Dr. Charles Pettus MD

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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Charles Pettus identified specializing in Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms., CardiologyCardiology
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms. and Internal MedicineInternal Medicine
A personal physician who provides long term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections, and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health, and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ear, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs.. He obtained board certification from The American Board of Internal Medicine for Cardiovascular Disease.

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. Charles Pettus accepts the following plans for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia at 1267 Highway 54 W

• Anthem Lumenos Open Access POS (HIA Plus)
• Anthem Lumenos Open Access POS (HIA)
• Anthem Lumenos Open Access POS (HRA)
• Anthem Lumenos Open Access POS (HSA)
• Anthem Lumenos PPO (HIA Plus)

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Pettus is affiliated with 2 hospitals:

Piedmont Hospital
1968 Peachtree Rd NW
Atlanta, GA

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License

Dr. Charles Pettus has been confirmed to have a license in Georgia

Education

Dr. Pettus attended medical school at Mercer University School of Medicine and graduated in 1989 having 24 years experience. Additional Cardiovascular Disease training was conducted at Veteran Administration Medical Center. Additional Internal Medicine training was conducted at Atlanta Medical Center.

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. Charles Pettus MD as:

• Charles W Pettus
• C Pettus

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