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Dr. Mark Sims, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 65
Dr. Mark Sims, MD
4.2 (10 Ratings)

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Dr. Mark Sims, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 65
Atlanta, GA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Mark Sims, MD works in Atlanta, GA as a Gastroenterology Specialist and has 36 years experience.

They are board certified in Gastroenterology and graduated from Rush Medical College in 1988. Dr. Sims completed a residency at Parkland Hosp-Dallas Va Medical Center. Dr. Sims has has worked on more claims relating to Constipation, Abdominal Pain and Nausea than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Sims has received an average rating of 4.2 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. They are affiliated with Piedmont Hospital. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Sims practices at Practice in Atlanta, GA.

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  • Superior Health Plan
  • BlueChoice-GA HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Choice HMO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
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  • LocalPlus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Digestive Healthcare of Georgia
    95 Collier Rd NW Ste 4085, Atlanta, GA 30309

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4.2
Based on 10 Reviews
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May 26, 2021
Dr. Sims treated me in the hospital after one of his colleagues perforated my colon during a routine colonoscopy. He is very personable and an excellent clinician.
— May 26, 2021
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rush Medical College
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Parkland Hosp-Dallas Va Medical Center
    1991
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Michigan
    1991
Fellowship Hospital

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Dr. Mark Sims, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Sims accepts Aetna, Ambetter and Anthem as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Sims accepts here.

Dr. Sims frequently sees patients for Constipation, Abdominal Pain and Nausea.

Dr. Sims has a star rating of 4.2/5 and has been reviewed 10 times.

Dr. Sims is board certified in Gastroenterology.

Dr. Sims has been practicing as a Gastroenterology Specialist for 36 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Piedmont Hospital

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