Dr. Richard Fullerton MD
Hospitalist
35 Collier Rd Nw Suite 635 Atlanta GA, 30309About
Dr. Richard Fullerton is a hospitalist practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Fullerton specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Fullerton manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Fullerton 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.
Education and Training
Univ of Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville Fl 1980
University of Florida College of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Sciatica
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Prostatitis
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Swelling
- Vascular Disease
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