Overview
Joseph Ratchford is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Springfield, Georgia.
Dr. Ratchford is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Bronchitis.
Dr. Ratchford is currently accepting new patients.
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- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
- PPO
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1571 GA Highway 21 S, Springfield, GA 31329
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joseph L. Ratchford
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph L. Ratchford?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph L. Ratchford by calling their office at 912-754-7500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joseph L. Ratchford a top-rated expert for Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph L. Ratchford is classified as an Distinguished expert for Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Joseph L. Ratchford specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph L. Ratchford is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Joseph L. Ratchford accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph L. Ratchford accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 912-754-7500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Familial Combined HyperlipidemiaDr. Ratchford isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.
- XanthomaDr. Ratchford isDistinguished. Learn about Xanthoma.
- Advanced
- Acute CystitisDr. Ratchford isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Cystitis.
- BronchitisDr. Ratchford isAdvanced. Learn about Bronchitis.
- CirrhosisDr. Ratchford isAdvanced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- EmpyemaDr. Ratchford isAdvanced. Learn about Empyema.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Ratchford isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Ratchford isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)Dr. Ratchford isAdvanced. Learn about Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Ratchford isAdvanced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- High CholesterolDr. Ratchford isAdvanced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- HypertensionDr. Ratchford isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- HypothyroidismDr. Ratchford isAdvanced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Ratchford isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- SciaticaDr. Ratchford isAdvanced. Learn about Sciatica.
- SinusitisDr. Ratchford isAdvanced. Learn about Sinusitis.
- Experienced
- Acrogeria, Gottron TypeDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Acrogeria, Gottron Type.
- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- Aicardi-Goutieres SyndromeDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome.
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- AnemiaDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Apolipoprotein C2 DeficiencyDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Apolipoprotein C2 Deficiency.
- ApoplexyDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- AsthmaDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Bazex SyndromeDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Bazex Syndrome.
- Breast CancerDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.
- BullaeDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.
- CellulitisDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Chronic CoughDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)Dr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
- Chronic PainDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- ColitisDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Congenital Hemolytic AnemiaDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hemolytic Anemia.
- Congenital Hypotrichosis MiliaDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hypotrichosis Milia.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- Contact DermatitisDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Contact Dermatitis.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- COVID-19Dr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- DehydrationDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Dehydration.
- DeliriumDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- DiarrheaDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EmphysemaDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EndocarditisDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- EpilepsyDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- EthmoiditisDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Ethmoiditis.
- FaintingDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous CandidiasisDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis.
- Familial HypertriglyceridemiaDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.
- Familial Lipoprotein Lipase DeficiencyDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Familial Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- FibromyalgiaDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Fibromyalgia.
- FluDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Flu.
- Folate DeficiencyDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Folate Deficiency.
- Food AllergyDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Food Allergy.
- Gas Bloat SyndromeDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Gas Bloat Syndrome.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- GastroparesisDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- GoutDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Gout.
- Granulomatous HypophysitisDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Granulomatous Hypophysitis.
- H1N1 InfluenzaDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about H1N1 Influenza.
- HeadacheDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- Heart FailureDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Hemolytic AnemiaDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Hemolytic Anemia.
- Hemolytic CrisisDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Hemolytic Crisis.
- HepatitisDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hereditary Mucoepithelial DysplasiaDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- HyperhidrosisDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Hyperhidrosis.
- Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 5Dr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 5.
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- IndigestionDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Indigestion.
- Infective EndocarditisDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Infective Endocarditis.
- InsomniaDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Insomnia.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Iridogoniodysgenesis Type 1Dr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Iridogoniodysgenesis Type 1.
- Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Dr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- LymphangitisDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangitis.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Lymphomatoid GranulomatosisDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis.
- MacroamylasemiaDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Macroamylasemia.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- MelorheostosisDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Melorheostosis.
- Melorheostosis with OsteopoikilosisDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.
- Memory LossDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- MenopauseDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Menopause.
- Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
- MigraineDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Migraine.
- Mohr-Tranebjaerg SyndromeDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome.
- Morning SicknessDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Multiple Carboxylase DeficiencyDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.
- Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
- Nakajo-Nishimura SyndromeDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Nakajo-Nishimura Syndrome.
- NarcolepsyDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Narcolepsy.
- Nasal FlaringDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Nasal Flaring.
- NecrosisDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Necrotizing GranulomaDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Granuloma.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- NeuralgiaDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH)Dr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH).
- Nonallergic RhinopathyDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Nonallergic Rhinopathy.
- ObesityDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- OsteopeniaDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Osteopenia.
- OtitisDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Otitis.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- PEHO SyndromeDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about PEHO Syndrome.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- PericarditisDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Pericarditis.
- Pharyngomaxillary Space AbscessDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess.
- PneumoniaDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Polycystic Ovary SyndromeDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
- Portal HypertensionDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- Restless Legs SyndromeDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Restless Legs Syndrome.
- RingwormDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Ringworm.
- ScoliosisDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- ShinglesDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Shingles.
- SitosterolemiaDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Sitosterolemia.
- SpasticityDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Spasticity.
- Stiff Skin SyndromeDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Stiff Skin Syndrome.
- StrokeDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subacute Combined DegenerationDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Subacute Combined Degeneration.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- TenosynovitisDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Testicular FailureDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Testicular Failure.
- ThrushDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Thrush.
- TracheitisDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Tracheitis.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)Dr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
- Urinary Tract Infection in ChildrenDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection in Children.
- VertigoDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- VisceromegalyDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency AnemiaDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.
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