The 20 Best Shingles Doctors Near Me in Augusta, GA

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The 20 Best Shingles Doctors near Augusta, GA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 61 doctor with experience in Shingles near Augusta, GA. Of these, 56 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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61 providers found
    Distinguished in Shingles
    Distinguished in Shingles

    Wellstar Neurology

    1447 Harper St Ste 4E, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jerry Pruitt is a Neurologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Pruitt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Gastrostomy.

    Grace A. Pilcher
    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles

    Piedmont Neurology Of Augusta

    820 Saint Sebastian Way, Ste 4A, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Grace Pilcher is a Neurologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Pilcher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Pilcher is currently accepting new patients.

    Shalin C. Shah
    Experienced in Shingles
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Pain Medicine

    The Interventional Spine And Pain Management Centers, PC - Augusta

    1367 Interstate Parkway, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shalin Shah is a Pain Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Pain, and Herniated Disk. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology

    Au Medical Associates Inc

    1447 Harper St, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Loretta Davis is a Dermatologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Contact Dermatitis, Actinic Keratosis, and Bullous Pemphigoid.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine

    Alliance Spine And Pain Centers

    3152 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 1, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jorge Alvear is a Pain Medicine specialist and an Anesthesiologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Alvear is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Phantom Limb Pain, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Alvear is currently accepting new patients.

    John R. Velky
    Advanced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Of North Augusta

    309 West Ave, 
    North Augusta, SC 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Velky specializes in Family Medicine. His special interests include Adolescent and Adult Medicine. He offers treatment for Diabetes, Hypertension, Migraines, UTI's, Arthritis, Back Pain, and Neuropathy, just to name a few.Dr. Velky has 38 years of experience and has been board certified for 34 years. Dr. Velky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Newborn Jaundice, Thyroid Dysgenesis, Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, and Congenital Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine

    The Interventional Spine And Pain Management Centers, PC - Augusta

    1367 Interstate Parkway, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Stewart is a Pain Medicine specialist and an Anesthesiologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Cervical Spondylosis, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms. Dr. Stewart is currently accepting new patients.

    Sheng Y. Wang
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians At Summerville - Professional Center

    2258 Wrightsboro Rd, Ste 300, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Wang specializes in Internal Medicine. He treats conditions such as COPD, Asthma, Diabetes, Hypertension and a variety of other chronic conditions. Services offered include wellness, routine follow ups, work and school exams, and same day visits for acute problems. He has been in practice for 26 years.In his spare time, Dr. Wang enjoys traveling and gardening. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Advanced in Shingles
    Neurology
    Advanced in Shingles
    Neurology

    Wellstar MCG Health

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

    John Morgan is a Neurologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Morgan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Memory Loss, Vagotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Faheem B. Nusrat
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians At Georgia Avenue

    325 Georgia Ave, Ste 200, 
    North Augusta, SC 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Nusrat specializes in Internal Medicine. His special interests include Diabetes and Preventative Health Care. He treats conditions such as Diabetes, Hypertension, Well Woman exams, Arthritis, Migraines, Depression, Anxiety, Thyroid problems, Heart conditions, and Kidney Disease. Dr. Nusrat is board certified and has over 20 years of experience.In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, and indoor shooting and target practice at the local shooting range. Dr. Nusrat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Cirrhosis.

    Scott Rice
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians At Georgia Avenue

    325 Georgia Ave, Ste 200, 
    North Augusta, SC 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Rice is board certified in Family Medicine focusing on all aspects of patient care, as well as offering Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment in his office.He is a native of North Augusta, SC, returning to begin practice after training at Clemson University, Edwards Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, and residency in Pikeville, KY.Dr. Rice enjoys spending time with family and pets, golf, tennis, hiking, landscaping, watching sports, and cheering on his alma mater Clemson University. Dr. Rice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Pseudomonas Stutzeri Infections, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Folate Deficiency.

    Christopher S. Mcelroy
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Of Evans - Bldg. 3

    465 N Belair Rd, Ste 2B, 
    Evans, GA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Mcelroy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Evans, Georgia. Dr. Mcelroy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, High Cholesterol, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mcelroy is currently accepting new patients.

    David A. Schulte
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Of Grovetown

    925 Branch Ct, Ste 201, 
    Grovetown, GA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Schulte is an Internal Medicine provider in Grovetown, Georgia. Dr. Schulte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, H1N1 Influenza, Vitamin D Deficiency, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Schulte is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Shingles
    Infectious Disease

    Vamc

    1 Freedom Way, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Baer is an Infectious Disease provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Baer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Cellulitis, Sepsis, and Shingles.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Trinity Hospital Of Augusta

    2260 Wrightsboro Rd, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abebe Kassahun is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Kassahun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Common Cold, E Coli Enteritis, and Acute Cystitis.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Primary Care

    1417 Pendleton Rd, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Varicose Veins, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Csra Medical Associates

    2123 Wrightsboro Rd, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Calvin Jackson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Augusta Physician Services LLC

    2258 Wrightsboro Rd Ste 300, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Renee Coughlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Coughlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    1120 15th St, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce Leclair is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Leclair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Endoscopy. Dr. Leclair is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles

    Wellstar MCG Health

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

    Thomas Swift is a Neurologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Swift is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Peripheral Neuropathy, Migraine, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Shingles?

    Shingles (also known as herpes zoster) results from infection by the varicella zoster virus. This common virus causes chickenpox (also known as varicella), which is characterized by itchy spots on the skin that cover the whole body and usually occurs in childhood or adolescence. After the body fights the initial infection, the varicella zoster virus remains in nerve cells for the rest of a person's life. Because the virus is controlled by immune system cells called T cells, it is generally inactive (latent) and typically causes no health problems. However, in some people, the virus becomes active again (reactivates) and causes shingles. Shingles can occur at any age, although it is rare in childhood and becomes more common after age 50.

    When should I see a Shingles 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 Shingles 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 Shingles 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 Shingles 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 Shingles 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 Shingles doctor search results page. 

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

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

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