The 20 Best Malnutrition Doctors Near Me in Watkinsville, GA

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The 20 Best Malnutrition Doctors near Watkinsville, GA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Malnutrition near Watkinsville, GA. Of these, 26 are Experienced.

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    Fareha Rahim
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Hawthorne Medical At Oconee Health Campus

    1305 Jennings Mill Road, Suite 220, 
    Watkinsville, GA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fareha Rahim MD FACP earned her medical degree from The AGA Khan University Karachi Pakistan and completed her residency in Internal Medicine and Chief Resident year at New York Medical College program, Sound Shore Medical Center, New Rochelle, New York. She also did a partial fellowship training in Rheumatology, from Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, New York. She is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Rahim has been practicing medicine for 20 years. Prior to joining Piedmont Athens Regional, Dr. Rahim was part of Private Practice group, Hawthorne Medical Associates, Athens GA.Presently she is Faculty for Piedmont Athens Regional Internal Medicine Residency Program, Clinical Assistant Professor Augusta University /UGA Medical Partnership. She is also Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Faculty of Medical Sciences, College of Public Health, UGA 9/2016.Dr. Rahim enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 kids. She enjoys travel and food.She is a recipient of Charles A. Foreman M.D Humanitarian Award and Chief Resident Award.Dr. Rahim welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Rahim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

    Thomas A. Mcelhannon
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians At Oconee Health Campus

    1305 Jennings Mill Road, Suite 210, 
    Watkinsville, GA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. McElhannon specializes in family medicine. As a family medicine physician, he is uniquely trained to treat both males and females of all ages. In addition to treating acute and chronic illnesses, Dr. McElhannon also provides routine health screenings and counseling on lifestyle changes in an effort to prevent illnesses before they develop.In his spare time, Dr. McElhannon enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He enjoys the outdoors, gardening, old tractors and UGA athletics. Dr. Mcelhannon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Aliya Safwan
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Hawthorne Medical At Oconee Health Campus

    1305 Jennings Mill Road, Suite 220, 
    Watkinsville, GA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Aliya Safwan, M.D. received her medical degree from Fatima Jinnah Medical College in Lahore, Pakistan. She completed her internal medicine residency at Piedmont Athens Regional in 2019. Dr. Safwan treats patients ages 18 and above and has a special interest in preventive medicine and diabetes.In her spare time, Dr. Safwan enjoys gardening and spending time with her family.Dr. Safwan welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Safwan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Hypertension.

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    Akhila Madala
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Hawthorne Medical At Oconee Health Campus

    1305 Jennings Mill Road, Suite 220, 
    Watkinsville, GA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Akhila Madala, MD, earned her medical degree from Naryana Medical college, NTR University and completed her residency at Medical Partnership of Augusta University and University of Georgia. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine.Dr. Madala specializes in Primary care. Her special interests include Preventive medicine and treatment of Diabetes medicine. Dr Madala offers treatment for Obesity, Hypertension, Depression and anxiety etc.In her spare time, Dr. Madala enjoys spending time with her family and hiking.Dr. Madala is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Madala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. Her top areas of expertise are Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

    Thomas W. Wells
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Hawthorne Medical At Oconee Health Campus

    1305 Jennings Mill Road, Suite 220, 
    Watkinsville, GA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Wells earned his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at Medical College of Georgia. He is board certified with American Board of Internal Medicine.Dr. Wells has been practicing medicine for 26 years. He specializes in internal medicine. He enjoys the entire spectrum of adult medicine while developing a personal relationship with the patients in his care. Prior to joining Piedmont Hawthorne OHC, Dr. Wells was a practicing partner at Hawthorne Medical Associates.In his spare time, Dr. Wells enjoys spending time with his family. He enjoys sports and back-packing. He is active in Boy Scouts, local high school football and church activities. Dr. Wells is not accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Wells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

    Felicia S. Lacksen
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Hawthorne Medical Of Watkinsville

    1351 Stonebridge Parkway, Building 105, 
    Watkinsville, GA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Felicia S. Lacksen earned her medical degree from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, in New Jersey, and completed her residency at Duke University. She received her undergraduate degree in Chemistry and Italian Studies from Fordham University, and is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Lacksen has been practicing medicine for 23 years. Prior to joining Hawthorne Medical Associates/Piedmont Physicians Group, Dr. Lacksen was an attending at Duke University Medical Center.In her spare time, Dr. Lacksen enjoys spending time with her family and her dogs. She enjoys swimming, reading and knitting.Dr. Lacksen is not accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Lacksen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Vitamin D Deficiency, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Jason M. Pfluke
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    General Surgery

    Piedmont Physicians Trauma/Acute Care Surgery

    242 King Avenue, Suite 130, 
    Athens, GA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Pfluke is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Pfluke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Russell F. Pruitt
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    General Surgery

    Piedmont Physicians Trauma/Acute Care Surgery

    242 King Avenue, Suite 130, 
    Athens, GA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Russell Pruitt is a General Surgeon in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Pruitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Fakhar Ahmad
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Hospital Medicine

    Piedmont Athens Hospitalist Physicians LLC

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

    Fakhar Ahmad is a Hospital Medicine provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Ahmad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Necrosis, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Brandon Harden
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Cardiology - Athens

    740 Prince Avenue, Suite 11, 
    Athens, GA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brandon Harden is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Harden has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. His top areas of expertise are Familial Dysautonomia, Ventricular Septal Defects, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Heart Murmurs. Dr. Harden is currently accepting new patients.

    Alain M. Ovalle
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Athens Regional Clay Community Care Clinic

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

    Alain Morel, MD, earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra, Dominican Republic and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Piedmont Athens Regional.Dr. Morel has been practicing medicine for 3 years and is presently core faculty for the Piedmont Athens Regional Internal Medicine Residency Program. His special interests include obesity medicine, screening and management of chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes.In his spare time, Dr. Morel enjoys cooking with his wife and son. He spends time building and tinkering with computers. He also donates his skills serving the underprivilege areas of Athens and abroad.Dr. Morel is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Ovalle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Charles L. Braucher
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics

    Piedmont Physicians At Resource Medical - Suite 3400

    1500 Oglethorpe Avenue, Suite 3400, 
    Athens, GA 
     (7.0 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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. His top areas of expertise are Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

    Mallory Shillinger
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Hawthorne Medical Of Athens

    120 Hawthorne Park, 
    Athens, GA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine

    Athens Area Internal Medicine

    1000 Hawthorne Ave Ste H, 
    Athens, GA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laurent Morel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Morel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center Inc

    1270 Prince Ave Ste 201, 
    Athens, GA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dipal Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Experienced in Malnutrition

    Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center Inc

    1270 Prince Ave Ste 201, 
    Athens, GA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wendi Lovenvirth is a Geriatrics provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Lovenvirth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Chronic Pain, and Necrosis.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Integrative Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Integrative Medicine

    Office

    545 Research Dr Ste A, 
    Athens, GA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mckay Crowley is a primary care provider, practicing in Integrative Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Crowley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. Her top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Acute Kidney Failure, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Geriatrics

    St. Mary's Health Care System

    1230 Baxter St, 
    Athens, GA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yolin Bueno is a Geriatrics provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Bueno has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Necrosis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine

    St. Mary's Health Care System

    1230 Baxter St, 
    Athens, GA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Duc Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Acute Kidney Failure.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1460 Resurgence Dr, 
    Watkinsville, GA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vikas Sangwan is a Gastroenterologist in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Sangwan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. His top areas of expertise are Iron Deficiency Anemia, Jaundice, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Malnutrition?

    Malnutrition is the condition that occurs when your body does not get enough nutrients.

    When should I see a Malnutrition doctor near Watkinsville, 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 Malnutrition doctor near Watkinsville, 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 Malnutrition doctors near Watkinsville, 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 Malnutrition doctors near Watkinsville, 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 Malnutrition doctor near Watkinsville, 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 Malnutrition doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Malnutrition 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 Malnutrition doctor near Watkinsville, 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 Malnutrition 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 Malnutrition 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 Malnutrition doctors near Watkinsville, GA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Malnutrition 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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