Sanus Medical

Yes, Sanus Medical accepts Medicare assignment and many traditional commercial insurance plans. Insurance covers traditional internal medicine visits. The annual concierge membership fee is a separate charge outside of insurance.

Sanus Medical runs a hybrid practice, meaning Dr. Paulk sees both traditional and concierge patients. Concierge members pay an annual fee and gain access to a dedicated coordinator, a separate phone line, same-day appointments with Dr. Paulk, after-hours cell phone access, specialist coordination, and detailed annual health reports. Annual fees run lower than comparable concierge practices in the Atlanta area.

Yes. The dedicated concierge phone line transfers directly to Dr. Paulk's personal cell phone after business hours and on weekends. This gives concierge patients direct access to him when they need it most.

Sanus Medical focuses primarily on adults, with a significant emphasis on geriatric care. The practice also sees adolescents age 16 and older.

Yes, same-day appointments with Dr. Paulk are available to concierge members. Patients can call the dedicated concierge line to request a visit for same-day concerns such as illness, skin changes, or other acute issues.

Yes. Dr. Paulk has held USCIS Civil Surgeon status since 2015 and has completed over 700 immigration medical exams. The practice schedules exams within a couple of days of initial contact, assuming vaccine records are available upfront. Local immigration law firms frequently refer clients to Sanus Medical.

Yes. Sanus Medical added FAA pilot physicals after acquiring the established practice of Dr. Baheeg Shadeed. Aviation physical appointments run Monday through Thursday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Pilots should complete their MedXPress application and bring their confirmation number to the exam. Sanus Medical is not a HIMS or Basic Med provider.

The practice actively promotes preventive care for its patients. Sanus Medical advises and orders mammograms, colonoscopies, bone density tests, vaccines, and other screenings. Patients over age 40 complete a required annual physical that includes labs, urinalysis, chest x-ray, EKG, and a physical exam conducted over two visits.

Yes. Sanus Medical coordinates care with several assisted living facilities in the north Atlanta area and Sandy Springs. This service is especially valuable for patients managing aging parents or complex care transitions.

Sanus Medical welcomes new patients for internal medicine, concierge services, immigration physicals, and aviation physicals. Each service has a separate phone line for scheduling. Contact the practice directly to choose the service that fits your needs.