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Dr. Vasu Murthy, MD

Dr. Vasu Murthy, MD

Sports Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Vasu Murthy, MD is a sports medicine specialist in Athens, GA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center and St Mary's Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

1500 Oglethorpe Ave Ste 200C Athens, GA 30606
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Murthy specializes in the areas of Family Practice & Sports Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Murthy's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Murthy

4.7
19 ratings, 4 with a written review
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Dr. Murphy quickly became my favorite PCP during my very first visit a few years ago. He was extremely attentive, humble, understanding and nonjudgmental. He was honestly the most down-to-earth doctor I’ve had the chance of meeting. I loved his flexibilty, and genuine concern for the wellbeing of his patients. He would sometimes go out of his way to give you a call, in the case of emergency, or even offer video visits for convenience. Even with the first waves of COVID- when we were on lockdown- he was so knowledgeable to the point he was able to diagnose and treat by appointments via video or actively listening over the phone. As you can imagine, within those few years, he has had several medical assistants. All of them were also very welcoming, caring and kind. However, his most recent one, Miranda, is the reason I will no longer be a patient of Dr. Murphy. I strongly recommend HIS services, but do not get on Miranda’s bad side, otherwise, she WILL stir up trouble. Of course, you h
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Dec 14, 2023
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I have been with Dr. Murphy since the start of my various health issues over 16 years. I have never had another doctor like him. He absolutely cares about his patients. He takes the time to talk and listen, not just rush you out the door. He has been a blessing to me and my care!!! There is no other Dr to recommend Dr Murthy is the Angel sent to care for us all!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Lisa Wilson – Nov 02, 2022
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Dr. Murthy has been a godsend for me and my family. If not for him I don't know what my life would be like today. From my very first appointment with him, he determined the real problems I had, which my previous physician regarded as part and parcel of another problem. Perhaps the biggest moment was in the hospital after a bad accident, and after all the specialists came and left, not able to determine what was wrong, he sat with me asked yes or no questions, because I was unable to speak, touched my neck, saw it was swollen and knew instantly what the problem was. A great thing about him is that he listens to you, every little thing, and uses that to help you. No piece of information about how you feel is too small.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 24, 2020
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I've always been pleased with Dr. Murthy's knowledge, comfortable interaction style, and with the amount of information he provides. He has caught problems early and gone out of his way to clearly explain test results, treatment options. He also seems to attend to the potential cost of various treatments more than other docs I've seen. I highly recommend.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Athens, GA – Sep 06, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Vasu Murthy, MD is a sports medicine specialist in Athens, GA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities Piedmont...read more
  • Sports Medicine

  • Family Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Forest Park Community Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2001
  • Primary Care Sports Med

    Fellowship Hospital, 2001
  • Augusta University Medical College Of Georgia

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
Sports Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Community Internal Medicine of Athens1500 Oglethorpe Ave Ste 200C Athens, GA 30606
1
St. Mary's Health Care System1230 Baxter St Athens, GA 30606
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

    1199 Prince Ave
    Athens, GA 30606
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • St Mary's Hospital

    1230 Baxter St
    Athens, GA 30606
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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