Burke county, GA

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Burke County, Georgia[edit | edit source]

  • Burke County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 23,316. The county seat is Waynesboro. Burke County is part of the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography[edit | edit source]

  • Burke County is the second largest county by land area in Georgia. The county is located in the southeastern part of the state, above the fall line of the Ogeechee River. A majority of Burke County is located in the Lower Ogeechee River sub-basin of the Ogeechee River basin.

Healthcare in Burke County[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare is a significant aspect of life in Burke County. The county is served by several healthcare facilities, providing a range of services from primary care to specialized treatments.

Burke Medical Center[edit | edit source]

  • Burke Medical Center is a critical access hospital located in Waynesboro, Georgia. It provides a range of services including emergency care, surgical services, and diagnostic imaging. The hospital is equipped with 40 beds and employs over 200 healthcare professionals.

Optim Medical Center - Screven[edit | edit source]

  • Optim Medical Center - Screven is another healthcare facility serving Burke County. Located in Sylvania, this hospital offers a variety of services including orthopedic surgery, general surgery, and physical therapy.

Serenity Behavioral Health Systems[edit | edit source]

  • Serenity Behavioral Health Systems is a community-based provider offering mental health, addictive disease, and developmental disability services to individuals in Burke County. They provide a comprehensive range of services, including outpatient counseling, crisis intervention, and residential programs.

Education[edit | edit source]

  • Education in Burke County is administered by the Burke County School District. The district operates several elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as a pre-kindergarten program and an alternative school.

Transportation[edit | edit source]

  • Transportation in Burke County is facilitated by a network of state and local highways, including U.S. Route 25 and State Route 24. The county is also served by the Waynesboro Municipal Airport.

Notable People[edit | edit source]

  • Several notable individuals hail from Burke County, including professional football player Carlos Rogers and blues musician Blind Willie McTell.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Burke county, GA



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Jackson Joseph 1366483356 M Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine 1970 Family Practice Waynesboro GA 30830
Cox James 1083966709 M Lincoln Memorial University Medical Department 2014 Internal Medicine Waynesboro GA 30830



Burke county, GA - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Poley Preeti 1285819615 F Rush Medical College Of Rush University 2005 Ophthalmology Waynesboro GA 30830
Coleman Charles 1164457180 M Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine 1973 Urology Waynesboro GA 30830



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Simmons Rachel 1053058107 F Other 2022 Nurse Practitioner Waynesboro GA 30830
Durant Alan 1245323054 M Other 1991 Optometry Waynesboro GA 30830


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