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Summary: SGMC Health (South Georgia Medical Center) is a nonprofit health system based in Valdosta, GA, serving South Georgia and North Florida. It operates a broad range of services across multiple hospitals and clinics with a focus on comprehensive care, including cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, neurology, pediatrics, minimally invasive surgery, and rehabilitative services. The system employs about 723 people and generated roughly $362.3M in annual revenue. Key executives include CEO Randy Sauls. SGMC Health operates centers in Valdosta and nearby Georgia cities, and maintains a presence in the United States with multiple offices. For rheumatology-specific care in Valdosta, SGMC Health is a regional provider within the SGMC network offering specialty and general rheumatology services. If you’re seeking a rheumatologist at SGMC Health Valdosta, contact the Valdosta campus or the SGMC main line to request a rheumatology appointment or referral.

Clinic Type

Rheumatology

Address

2501 North Patterson Street, Valdosta, Georgia 31602, US

Phone

229.433.1000

Email

sam.allen@sgmc.org

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • Rheumatology services
  • diagnostic testing (X-rays, bone densitometry, nuclear medicine, CT scans)
  • outpatient lab work (Walk-In Lab)
  • medical imaging
  • comprehensive rheumatology care
  • team-based care with Orthopedics, Rehabilitation Services, Neurosciences, Medical Imaging

Technology & Equipment

  • X-ray
  • Bone densitometry
  • Nuclear medicine
  • CT scans
  • Medical Imaging Services

Insurance & Payment

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • WebMD: 3.5/5 (29 ratings, 2 reviews)
  • RateMDs: 3.6/5 (13 reviews)

Patients praise

  • Board certified rheumatologist available
  • Specialist recognized for clinical expertise in conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis

Common complaints

  • Long wait times for appointments
  • Difficulty scheduling and communication issues with office staff
  • Some patient reports of dissatisfaction with diagnostic thoroughness or treatment plans
  • Concerns regarding bedside manner

"I was referred to Dr Tidmore after blood work came back and having other symptoms. He repeated the same bloowork my primary care had already done and sent... Don't waste your time in valdosta."

WebMD review

"Several appointments, waited an hour every time past my scheduled appointment time. Something needs to be done about the wait times..."

RateMDs review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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