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Atlanta Id Group - Carlos E Lopez Atlanta ID Group is at the forefront of real world applications of potential new treatments for HIV/AIDS and is known throughout Georgia as a leader in HIV care. We are active investigators in HIV clinical trials. We provide comprehensive infectious diseases care for all types of infections including skin infections (cellulitis and abscesses), pneumonia, bone infections (osteomyelitis), joint infections, sinusitis (both acute and chronic), and HIV care.Atlanta ID Group provides a fully staffed IV infusion center at both our Atlanta and Fayetteville offices.
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At Atlanta ID Group, we strive to provide superior healthcare and health-related services delivered by a professional and compassionate staff, guided by experienced physicians, and inspired by our patients. It is our goal to be the premier provider of infectious diseases services throughout the greater Atlanta region while meeting the overall medical needs of our local community.
Steven Barton received his undergraduate degree from Temple University and his Master of Medical Science degree from the Emory University School of Medicine. He joined the practice in 2004. Steven has a special interest in HIV medicine, PrEP, STI treatment/prevention, and clinical research. He currently coordinates all the HIV investigational drug trials conducted in our office.
Atlanta ID Group is committed to our patients' health and access to the newest treatment options. We currently participate clinical research drug trials. If you are interested in being evaluated for one of the clinical research studies, then please discuss with your medical provider. If you are not a current patient of our practice, then you contact the office at (404) 351-8873 and speak with Steven Barton, PA-C, and discuss possible availability of the current clinical research studies for you.
Reviews (17)
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Gerardo Blanco
Jun 07, 2022
Hi, I felt the same today with the front desk and it is my second time there, very rude. Maybe I should change provider. Unacceptable.
Nicholas Monroe
May 12, 2022
Call to set an appointment I'm glad I never set one. Staff was very rude and kept interrupting me during my phone call. Was speaking so fast was fun comprehendible and then when I asked them to slow down she got even ruder.
Sarah Hagan
Sep 24, 2021
Went in to see Dr. Couke (Aug 2021) due to being septic 4x's within a year. Doctor looked at me and asked what I expected him to do for me. He had me give a urine sample and the appointment was over without clear instruction on next steps. Just so happen to log into 'mychart', while currently laying in the hospital with time #5, and seen my urine resulted as abnormal - no call from him or the group. I can only help to think this hospital stay could've been avoided had this doctor acted. DO NOT GO TO THIS GROUP EXPECTING MUCH!
Nmvconsulting
Jun 17, 2021
The doctors and actual visits were fine but the billing department has been a nightmare. I am not getting proper credit for my on-line payments and have been calling their billing department, emailing them, and writing them since Oct 5th without any resolution. The customer service has been terrible. I am VERY organized and I have all of the proof of payment and I simply cannot get a returned phone call. Account # 46237
Tim W.
Mar 04, 2021
I read some of these old reviews and I am so glad I did not take them seriously, My doctor, Michelle Jones was wonderful, kind compassionate, caring, attentive, her front office staff was top notch, I recently moved here from another state, needed an urgent appointment ( I was out of medicine ) and the lady I think her name was Brenda or Bridget (I am not sure it started with a B) was so patient with me, she told me how to get my records sent over, and called me back to get me worked in with Dr. Jones once she received them, Her medical asst. Kim was funny, and put me at ease right away.

They made me feel like they cared an I could relax once I got situated. Maybe the previous negative nelly reviews regarding the staff were from just that "negative people" I use to work in Healthcare an most people don't understand how stressful these people have it, they are constantly yelled at are talked down to, so I "get it" My experience was wonderful and very professional and caring, I highly recommend Dr. Jones. Make sure you ask for Brenda/Brig. when you call she will definitely help you get an appt.
Emily Hitchcock
Dec 01, 2019
Dr. Jones has been completely committed to finding the correct treatment for my husband.
Mark Clinard
Nov 09, 2019
Dr. Richard Hengel is amazing. I have been his patient since 2005. Having been diagnosed HIV Poz in 1993, I didn't think I would live to be 50 years old. I recently turned 60! I credit Dr. Hengel for keeping me alive.
Ken R.
May 25, 2019
Over the last 25 years I've been to a dozen HIV/ID doctors. They have all been terrible, overdosing me on numerous meds. In 2017, I smashed an eye due to an overdose (orthostatic hypotension). I was on 10 'inhibitors' of the main enzyme processing most prescriptions. I was getting at least 10 times the dosage of all of them, plus most of my other drugs.

The current 'standard of care' for HIV is insane & deadly, if you are on many other meds (statin, PPI, BP, etc.). I had decided there was not a single one with any sense, and was going to my last one, Dr. Daniel Ketterer, Outstanding! Knowledgeable, sharp, caring, detailed, friendly, funny, responsive and empowering me to make my health care decisions. If you are on more than 5 meds, there is, frankly, no one else in Atlanta to see.
Jacklie R.
Jan 11, 2019
Front desk lady I think her name is Brigitte. Called my emergency contact(my sister)to let me know, I need new insurance, and this needs done before my appointment. I asked the lady did she want me to give her my new insurance. She said no, just bring it in. Well, my concern sister told everyone in my family. Now l'm froced too tell my family my situation. Brigitte emergency contacts are for emergencies not for appointments and insurance information.
Hannah Keller
Jan 02, 2019
This practice is caring, professional and experienced. Dr Cauk saved my husband's life. I would highly recommend them to anyone!
Bobby Johnson
Dec 28, 2017
This place sucks. I went there for infusions for my sinus, it was a joke. The staff was always late, slow, and didn't take the patience time into consideration. A two hour process easily turned into a 4 plus hours. Save your money, save your time, and save your breath, these people don't care.
Richard F.
Aug 30, 2017
In a recent hospital stay, Doctor Ketterer consulted on our difficult case of involving a severe bacterial infection. He was able to quickly get the correct antibiotic and turn around the infection. He had great listening skills and his care for the patient is very obvious and genuine. He is one of the top doctors we have encountered.
Kimberly L.
Aug 15, 2017
I really feel Dr. Jones and staff here are excellent. She stood behind me when I began reacting to a hernia mesh that I thought would be the death of me. Still struggling, but mesh removal is happening. She listened and addressed the issues. Thank you so much, Dr. Jones and Dr. Hengel. There a good group of ID doctors.
Ben M.
Aug 11, 2017
This office has the least friendly and personable front office staff I've encountered, in person and on the phone. I go here out of necessity, not choice.
David-Jennifer W.
Jun 01, 2017
Dr. Ketterer is an awesome, relateable, professional. We totally enjoyed our office visit with him. His warming and inviting personality made us feel at ease discussing our health and answering all of our medical questions. We definitely will be ack.
Douglas D.
Feb 21, 2017
I can not say enough about Dr. Ketterer. He is excellent. but the office staff sucks they are rude and the office manager wont even call me back very sad guest service. yes they accepts insurance but they don't know how to put your info in or not to charge them they just send you a big bill and say they know what they are doing now paid the bill we want or money very sad
Sean G.
Mar 27, 2015
I can not say enough about Dr. Ketterer. He was excellent. I went to him for a problem I had been having and for annual HIV/STD testing. He made me feel so at ease, more so that any other doctor I've been to in my 46 years. He is AWESOME!