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Augusta University Medical Office Building - Infectious Disease Medicine1447 Harper Street, Augusta, GA 30912 map
Dr. John Rissing is an infectious disease specialist in Augusta. He cares for patients with infections that are difficult to diagnose and treat, and can be life-threatening.
Augusta University Medical Office Building - Infectious Disease Medicine
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. John P. Rissing is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
1447 Harper Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Most Major Providers
Bio
Dr. John Rissing graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
Dr. Rissing has one office in Georgia where he specializes in Infectious Disease Medicine and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Rissing works with seven doctors including Dr. Cheryl Newman and Dr. David Haburchak.
Specialties
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Infectious Disease Medicine
As an infectious disease specialist, Dr. Rissing is capable of preventing, diagnosing, and treating a wide variety of infectious diseases. Typically, patients with an infectious disease, such as malaria, will require highly specialized treatment or care. Dr. Rissing may also educate patients traveling to places around the world that have a high rate of infectious diseases; this is sometimes referred to as travel medicine.
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Internal Medicine
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Rissing specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. Dr. Rissing can also refer patients to specialists when medically necessary. For example, patients with severe heart problems may be referred to a cardiologist for additional diagnostic tests or treatments.
Education & Training
Hospital Affiliations
- Augusta Hospital LLC
- Mcg Health, Inc
Languages Spoken
- English
Latest Infectious Disease Medicine News
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