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Introduction

Personal Facts:

Female

Years Since Graduation: 20

Practice Member Since: 2003.

Current Title: Medical Director

Professional Status:

Private Practice - Group/Partnership, Full-Time

Physician Website:

http://www.atlidc.com

Professional
Appointments:

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine - Department of Internal Medicine

Lecturer, Morehouse School of Medicine - Dept of Anatomy, Microbiology

Adjunct Professor of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine - Dept of Family Medicine

Professional Affiliations/
Memberships:

1992  Member, Infectious Diseases Society of America

1997  Fellow, American College of Physicians

2005  Member, American Society of Bariatric Physicians

1987  Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society (AOA)

Member, Georgia State Medical Association

Committees:

Medical Director, Atlanta Vitality Center

Hearing to approve Linezolid (Zyvox), FDA Anti-Infective Drug Advisory Committee

Medical Director of Infection Control, Regency Hospital of South Atlanta

Medical Director of Infection Control, South Fulton Medical Center

Professional Interests:

Infectious Disease Medicine, Immune system health, Anti-aging and Immunosenescence

Provides Patients with
Access to a Nurse:

Yes

Physician Treats:

Aging facial appearance, AIDS, Anemia, Arthritis, Aspiration pneumonia, Bladder disorders & infections, Boils & carbuncles, Bone & joint infections, Breast diseases & disorders, Cat-scratch disease, Cervicitis, Chickenpox, Chronic bronchitis, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Chronic non - healing wounds, Chronic sinusitis, Conjunctivitis, Dermatophytosis, Diarrhea, Ear infections - exterior or outer

Physician Performs:

Abscess drainage & surgery, Age management (anti - aging medicine)

Health Plan/Other

Health Plans Accepted:

We are a contracting provider for Medicare, We participate in all major insurance plans

Accepts Medicare:

Yes

Accepts Medicaid:

No

Accepting New Patients:

Yes

Experience/Training

Specialties^*

Infectious Disease Medicine (HealthGrades has verified that Dr. Drayton is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine)

Internal Medicine (HealthGrades has verified that Dr. Drayton is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine)

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Medical School:

   Howard University College of Medicine Washington, DC, 1988

Internship:

   Henry Ford Hospital Detroit, MI, 1989

Residency:

   Henry Ford Hospital Detroit, MI, 1991

Fellowship:

   Jackson Memorial Hospital Miami, FL, 1994

Professional Status:

   Private Practice - Group/Partnership

Undergraduate University:

   Howard University - BS/MD 6-year Dual Degree Program Washington, DC, 1988

Professional Positions:

   Morehouse School of Medicine Atlanta, GA, 2002

Participates in Clinical
Trials:

Yes

HealthGrades has examined disciplinary actions within the last five years from the Office of Inspector General and 50 state medical boards. HealthGrades could not detect any disciplinary actions for Dr. Joyce Renee Drayton as of 05/02/2008
Note: HealthGrades reports on state and federal disciplinary actions (if any) from the previous five years.

Atlanta Infectious Disease Consultants (AIDC)
 http://www.atlidc.com

Description of practice:

As an infectious disease (ID) specialist, Dr. Drayton is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. After medical school and residency, she completed 2 years of additional training in ID. Along with her specialized knowledge comes insight into the use of antibiotics and their side effects. Dr. Drayton has training in both immunology, epidemiology & infection control and she is the Director of Infection Control at South Fulton Medical Center and Regency Hospital. Atlanta Vitality Center is Dr. Drayton’s Center for weight management. As a board certified Infectious Disease specialist, she has a special interest in the influence of excess weight on "Immunosenescence." - the aging of the immune system. Located near downtown Decatur,For A Thin You! physician-supervised weight loss is Atlanta/Dekalbs #1 non-surgical medical weight loss center. Visit the center at www.forathinyou.com.

Languages spoken by physicians in this practice:

Spanish

All physicians at this practice:

Office Location: 

	Atlanta Infectious Disease Consultants (AIDC)	View Contact Information
	465 Winn Way
	Decatur, GA 30030	View Location Map
Office Information:    Physicians At This Office: Joyce R. Drayton Office Hours:    Monday: Closed Tuesday: 1:30 pm-5:00 pm Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: Closed Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

Holiday Office Closures:

Major National Holidays

Office Parking Instructions/Fees:

Free parking

Office Public Transportation Information:

Marta Accessible

Other Office Transportation Details:

Located one block south of Dekalb Medical Center

Office Coordinator:

Cathi Dailey, Office Manager

Office provides computerized drug orders:

Yes

Office utilizes electronic record keeping:

Yes

Payment Methods:

Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover, Cash, Check, Credit Card

Payment Policy:

Payments, co-pays and balances must be paid upon check in; Boutique services are offered on a cash basis.

 

Affiliated Hospitals

South Fulton Medical Center

1170 Cleveland Aveneue East Point, GA 30344

South Fulton Medical Center

Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ 2006

Atlanta Medical Center

303 Parkway Drive North East Atlanta, GA 30312

Atlanta Medical Center

REGENCY HOSP OF SOUTH ATLANTA

1170 CLEVELAND Avenue 4TH FLOOR EAST POINT, GA 30344

Dekalb Medical Center

2701 North Decatur Road Decatur, GA 30033

Emory Crawford Long Hospital

550 Peachtree Street North East Atlanta, GA 30308