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Dr. Kristen Updegraff, MD

Family Medicine* Age 56
Dr. Kristen Updegraff, MD
4.8 (201 Ratings)

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Dr. Kristen Updegraff, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Savannah, GA.
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Dr. Kristen Updegraff, MD

Family Medicine* Age 56
Savannah, GA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kristen Updegraff, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Savannah, GA.

About

Dr. Kristen Updegraff, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Savannah, GA and has 24 years experience. They graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 2000 and completed a residency at Family Practice.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Candler Hospital and Saint Joseph's Hospital Savannah. At present, Dr. Updegraff received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 201 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Updegraff also speaks Spanish. Dr. Updegraff is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chronic Care Management
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Chronic Care Management
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Chronic Care Management
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Joint Pain
Muscle Spasm
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin B Deficiency
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergies
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Conduct Disorder
Confusion
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Cyclothymia (Chronic Mood Disorder)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Depression
Depressive Disorders
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dry Eyes
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Dysentery
Dyshydrotic Eczema
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Excessive Sweating
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Folic Acid Deficiency
Foot Infection
Foot Sprain
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Genital Warts
Gout
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Hair Loss
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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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Infectious Diseases
Influenza (Flu)
Injuries
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Insomnia
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Interstitial Cystitis
Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Kidney Infection
Knee Sprain
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menopause
Menstrual Disorders
Menstrual Migraine
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
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
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)
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pediatric Obesity
Pediatric Overweight
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Preeclampsia
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stye
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Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trichomoniasis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Varicose Eczema
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Yeast Infections
Abscess Incision and Drainage
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Biopsy
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Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Immunization
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Joint Injection
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Mole Removal
Obesity Counseling
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pelvic Exams
Physical Examination
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Biopsy
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urinalysis
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wart Removal
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue HRA Blue Open Access-GA POS
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Blue Choice HMO
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Tricare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    9 Chatham Ctr S Ste C, Savannah, GA 31405
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (912) 527-7211
  2. 2 Office
    814 Towne Park Dr, Rincon, GA 31326
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (912) 826-4866
  3. 3 Office
    1000 Towne Center Blvd Ste 701, Pooler, GA 31322
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (912) 748-2280
  4. 4 Southcoast Health
    89 Interchange Dr, Richmond Hill, GA 31324
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (912) 527-5301

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Updegraff
4.8
Based on 201 Reviews
5 Stars (188)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (11)

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Apr 18, 2024
I highly recommend Dr. Updegraff for her exceptional medical expertise, compassionate care, and commitment to patient well-being. Her thoroughness in diagnosis and personalized treatment approach makes her stand out in their field.
Betty F. — Apr 18, 2024
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About Me

Care Philosophy

  • I strive to be an old-school family physician. I want to know my patients and their families, take care of them all, and know and understand them on a deep and personal level. I try to create a lighthearted and heartfelt space where care giving is a team effort! I think I have the best patients in the world :-)

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Kristen Updegraff, MD is a family medicine specialist in Savannah, GA and has over 23 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 2000. She specializes in Family Medicine.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia Presbyterian Center
    2001
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Family Practice
    2003
Residency Hospital
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Does Dr. Updegraff communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Updegraff offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kristen Updegraff, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Updegraff's profile.

Dr. Kristen Updegraff, MD is affiliated with Candler Hospital and Saint Joseph's Hospital Savannah.

Yes, Dr. Kristen Updegraff, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Candler Hospital

    5353 Reynolds St, Savannah, GA

  • Saint Joseph's Hospital Savannah

    11705 Mercy Blvd, Savannah, GA