
Dr. Edward Joel Shanik M.D.
Family Practitioner
4799 Blue Ridge Dr Suite 104 Blue Ridge GA, 30513About
Dr. Edward Shanik is a family practitioner practicing in Blue Ridge, GA. Dr. Shanik specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Shanik possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Kath Univ Leuven- Fac Der Geneeskunde- Leuven- Belgium 1975
Universite Catholique De Louvain, Faculte De Medecine 1975
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. William George Raisig MD64 Call Wright Rd Ellijay GA 30540
- Dr. Alana Maria Kent MD14244 HIGHWAY 515 N ELLIJAY GA 30536
- Dr. Thomas A Nguyen DO97 HEFNER ST STE 202 EAST ELLIJAY GA 30540
- Mrs. Paula Jean Boyle MD1940 Old Highway 5 Blue Ridge GA 30513
- Dr. Gary W Hunt MD2855 Old Highway 5 Blue Ridge GA 30513
- Dr. Daniela Maria Rojas-molina M.D.772 MADDOX DR STE 122 EAST ELLIJAY GA 30540
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