Summary

Dr. Don Abernethy is a family medicine and emergency medicine physician with 34 years of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Anderson Area Medical Center. His extensive background spans both comprehensive family care and urgent medical situations.

Dr. Abernethy practices at Saint Marys Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia, Georgia, and Cherokee Medical Center in Gaffney, South Carolina, with affiliations to Spartanburg Medical Center Mary Black Campus. He treats patients with high blood pressure and handles hypertensive emergencies that require immediate attention. His emergency medicine expertise includes performing CT scans and providing critical care services when patients need urgent medical intervention. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 2
  • 34 years of experience
  • 38 insurance plans accepted
  • Anderson Area Medical Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Don Leslie Abernethy has 2 locations

Saint Marys Sacred Heart Hospital

367 Clear Creek PkwyLavonia, GA 30553

Cherokee Medical Center

1530 N Limestone StGaffney, SC 29340

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Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
2.3 
34 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, French, Creole Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Lavonia , GASUWANEE , GARoswell , GAHouston , TX
Med School: Mercer University School Of Medicine Med School: American University Of Antigua College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Don Leslie Abernethy

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • All Savers Insurance
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Clover Health
  • Evolutions Healthcare Systems
  • Family Health Network
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Georgia Health Advantage - HMO
  • Golden Rule
  • Guardian
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Peoples Health
  • Select Health of South Carolina
  • Select Health of South Carolina - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • University of Arizona Health Plans

Medical Specialties

Dr. Don Leslie Abernethy has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Don Leslie Abernethy has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Accidents
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Injury
  • Trauma

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, South Carolina, 2027, Active
Medical Doctor, Georgia, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Anderson Area Medical Center

Medical School

Mercer University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1992

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Don Abernethy accepting new patients?
Dr. Don Abernethy has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Don Abernethy?
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Does Dr. Don Abernethy accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Don Abernethy has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Don Abernethy accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Don Abernethy accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Don Abernethy affiliated with?
Dr. Don Abernethy is affiliated with Spartanburg Medical Center Mary Black Campus.

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