Dr. Carolyn Jean Felton M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
4890 Roswell Rd Ne Suite 200 Atlanta GA, 30342About
Dr. Carolyn Felton is a rheumatologist practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Felton specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Felton treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
University of Iowa Medical School MD
Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States 1993
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