Walker county, GA

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Walker County, Georgia[edit | edit source]

  • Walker County is a county located in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 68,756. The county seat is LaFayette. The county was created on December 18, 1833, from land formerly belonging to the Cherokee Indian Nation.

Healthcare in Walker County[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare is a significant aspect of life in Walker County, with several healthcare facilities providing a range of services to the residents. These facilities include hospitals, clinics, and specialized healthcare centers.

Hutcheson Medical Center[edit | edit source]

  • Hutcheson Medical Center, located in Fort Oglethorpe, was a general medical and surgical hospital in Walker County, GA. It was established in 1952 and had 230 beds. The hospital closed in 2015 due to financial difficulties.

Cornerstone Medical Center[edit | edit source]

  • Cornerstone Medical Center is a 65-bed hospital located in Fort Oglethorpe, GA. It provides a range of services including emergency care, surgical services, and diagnostic imaging. The hospital is part of the ApolloMD network.

Primary Healthcare Centers[edit | edit source]

  • Primary Healthcare Centers is a network of healthcare facilities providing services in Walker County and surrounding areas. The network includes a clinic in Rossville, offering services such as family medicine, pediatrics, and women's health.

Walker County Health Department[edit | edit source]

  • The Walker County Health Department provides a variety of public health services to the residents of Walker County. These services include immunizations, health screenings, and disease prevention programs.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Walker County, GA, is well-served by a variety of facilities and services. From hospitals to clinics and health departments, residents have access to a wide range of healthcare options. Despite the closure of Hutcheson Medical Center, the county continues to provide quality healthcare through facilities like Cornerstone Medical Center and Primary Healthcare Centers.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Walker county, GA



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Basham Jazzmine 1114451051 F Edward Via Col Of Osteo Medicine-virginia Campus 2017 Family Practice Unit 214 La Fayette GA 30728
Greene Christopher 1154308740 M Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine 1993 Family Practice 101 Kington Ln Chickamauga GA 30707 7063759400
Greene Christopher 1154308740 M Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine 1993 Family Practice 611 E Villanow St La Fayette GA 30728 7066381606
Ireland Stanley 1023095536 M Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine 1984 Family Practice 611 E Villanow St La Fayette GA 30728 7066381606
Locker Kathleen 1578698270 MD F University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine 2001 Family Practice 1425 Mcfarland Ave Rossville GA 30741 7068610863
Phillips Melissa 1841277423 F University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine 1980 Family Practice 611 E Villanow St La Fayette GA 30728 7066381606
Storey Suzanne 1346225919 MD F Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine 1999 Family Practice 611 E Villanow St La Fayette GA 30728 7066381606
Morton David 1013978204 M Drexel University College Of Medicine 1979 Internal Medicine 501 Mize St La Fayette GA 30728 7066385580
Wilson Michael 1568455541 M Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine 1989 Internal Medicine 8566cn Hwy 27 Rock Spring GA 30739 7063759310



Walker county, GA - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Danny Yakoub 1386882538 M Other 1998 Surgical Oncology 4300 University Pkwy Evans GA 30728 7067216029



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Espy Leisha 1902950462 F Life Chiropractic College 1985 Chiropractic Rossville GA 30741
Kisner Michael 1588650444 DC M Life Chiropractic College 1987 Chiropractic La Fayette GA 30728
Wages Jensen 1538517966 F Other 2016 Physical Therapy Suite 104 La Fayette GA 30728


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