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Kerry King, MD, Gastroenterology, Augusta, GA

KerryKingMDFACP, FACG, AGAF

Gastroenterology Augusta, GA

President, BK Medical Services, LLC

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  • Office

    1350 Walton Way
    Augusta, GA 30901
    Phone+1 706-774-5795
    Fax+1 706-774-5792

Summary

  • A third generation physician, Dr. King graduated with honors from the University of Florida and received his medical degree from the University of South Florida College of Medicine. Following his internship and residency at the University of Tennessee in Memphis, Dr. King completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Cincinnati. While there, he received the “Golden Apple" house staff teaching award.

    Dr. King is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, the American College of Physicians, the American College of Gastroenterology, and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. He has published a number of articles in medical journals and was voted by his peers as one of Gwinnett’s Best Doctors. He has received numerous patient awards on Vitals and Health Grades. He was named a Fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association in 2010 for his accomplishments and contributions to the field of gastroenterology.

    Dr. King treats patients with a wide variety of gastrointestinal diseases and has a particular interest in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), GERD and Barrett's esophagus, ame pancreatico-biliary disorders. He also has a subspecialty interest in hepatology and management of hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and patients with decompensated cirrhosis. In addition to performing standard G.I. diagnostic procedures,he is experienced in advanced therapeutic procedures including ERCP. He is deeply committed to evidence-based medicine and has moderated a local monthly GI journal club for over 15 years.

    Dr. King has worked with community medical clinics and has served on multiple overseas medical trips. He served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Emory University School of Medicine from 2000 to 2013. He joined Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates as a partner in 2000 and transitioned to medical consulting in 2020.

Education & Training

  • University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine
    University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of MedicineFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1983 - 1985
  • University of Tennessee
    University of TennesseeResidency, Internal Medicine, 1979 - 1982
  • University of South Florida College of Medicine
    University of South Florida College of MedicineClass of 1979
  • University of Florida
    University of Florida

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2005 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1987 - 2025
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 1985 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2019 - 2023
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2020 - 2023
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1980 - 2022
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Board of Directors Preventing Colorectal Cancer
  • Executive Committee Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates
  • President Gwinnett-Forysth Medical Society
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Hemorrhoid Treatment in the Outpatient Gastroenterology Practice using the O'Regan Disposable Hemorrhoid Banding System is Safe and Effective  
    Osborn NK, King KH, Adeniji OA, et al, Journal of Medicine
  • The Association of Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis and a Cerebral Aneurysm in a 32 year-old Woman  
    King KH, Genta RM, Giannella RA, Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
  • The Science Behind Propofol  
    King KH, Preventing Colorectal Cancer News
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish