About
Robert Coney, MD is a board-certified internist who has built his career entirely in Atlanta, training and practicing at some of the city's most respected institutions. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Georgia in 1981, graduating Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude. He then completed his medical degree at Emory University School of Medicine in 1985, followed by his internship and internal medicine residency at Emory through 1988. He later pursued graduate coursework in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Emory University School of Public Health.
Dr. Coney served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine for seven years. He also directed both the Preoperative Evaluation Clinic and the General Medicine Consultation Service at Grady Hospital during that same period. He later chaired the Piedmont Hospital Department of Medicine and served multiple terms as a Board Elected Representative for Piedmont Clinic. The American College of Physicians counts him among its members, and Alpha Omega Alpha inducted him into its national honor society in 1995. He holds Diplomate status with both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the National Board of Medical Examiners. Outside medicine, he enjoys photography, hiking, camping, running, and raising his two sons.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Georgia, BS Chemistry, 1981 (Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude)
Medical School
Emory University School of Medicine, MD, 1985
Residency
Emory University, Internship 1985-1986; Residency in Internal Medicine 1986-1988
Additional Training
Emory University School of Public Health, Masters of Public Health Coursework in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, 1993-1994
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Coney right for?
Dr. Coney serves healthy adults, patients managing chronic illness, and those dealing with acute conditions. He works well with patients who value direct, unhurried conversations with their physician. Adults seeking a physician with deep Atlanta roots and strong institutional credentials fit well here. Patients who want consistent access to the same doctor, without seeing a nurse practitioner or physician assistant, will find his model a strong match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Coney treats healthy adults, patients managing chronic illness, and acutely ill patients. His clinical focus spans internal medicine and preventive care. He handles chronic disease management, comprehensive screenings, and custom wellness planning.
Yes. Dr. Coney holds Diplomate status with both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the National Board of Medical Examiners. He has maintained dual board certification throughout his career in Atlanta.
Dr. Coney completed his medical degree at Emory University School of Medicine in 1985. He then completed his internship and internal medicine residency at Emory through 1988. He later pursued graduate coursework in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Emory University School of Public Health.
Yes. Dr. Coney served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine for seven years. He directed the Preoperative Evaluation Clinic and the General Medicine Consultation Service at Grady Hospital. He also chaired the Piedmont Hospital Department of Medicine and served multiple terms as a Board Elected Representative for Piedmont Clinic.
Yes. Patients always see Dr. Coney directly. The practice does not use nurse practitioners or physician assistants. Every appointment is with Dr. Coney himself.
Dr. Coney keeps meaningful conversation at the center of every visit. He believes patient wellness depends on enough time for real dialogue and the right resources when patients need them. His model supports longer, more personal appointments.
Dr. Coney affiliates with Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. He also served as chair of the Piedmont Hospital Department of Medicine. Through MDVIP, he can connect patients with Medical Centers of Excellence for specialized referrals.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026