SGMC Internal Medicine - Park Avenue
Internal Medicine • Valdosta, GA
About
SGMC Internal Medicine – Park Avenue Valdosta is part of SGMC Health, a nonprofit health system based in Valdosta, GA. SGMC Health operates a network of hospitals and clinics in South Georgia and North Florida, with SGMC – South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta as a key facility. The system emphasizes improving lives through comprehensive health care and employs hundreds of staff. The Park Avenue location is one of SGMC’s Valdosta-area primary care/medical offices within the SGMC network. If you need specifics (hours, physicians, or services) for the Park Avenue Internal Medicine clinic, I can look them up.
Clinic Type
Internal Medicine
Address
604 E. Park Ave., Valdosta, GA 31602
Phone
229-433-5260
sam.allen@sgmc.org
Opening Hours
Monday-Thursday: 8am – 5pm; Friday: 8am – 12pm
Services Offered
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FAQs
What is SGMC Internal Medicine – Park Avenue part of?
SGMC Internal Medicine at Park Avenue is part of SGMC Health’s graduate medical education program in partnership with Mercer University School of Medicine.
Who is the Medical Director?
Medical Director Joseph Hayes, MD.
What residency training is taking place at this location?
3-year internal medicine specialty residency training at SGMC Health.
Is there a podcast to learn more about the clinic?
Yes, the Podcast “What Brings You in Today?” from SGMC Health.
How can I become a patient?
There is a section titled “Become a Patient” on the page for SGMC Internal Medicine – Park Avenue.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Wheree.com (aggregated): Generally positive feedback reported. Specific aggregate numeric ratings are not explicitly displayed in the searched source content. (Not explicitly specified.)
Patients praise
- Compassionate and caring bedside manner
- Attentive and thorough physicians
- Helpful and friendly support staff
- Efficient check-in and low wait times
- Effective communication regarding test results and follow-ups
Common complaints
- No significant negative themes or recurring complaints were identified in the available public information, which primarily features testimonials and positive feedback.
"I enjoy going to a doctor who cares about their patients, I’ve never had a doctor check on me with a personal phone call after a visit to see how I’m doing, but here the doctor has several times and I greatly appreciate it!"
— Richard Bias, MD - SGMC Health website testimonials"I was still checking in at the front desk when the nurse was calling me back. I waited less than 5 min for Dr. Courson to come into the room. He was very thorough and helpful... A great all-around experience!"
— SGMC Health Primary Care patient testimonials"There so amazing. Best doctor office I have ever had the whole staff crew is amazing there."
— Kimberly Griffin via SGMC Health Facebook pageSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- SGMC Health Welcomes Internist Lynn Lee, MD, and Opens Primary Care – Patterson – Lanier County News — Jun 20, 2026
- SGMC Health Welcomes Internal Medicine Teaching Faculty - SGMC Health — Sep 8, 2025
- SGMC Health welcomes Baah-Sackey to Internal Medicine Residency Program faculty | Valdosta Daily Times — Aug 6, 2025
- SGMC Health welcomes Internal Medicine teaching faculty | Valdosta Daily Times — Sep 12, 2025
- SGMC Health celebrates graduation of resident physicians | Valdosta Daily Times — Jun 10, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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