
Dr. Brent A Flickinger MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
957 Baxter Street Athens GA, 30606About
Dr. Brent Flickinger is a rheumatologist practicing in Gainesville, GA. Dr. Flickinger specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Flickinger treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 2002
Provider Details
Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Osteoporosis
- Trigger Finger
- Arthritis
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Pain
- Dermatomyositis
Dr. Brent A Flickinger MD's Practice location
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961 Smoky Mountain Springs Lane Ne Suite A -Gainesville, GA 30501Get Direction
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957 Baxter Street -Athens, GA 30606Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Marta T Bognar M.D.957 Baxter Street Athens GA 30606
- Dr. Huma Sohail MD957 Baxter Street Athens GA 30606
- Dr. William Aiken Chafin M.D.957 BAXTER ST ATHENS GA 30606
- Dr. Kurt Edson george Blake M.B.B.S1270 PRINCE AVE ATHENS GA 30606
- Dr. Stephen Merle Elmore MD957 BAXTER ST ATHENS GA 30606
Nearest Hospitals
NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INCl
743 SPRING STREET GAINESVILLE GA 30501NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL FORSYTHl
1200 NORTHSIDE FORSYTH DRIVE CUMMING GA 30041BARROW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
316 NORTH BROAD STREET WINDER GA 30680PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
1199 PRINCE AVENUE ATHENS GA 30606