The 20 Best High Cholesterol Doctors Near Me in Columbus, GA

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The 20 Best High Cholesterol Doctors near Columbus, GA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 91 doctor with experience in High Cholesterol near Columbus, GA. Of these, 46 are Experienced, 42 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Samir H. Mewar
    Distinguished in High Cholesterol
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Distinguished in High Cholesterol
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Chhokar Clinic

    2300 Manchester Expressway, Suite 1001, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Samir Mewar is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Mewar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Mewar is currently accepting new patients.

    Rajinder Chhokar
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Chhokar Clinic

    2300 Manchester Expressway, Suite 1001, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajinder Chhokar is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Chhokar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Her top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Familial Hypertension, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Chhokar is currently accepting new patients.

    Vikramjit S. Chhokar
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Chhokar Clinic

    2300 Manchester Expressway, Suite 1001, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vikramjit Chhokar is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Chhokar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Heart Attack, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Chhokar is currently accepting new patients.

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    Common conditions include: Familial Hypercholesterolemia

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    Vaibhav V. Patel
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Chhokar Clinic

    2300 Manchester Expressway, Suite 1001, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vaibhav Patel is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Zulfiquar Bhatti
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Chhokar Clinic

    2300 Manchester Expressway, Suite 1001, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zulfiquar Bhatti is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Bhatti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Bhatti is currently accepting new patients.

    Shane B. Darrah
    Distinguished in High Cholesterol
    Interventional Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine | Cardiology
    Distinguished in High Cholesterol
    Interventional Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine | Cardiology

    Southeastern Cardiology Associates

    2121 Warm Springs Road, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shane Darrah is a Nuclear Medicine specialist and a Cardiologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Darrah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Heart Failure, Atherosclerosis, Pulmonary Edema, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Darrah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Experienced in High Cholesterol

    St. Francis Columbus Clinic

    705 17th Street, Ste300, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raquel Bennett is a Cardiologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Bennett has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Cardiomyopathy, and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.

    Gregory A. Foster
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Family Medicine

    Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Family Medicine Center

    1800 10th Avenue, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Gregory Foster earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. He then completed his Family Medicine residency at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown in Columbus, GA. Dr. Foster completed a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine and Adult Development at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York, NY. He has over 25 years of experience in family medicine and treats a wide array of patients-- from pediatrics to geriatrics. Dr. Foster is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Endoscopy.

    Vibhuti A. Ansar
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Family Medicine

    Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Family Medicine Center

    1800 10th Avenue, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Vibhuti A. Ansar earned her medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean, School of Medicine, in Sint Maarten, Netherland Antilles. She then completed her family medicine residency at Midtown Medical Center, Columbus, GA. Afterwards, she completed a fellowship in NIPDD I and II at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Ansar has over 12 years of clinical experience. She is board certified in family medicine. Dr. Ansar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Gastrostomy.

    Jagdish H. Shukla
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Family Medicine

    Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Family Medicine Center

    1800 10th Avenue, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jagdish Shukla was board certified in internal medicine in 1993 in Surat, India at South Gujarat University/Government Medical College and later became board certified in family medicine in 2012 after completing his family medicine residency at Midtown Medical in Columbus, GA. He is the Associate Program Director at the Piedmont Columbus Regional Family Residency program and specializes in family medicine. Dr. Shukla has 14 years of clinical experience as an internist in India and over 6 years of clinical experience in the United States as an internist. Dr. Shukla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Endoscopy.

    Geetanjali Kumar
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Family Medicine

    Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Family Medicine Center

    1800 10th Avenue, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Geetanjali Kumar earned her medical degree at Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College in Ajmer, India. She then completed an anesthesiology residency at Ravindra Nath Tagore Medical College in Udaipur, India. Later, she completed the Family Medicine Residency Program at Midtown Medical Center, Columbus, GA. She is board certified in Family Medicine by the FAAFP and joined Piedmont two years ago. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Jefferson C. Jones
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Family Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Of Midtown Columbus

    2000 10th Ave, Ste 380, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jefferson Jones, Sr., M.D., earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. He then completed a family medicine residency at the Greenville Hospital System in Greenville, SC and then the Family Medicine Residency Program at Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, GA. Dr. Jones is board certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Practice and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Dennis K. Harden
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Family Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians At Stadium Drive

    1810 Stadium Drive Suite 100, 
    Phenix City, AL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dennis Harden, M.D., earned his medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in Mobile, Alabama, where he also completed his family medicine residency. Dr. Harden is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has over 25 years of clinical experience. Dr. Harden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Experienced in High Cholesterol

    Columbus Cardiology Associates

    2300 Manchester Expressway, Ste1003, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hiren Shah is a Cardiologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Shah has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Experienced in High Cholesterol

    Columbus Cardiology Associates

    2300 Manchester Expressway, Ste1003, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alonzo Jones is a Cardiologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Experienced in High Cholesterol

    Columbus Cardiology Associates

    2300 Manchester Expressway, Ste1003, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maheshkumar Patel is a Cardiologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), His Bundle Tachycardia, and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Experienced in High Cholesterol

    Columbus Cardiology Associates

    2300 Manchester Expressway, Ste1003, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Miller is a Cardiologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Miller has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Charles P. Roman
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians At Warm Springs Road - Internal Medicine

    2737 Warm Springs Rd, Ste B, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    PLEASE NOTE: Dr. Roman will have Saturday practice hours from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on December 6, January 3, January 10 and January 17.Charles Roman, D.O., FACOI earned his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, PA followed by a 1-year internal medicine internship. Afterwards he completed an internal medicine residency (PGYII and PGYIII) at Allegheny University Hospital also in Philadelphia. He is board certified in internal medicine by the American Osteopathic Association. Dr. Roman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Meesha B. Gwan
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians At Warm Springs Road - Internal Medicine

    2737 Warm Springs Rd, Ste B, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Haitian Creole
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Meesha Gwan-Nulla, M.D., is an internal medicine physician who earned her medical degree at SUNY Health Science Center in Syracuse, New York. She then completed her residency at York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gwan-Nulla has 30 years of faculty experience as well as nearly 20 years of clinical experience. Dr. Gwan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Cirrhosis.

    Joseph R. Lewis
    Distinguished in High Cholesterol
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in High Cholesterol
    Family Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians At Green Island

    6801 River Road Suite 101, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Lewis, Jr., M.D., has a pharmaceutical degree from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He earned his medical degree at the American University of Caribbean in Montserrat, British West Indies. He completed a Family Medicine Residency program at Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, GA. Dr. Lewis is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has over 30 years of clinical experience. Dr. Lewis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of High Cholesterol?

    Cholesterol is a fat (also called a lipid) that your body needs to work properly. Too much bad cholesterol in your blood can increase your chance of getting heart disease, stroke, and other problems.

    Common medical terms for high blood cholesterol are lipid disorder, hyperlipidemia, or hypercholesterolemia, with the last being the most precise.

    When should I see a High Cholesterol doctor near Columbus, 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 High Cholesterol doctor near Columbus, 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 High Cholesterol doctors near Columbus, 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 High Cholesterol doctors near Columbus, 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 High Cholesterol doctor near Columbus, 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 High Cholesterol doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different High Cholesterol 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 High Cholesterol doctor near Columbus, 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 High Cholesterol 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 High Cholesterol 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 High Cholesterol doctors near Columbus, GA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the High Cholesterol 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 High Cholesterol doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the High Cholesterol 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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