Main provider
“Amazing and honest doctor, very kind PA(Mel). Very clean facility. I highly this Urgent Care location.”
4995 Flat Shoals Pkwy, Decatur, GA 30034
(404) 446-3525
Mon–Sat: 9AM – 7PM
Sun: 12 – 6PM
Our staff speaks English and Spanish.
Main provider
Victoria H. Thedford, MD — Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
Dr. Victoria Thedford is an Atlanta native with more than 20 years of experience caring for adults and children in internal medicine and pediatrics. She earned her bachelor's degree at Clark Atlanta University, followed by a master's degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics and her medical degree at Wayne State University. After completing a four-year combined residency in internal medicine and pediatrics, she returned home to Georgia to care for families in her community.
Medicine has always felt like a calling to her. She believes that good care begins with listening, treating people with kindness, and helping them understand their health. A two-week medical mission to Liberia was one of the most meaningful experiences of her life and strengthened her commitment to serving others. Whether discussing prevention, managing an ongoing condition, or addressing a new concern, she wants patients to feel heard and comfortable asking questions.
Outside the office, she enjoys time with her four grown children and three granddaughters, along with reading, gardening, cooking, and traveling. She warmly welcomes adults, children, and families from Decatur and the surrounding communities to Pickens Urgent Care & Primary Care. She would be honored to get to know them, earn their trust, and help care for them and their families.
Provider
Carol Thomas — Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Carol Thomas is an experienced family nurse practitioner who brings a warm, caring approach to every visit. She takes time to listen, answer questions, and help patients feel comfortable and understood.
Carol completed her family nurse practitioner education at the Medical College of Georgia in 2001. She later completed postgraduate studies in acute care at Emory University in 2014. Her training and years of experience help her care for patients with a wide range of health needs.
Carol believes good care begins with a personal connection. Whether a patient comes in with a new concern or needs ongoing support, she aims to provide thoughtful guidance and treat each person with kindness and respect.
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FAQ
Clear answers about Advanced Urgent Care at our Decatur location.
Advanced Urgent Care provides evaluation and treatment for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries, with access to additional diagnostic services when clinically appropriate.
Our Decatur location offers additional diagnostic capabilities, including CT, X-ray, ultrasound, and laboratory testing, helping our providers evaluate selected conditions within the scope of urgent care.
We evaluate many non-emergency conditions, including minor injuries, respiratory illnesses, urinary symptoms, dehydration, headaches, dizziness, abdominal or flank discomfort, and musculoskeletal complaints. The services appropriate for each patient are determined after medical evaluation.
Yes. We can evaluate stable patients with minor injuries following a motor vehicle accident. Patients with significant trauma, severe symptoms, loss of consciousness, or other potentially serious injuries should be evaluated in an Emergency Department.
Yes. On-site CT imaging is available at our Decatur location when ordered by a healthcare provider and clinically appropriate. Some conditions may still require evaluation or additional imaging at a hospital.
Yes. IV hydration and selected medications may be provided when medically appropriate and within the scope of urgent care.
Yes. Selected preventive imaging services include low-dose CT lung cancer screening for eligible patients. Screening services are not intended for emergency evaluation.
No. We are not an Emergency Department and do not provide emergency-level or trauma care. Patients with potentially life-threatening symptoms or serious injuries should call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Department.
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