Thad Wilkins, MD, MBA, FAAFP

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Children's Hospital of Georgia

Georgia Cancer Center

West Wheeler Care Center

Digestive Health Center

Grovetown II Women's Health Care Center

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Say hello to exceptional physicians and specialists in your neighborhood.

Augusta University Care Centers are right in your community with teams of skilled primary care and specialty care doctors. Welcome to advanced everyday and specialty care right in your neighborhood.

Augusta University Medical Center

478-bed Augusta University Medical Center at Augusta University housing a 13-county regional Level I trauma center

Children’s Hospital of Georgia

Our 154-bed children’s hospital is the regional leader for primary and specialty care including the region’s only level IV NICU and a pediatric level II trauma center with the capabilities to care for critically sick and injured children.

Georgia Cancer Center

Known as the state’s cancer center, the Georgia Cancer Center’s goal is to help more cancer patients by expanding our innovative treatments and access to clinical trials.

West Wheeler Care Center

Augusta University West Wheeler is one of the only multi-specialty clinics located in the CSRA. This facility transforms family care by providing friendly staff and a welcoming environment for patients.

Digestive Health Center

The Augusta University Digestive Health Center — a state-of-the-art, 43,000-square-foot center that we designed to meet the unique needs of 21st-century digestive health patients and their families.

Grovetown II Women's Health Care Center

We offer outstanding specialists and a convenient, state-of-the-art facility. We offer walk-in, on-demand care, as well as scheduled appointments for women’s health, including maternal-fetal medicine.

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To help you better find your way around Augusta University Health's main campus, please reference our interactive map for directions, location, and parking information.
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Comprehensive Primary & Specialty Care

Based in Augusta, Georgia, Augusta University Health is a world-class health care network, offering the most comprehensive primary, specialty and subspecialty care in the region. Augusta University Health provides skilled, compassionate care to its patients, conducts leading-edge clinical research and fosters the medical education and training of tomorrow’s health care practitioners.

When You Need Emergency Care, Count on AU Health

The Augusta University Medical Center Emergency Department provides the most comprehensive emergency and acute care services in our region. We are prepared to provide compassionate state of the art emergency care for any concern you may have.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, or call your family physician.

If its cancer, one more reason to see us first

Your cancer doctor should have both oncology specific expertise and experience in treating a large volume of patients with your individual type of cancer. Our specialists at the Georgia Cancer Center have a rich history of treating patients across the state of Georgia and beyond. For your specific type of cancer, we have a dedicated multi-disciplinary team of experts to take care of you.

All Pediatric Specialties under One Roof

As the only healthcare facility in the region dedicated exclusively to pediatric care, Children’s Hospital of Georgia has the largest team of general pediatricians, adolescent medicine physicians and pediatric specialists in the area. We provide expert care for childhood growth and development, routine childhood illnesses and advanced care for the most complex pediatric conditions.

The area's only hospital accredited by the American College of Cardiology in three areas.

At Augusta University Cardiovascular Center, we strive to provide comprehensive and efficient cardiac care to our patients. From the most complex to the most routine patient, our team of highly skilled cardiologists and surgeons have the experience and expertise, using state-of-the-art diagnostic testing and cutting-edge treatments, to improve your heart and vascular health.

Leading the region in complex neurological care

As a regional referral center for the southeastern US, the Augusta University Neuroscience Center of Excellence includes the area’s largest, most diverse experts in adult and pediatric neurology and neurosurgery, including renowned experts in Parkinson’s disease, stroke, ALS, MS, functional and cerebrovascular neurosurgery, and complex spine surgery.

Restoring function, Improving Lives.

At Augusta University Orthopaedics, we specialize in every kind of musculoskeletal injury or disease, including bones, muscles and nerves. Whether you’ve injured your knee, hip, shoulder, back, foot, hand or elbow, you can trust that you will see the right doctor, who is fellowship trained and specializes in caring for your particular injury and that part of the body. It’s this kind of comprehensive yet specialized care that sets us apart.

Enjoy Lifelong Wellness with the Area’s Most Comprehensive Women’s Health Program

Most hospitals talk about their women’s health programs, but too often, these programs focus exclusively on the three Bs: babies, breasts and bones. Our women’s health program encompasses the entire spectrum of care, delivered by physicians who understand the important gender differences in health care and know that age is no longer just a number.
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Thad Wilkins, MD, MBA, FAAFP

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Augusta University Medical Office Building1447 Harper StreetAugusta, GA 30912

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About Thad Wilkins, MD, MBA, FAAFP

Dr. Wilkins, a professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Augusta University since 2011, is the Director of Academic Development and the Associate Chief Medical Officer responsible for utilization review, throughput, and the patient experience. He has more than 22 years of experience in health care practice and leadership. Dr. Wilkins serves on the board of directors of the Medical Association of Georgia. He is a values-driven executive & leader with extensive experience revolutionizing academic environments through educational leadership, administration, and strategic direction. Dr. Wilkins received his undergraduate training at Francis Marion University and his MD from the Medical University of South Carolina. He completed his residency in family medicine at the Eglin Air Force Base hospital. He completed a faculty development fellowship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and received his MBA from Columbus University.

Clinical Interests

Comprehensive family medicine including the care of patients with diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol
Research Interests

Competency-based procedural training and colorectal cancer screening
Philosophy of Care

Dr. Wilkins is dedicated to providing comprehensive care to his patients through compassionate and collaborative style.
Specialties

Family Medicine