New Patients

Your first visit to Athens Spine Center establishes a vital foundation for our relationship with you. During the first visit, we make sure to obtain important background information, like your medical history, and give you time to get to know your doctor. To understand what to expect for your first visit to our practice, please read through this page. You'll find all the practical information you need, such as a map and directions to our offices, practice hours, payment policies and more. There's background information about our first visit procedures.

MISSION STATEMENT

Our practice is working together to realize a shared vision of uncompromising excellence in medical care.

To fulfill this mission, we are committed to:

  • Listening to those we are privileged to serve.
  • Earn the trust and respect of patients, profession and community.
  • Exceed your expectations.
  • Ensure a creative, challenging and compassionate professional environment.
  • Strive for continuous improvement at all levels.

PATIENT FORMS

Once your referral is received and approved, you will be sent an invite to our patient portal to complete all new patient forms.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Being well-prepared for your appointment will ensure that the doctor has all of the needed information to provide the best possible care for you. It also will help relieve any unnecessary anxiety you may be feeling. Educate yourself on your symptoms by reviewing the content on this website. Also, take some time to review our staff page and familiarize yourself with the doctors. We look forward to your first visit.

NO SHOW & CANCELLATION POLICY

A fee of $50.00 will be assessed for all missed appointments and those not cancelled one business day prior. These charges will be your responsibility and billed directly to you. This will be due prior to your next appointment. Failure to keep multiple appointments may result in you being discharged from the practice.

ACCEPTED INSURANCE

We accept most Commercial and Medicare plans. This list below is not all-inclusive. If you have any questions about your insurance, please call us at (706) 425-2400.

We do not accept Medicaid as a Primary Insurance or any WellCare products.

Hours of Operation

Our Phone Lines Are Open from 8 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Thursday and from 8 AM to 11 AM on Fridays.

Monday

7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tuesday

7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wednesday

7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thursday

7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Friday

7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Monday
7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday
7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday
7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday
7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday
7:30 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

After Hours Emergencies

Our calls are answered by an answering service after office hours for urgent medical issues. The answering service cannot process scheduling questions and/or cancellations or medication refills. These requests are handled during office hours ONLY (Phone Call Policy). If you have a true medical emergency dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.