Rheumatology Doctors in Athens, GA Accepting Medicare

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Dr. William Aiken Chafin Iii, M.D.
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 957 Baxter St, Athens, GA 30606
Phone: 706-410-9270    
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Joshua Michael Hedrick, MD
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1270 Prince Ave Ste 303, Athens, GA 30606
Phone: 706-475-7055    

Rheumatology: An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.


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