SGMC Primary Care Providing Increased Access to Primary Care

Access to Primary Care

Our Services

Need immediate walk-in care, visit SGMC Urgent Care.

Our growing primary care network serves residents in Lowndes, Lanier, Berrien, and beyond. Whether you are healthy or have health concerns, it’s never too early or too late to establish a relationship with one of SGMC’s primary care providers. It’s quick and easy to do and ensures you have access to consistent, quality healthcare. It also gives you access to the region’s most comprehensive specialty network. For the uninsured, Partnership Health Center provides low-cost primary and walk-in urgent care.

  • Preventive and wellness medicine
  • Health coaching
  • Physical exams, including annual sports, pre-employment, and more
  • Immunizations
  • Acute and chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, obesity, asthma, depression, etc)
  • Women's health
  • Minor emergencies
  • Counseling for weight management and smoking cessation

Primary Care Physicians

Hahira

  • Vera Garcia, MD

    Family Medicine
  • Alberto Garcia, MD

    Family Medicine

Lakeland

  • Bhumi Patel, DNP

Lake Park

  • Richard Rickman, MD

    Family Medicine
  • Vanessa Baker, FNP

    Family Medicine

Nashville

  • William Nash, MD

    Family Medicine
  • Leigh Hendley, NP

  • Keegan Murphy, NP

Valdosta

SGMC Primary Care – Kings Way

  • Laura Guadiana Sanchez, MD

    Family Medicine
  • Dennis Thomas, MD

    Family Medicine
  • Erin Parker, DO

    Family Medicine
  • Reanne Harris, DO

    Internal Medicine

SGMC Family Medicine – Oak Street

  • Richard Rickman, MD

    Family Medicine

SGMC Primary Care – Connell

  • Madison Hill, DO

    Family Medicine
  • Allison Rupp, DO

    Family Medicine
  • Amy Taylor, NP

    Family Medicine

SGMC Primary Care – Greystone

  • Mandy Lucas, MD

    Family Medicine

SGMC Valdosta Medical Clinic

  • Jarod Bailey, DO

    Internal Medicine
  • Timothy Brady, MD

    Internal Medicine
  • Thomas Hobby, DO

    Internal Medicine
  • Anthony Johnson, MD

    Family Medicine
  • Hernando Moreno, MD

    Internal Medicine
  • Lance Underwood, MD

    Internal Medicine
  • Austin Sorchik, DO

    Family Medicine
  • Nathan Roberson, NP

Health Care South

  • Annette Robinson, NP

  • Andree Shackelford, APRN

SGMC Internal Medicine – Park Avenue

Location: 604 E. Park Ave. Valdosta, GA 31602
Phone: 229-433-5260

Hayes

Joseph Hayes, MD
Medical Director

Richard Bias-min

Richard Bias, MD
Teaching Faculty

Chaudhary

Rija Chaudhary, MD
Internal Medicine

Samuel Edusa

Samuel Edusa, MD
Internal Medicine

Moriamo Jeboda

Moriamo Fashugba, MD
Internal Medicine

Gandi

Venkata Gandi, MD
Internal Medicine

Nikolay Gogin

Nikolay Gogin, MD
Internal Medicine

Michael Heron

Michael Heron, MD
Internal Medicine

Patrick Joseph

Patrick Joseph, MD
Internal Medicine

Kovuri

Monica Kovuri, MD
Internal Medicine

Sandhya Lakkireddy

Sandhya Lakkireddy, MD
Internal Medicine

Anna Ledford-min

Anna Ledford, MD
Internal Medicine

Taylor Martin-min

Taylor Martin, DO
Internal Medicine

James McSweeney-min

James McSweeney, MD
Internal Medicine

Mohan

Dwayne Mohan, MD
Internal Medicine

Munir

Anum Munir, MD
Internal Medicine

Justin Owens-min

Justin Owens, DO
Internal Medicine

Ornob Rahman

Ornob Rahman, MD
Internal Medicine

Reddy

Shilpa Reddy, MD
Internal Medicine

Brandon Rockwell-min

Brandon Rockwell, MD
Internal Medicine

Rabail Saeed Shaikh

Rabail Saeed Shaikh, MD
Internal Medicine

Hala Sharma-min

Hala Sharma, MD
Internal Medicine

Kinley ShookChacon-min

Kinley Shook-Chacon, MD
Internal Medicine

Silverio Lopez

Rosaida Silverio-Lopez, MD
Internal Medicine

Mariya Tom-min

Mariya Tom, MD
Internal Medicine

Asma Yasin

Asma Yasin, MD
Internal Medicine

SGMC Primary Care Reviews

Never had a Doctor Like Dr. Hayes. Where he makes you feel so cared for. His visits are like friendship chats. And all his staff are hands-on! Such a Great Team here in Internal medicine clinic!!!

Vanessa R.

Dr. Mohan is so kind. His genuine concern for his patients is unmistakable. I’ve found my new primary care home!!!! I hope you will be here for many years to come.

Loretta J.

Dr. Johnson goes above and beyond for his patients and staff. He is very attentive to detail and listens to his patient's needs, he often works late hours and often calls his patient after hours because he truly cares.

Sonya F.

Dr. Vera has always been a very caring physician and always puts her patient's well-being above everything. She always makes her patients feel like family. She is an amazing physician.

Janet B.

Dr. Guadiana is fantastic! She has been my physician for over a year now. She is attentive and thorough. I always feel like she takes time to listen to my concerns and truly cares! The staff here are wonderful as well! Highly recommend!

Ashlie

Dr. Mandy Lucas is the most compassionate doctor I have ever had. She sits and listens and provides options. I couldn't ask for a better doctor!

Belinda L.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a primary care provider?

Primary care providers coordinate all aspects of your health care, including both physical and mental health.  They listen to your questions, assess symptoms, recommend treatment approaches, prescribe medication, and refer you to the proper specialist when needed.

Why do I need a primary care provider?

It's important to have a primary care physician because they get to know you, your medical history and your family health history. Building a long-term relationship with your provider can lead to major health benefits over your lifetime, such as lower overall health costs, a decrease in hospital and ER visits, and better management of chronic diseases. PCPs are also able to refer you to the correct specialists in the region's most comprehensive specialty network.

What's the difference between a family medicine and internal medicine physician?

An internal medicine physician cares for adults. A family medicine physician is both a pediatrician and an internal medicine doctor combined into one specialty. They care for both children and adults.

How do I choose a primary care provider?

There are a number of factors to consider when selecting your primary care physician. Get opinions from people you trust such as family, friends, and co-workers. Check your health insurance plan to find out what physicians are in-network. Consider your own preferences for office location, office hours, and ease of scheduling.

Most importantly, your primary care physician should be someone you trust – someone who listens to you and makes you feel comfortable when talking about your health issues."

How often should I have an appointment with my provider?

You should see your provider once a year to maintain your health. At this appointment, your provider will conduct an annual wellness exam and ask you questions about your health. Additional appointments may be needed if any conditions, symptoms, or needs arise.

Where can I go if my primary care provider is not available (i.e. after hours or on the weekend)?

SGMC Urgent Care provides quality, immediate walk-in care for patients of all ages every day from 9am-8pm. Urgent Care can treat any non-emergent, minor injuries and illnesses, including flu, urinary tract infections, strains and sprains, rashes, minor fractures, and sore throats.

What if I don't have health insurance?

For the uninsured, Partnership Health Center provides low-cost primary and walk-in urgent care. https://www.phcvaldosta.org/ 

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