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Dr. Gary Stafford, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Dalton, GA

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Stafford, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Dalton, GA?

    Dr. Gary Stafford, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Dalton, GA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Stafford completed his residency at Univ Tn Grad Sch Of Med, Family Medicine. Dr. Stafford is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stafford’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stafford’s office.

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

    • Residency: Univ Tn Grad Sch Of Med, Family Medicine

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

    Yes, Dr. Gary Stafford, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Stafford speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Stafford 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. Stafford. 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:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Upper Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • Upper stomach pain
    • Pain in upper belly
    • Epigastric discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1010: Upper abdominal pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Gary Stafford may include:

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

    Does Dr. Stafford accept my insurance?

    Dr. Stafford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Stafford accept in Dalton, GA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Stafford's office located?

    Dr. Gary Stafford's Primary Practice

    1200 Memorial Dr

    Dalton, GA 30720

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    Dr. Gary Stafford's Practice 2

    550 Fort Loudon Medical Center Dr

    Lenoir City, TN 37772

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

    Dr. Stafford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245272400.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stafford?

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

    What is Dr. Gary Stafford's specialty?

    Dr. Stafford is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Dalton, 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. Gary Stafford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Stafford is affiliated with Livingston Regional Hospital, Cookeville Regional Medical Center, The University Of Tennessee Medical Center, Commonspirit - Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Gary Stafford accepting new patients in Dalton, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Gary Stafford is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gary Stafford offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Stafford's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gary Stafford?

    Please contact Dr. Stafford's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Stafford's office located?

    Dr. Stafford's offices are located in Dalton, GA and Lenoir City, TN.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gary Stafford have?

    Dr. Gary Stafford is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.