About Us
Ben Hogan, MD
Ben Hogan, MD, was born in Athens, but grew up and currently resides in Valdosta, Georgia. As a high school student at Valdosta High School, Dr. Hogan played quarterback for the Wildcats under legendary coach Nick Hyder, where he was recruited by and received a scholarship to play football for the University of South Carolina. A four-year letterman at USC, Dr. Hogan received various honors during his undergraduate studies, including induction into the Mortar Board and Gold Key Honor Societies and being named Academic All-Southeastern Conference. Dr. Hogan was also awarded a Southeastern Conference Post-Graduate Scholarship and attended Mercer University in Macon, GA, where he earned his Medical Degree before continuing his Family Practice Residency at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. During this time, Dr. Hogan served as President of the Tuscaloosa Family Practice Residency Association, and worked closely with the Sports Medicine Team at the University of Alabama Athletics Department. During his Residency, Dr. Hogan also served as local Director of Sports Medicine for HealthSouth in Tuscaloosa covering nine high schools in the area.
After completing his Residency, Dr. Hogan moved back to his hometown of Valdosta to open his practice, focusing on primary care and sports medicine for patients of all ages. Dr. Hogan is Board Certified in Family Practice and serves on the Medical Staff at South Georgia Medical Center where he is currently Chief of Family Medicine. He also serves as assistant Medical Director for the Langdale Hospice House. Since returning to Valdosta, Dr. Hogan has also continued to serve as Team Physician for the Blazers, student-athletes of Valdosta State University.
Dr. Hogan continues to promote the role of primary care in the sports field as he works with community leaders, organizations, his patients and other individuals in various sports endeavors within our community. An athlete himself, Dr. Hogan regularly competes in endurance sports events, such as triathlons and road races, as well as coaches and supports other athletes in their competitive and recreational health and fitness endeavors.
Dr. Hogan is married to Leigh Ann, and they have two children: Haley and Pate. He enjoys spending time with his family, triathlons, golf, mountain biking, tennis…and just about every other sport.
Our Mission & Goal
Dr. Hogan is a dedicated and caring physician and, along with his staff, is committed to providing comprehensive primary, preventative and sports medicine healthcare services to patients of all ages and athletes of every skill level.
It is our goal to help our patients achieve optimum well-being and performance through strategic medical assessment and intervention, along with proper health education and management guidance.
Values of Our Practice
Patient Focused Care
A strong foundation for good health is built on the patient-provider relationship. The focus of Dr. Hogan’s practice is to honor that relationship and form a life-long partnership with each patient to help them be the best they can be. We are committed to offering respectful, courteous, competent and friendly care to everyone that comes in contact with our organization.
Pursuit of Excellence
Dr. Hogan and his staff strive for excellence in everything they do with a commitment to continually improving every aspect of their work, from patient education and wait times, to cost efficient medical therapies and strategies.
Teamwork
The power of the collective is much greater than individual strengths. We work together for the benefit of our patients and our practice. The partnership of provider and patient can produce the most positive results, from individual health care management to community spirit and involvement. Dr. Hogan and his staff are committed to their role of teammates with each and every patient and the community within which they live.