Archive for the ‘Family Medicine’ Category

SGMC Health is expanding access to care for families in South Georgia with the addition of pediatric services and family appointments at SGMC Primary Care – Connell, now welcoming patients of all ages—from newborns to seniors.

SGMC Health is welcoming four Family Medicine resident physicians who will join the health system as current postgraduate year‑one (PGY‑1) residents, finishing out their intern year and completing their second and third years of residency training in Valdosta. The incoming residents — Alexander Gardner, DO; Omid Hassanpour, MD; Varoon Kakiaya, MD; and Akshay Patel, DO — will […]

SGMC Health welcomes William Courson, DO, a board-certified Family Medicine physician, to the health system. Dr. Courson will see patients at SGMC Primary Care on Connell Road in Valdosta.  A native of Valdosta, Dr. Courson is excited to return home to serve his community. Specializing in Family Medicine, he provides comprehensive primary care for patients of […]

SGMC Health recognized SGMC Family Medicine in Hahira as its inaugural Practice of the Quarter, honoring the clinic’s exceptional commitment to patient-centered care, professionalism, and clinical excellence.  Led by Alberto Garcia, MD, and Vera Garcia, MD, SGMC Family Medicine Hahira continuously earns positive feedback from patients who praise the physicians for their thoroughness, attentiveness, and genuine […]

SGMC Health is expanding its graduate medical education (GME) program with the launch of a Family Medicine residency, set to begin in July 2026. The health system recently received accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), marking another milestone in its commitment to training the next generation of physicians.  The extensive accreditation […]

SGMC Health is pleased to welcome Ben Hogan, MD, a distinguished community physician with over two decades of expertise in family and sports medicine, to its Physician Network. Dr. Hogan’s practice, now operating as SGMC Family and Sports Medicine, is located at 117 W Northside Drive in Valdosta.  A native of Valdosta, Dr. Hogan was committed […]

SGMC Health and the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for a new Family Medicine office location on Tuesday. SGMC Family Medicine, the office of Richard Rickman, MD, is now located at 2720 N. Oak St. Community and health system leadership gathered to celebrate Dr. Rickman and his team for their significant […]

South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to welcome Erin Parker, DO, in the specialty of Family Medicine. Dr. Parker will see patients at SGMC Primary Care located on Kings Way in Valdosta.  Dr. Parker is originally from Hahira and is returning home to practice following her residency training. She provides comprehensive healthcare to patients of […]

South Georgia Medical Center recognized Dr. Anthony Johnson for receiving two awards honoring his exemplary dedication and excellence in the role of a preceptor within the field of healthcare education. Dr. Johnson was named the Preceptor of the Year for the fourth consecutive year by the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM). He was also […]

South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to announce that Madison Hill, DO, has joined SGMC and will be practicing at SGMC Primary Care located on Connell Road in Valdosta.   Dr. Hill comes to Valdosta from Tucson, Arizona, though she is originally from South Georgia. She specializes in Family Medicine, providing comprehensive medical care across all […]