Dr. Scott J Akin M.D.
Hospitalist
1670 Clairmont Rd 151-P Decatur GA, 30033About
Dr. Scott Akin is a hospitalist practicing in Decatur, GA. Dr. Akin specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Akin manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Akin works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
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Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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