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Dr. James Wheeler, MD

Family Medicine* Age 79
Dr. James Wheeler, MD
4.8 (580 Ratings)

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Dr. James Wheeler, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Atlanta, GA.
Dr. James Wheeler, MD
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Dr. James Wheeler, MD

Family Medicine* Age 79
Atlanta, GA
Accepting new patients
53 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Wheeler, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Atlanta, GA.

About

Dr. Wheeler graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 1971 and completed a residency at Harvard Mass General|University of California Los Angeles.Dr. James Wheeler, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Atlanta, GA and has 53 years experience. Dr. Wheeler currently practices at Family Practice Center - ATLANTA and are affiliated with Northside Hospital Cherokee and Northside Hospital. Dr. Wheeler has experience treating conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Acute Upper Respiratory Infection and Nausea among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Wheeler received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 580 times. Dr. Wheeler's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Wheeler also speaks Spanish. Dr. Wheeler is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Nausea
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Nausea
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Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Constipation
Joint Pain
Muscle Spasm
Pharyngitis
Thrush
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Acute Bronchitis
Administrative Physical
Nail Infection
Shortness of Breath
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fever
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Foot Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Muscle Cramping
Piriformis Syndrome
Sebaceous Cysts
Strep Throat
Throat Pain
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin B Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Cardiovascular Disease Counseling
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization Administration
Obesity Counseling
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Adult Failure to Thrive
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergies
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Balanoposthitis
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Black Hairy Tongue
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chondromalacia
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Concussion
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Depression
Depressive Disorders
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Dry Skin
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Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Elbow Sprain
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Herpes Simplex Infection
High Cholesterol
Histoplasmosis
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Indigestion
Infectious Diseases
Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Injuries
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Insomnia
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Interstitial Cystitis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Jock Itch
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menopause
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Weakness
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polyuria
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Post-Vaccination Fever
Postpartum Depression
Rash
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Restless Leg Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sciatica
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sports Injuries
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Tenosynovitis
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Tinnitus
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TMJ
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Tonsillitis
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Yeast Infections
Abscess Incision and Drainage
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Biopsy
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Blood Allergy Testing
Blood Test
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Drug Allergy Testing
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Immunization
Joint Injection
McMurray's Test
Memory Evaluation
Mole Removal
Nail Avulsion and Excision
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
Tuberculosis Screening
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal
Vaccination
VAP Lipid Testing
Wart Removal
Worker's Compensation Evaluations
X-Ray
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Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Blue Choice Option POS
    Blue Choice HMO
  • BlueChoice-GA HMO
    Traditional Health Plan-GA
    Traditional / Indemnity-GA
  • Coventry Health Care of Georgia
  • Aetna
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Humana
  • United Healthcare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Superior Health Plan

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    993 Johnson Ferry Rd Ste F210, Atlanta, GA 30342
    Monday
    07:30 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 16:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 16:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Family Practice Center - Buckhead
    2021 Peachtree Rd NE Ste 350STE 350, Atlanta, GA 30309
  3. 3 Family Practice Center - Johns Creek
    11315 Johns Creek Pkwy # 100100, Johns Creek, GA 30097
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wheeler
4.8
Based on 580 Reviews
5 Stars (536)
4 Stars (15)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (6)
1 Star (21)

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Oct 09, 2024
Excellent professional service. I have been under the watchful care of Dr. James Wheeler for 35 years. He has diagnosed 2 cancers and treated several illnesses. I would recommend him without reservation.
Theodore A. Erck — Oct 09, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
Sports Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
    1971
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Internship

Internship
  • Los Angeles Co Medical Center|University of Southern California School of Medicine
    1972
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Harvard Mass General|University of California Los Angeles
    1976
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Wheeler, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Wheeler's profile.

Dr. Wheeler frequently treats the following conditions: All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Acute Upper Respiratory Infection and Nausea. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Wheeler, MD is affiliated with Northside Hospital Cherokee and Northside Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Wheeler, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northside Hospital Cherokee

    450 Northside Cherokee Blvd, Canton, GA

  • Northside Hospital

    1000 Johnson Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA