Memorial Satilla Specialists - Pulmonary Medicine
Pulmonary Medicine • Waycross, GA • 1 location (Waycross, GA) locations
About
Summary: Memorial Satilla Specialists is part of Memorial Satilla Health, a long-established, full-service acute-care hospital system serving Waycross and southeast Georgia. The facility focuses on high-quality patient care across multiple specialties, including pulmonary/respiratory care, and operates with multiple locations in Waycross (HQ at 1900 Tebeau Street). The health system offers comprehensive services such as emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, surgery, rehabilitation, sleep and birthing centers, mental health programs, and outpatient/advanced surgical services. They emphasize patient- and family-centered care, with ongoing hiring and service updates (e.g., same-day appointments for Advanced Surgery and staffing openings). For pulmonary medicine specifics, contact Memorial Satilla Specialists through their Waycross location or refer to Memorial Satilla Health’s Pulmonary services for evaluation, treatment, and management of respiratory conditions.
Clinic Type
Pulmonary Medicine
Address
408 Zachry Street
Phone
912-338-9704
copyright@hcahealthcare.com
Opening Hours
Mon - Thurs: 8:00am - 5:00pm; Fri: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Website
https://memorialsatillaspecialists.com/locations/memorial-satilla-specialists-pulmonary-medicine/
Telehealth
https://memorialsatillaspecialists.com/patient-center/telehealth.dot
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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Current Offers
Accepting new patients
FAQs
What services are offered at Memorial Satilla Specialists – Pulmonary Medicine?
Pulmonary care, diagnostics and counseling, including minimally invasive procedures like lung biopsy and bronchoscopy.
How do I schedule an appointment?
To schedule an appointment, Memorial Satilla Specialists – Pulmonary Medicine states to call (912) 338-9758. Our office in Waycross is located at 408 Zachry Street.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (for Dr. Manel Nayak): 4.5 out of 5 stars (25 ratings)
- WebMD: 1 out of 5 stars (1 review)
Patients praise
- Long-term patient loyalty, with some patients citing 20+ years of care
- Appreciation for the physician's expertise and honest, direct communication style regarding diagnoses and options
- High overall rating for the primary physician at this location
Common complaints
- Reports of unprofessional or rude staff behavior at the front desk
- Concerns regarding a physician's bedside manner, specifically being perceived as condescending or overbearing
- Difficulties with administrative processes, such as coordination for simple procedures like chest X-rays
"He was condescending, overbearing and rude and had [no] interest in answering any of our questions. ... WE WILL NOT BE GOING BACK to him again."
— Healthgrades patient review"Dr. Nayak has been my doctor for 20+ years and I have never been dissatisfied! ... He doesn't "sugarcoat" anything but tells you honestly what your diagnosis is... I highly recommend him!"
— Healthgrades patient review"Good luck having them work with you on even what I thought was a simple chest xray."
— WebMD patient reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- SGHS opens urology, cardiology offices — Aug 5, 2025
- Dr. Rhonda O. Williams, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Waycross, GA — May 14, 2026
- Pierce IDBA Director helps judge Doctor Chef — Apr 7, 2026
- Memorial Satilla Health earns Level IV trauma center designation | Memorial Satilla Health — May 6, 2026
- MSH gets new residents — Jul 22, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More pulmonary medicine clinics in Waycross
Pulmonary care at Memorial Satilla Health (Waycross) - Memorial Satilla Health is a private, acute-care hospital in Waycross, GA, serving the southeast Georgia region for over 60 years. - The facility operates a full range of services with a dedicated focus on high-quality care, including ER, orthopedics, surgery, rehabilitation, and specialized programs. - Pulmonary care is encompassed within their broader specialty services, alongside cardiology, neurology, sleep medicine, and rehabilitation, supported by a team-based approach at a 230+ bed hospital. - Key location: 1900 Tebeau Street, Waycross, GA 31501 (HQ). Phone: (912) 283-3030. - The hospital emphasizes patient- and family-centered care and serves a large regional community with extensive acute and outpatient capabilities.
Pulmonary Medicine at Southeast Georgia Health System (Waycross) - SGHS is a nonprofit health system serving the Golden Isles and Southeast Georgia since 1888, with multiple locations and a focus on safe, quality, accessible, and cost-effective care. - Waycross services: SGHS operates pulmonary medicine within its broader acute-care network. If you’re seeking pulmonary/hearth-lung specialty care in Waycross, SGHS likely offers evaluation and treatment through its pulmonary department or affiliated providers. - Key context: SGHS is headquartered in Brunswick, GA, with a presence across four offices in the United States and serves six Georgia counties. Main contact options include the Brunswick campus and regional facilities; patient inquiries can be directed to marketing@sghs.org or the main line 912-466-7000.
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