Name: Dr. John V. Spence,

Specialty: Family Medicine

Qualification/Board Certification: BA Biology – Emory University (1989–1992); MS Biology (Parasitology and Immunobiology) – Lamar University (1994–1996); MD – Saba University School of Medicine; Internship in Surgery – Baylor College of Medicine (2001–2002); Residency in Family Medicine – Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center (2002–2004)

Affiliation(s): Memorial Health Meadows Hospital; Georgia Hyperbaric and Wound Consulting, LLC

Locations (City/State): Vidalia, Georgia

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1124034996

About the Doctor

Dr. John V. Spence is a highly accomplished board-certified family medicine physician and emergency medicine specialist with more than 20 years of clinical experience, practicing in Vidalia, Georgia. His academic background is exceptionally distinguished, beginning with a BA in Biology from Emory University (1989–1992), followed by a Master of Science in Biology with a focus on Parasitology and Immunobiology from Lamar University (1994–1996). He then earned his medical degree from Saba University School of Medicine before completing a surgical internship at Baylor College of Medicine (2001–2002) and a family medicine residency at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center (2002–2004). He holds an active Georgia State Medical License valid through 2027.

Dr. Spence operates Georgia Hyperbaric and Wound Consulting, LLC in Vidalia, a unique and specialized practice that distinguishes him from traditional family medicine physicians by offering advanced hyperbaric oxygen therapy and wound care services in addition to comprehensive primary care. He is affiliated with Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia and holds a subspecialty in Emergency Medicine, further broadening the scope of care he can provide to patients across the community. With a perfect 5/5 patient experience rating from 17 verified reviews and six prestigious patient awards including Patients’ Top Choice, Listens Attentively, and Performs Thorough Exams, Dr. Spence is one of the most highly regarded physicians in the Vidalia area. He is currently accepting new patients.

Key highlights of Dr. Spence’s practice:

• Perfect 5/5 patient experience rating across all reviewed categories
• Six patient experience awards including Patients’ Top Choice and Clearly Explains
• Subspecialty in Emergency Medicine in addition to Family Medicine
• Unique advanced graduate training in Parasitology and Immunobiology
• Specialized practice offering hyperbaric oxygen therapy and wound care consulting
• Surgical internship training at Baylor College of Medicine
• Affiliated with Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia

Education & Training

• Undergraduate – BA, Biology, Emory University (1989–1992)
• Graduate – MS, Biology (Parasitology and Immunobiology), Lamar University (1994–1996)
• Medical School – Saba University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD)
• Internship – Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine (2001–2002)
• Residency – Family Medicine, Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center (2002–2004)
• Fellowship/Additional Training – Not listed

Medical Conditions Treated

• Hypertension and high blood pressure
• Type 2 diabetes and blood sugar management
• High cholesterol and hyperlipidemia
• Chronic and non-healing wounds
• Skin infections and soft tissue conditions
• Asthma and chronic respiratory conditions
• Thyroid disorders (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism)
• Obesity and metabolic syndrome
• Urinary tract infections and common adult infections
• Anxiety and depression
• Allergies and immune-related conditions
• Parasitic and infectious disease conditions
• Preventive health and general family wellness
• Emergency and acute care conditions

Medical Procedures Performed

• Comprehensive physical examinations for adults and children
• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for wound healing and related conditions
• Chronic and complex wound assessment and management
• Chronic disease monitoring and medication management
• Blood pressure and hypertension management
• Diabetes management including glucose monitoring
• Cholesterol screening and lipid management
• Immunizations and vaccinations
• In-office laboratory testing and diagnostic workups
• Preventive health screenings (cancer, cardiovascular, metabolic)
• Emergency and acute illness evaluation and treatment
• Specialist referrals and coordinated care management

Services Offered

Dr. Spence’s practice at Georgia Hyperbaric and Wound Consulting, LLC offers a distinctive and highly specialized combination of family medicine, emergency care, and advanced wound healing services that sets it apart from conventional primary care practices in the Vidalia region. His practice is uniquely equipped to address a wide spectrum of health needs, from routine preventive care and chronic disease management to complex wound treatment using hyperbaric oxygen therapy — a specialized service not widely available in rural Georgia communities.

Primary and family care services form an essential foundation of Dr. Spence’s practice. He provides comprehensive wellness exams, preventive screenings, immunizations, and chronic disease management for patients of all ages. His emergency medicine subspecialty training gives him a distinctive ability to evaluate and manage acute and urgent medical conditions with confidence and efficiency, making him an invaluable primary care resource in the Vidalia community. Patients consistently praise his thoroughness, attentiveness, and ability to clearly explain diagnoses and treatment plans.

The hyperbaric and wound care dimension of Dr. Spence’s practice represents a highly specialized service offering that benefits patients with diabetic ulcers, non-healing surgical wounds, radiation injuries, and other complex wound conditions. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy delivers concentrated oxygen in a pressurized environment, promoting tissue healing and reducing infection risk for patients whose wounds have not responded to conventional treatment. This advanced capability, combined with his broad primary and emergency care expertise, makes Dr. Spence one of the most comprehensively trained physicians serving the greater Vidalia area.

Summary of services offered:

• New patient consultations and comprehensive family health evaluations
• Annual wellness exams and preventive health screenings
• Chronic disease management (hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol)
• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for complex wound healing
• Advanced wound assessment and wound care consulting
• Emergency and acute illness evaluation and management
• Immunizations and vaccination services
• Pediatric and adult primary care
• Diagnostic lab testing and imaging interpretation
• Thyroid and metabolic disorder management
• Mental health screening and referral coordination
• Specialist referrals and hospital-based care coordination

Accepted Insurance Plans

Please contact the office directly to confirm your specific plan is accepted. Additional plans may be accepted — patients are encouraged to call the office to verify.Practice Locations

Location 1 – Primary Practice Practice Name: Georgia Hyperbaric and Wound Consulting, LLC Address: 101 Harris Industrial Blvd, Ste E, Vidalia, GA 30474 Phone: (770) 309-6636 Practice NPI: 1114224631

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