Dr. Richard Kauffman M.D., Internist
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Dr. Richard Kauffman M.D.

Internist

4/5(13)
3200 Downwood Cir NW #200 Atlanta Georgia, 30327
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About

Dr. Richard Kauffman is an internist practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Kauffman has been a consultant on HIV in Southeast Asia, Africa and the Caribbean. He specializes in the medical treatment of diseases of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Kauffman provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.

Education and Training

Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1976

Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1976

Provider Details

Male English, Spanish
Dr. Richard Kauffman M.D.
Dr. Richard Kauffman M.D.'s Expert Contributions

Areas of expertise and specialization

HIV disease

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Professor of Medicine - Malawi Venture Mercer School of Medicine 2013 - 2013
  • FAA Aeromedical Examiner Atlanta, GA 1986 - 2009

Awards

  • Service Award for Professional Service 2004 Rotary Centennial 

Treatments

  • High Cholesterol
  • Obesity
  • Pain
  • Vascular Disease

Professional Memberships

  • American Medical Association  
  • Southern medical association  
  • Southeastern Board of the Academy of HIV Medicine  
  • Board Member ICEHA - International Center for Equal Healthcare Access  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Yearly medical missions to underdeveloped areas of the world.

Internships

  • Medical College of Georgia

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Medical Association, Southern Medical Association, Medical Association of Georgia

What do you attribute your success to?

  • His international travels and services have instilled in him a dedication to provide teaching and care in underserved areas of the world.

Philanthropic Initiatives

  • Volunteer work in Haiti, Cambodia and Vietnam; Malawi outreach programs

Hobbies / Sports

  • Traveling, Volunteer Work in Haiti, Cambodia and Vietnam

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of the American Medical Association, New England Journal of Medicine, MEDLINE

Areas of research

HIV Therapies

Dr. Richard Kauffman M.D.'s Practice location

West Paces - North Atlanta Primary Care

3200 Downwood Cir NW #200 -
Atlanta, Georgia 30327
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New patients: 770-442-1911
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4199 PACES FERRY RD SE -
ATLANTA, GA 30339
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New patients: 770-436-2444, 770-957-1887
Fax: 770-436-8820, 770-957-6864

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Patient Experience with Dr. Kauffman


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Dr. Richard Kauffman M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 13 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Internist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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