Infectious Diseases of West Georgia
Specializing in the Care and
Treatment of Infections and Diseases
While many infections can be addressed by a primary care physician, some require specialized care.
Infectious Diseases of West Georgia offers expertise in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment or pain management of infections for patients 14 years old and older. Our specialists will follow a patient for the duration of an infection and help them understand how to prevent future complications.
Our experienced infectious diseases specialists provide office consultations, routine vaccines and care for patients with fever of unknown origin, bacterial, fungal or viral infections, and traveler’s diseases. And as part of Tanner Medical Group, our physicians have access to all of the resources of Tanner Health System
To schedule an appointment, call 770.456.3737
Our Services
Infectious Diseases of West Georgia provides care for:
- Bacterial infections
- Fungal infections
- Viral infections
- Parasitic infections
- Bone or joint infections
- Bloodstream infections
- Chronic lung infections
- Fever of unknown origin
- Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
- Illnesses developed while traveling abroad
- Infection associated with prosthetic devices (artificial joints or pacemakers)
Meet Our Staff
Laura Larson, MD
Dr. Larson is medical director of infection prevention for Tanner Health System and is board-certified in infectious diseases and internal medicine. She earned her medical degree from the Mercer University School of Medicine and completed her residency and fellowship at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida.
Christopher Watts, MD
Dr. Watts is board certified in infectious diseases and board-certified in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and completed his residency at the University of South Florida College of Medicine and his fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin.