About
Kirk A. Paulk, MD has owned and operated Sanus Medical in Atlanta for more than twenty years. He holds board certification in internal medicine and carries staff privileges at Northside Hospital. His clinical focus spans cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, gastrointestinal, renal, and neurological conditions, with particular depth in managing hypertension, diabetes, and arthritis.
Dr. Paulk has served as an approved USCIS Civil Surgeon since 2015 and has completed over 700 immigration medical exams. He added a concierge track in 2013 after patients sought more direct access to him. Concierge patients reach him personally after hours and on weekends through a dedicated cell phone transfer. He creates annual health reports written in plain language and contacts specialists directly to discuss diagnoses on his patients' behalf. He also consults with Dr. Baheeg Shadeed on select aviation medicine cases.
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Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Paulk right for?
Dr. Paulk is a strong fit for adults managing chronic or multi-system conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, or cardiovascular disease. Patients seeking a geriatric-focused internist with deep community roots in north Atlanta will find his experience relevant. Those who want direct physician access after hours benefit most from his concierge track. Immigration applicants needing Form I-693 exams and pilots requiring FAA physicals also find specialized support at Sanus Medical.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Paulk treats a wide range of adult conditions across multiple organ systems. His focus includes cardiovascular disease, pulmonary conditions, endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal issues, renal conditions, and neurological concerns. He also manages chronic illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes, and arthritis on an ongoing basis.
Yes, Dr. Paulk holds board certification in internal medicine. He has practiced at Sanus Medical in Atlanta for over twenty years and maintains staff privileges at Northside Hospital.
Yes, geriatric care forms a major part of Dr. Paulk's practice. He has extensive experience managing the complex and evolving health needs of older adults, including care coordination with assisted living facilities in north Atlanta and Sandy Springs.
Dr. Paulk's concierge service gives patients access to a dedicated concierge coordinator and a separate phone line during business hours. After hours and on weekends, that line transfers directly to his personal cell phone. He also provides same-day appointments, specialist coordination, hospital visit check-ins with consent, and detailed annual health reports written in plain language.
Yes, Dr. Paulk has held USCIS Civil Surgeon designation since 2015. He has completed over 700 immigration medical exams and stays current with USCIS process requirements each year. Local immigration law firms frequently refer applicants to his practice.
Yes, Dr. Paulk performs FAA pilot physicals at Sanus Medical. He consults with Dr. Baheeg Shadeed, a specialist with decades of aviation medicine experience, on select cases. Pilots should note that Sanus Medical is not a HIMS or Basic Med provider.
Dr. Paulk contacts specialists directly to discuss reports and diagnoses on behalf of his concierge patients. When urgent, he arranges specialist appointments. With patient consent, he also accesses electronic records from local hospitals to stay fully informed about a patient's care.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026