About
Byron F. Harper III, MD brings over 30 years of internal medicine experience to his Peachtree City, Georgia practice. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Georgia in 1979. He then completed his medical degree at Emory University School of Medicine in 1983. His internship and residency in internal medicine both took place at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga at Erlanger Medical Center, where he trained from 1983 to 1986. He holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. A second-generation internal medicine physician, Dr. Harper follows a care philosophy centered on patient-physician partnership and unhurried, personalized visits.
Dr. Harper holds membership in the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, the Southern Medical Association of Georgia, and the Medical Association of Georgia. He has served as Medical Director for Southwest Christian Care, a non-profit hospice in South Fulton County, since 1986. He holds an affiliation with Piedmont Fayette Hospital. His clinical interests center on cardiovascular health, diabetes, hypertension, preventive care, and nutrition. Having grown up in both Coweta County and Fayette County, he brings genuine community knowledge to his work. He believes health ranks as a person's greatest treasure, second only to family and faith.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Georgia, Athens, GA - Bachelor of Science, Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 1979
Medical School
Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA - Doctorate of Medicine, 1983
Residency
Internal Medicine, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga at Erlanger Medical Center, 1984-1986
Additional Training
Internship, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga at Erlanger Medical Center, 1983-1984
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Harper right for?
Dr. Harper is a strong fit for adults who want a long-term relationship with a physician who knows them well. Patients managing cardiovascular risk, diabetes, or hypertension benefit from his focused clinical experience. He works well with individuals who value unhurried visits and direct physician access. Patients rooted in the Fayette or Coweta County area will find a doctor with genuine local knowledge and community ties.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Harper focuses on cardiovascular health, diabetes, hypertension, preventive care, and nutrition. His clinical background spans over 30 years of internal medicine practice. He also coordinates care for complex cases through MDVIP's Medical Centers of Excellence network.
Yes. Dr. Harper holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. He completed his residency training at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga at Erlanger Medical Center.
Dr. Harper earned his medical degree at Emory University School of Medicine in 1983. He completed both his internship and his internal medicine residency at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga at Erlanger Medical Center between 1983 and 1986.
Yes. Dr. Harper sees every patient himself. The practice does not use nurse practitioners or physician assistants for patient visits.
Dr. Harper holds membership in the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, the Southern Medical Association of Georgia, and the Medical Association of Georgia.
Yes. Dr. Harper holds an affiliation with Piedmont Fayette Hospital. He has also served as Medical Director for Southwest Christian Care, a non-profit hospice in South Fulton County, since 1986.
Dr. Harper centers his practice on patient-physician partnership and personalized, unhurried visits. He believes health ranks among a person's greatest assets. His community upbringing in Coweta and Fayette counties informs how he approaches each relationship.
Dr. Harper has practiced internal medicine for over 30 years. He began his training at Emory University School of Medicine and has served the Peachtree City area throughout his career.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026