DeKalb county, GA
DeKalb County, Georgia[edit | edit source]
- DeKalb County is located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 691,893, making it Georgia's fourth-most populous county. Its county seat is Decatur. DeKalb County is included in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area. It contains roughly 10% of the city of Atlanta (the other 90% lies in Fulton County).
Healthcare in DeKalb County[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in DeKalb County is comprehensive and diverse, with numerous hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities serving the residents. The county's healthcare system is known for its high-quality services and innovative medical treatments.
Emory Healthcare[edit | edit source]
- Emory Healthcare, based in DeKalb County, is the largest health system in Georgia and comprises seven hospitals, including Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Emory Johns Creek Hospital, and Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital. Emory Healthcare has more than 21,000 employees and 2,800 physicians in 70 specialties, including more than 120 primary care locations.
DeKalb Medical[edit | edit source]
- DeKalb Medical is a not-for-profit health system, comprised of three hospital campuses - DeKalb Medical at North Decatur, DeKalb Medical at Downtown Decatur, and DeKalb Medical at Hillandale. It also includes numerous outpatient and urgent care centers. DeKalb Medical provides a wide range of services, including maternity services, orthopedics, and cancer care.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta[edit | edit source]
- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta operates a clinic in DeKalb County, providing specialized care for children from birth to 21 years old. The clinic offers services in numerous pediatric specialties, including cardiology, oncology, neurology, and orthopedics.
Public Health in DeKalb County[edit | edit source]
- The DeKalb County Board of Health provides numerous public health services to the residents of DeKalb County. These services include immunizations, family planning, WIC services, and environmental health services. The Board of Health also operates the DeKalb County Health Department, which provides a wide range of public health services and programs to protect and improve the health of DeKalb County residents.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in DeKalb County, Georgia, is a comprehensive system that serves the diverse needs of its residents. From world-class hospitals like Emory Healthcare and DeKalb Medical to specialized pediatric care at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, DeKalb County offers a wide range of healthcare services to meet the needs of its population. The DeKalb County Board of Health also plays a crucial role in promoting public health and preventing disease in the community.
WikiMD's DocFinder
Need helping finding a doctor or specialist in the United States? WikiMD can help with over 1 million healthcare providers in all the states and territories encompassing both the primary care and specialist providers. Try the WikiMD's DocFinder.
Primary care[edit source]
Primary Care DeKalb county, GA
DeKalb county, GA - Specialists
Allied healthcare providers
| Georgia Physician / Provider Directory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Primary Care | Providing comprehensive primary care including Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Pediatrics | 
|
| Specialists | A full spectrum from Addiction Medicine to Urology, representing diverse specialties | |
| Surgeons | Expertise across disciplines including Cardiac Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and more | |
| Dentists and Other Providers | Detailed listing of Dentists, Podiatrists, Chiropractors, and Optometrists alongside other allied healthcare providers | |
| Hospitals | An overview of Hospitals in Georgia | |
| World Directory | Explore doctors across the US with WikiMD's DocFinder or global healthcare facilities with the World Directory of Healthsites | |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates, categories Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
