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Dr. Jim Wheeler, MD

Concierge Family Medicine physician, Atlanta, GA

Family Practice Center
3.0 (2 reviews)

Dr. Jim Wheeler is a board-certified family medicine physician who founded Family Practice Center in 1979.

993 Johnson Ferry Road Northeast, Suite 210, Atlanta, GA 30328
At a glance
Practice model
Concierge care membership
Board certification
American Board of Family Medicine
Languages
English

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About Dr. Wheeler

Dr. Wheeler earned his medical degree at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in 1971. He completed a family practice internship at LAC-USC Medical Center in 1972. In 1976 he finished residencies in psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital and in family practice at the University of California Los Angeles Medical Center.

He founded Family Practice Center in 1979 and was its CEO and medical director as of 2022. He is the former president of the Northside Hospital Department of Family Medicine. He sees children ages 4 to 11, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients.

PRWeb reported in 2022 that his philanthropic work includes Doctors Without Borders, Children International and other charitable organizations.

Membership and fees

Family Practice Center Atlanta offers a concierge care membership that gives direct access to a physician.

The membership includes direct cell and text access to the doctor and team, same-day and next-day appointments, and extended visit times.

Services

Children ages 4 to 11 Adolescents ages 12 to 18 Adult care Geriatric care
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Education and credentials

Degree
MD
Medical school
University of Alabama School of Medicine (1971)
Internship
Family practice, LAC-USC Medical Center (1972)
Residency
Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital (1976), and family practice, University of California Los Angeles Medical Center (1976)
Board certification
American Board of Family Medicine
Professional memberships
Fellow, American Academy of Family Physicians
NPI
1619922960

Hospital and practice affiliations

Former president, Northside Hospital Department of Family Medicine

Location

993 Johnson Ferry Road Northeast, Suite 210, Atlanta, GA 30328
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Recognition and research

Awards

Named a Top Doctor in Family Medicine for 2022 by Atlanta Magazine
Recognized in the Castle Connolly Top Doctors directory

Teaching and research roles

Has served as an adjunct professor at the Emory University School of Medicine

Patient reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5

Dishonest doctor

"This doctor and the Family Practice Center only cares about milking the patient in whatever way they can, and charges unreasonable fees for even the most basic checkup. When you call the office for explanation, they will throw random and different answers at you each time. They promised to get back to you, but they never do. They would lie about the reasons for the charge using reasons that can easily be nullified if you ask for documented evidence. If they cannot even uphold basic honesty, why would anyone trust their medical judgement?"

FMDD UserJan 2023
Rated 5 out of 5

This doctor is excellent.

"He is extremely intelligent, thorough, and friendly. He always considers my overall health, not just the aspect for which you are seeing him. This shows that he is concerned about your health and is willing to take the time to talk to you about it. This doctor is excellent."

FMDD UserOct 2022

Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Wheeler offer a membership?

Family Practice Center Atlanta offers a concierge care membership that gives direct access to a physician. It includes direct cell and text access to the doctor and team, same-day and next-day appointments, and extended visit times.

Is Dr. Wheeler board certified?

Yes. Dr. Wheeler is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

Where did Dr. Wheeler train?

Dr. Wheeler earned his medical degree at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in 1971. He did a family practice internship at LAC-USC Medical Center and residencies in psychiatry and family practice.

Does Dr. Wheeler offer telehealth?

The practice offers telehealth visits on demand.

Where is Dr. Wheeler's office?

Dr. Wheeler founded Family Practice Center in 1979.

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