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Dr. Douglas Sommers, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Savannah, GA

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sommers, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Savannah, GA?

    Dr. Douglas Sommers, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Savannah, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Sommers graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University and completed his residency at San Antonio Unif Ser Hlth Edu, Emergency Medicine; D D Eisenhower Army Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Sommers is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sommers’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sommers’s office at (770) 228-2721.

    Where did Dr. Sommers go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: San Antonio Unif Ser Hlth Edu, Emergency Medicine; D D Eisenhower Army Med Ctr, General Surgery

    • Medical School: Med Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med | Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University

    Is Dr. Sommers board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Douglas Sommers, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Sommers speak?

    Dr. Sommers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sommers typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sommers diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Sommers. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
    • Arrhythmia
    • Cardiac Dysrhythmia
    • Irregular Heartbeat
    • Heart Rhythm Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sommers typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Sommers may include:

    Please contact Dr. Sommers' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Sommers accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sommers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 228-2721 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sommers accept in Savannah, GA?

    Dr. Sommers in Savannah, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthComp

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Mitchell Family Office

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Sommers' office located?

    Dr. Douglas Sommers' Primary Practice

    5 Executive Cir

    Savannah, GA 31406

    (770) 228-2721

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    Dr. Douglas Sommers' Practice 2

    421 Page Place Rd

    Statesboro, GA 30458

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    Dr. Douglas Sommers' Practice 3

    200 N River St

    Claxton, GA 30417

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    What hospitals are Dr. Sommers affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Sommers has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Optim Medical Center - Screven,Sylvania, GA
    Evans Memorial Hospital,Claxton, GA
    Candler County Hospital,Metter, GA

    What is Dr. Sommers's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Sommers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982644845.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sommers?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sommers

    What is Dr. Douglas Sommers's specialty?

    Dr. Sommers is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Savannah, GA.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Douglas Sommers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sommers is affiliated with East Georgia Regional Medical Center, Candler Hospital, Memorial Health which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Douglas Sommers accepting new patients in Savannah, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Douglas Sommers is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Douglas Sommers offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sommers' office at (770) 228-2721 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Douglas Sommers?

    Please contact Dr. Sommers' office at (770) 228-2721 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Sommers' office located?

    Dr. Sommers' offices are located in Savannah, GA, Statesboro, GA, and Claxton, GA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Douglas Sommers have?

    Dr. Douglas Sommers is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.