Dr. Kathy MinterMD

Dr. Minter focuses on chronic disease management, including hypertension, high cholesterol, and osteoporosis. She also delivers broad internal medicine care through the MDVIP Wellness Program. Her approach emphasizes early detection and patient education alongside ongoing disease management.

Yes. Dr. Minter holds certification from both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the National Board of Medical Examiners. She is also a member of the American College of Physicians.

Dr. Minter earned her Doctorate of Medicine from Emory University in 1992. She then completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals, finishing in 1995. After residency, she spent five years as a Staff Physician Internist at Piedmont Hospital.

Patient education is central to how Dr. Minter practices medicine. She holds the view that a good physician must also be a good teacher. She takes time during appointments to explain her clinical thinking clearly. Patients consistently describe her as an attentive listener who communicates with transparency.

Yes. Dr. Minter co-authored published research on drug effects and endogenous depression, appearing in Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews. Her research background informs her evidence-based approach to patient care.

Yes. Members reach Dr. Minter directly by phone after hours and on weekends. This direct access is a core benefit of her MDVIP membership model.

Dr. Minter sees adult patients seeking comprehensive internal medicine care. She focuses especially on patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, high cholesterol, and osteoporosis. Her educational approach appeals to patients who want to understand their health in depth.

Yes. Dr. Minter maintains her hospital affiliation with Piedmont Hospital. She previously served as a Staff Physician Internist with Piedmont Physicians Group from 1995 to 2000.