3 Best Primary Care Physicians in Athens, GA

“Dr. Vasu Murthy completed his bachelor’s degree at the University of Georgia and his medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia in 1998. He completed his family practice internship in 1999. He earned his residency in 2001 at Forest Park Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. He then completed a primary care sports medicine fellowship in 2002 at the University of Oklahoma College of Health Sciences in Oklahoma City. He is board-certified by the American Board of Family Practice, with an added Primary Care Sports Medicine qualification. He has been practicing family medicine in Athens since 2006. Dr. Vasu Murthy specializes in diagnosing comprehensive preventative care. He practices at Johnson & Murthy Family Practice.”

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“Dr. Farris Thomas Johnson Jr received his medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1977. He completed his internship in 1978. He earned his residency in 1980 at Malcolm Grow Medical Center at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. He also finished his residency at Brooke Army Medical Center. He holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He was a military flight surgeon and family physician for eight years. Dr. Johnson has practiced medicine in Athens since 1985. He practices at Johnson & Murthy Family Practice. Their clinical teams deliver complete preventative care, diagnostics, and patient treatment.”

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“Dr.Paul D. Haver obtained his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. He finished his family practice residency at Greeneville Memorial Hospital in Greeneville, South Carolina. He is board-certified in family medicine. Dr.Paul D. Haver has experience as a physician, treating patients of all ages in emergency and family practice settings. He established Athens Family Medicine with Dr. Shiver in September 1991. Athens Family Medicine accepts walk-ins. They offer General Health Visits and life scans for the carotid artery, aorta, and femoral (leg) arteries. Their certified diabetic educator assesses weight management counseling.”

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