Family Medicine
Dr. Fullerton earned his medical degree from the University of Florida. He completed his residency in family practice at Anderson Memorial Hospital in Anderson, South Carolina, and completed his residency in internal medicine at Emory University. Dr. Fullerton has been on staff with Piedmont Hospital since 1984 and served as the director of the hospitalist program from 1993--2007. In addition to practicing as a hospitalist, Dr. Fullerton was in a private internal medicine practice until 1996 when he joined Piedmont Physicians Group. An active member of the medical staff, Dr. Fullerton served as the chair of the Department of Medicine from 2000--2001 and served as the medical director for The Center for Rehabilitation Medicine at Piedmont Hospital. In 1999, Dr. Fullerton was recognized as a "Top Doctor" by Atlanta Magazine. Dr. Fullerton is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurances.
Family medicine doctor or Internist is someone who specializes in diagnosing and treating illnesses, diseases, and health problems. Most internists are also primary care doctors and treat patients on a regular basis. They can diagnose and treat common illnesses or more serious problems. Most people see an internist regularly. Those with chronic illnesses may do so on a monthly or even weekly basis. Internists are the most common types of doctors.
A hospitalist is a doctor who works only in a hospital setting. Hospitalists care for patients who are staying in the hospital to recover from an illness or a surgery. Most hospitalists are also internists, and many primary care doctors are hospitalists. Some of them also work in subspecialties or have work in other areas early in their careers. Hospitalists coordinate care for patients admitted in the hospital. They play the role of Primary care doctors in hospital settings.
Credentials
MDGender
MaleGraduation year
1980Years of experience
44Professional School
University of Florida College of MedicineResidency
Emory University School of MedicineMonday:
7:30AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday:
7:30AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday:
7:30AM - 5:00PM
Thursday:
7:30AM - 5:00PM
Friday:
7:30AM - 5:00PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Richard Fullerton, Jr., MD generally accepts new patients.
Richard Fullerton, Jr., MD has not indicated on the profile that their office offers tele-health visits. You can call their office to find out more about telehealth visits.
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The top specialties of Richard Fullerton, Jr., MD include Family Medicine, Hospitalist
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The office is located at 105 Collier Road Northwest in Atlanta, GA.
Richard Fullerton, Jr., MD accepts various types of health insurance, but individual coverage may be variable. You should check with your health insurance whether the particular doctor is in network or not.
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