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Dr. Clyde Edwin Pittman, MD

Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery
40 years of experience
Pittman Plastic Surgery 3320 Old Jefferson Rd Ste 100, Athens, GA 30607
(706) 549-3203

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

After completing studies at Athens Academy and the University of Georgia, he attended the Medical College of Georgia where he was inducted into the medical honor society, Alpha Omega Alpha, and received the Merck Manual Award for Academic Excellence. Next followed a full General Surgery residency at Wake Forest University Medical Center. Dr. Pittman was then chosen for a plastic surgery residency at the prestigious University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Upon graduation, he was appointed Assistant Professor of plastic surgery, educating upcoming plastic surgeons. Dr. Pittman has spoken at both national and international plastic surgery meetings on topics ranging from breast augmentation to cosmetic facial surgery. He has published numerous articles in the plastic surgery literature. A dream was fulfilled when Dr. Pittman returned to Athens in 1992 and opened his own private practice. Continually striving for excellence and optimal patient care, he founded Pittman Plastic Surgery, P.C. in 2001. This provided the area with the largest state-of-the-art AAAHC certified outpatient surgery facility devoted strictly to cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Pittman is described by his patients as artistic, warm, compassionate and a perfectionist. He continually strives to deliver optimal surgical results with unsurpassed patient comfort. He is certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery and an active member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The Georgia Society of Plastic Surgeons. Quality medical care is of utmost importance to him. As such, Dr. Pittman has served multiple times as Chief of Surgery and President of the Medical Staff at Athens Regional Medical Center and on the Executive Committee at St. Mary%u2019s Hospital. Dr. Pittman%u2019s other passion is flying. As an instrument rated private pilot, he knows the importance of careful planning and adherence to established safety measures. He carries these principles into his surgical practice. Dr. Pittman is married to Susan, an artist, and has two children, Laura, an interior designer and Andy, an architect. Dr. Pittman is an avid Georgia football fan and also enjoys traveling, boating and saltwater fishing.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Medical College Of Georgia At Georgia Regents University - 1985

Location & Hours

Pittman Plastic Surgery
3320 Old Jefferson Rd Ste 100, Athens, GA 30607
Mon:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Plastic Surgery
Hand Surgery

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Kaiser Permanente
Meritain Health
Medicare
UnitedHealthOne
Alliant Health Plans
Cigna
Humana
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia

Cancer 24
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 19
Orthopedics 45
Neurology & Neurosurgery 32
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 45
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 48
Diabetes & Endocrinology 18
Children's Hospital 6
Urology 43
Psychiatry 45
Geriatrics 38
Rehabilitation 27
Obsterics & Gynecology 6
Ophthalmology 1
Ear, Nose & Throat 3
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 10
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 10