave, Ste 201, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Amharic, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alain Ovalle is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Ovalle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Ovalle is board certified in American Board Of Obesity Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ovalle is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine

    Board Of Regents Of The Univ. System Of Georgia

    55 Carlton St, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Kanarese, Kannada, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients

    Satya Thippareddi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Thippareddi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Cellulitis, and Scabies. Dr. Thippareddi is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    PPG Athens Endocrinology

    1500 Oglethorpe Ave Ste 3600, 
    Athens, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Arabic - Jordanian
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohammed Obeidin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Obeidin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Obeidin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Hawthorne Medical Of Athens

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

    Robert Lucas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Lucas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Lucas is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    General Surgery
    Referral required

    Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Athens

    1010 Prince Ave Ste 400, 
    Athens, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Bour is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Bour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Bour is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Bour is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians At Oconee Health Campus

    1305 Jennings Mill Road, Suite 210, 
    Watkinsville, GA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bryce Kerr is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Kerr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Brucellosis, and Hypertension. Dr. Kerr is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Kerr is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians At Oconee Health Campus

    1305 Jennings Mill Road, Suite 210, 
    Watkinsville, GA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dennis Bullock is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Bullock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Subacute Combined Degeneration, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency. Dr. Bullock is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Bullock is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    700 Sunset Dr, Suite 503, 
    Athens, GA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Cannon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Cannon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Cannon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Referral may be required

    Georgia Skin Cancer And Aesthetic Dermatology

    1180 Resurgens Drive, 
    Watkinsville, GA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Natalie Meeks is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Meeks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Sunburn, Warts, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Tenotomy. Dr. Meeks is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology. Dr. Meeks is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Referral may be required

    Georgia Skin Cancer And Aesthetic Dermatology

    1180 Resurgens Drive, 
    Watkinsville, GA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ross Campbell is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Warts, Actinic Keratosis, Sunburn, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer. Dr. Campbell is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology and American Board Of Dermatology - Micrographic Derm Surgery. Dr. Campbell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine

    Oconee Family Practice PC

    1747 Langford Drive, Building 400, Suite 105, 
    Watkinsville, GA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Earhart is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Earhart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Earhart is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Family Medicine

    Piedmont Urgent Care Oconee

    1305 Jennings Mill Rd Ste 120, 
    Watkinsville, GA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Haitian Creole, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joe Huong is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watkinsville, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Huong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. He is also highly rated in 163 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, Cellulitis, and Sinusitis. Dr. Huong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Referral may be required

    Dermatology Specialists Of Georgia

    1050 Thomas Avenue, 
    Watkinsville, GA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Karen Maffei is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Maffei is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Spots, Universal Acquired Melanosis, Actinic Keratosis, and Warts. Dr. Maffei is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology and American Board Of Dermatology - Micrographic Derm Surgery. Dr. Maffei is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
    Referral may be required

    Georgia Skin Cancer & Aestheitic Dermatology LLC

    1180 Resurgence Dr Ste 100, 
    Watkinsville, GA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Morgan Arnold is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Arnold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Sunburn. Dr. Arnold is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Hidradenitis Suppurativa?

    Hidradenitis suppurativa, also known as acne inversa, is a chronic skin disease characterized by recurrent boil-like lumps (nodules) under the skin. The nodules become inflamed and painful. They tend to break open (rupture), causing abscesses that drain fluid and pus. As the abscesses heal, they produce significant scarring of the skin.

    When should I see an Hidradenitis Suppurativa 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hidradenitis Suppurativa 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa doctors near Athens, GA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hidradenitis Suppurativa 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hidradenitis Suppurativa 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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