Overview of the Board

Overview of the Georgia Composite Medical Board:

• Purpose: Established under O.C.G.A § 43-34-1, the Board safeguards public health by ensuring proper licensing of physicians and certain health practitioners, and enforcing the Medical Practice Act.

• Licensing: Grants licenses to a diverse group of medical professionals including physicians, physician assistants, and specialists in areas like respiratory care, acupuncture, and genetic counseling, among others. Over 59,000 health care professionals are licensed.

• Regulation: Develops rules for medical practice in Georgia, oversees complaint investigations, and disciplines those violating professional standards.

• Composition: Comprises 15 members appointed by the Governor, including 13 physicians and two public representatives. An additional physician assistant serves in an advisory role.

• Operations: Funded by the state legislature, the Board convenes monthly, typically on the first Thursday, with meetings and hearings open to the public, barring specific closed sessions.

• Transparency: The Board’s website features a license verification tool providing details on medical professionals’ credentials and any disciplinary actions.

• Accountability: Accepts and reviews public complaints against its licensees, excluding complaints about hospitals and other health institutions, except pain management clinics.

• Important information about the Board, its work, and other resources can be found on the Board’s website. Click around the site to learn more!

Click HERE to meet the Board members

Click HERE to connect with Board staff