The 20 Best Rheumatic Fever Doctors Near Me in Augusta, GA

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The 20 Best Rheumatic Fever Doctors near Augusta, GA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Rheumatic Fever near Augusta, GA. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Shobashalini Chokkalingam
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever

    Piedmont Heart At Summerville - Professional Center

    2258 Wrightsboro Rd, Ste 400, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Chokkalingam specializes in Cardiovascular Disease. Her special interests include Valvular Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease, and Women's Heart Disease. Dr. Chokkalingam offers treatment for/treats conditions such as Hypertension, Valvular Heart Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, chest pain, and high cholesterol.In her spare time, Dr. Chokkalingam enjoys listening to music, cooking and traveling. Dr. Chokkalingam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. Her top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Attack.

    Michael J. Johnson
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever

    Piedmont Heart At Augusta - Bldg. 5, Suite 5100

    1348 Walton Way, Ste 5100, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Johnson is a Cardiologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Johnson has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Angina, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Timothy J. Hunter
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Thoracic Surgery

    Piedmont Heart Cardiothoracic Surgery At Augusta

    1348 Walton Way, Ste 6400, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Hunter is a Thoracic Surgeon in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Hunter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Tumor, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Hunter is currently accepting new patients.

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    Ray E. Johnson
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever

    Piedmont Heart At Augusta - Bldg. 5, Suite 5100

    1348 Walton Way, Ste 5100, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ray Johnson is a Cardiologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Kraig M. Wangsnes
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Piedmont Heart At Augusta - Bldg. 5, Suite 5100

    1348 Walton Way, Ste 5100, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Wangsnes is a Cardiologist with more than 30 years of experience treating patients.Dr. Wangsnes is Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology. He specializes in Invasive Interventional Cardiology, TAVR and Echocardiography.In his spare time, he enjoys playing the guitar, weight training, martial arts and studying history. Dr. Wangsnes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Zachary P. Baker
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Thoracic Surgery

    Piedmont Heart Cardiothoracic Surgery At Augusta

    1348 Walton Way, Ste 6400, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese
    Accepting New Patients

    Zachary Baker, M.D., earned his medical degree from The American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine and completed his residency at West Virginia University. He went on to complete his cardiothoracic fellowship at The University of Arizona. Dr. Baker is board certified in both general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Baker was the Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Tidal Health and also the medical director of Thoracic Oncology. He specializes in cardiothoracic surgery and his special interests include general cardiac surgery as well as general thoracic surgery.In his spare time, Dr. Baker enjoys skiing, camping, traveling and spending time with his family.Dr. Baker is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology

    Wellstar MCG Health

    1120 15th St, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Javaheri is an Interventional Cardiologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Javaheri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Arrhythmias, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Hematology | Oncology

    Augusta Oncology

    150 Bluff Ave, Suite 2000, 
    North Augusta, SC 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremy Wells is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in North Augusta, South Carolina. Dr. Wells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Neuromyelitis Optica, Paget Disease of the Breast, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology

    Doctors Specialists - Cardiology

    3623 J Dewey Gray Cir Ste 202, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rodolfo Machado is an Interventional Cardiologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Machado is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Apoplexy, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

    Gordon L. Walters
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Piedmont Heart Of Evans - Bldg. 4

    4350 Towne Centre Dr, Ste 3200, 
    Evans, GA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Les Walters specializes in Structural Heart and Coronary Artery Disease, including Cardiogenic Shock. His main areas of expertise for treatment of these diseases include TAVR(transcatheter aortic valve replacement), percutaneous coronary intervention, and mechanical support devices.Dr. Walters has over 30 years of experience in the field and is Board Certified.In his spare time, Dr. Walters enjoys playing tennis, skiing, and spending time with family. Dr. Walters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology

    Wellstar MCG Health

    1120 15th St, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Musa Sharkawi is an Interventional Cardiologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Sharkawi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Thoracic Surgery

    Wellstar MCG Health

    1120 15th St, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Lee is a Thoracic Surgeon in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Family Medicine

    CPC-Gateway

    4039 Gateway Blvd, 
    Grovetown, GA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Fischer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Grovetown, Georgia. Dr. Fischer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Rheumatic Fever?

    Rheumatic fever is a disease that may develop after an infection with group A streptococcus bacteria (such as strep throat or scarlet fever). It can cause severe illness in the heart, joints, skin, and brain.

    When should I see a Rheumatic Fever doctor near Augusta, 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 Rheumatic Fever doctor near Augusta, 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 Rheumatic Fever doctors near Augusta, 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 Rheumatic Fever doctors near Augusta, 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 Rheumatic Fever doctor near Augusta, 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 Rheumatic Fever doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Rheumatic Fever 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 Rheumatic Fever doctor near Augusta, 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 Rheumatic Fever 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 Rheumatic Fever 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 Rheumatic Fever doctors near Augusta, GA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Rheumatic Fever 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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