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Dr. Joseph Ratchford, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 63
Dr. Joseph Ratchford, MD
3.5 (22 Ratings)

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Dr. Joseph Ratchford, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Springfield, GA.
Dr. Joseph Ratchford, MD
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Dr. Joseph Ratchford, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 63
Springfield, GA
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38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joseph Ratchford, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Springfield, GA.

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Dr. Joseph Ratchford, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Springfield, GA and has 38 years experience. They graduated from Emory University School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Effingham Health System. Dr. Ratchford has experience treating conditions like Thrush, Limb Pain and Acute Upper Respiratory Infection among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ratchford received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Ratchford is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Thrush
Limb Pain
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Thrush
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Limb Pain
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Fever
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Foot Infection
Joint Pain
Muscle Spasm
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Pharyngitis
Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic Rhinitis Due to Food
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anosmia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Bacterial Sepsis
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Black Eye
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Breast Pain
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Common Cold
Confusion
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Cryptococcosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Sweating
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fibromyalgia
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Giardiasis
Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hidradenitis
Hip Pointer
Hives
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Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Impetigo
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Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Sprain
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Lyme Disease
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Motion Sickness
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neck Muscle Strain
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pediatric Obesity
Pediatric Overweight
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phimosis
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Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pinched Nerve in Back
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Post-Vaccination Fever
Postnasal Drip
Potassium Deficiency
Prostatitis
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Scabies
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Scarlet Fever
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Sebaceous Cysts
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stye
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Sunburn
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Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Withdrawal
Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trichomoniasis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Whooping Cough
Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Diabetes Counseling
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Pap Smear
Smoking Cessation Counseling

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Blue Open Access Alternate Network POS
  • Pathway HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Choice HMO
    Blue Choice Option POS
    Blue Choice PPO
    BlueChoice Option POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    National POS
  • Georgia HMO
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Effingham Medical Partners LLC
    1571 Ga Highway 21 S, Springfield, GA 31329

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ratchford
3.5
Based on 22 Reviews
5 Stars (14)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (8)

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Aug 24, 2019
Dr. Ratchford is a AWESOME physician. He is caring, he listens to you. He goes above and beyond to get to the root of your problem. i would never see anyone else.
Erika Johnson Levert — Aug 24, 2019
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Pediatrics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    1986
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Ratchford, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ratchford's profile.

Dr. Ratchford frequently treats the following conditions: Thrush, Limb Pain and Acute Upper Respiratory Infection. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joseph Ratchford, MD is affiliated with Effingham Health System.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Ratchford, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Effingham Health System

    459 GA Highway 119 S, Springfield, GA