The 20 Best Shingles Doctors Near Me in Columbus, GA

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The 20 Best Shingles Doctors near Columbus, GA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 54 doctor with experience in Shingles near Columbus, GA. Of these, 49 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Firas G. Hougeir
    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles

    Southeast Dermatology Specialists

    400 Brookstone Centre Parkway, Suite 500, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Hougeir's skills lie in both general dermatology and Mohs Micrographic Surgery. He is board certified as a Dermatologist and a Fellow of the American Society for Mohs Surgery.Author of several publications, Dr. Hougeir presented his work worldwide. He is the recipient of honors and awards for various academic distinctions including the American Cancer Society, Margaret Mitchell Cancer Research award, the International Society of Dermatology Young Dermatologist award, The American Academy and French Society of Dermatology award and the Advances in Cosmetic and Medical Dermatology Award.Dr. Hougeir has done volunteer work in medical clinics both in the U.S. and internationally.His interests include medical and cosmetic dermatology as well as the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer. He is fluent in Spanish and French. Dr. Hougeir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Rosacea, Polymorphous Light Eruption, Pompholyx Eczema, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Kandra W. Watson
    Advanced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Piedmont Urgent Care

    101 13th Street, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kandra Watson, M.D., is board certified in family medicine and practicing urgent care. She has called Columbus home since 2010. She previously practiced medicine at Martin Army Community Hospital on Fort Benning and at My Care Urgent Care in South Columbus. Dr. Watson completed her residency at the Medical College of Georgia in 2001. She earned her medical doctorate at Medical University of South Carolina in 1997. She received her B.S. in Biology from Paine College in Augusta in 1993.Dr. Watson is married and has three children. Her hobbies include gardening and spending time with her family. Dr. Watson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and COVID-19.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles

    St. Francis Columbus Clinic

    610 19th Street, Ste300, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Mandarin, Spanish

    Reinaldo Verson is a Neurologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Verson has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Migraine.

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    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology

    Lane Dermatology And Dermatologic Surgery, LLC

    1210 Brookstone Centre Parkway, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Lane is a Dermatologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Lane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), and Actinic Keratosis. Dr. Lane is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology

    Lane Dermatology And Dermatologic Surgery, LLC

    1210 Brookstone Centre Parkway, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tanda Lane is a Dermatologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Lane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Seborrheic Keratosis, Warts, and Psoriasis. Dr. Lane is currently accepting new patients.

    Gregory A. Foster
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Endoscopy.

    Vibhuti A. Ansar
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Gastrostomy.

    Geetanjali Kumar
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Jagdish H. Shukla
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Endoscopy.

    Richard C. Gillett
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    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. Clark Gillett no longer sees patients but continues to be a preceptor part-time for the residents in the Family Medicine Residency Program at Piedmont Columbus Regional in Columbus, GA. He earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, VA. He then completed a family medicine residency at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA. Subsequently, he completed a faculty development fellowship at Duke University in Durham, NC. Dr. Gillett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    John R. Bucholtz
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Family Medicine Center

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

    Dr. John Bucholtz earned his Doctor of Osteopathy from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. He then completed his family medicine residency at Martin Army Community Hospital in Ft. Benning, GA. In addition, he completed a 1-year faculty development fellowship in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC. He is certified in family practice and osteopathic medicine. Dr. Bucholtz is the Director of Medical Education and Program Director of the Piedmont Columbus Regional Family Residency Program and has over 35 years of clinical experience. Dr. Bucholtz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Gastrostomy.

    Jefferson C. Jones
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Steven B. Hanrahan
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    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

    Steven Hanrahan, D.O., earned his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, MI. He then completed a family medicine residency at Authority Health Family Medicine Residency in Detroit, MI. Dr. Hanrahan is a member of the American Osteopathic Association and the American Academy of Family Physicians. He is certified by ABFM with additional certification in Population Health.In his spare time, Steven enjoys cooking and traveling with his wife. Dr. Hanrahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Dennis K. Harden
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Meesha B. Gwan
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Cirrhosis.

    Charles P. Roman
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Muhammad J. Mohyuddin
    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles

    Piedmont Physicians Spring Harbor

    100 Spring Harbor Drive, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Muhammad Mohyuddin, M.D., is a board certified geriatrician providing in-home, assisted living and nursing home care as well as in the outpatient clinic setting. He currently serves as the Medical Director at Spring Harbor. Dr. Mohyuddin earned his Medical degree from St. Christopher's College of Medicine, Senegal UK Campus. He has a special interest in Geriatric Care, Cardiology and Peripheral Arterial Disease.When not working, Dr. Mohyuddin volunteers at health fairs. He also enjoys reading, traveling, swimming, playing table tennis, golf and racket ball. Dr. Mohyuddin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Dysgraphia, Dementia, Folate Deficiency, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    OB/GYN Specialsits Of Columbus P.C.

    2000 10th Ave Ste 200, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Jenkins is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Jenkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, and Empyema.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1900 10th Ave Ste 100, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shazia Siddiqui is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Siddiqui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    St Francis General Surgeons LLC

    1900 10th Ave Ste 211, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Chipman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Chipman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease.

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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 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 Shingles 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 Shingles 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 Shingles 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 Shingles 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 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 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 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 Columbus, 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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