Summary

Dr. Richard Fullerton is a family medicine physician who also specializes in hospital medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine and completed his residency at Emory University School of Medicine in 1984, following an internship at Anderson Area Medical Center in 1981. With 46 years of medical experience, Dr. Fullerton brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He provides care in English.

Dr. Fullerton is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital and practices in Atlanta, Georgia. He treats patients with high blood pressure, including emergency situations involving severely elevated blood pressure, as well as hypertension in children. His clinical services include general blood testing and complete blood count analysis to help diagnose and monitor various health conditions. Patients have given Dr. Fullerton an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 46 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Emory University School of Medicine
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Piedmont Physicians at Collier Road

105 Collier Rd NW Ste 2000Atlanta, GA 30309
Mon8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 3:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Richard Nelson Fullerton, MDDr. Sindy Mulumba, MDDr. Bassam Tomeh, MDDr. Donell David Collins, II, MD
Family MedicineFamily MedicineFamily MedicineFamily Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
2.3 
4.5 
46 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, French, Creole Speaks Russian, Arabic, English Speaks English
Atlanta , GASUWANEE , GADecatur , GAATLANTA , GA
Med School: University of Florida College of Medicine Med School: American University Of Antigua College Of Medicine Med School: Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine Med School: Morehouse School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Nelson Fullerton

  • 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 Nelson Fullerton has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Nelson Fullerton has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Chest Pain
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Meningitis
  • Pneumonia

Certifications, License, & Education

46 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Georgia, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Emory University School of Medicine1984

Internship

Anderson Area Medical Center1981

Medical School

University of Florida College of MedicineGraduated in 1980

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Richard Fullerton's office located?
Dr. Richard Fullerton's office is located at 105 Collier Rd NW Ste 2000, Atlanta, GA, 30309.
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