Summary

Dr. Richard Hedelius is a pulmonologist with 18 years of experience specializing in lung and respiratory care. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Naval Medical Center San Diego, where he also completed his fellowship training in 2014. Dr. Hedelius completed his residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth in 2011, following his internship in internal medicine at the same institution in 2009. He speaks both English and Swedish.

Dr. Hedelius practices at Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine in Jasper, Georgia, and maintains hospital privileges at Tanner Medical Center Carrollton. He focuses on treating patients with breathing problems and respiratory failure, as well as managing shortness of breath concerns. His expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing and bronchodilator reversibility testing to evaluate lung health. Patients have given Dr. Hedelius an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 18 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Swedish
  • Naval Medical Center San Diego
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Piedmont Physicians Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Jasper

620 Jl White Drive Suite 140AJasper, GA 30143
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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PulmonologyCritical Care MedicinePulmonologyPulmonology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
18 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Swedish Speaks English, Arabic
Jasper , GAJasper , GACanton , GACanton , GA
Med School: Naval Medical Center San Diego Med School: MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine Med School: BJ MEDICAL COLLEGE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Ulf David Hedelius

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A)
  • Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)
  • Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners
  • Ambetter (including Core & Select)
  • Anthem
  • Anthem MediBlue
  • Beech Street
  • CareSource
  • CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)
  • CareSource Medicaid
  • Cigna
  • Georgia Health Advantage
  • Humana
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Kaiser
  • Kaiser Medicare Advantage
  • LifeWell (HealthScope)
  • Medicare
  • Peach State
  • PHCS/MultiPlan
  • Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)
  • Sonder
  • Tricare Prime (referral required)
  • Tricare Select
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Marketplace Exchange
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Ulf David Hedelius has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Ulf David Hedelius has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Pulmonologist
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

18 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Georgia, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Naval Medical Center San Diego2014

Residency

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth2011

Internship

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth IM2009

Medical School

Naval Medical Center San DiegoGraduated in 2014
Nova Southeastern UniversityGraduated in 2008

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Richard Hedelius accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Richard Hedelius accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Richard Hedelius speak?
Dr. Richard Hedelius speaks English and Swedish.
Does Dr. Richard Hedelius accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Dr. Richard Hedelius accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Richard Hedelius's office located?
Dr. Richard Hedelius's office is located at 620 Jl White Drive Suite 140A, Jasper, GA, 30143.
Is Dr. Richard Hedelius accepting new patients?
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