About
Dr. Eric Robach grew up in Snellville, Georgia, and earned his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Georgia, graduating summa cum laude in 1997. He attended the Medical College of Georgia on a full merit scholarship and graduated at the top of his class in 2002. He then completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. His peers and faculty recognized him with the outstanding senior medical resident award in 2005. He went on to serve as Chief Resident from 2005 to 2006.
After completing his chief residency, Dr. Robach practiced hospital-based medicine in North Carolina for four years before returning to Georgia in 2010. He holds board certification in Internal Medicine. Outside of medicine, he coaches and plays basketball, works outdoors, and tends to his goats. He and his wife have been married since 1997 and have three sons. The family attends Athens Church, where they have been members for over a decade.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Georgia, B.S. Biology, summa cum laude, 1997
Medical School
Medical College of Georgia, 2002 (full merit scholarship, graduated top of class)
Residency
Internal Medicine, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (completed 2005); Chief Resident 2005-2006
Additional Training
Hospital-based medicine in North Carolina, 2006-2010; Private practice with Hawthorne Medical Associates starting 2010
Certifications
Who is Dr. Robach right for?
Dr. Robach is a strong fit for adults seeking a seasoned internist with deep experience in both hospital and outpatient settings. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from his thorough, relationship-focused approach. His panel stays between 450 and 500 patients, allowing meaningful time at every visit. Adults who want direct 24/7 access to their physician will find his communication style well suited to that model.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Robach treats a broad range of adult conditions through his Internal Medicine training. His scope includes chronic disease management, preventive care, and acute sick visits. He handles everything from cardiovascular risk and metabolic conditions to day-to-day primary care needs.
Yes. Dr. Robach holds board certification in Internal Medicine. He trained at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, where he earned the outstanding senior medical resident award and served as Chief Resident in 2005 to 2006.
Dr. Robach earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 2002, graduating at the top of his class on a full merit scholarship. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Dr. Robach has practiced medicine since completing his residency in 2005. He spent four years in hospital-based medicine in North Carolina before returning to Georgia in 2010 to enter private practice. He has worked in the Athens area since that time.
Yes. Dr. Robach makes himself available 24/7 to his patients. Members can contact him by phone, text, email, video visit, or home visit. He staggered office appointments to minimize wait times and patient overlap.
Yes. Dr. Robach performs joint injections and cryotherapy in the office. He also conducts in-office tests including EKG, urinalysis, and hemoglobin A1c. Note that the practice does not offer Pap smears or pelvic exams.
Dr. Robach has reached his panel capacity and is not currently accepting new registrations. The practice caps each physician's panel at 450 to 500 patients to maintain the quality of care each member receives.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026