Dr. James Wheeler, MD
Family Medicine•Male•Age 78
Family Medicine
Dr. James Wheeler, MD is a family medicine specialist in Atlanta, GA and has over 51 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 1971. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital and Piedmont Hospital. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.
Family Practice Center
993 Johnson Ferry Rd Ste 210 Atlanta, GA 30342Accepting new patients
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Dr. Wheeler's conditions and procedures:
- Urinary Incontinence
- Wellness Examination
- Immunization Administration
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Thyroid
- Acne
- Actinic Keratosis
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- ADHD and-or ADD
- Administrative Physical
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergies
- Anemia
- Animal Allergies
- Ankle Sprains and Strains
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Asthma
- Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
- Athlete's Foot
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Back Pain
- Balanoposthitis
- Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
- Bladder Infection
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Breast Pain
- Bronchitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
- Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Coccygeal Pain
- Cold Sore
- Concussion
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cough
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Depression
- Depressive Disorders
- Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty With Walking
- Diverticulitis
- Dry Skin
- Dysentery
- Dyslipidemia
- Earwax Buildup
- Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Foot Infection
- Gait Abnormality
- Ganglion Cyst
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gout
- Hair Loss
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heart Palpitations
- Heartburn
- Hemorrhoids
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- High Cholesterol
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypogonadism
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Hypothyroidism
- Indigestion
- Infectious Diseases
- Influenza (Flu)
- Injuries
- Insomnia
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Intestinal Diverticulitis
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Jock Itch
- Joint Pain
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Low Back Pain
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Mastodynia
- Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
- Menopause
- Menstrual Disorders
- Migraine
- Miner's Knee
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
- Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
- Muscle Spasm
- Muscle Weakness
- Nail Infection
- Nausea
- Neck Muscle Strain
- Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
- Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Otitis Media
- Overactive Bladder
- Overweight
- Painful Urination (Dysuria)
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Pharyngitis
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Plantar Wart
- Pneumonia
- Pollen Allergy
- Polyuria
- Potassium Deficiency
- Rash
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Ringworm
- Rosacea
- Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Shortness of Breath
- Sinus Bradycardia
- Sinusitis
- Sleep Apnea
- Sports Injuries
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Swine Flu
- Symptomatic Menopause
- Tension Headache
- Testicular Dysfunction
- Tinnitus
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Urinary Stones
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vaginitis or Vaginosis
- Venous Insufficiency
- Vertigo
- Vitamin B Deficiency
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Warts
- Wheezing
- Yeast Infections
- Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
- Biopsy
- Blood Allergy Testing
- Blood Test
- Cardiovascular Disease Counseling
- Drug Allergy Testing
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
- Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
- Immunization
- Joint Injection
- McMurray's Test
- Memory Evaluation
- Mole Removal
- Obesity Counseling
- Ovarian Cancer Screening
- Pap Smear
- Patch Testing
- Pelvic Exams
- Physical Examination
- Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
- Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Screenings
- Smoking Cessation Counseling
- Tuberculosis Screening
- Ultrasound
- Vaccination
- VAP Lipid Testing
- Wart Removal
- Worker's Compensation Evaluations
- X-Ray
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wheeler
4.8
Based on 578 ratings
| 5 Star | 93% | 93% |
| 4 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 1% | 1% |
| 1 Star | 4% | 4% |
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About Me
Care Philosophy
Specialties
- Family Medicine
- Sports Medicine
Harvard Mass Genl|University Of California Los Angeles
Residency Hospital, 1976
Los Angeles Co Med Ctr|University of Southern California School of Medicine
Internship Hospital, 1972
University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
Medical School, 1971
- English
- Spanish
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Dr. Wheeler's office is located at 993 Johnson Ferry Rd Ste 210, Atlanta, GA 30342. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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Dr. James Wheeler, MD is fluent in 2 languages: English and Spanish.
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