effingham family medicine Claude L. Sanks, III, MD is the newest physician to join the team at Effingham Health System. Dr. Sanks has quickly made a name for himself in his short time with Effingham Health System. He is currently a Hospitalist. A Hospitalist is a physician that takes care of someone when they are admitted to the hospital and during their hospitalization. After they are released, Dr. Sanks refers them back to their personal doctor, or whatever specialist they may need for continued care. He is very excited to be part of Effingham Health System. He stated, “The hospital is growing rapidly. The management here is taking every necessary step to advance the facility to enable us to take care of the entire Effingham population, leaving patients with no need to go to Savannah. They are definitely headed in that direction.” Dr. Sanks specializes in Internal Medicine. He received his medical degree in May, 2007 from the University Of Saint Eustatius School of Medicine in Netherlands Antilles. He received his Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates in November of 2007. He volunteered in the Emergency Department at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia from August 2007 to March 2009. His Internship and Residency was done at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah Georgia from June 2009 to June 2012. In August, Dr. Sanks joined Effingham Medical Partners, LLC. He has his practice at Effingham Family Medicine on Goshen Road. “I am looking forward to taking care of all of your primary care issues. From diabetes to high blood pressure, to cholesterol problems, I will see you for all primary care needs. We can take care of you, making it convenient for you not to
Dr. Claude L. Sanks, III, M.D. Effingham Family Medicine 100 Goshen Drive Rincon, GA 31326 (912) 826-6000
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have to drive to Savannah,” stated Dr. Sanks. Dr. Sanks is very happy to be here. He recently bought a home here in Effingham and has become a part of our community. He said, “I am very excited to be a part of Effingham Health System. From my very first interview I could see their fire. They have motivated me to want to be a part of it.” If you are looking for a new physician, give Effingham Family Medicine a call and schedule an appointment with Dr. Sanks. He is looking forward to seeing you.