St. Mary's Primary Care
Primary Care • Athens, GA
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital Inc is a private hospitals and health care organization in the Trinity Health system, headquartered in Lavonia, GA, with facilities serving Northeast Georgia. It operates 3 offices in the United States, including locations in Lavonia and Athens, GA. The company has about 10 employees and offers roles such as Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Medical Assistant, and Technical Support Specialist. Website: stmaryshealthcaresystem.org. Notable metrics: monthly visits ~47k, strong US prominence with some international traffic, and an overall employer rating of 3.5/5 from 54 reviews. If your interest is St. Mary’s Primary Care in Athens, GA specifically, this entity is part of St. Mary’s Health Care System but the primary care-specific Athens address is listed as 1230 Baxter St, Athens, GA 30606.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
St. Mary's Primary Care accepts most forms of insurance. For a full list of what insurance providers we accept, please visit our accepted insurance page.
Insurance, Self-pay
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What are the hours of operation?
8:00am to 5:00pm (with varying times for some services; refer to the schedule for specific availability).
Do I need an appointment or can I walk in?
We schedule all patients by appointment to provide personalized care; please arrive 30 minutes early or complete forms online beforehand.
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Photos published by St. Mary's Primary Care showing the primary care practice in Athens, GA.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- St. Mary's Health Care System internal listings: Individual providers at St. Mary's Medical Group consistently receive ratings between 4.7 and 5.0 out of 5 stars (Varies by provider, ranging from dozens to over 300 ratings per provider)
- Healthgrades: 4.8 out of 5 stars (12 reviews)
Patients praise
- High patient satisfaction ratings for individual primary care providers and medical group clinics
- Positive feedback regarding physicians being thorough, attentive, and caring
- Appreciation for providers who build strong patient relationships and remember personal details
Common complaints
- Occasional complaints regarding staff friendliness in hospital settings
- Concerns from specific patient groups regarding emergency room pain management protocols
- BBB report noting failure to respond to a complaint filed against the hospital entity
"love him! Dr Farris gets to know his patients and remembers details about you! he also understands when you’re sick and how diagnoses you quickly and efficiently."
- Healthgrades review for Dr. Farris Johnson"It's just really frustrating, because you go to the hospital for help — expecting to get equal help, and you don't... They treat us like we're not wanted there."
- Patient experience report regarding emergency room pain management protocolSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- St. Mary's Primary Care - 78 Reviews - Health & Medical in Athens, GA - Apr 29, 2026
- Inside the OR: How the Da Vinci Surgical System Transforms Joint Surgery | Trinity Health System - Jul 14, 2025
- Community Pharmacy in Athens, GA - St. Mary's Health Care System - Jun 9, 2026
- ST MARY'S HEALTH CARE SYSTEM - Athens, Georgia - Yelp - Jul 10, 2026
- Training Partners and Sites - UGA School of Medicine - May 12, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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