The 20 Best Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Doctors Near Me in Colbert, GA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) near Colbert, GA. Of these, 11 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology

    Athens Heart Center, PC

    2005 Prince Ave, 
    Athens, GA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Suresh Baliga is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Baliga is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology

    Piedmont Physicians Endocrinology Athens

    1500 Oglethorpe Avenue Suite 3600, 
    Athens, GA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Malek Mushref, MD, FACE; earned his medical degree from the University of Aleppo and completed his residency at Piedmont Athens Regional. Dr. Mushref is fellowship trained in Endocrinology from the Medical University of South Carolina. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology; with a special interest in thyroid diseases including thyroid cancer. He is also a Fellow of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology.In his spare time, Dr. Mushref enjoys spending time with family. He enjoys playing chess and music.Dr. Mushref is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.Note: Physicians and medical staff are not available on Thursdays; but administrative staff will be available to answer phone calls. Dr. Mushref is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Storm, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Mushref is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Endocrinology

    St. Mary's Medical Group Inc.

    2470 Daniells Bridge Rd Ste 221, 
    Athens, GA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeremy Anthony is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Anthony is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Hyperparathyroidism, and Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism.

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    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Internal Medicine | Endocrinology
    Advanced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Internal Medicine | Endocrinology

    Piedmont Physicians Endocrinology Athens

    1500 Oglethorpe Avenue Suite 3600, 
    Athens, GA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Raghda Al Anbari, MD, earned her medical degree from Al-Mustansiriyah University - College of Medicine and completed her residency at Chicago Medical School - Rosalind Franklin University. Dr. Al Anbari is fellowship trained in Endocrinology from University of Florida. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and brings with her more than five years of experience.Dr. Al Anbari specializes in Endocrinology. Her special interests include diabetes mellitus, thyroid and osteoporosis and has done research in thyroid disease.Dr. Al Anbari is proficient in Arabic.In her spare time, Dr. Al Anbari enjoys her time in outdoor activities with her family. Dr. Al Anbari is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.PLEASE NOTE:Dr. Al Anbari is in the office on Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dr. Anbari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Storm, Diabetic Nephropathy, Hyperthyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Anbari is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism. Dr. Anbari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Athens Regional Clay Community Care Clinic

    1270 Prince Ave, Ste 201, 
    Athens, GA 
     (11.9 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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Ovalle is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Obesity Medicine. Dr. Ovalle is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Family Medicine

    Piedmont Athens Regional Clay Community Care Clinic

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

    William Saunders is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Saunders is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Saunders is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Saunders is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Hospital Medicine

    Piedmont Athens Hospitalist Physicians LLC

    1199 Prince Ave, 
    Athens, GA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Isha Dave is a Hospital Medicine provider practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Dave is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pediatric Myocarditis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Pancreatitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Dave is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Family Medicine

    Athens Neighborhood Health Center Inc.

    675 College Ave, 
    Athens, GA 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stalina Gowdie is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Athens, Georgia. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Gowdie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Family Medicine

    Office

    855 Gaines School Rd Ste G, 
    Athens, GA 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry Morris is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Morris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Family Medicine
    774 Athens Rd, 
    Lexington, GA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Linda Hueseman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lexington, Georgia. Dr. Hueseman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Opioid Use Disorder, Vertigo, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

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

    Syed Rizvi is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Rizvi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Pediatric Myocarditis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

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

    Dominic Amakye is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Amakye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Hereditary Pancreatitis.

    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Internal Medicine

    Athens Diabetes And Endocrinology

    3320 Old Jefferson Rd Ste 600, 
    Athens, GA 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Vandyck is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Vandyck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, and Follicular Thyroid Cancer.

    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Family Medicine

    Dewitt And Chisolm LLC

    1500 Oglethorpe Ave Ste 3300, 
    Athens, GA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry Dewitt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Dewitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center Inc

    1270 Prince Ave Ste 201, 
    Athens, GA 
     (14.0 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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)?

    Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong (chronic) disease in which there is a high level of sugar (glucose) in the blood.

    When should I see a Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) doctor near Colbert, 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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) doctor near Colbert, 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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) doctors near Colbert, 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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) doctors near Colbert, 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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) doctor near Colbert, 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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) 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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) doctor near Colbert, 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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) 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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) 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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) doctors near Colbert, GA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) 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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) 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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