Dr. Ratchford graduated from Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Joseph Ratchford, MD is an Internist in Springfield, GA and has 38 years experience. Dr. Ratchford currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Memorial Health University Medical Center, Candler Hospital, Effingham Health System and Saint Joseph's Hospital Savannah. Dr. Ratchford has experience treating conditions like Thrush, Limb Pain and Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ratchford received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Dr. Ratchford's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Ratchford is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

Effingham Medical Partners LLC
1571 GA Highway 21 S, Springfield, GA 31329
Directions (912) 754-7500

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Aug 24, 2019

Dr. Ratchford is a AWESOME physician. He is caring, he listens to you. He goes above and beyond to get to the root of your problem. i would never see anyone else.

Erika Johnson Levert — Aug 24, 2019

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Medical Education

Emory University School of Medicine
1986

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Pediatrics and Internal Medicine

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Dr. Ratchford in specializes in Internal Medicine. See more on Sharecare.

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Dr. Ratchford frequently treats the following conditions: Thrush, Limb Pain and Joint Pain. See more on Sharecare.

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Dr. Ratchford's office is located at 1571 GA Highway 21 S Springfield, GA 31329. You can find other locations and directions on Sharecare.

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Dr. Ratchford provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.

Is Dr. Joseph Ratchford, MD affiliated with any hospitals?

Dr. Joseph Ratchford, MD is affiliated with Memorial Health University Medical Center, Candler Hospital, Effingham Health System and Saint Joseph's Hospital Savannah.

Is Dr. Joseph Ratchford, MD a board-certified professional?

Yes, Dr. Joseph Ratchford, MD holds board certification in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Joseph Ratchford, MD receive good ratings from patients?

Dr. Joseph Ratchford, MD has a star rating of 3.6/5. See more patient feedback on Sharecare.

Hospital Affiliations

Memorial Health University Medical Center
4700 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA
Candler Hospital
5353 Reynolds St, Savannah, GA
Effingham Health System
459 GA Highway 119 S, Springfield, GA
Saint Joseph's Hospital Savannah
11705 Mercy Blvd, Savannah, GA

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