GCMB updates office hours for paperwork drop-off

New hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4 PM.

About the Medical Board

The Georgia Composite Medical Board protects the health of Georgians through the proper licensing of physicians and enforcement of the Medical Practice Act.

Who We License

The Georgia Composite Medical Board is the agency that licenses physicians, physician assistants, respiratory care professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, auricular (ear) detoxification specialists, genetic counselors, cosmetic laser practitioners and pain management clinics.

Board Calendar & Meetings

Board Meeting

October 5 7:30 a.m.

State Holiday

October 9 12:00 a.m.

Board Meeting

November 2 7:30 a.m.
Georgia Composite Medical Board

GCMB Publishes FY 2022 Annual Report

Recent Board News

Board partners with CE Broker for continuing education tracking and compliance

August 10, 2023

Dr. George Harrison appointed as newest Board member

July 21, 2023

GCMB publishes Summer 2023 newsletter

July 06, 2023

Find a Licensed Professional

Find licensed professionals and facilities by name, license number, or location.

GCMB Rules and Laws

Click to access the repository of current rules and laws of the GCMB.

CDC Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain

The following information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is a clinical tool to help clinicians and patients work together to make informed, patient-centered decisions about pain care.  Click HERE to view the "2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain."

For Licensed Professionals

Online Services

Online licensing site users can:

  • Submit a new, reinstatement, or renewal application
  • Update personal information or practice location information
  • Upload application documentation
  • Check the status of your application

Access your Online Account 

Publicly Available Information

For Consumer

File a Complaint

To review the Board's Complaint process and access the Online Form

Board Members

The Georgia Composite Medical Board is comprised of sixteen members (15 voting members and one ex-officio) appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the State Senate.

Stay in the Know!

Service of Process

The following individuals may serve as designees for service of process for civil actions brought against the agency:

  • Daniel Dorsey, Executive Director
  • Kimberly Emm, Deputy Director & Legal Counsel
  • Latisha Bias, Enforcement Manager

The address for service of process is:

Georgia Composite Medical Board
2 MLK Jr. Drive SE
East Tower, 11th floor
Atlanta, GA 30334