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Dr. James Wheeler, MD

Family Medicine*
4.8 (578)
Map Pin Small Atlanta, GA
Accepting new patients
53 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. James Wheeler, MD

Dr. James Wheeler, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Atlanta, GA. They specialize in Family Medicine, has 53 years of experience, and is board certified in Family Practice. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine and is affiliated with Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, Piedmont Hospital and Northside Hospital. Dr. Wheeler, completed a residency at Harvard Mass General|University of California Los Angeles. Patients rated Dr. Wheeler an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Wheeler works at Practice in Atlanta, GA with other offices in Alpharetta, GA and Smyrna, GA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Wheeler's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    993 Johnson Ferry Rd Ste F210, Atlanta, GA 30342 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 256-1727
    Monday
    07:30 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 16:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 16:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Office
    3400 Old Milton Pkwy Ste A510, Alpharetta, GA 30005 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 256-1727
    Monday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    07:30 - 16:30
  3. 3
    Office
    4298 Atlanta Rd SE Ste 310, Smyrna, GA 30080 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 256-1727

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
  • Piedmont Hospital
  • Northside Hospital

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    4.8
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    Based on 578 ratings
    Patient Ratings (578)
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    4 Star
    (15)
    3 Star
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    Specialties*
    • Family Medicine

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 53 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1619922960
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Harvard Mass General|University of California Los Angeles
    Residency
    Internship
    • Los Angeles Co Medical Center|University of Southern California School of Medicine
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Family Practice
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    578 patients have reviewed Dr. Wheeler. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Wheeler.

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