Providers

Edward Aikens

Edward L. Aikens, MD

Specialties

Internal Medicine, Men’s Health, HIV Medicine, Correctional Medicine, Preventative Care

Meet Dr. Aikens

Dr. Aikens, a native of St. Louis, MO, is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician with specialties in HIV Medicine, Correctional Healthcare, Men’s Health, and preventative care. He brings over twenty years of clinical practice experience in various settings including academics, inpatient and outpatient medicine, and administration. Dr. Aikens graduated from Clark Atlanta University and Temple University School of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Emory University School of Medicine.

Dr. Aikens enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, interior design and watching football. At AvitaCare Atlanta, and throughout his career, Dr. Aikens’ mission has been to provide comprehensive, individualized care with compassion, dignity, and respect.

Quick Facts about Dr. Aikens

  • Former Junior Faculty Emory Department of Infectious Disease/Grady IDP
  • Former Assistant Statewide Medical Director, Medical College of Georgia/Georgia Correctional Healthcare
  • Former Medical Director AWC Networks, LLC
  • Former Assistant Statewide Medical Director Wellpath, LLC
  • American College of Physicians member
  • Grady Infectious Disease Clinic, 2008 Provider of the Year
  • Emory University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, Primary Care/Medical Clinic, 2005 Senior Resident of the Year

Feedback

“In the stars of learning to live, win & thrive with HIV, this gentleman blessed my heart and soul.”

“Thank you so much for simply being you.”

“This man pretty much saved my life. At a pivotal period where I was smack dab in the middle of my transition, this man pulled me away from the edge.”

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