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Karl N. Dannehl, MD, FACP

Internal Medicine

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Residency

Emory University School of Medicine
Atlanta, GA
1982

Internship

Emory University School of Medicine
Atlanta, GA
1982

Medical School

Loyola University of Chicago
Stritch School of Medicine
Maywood, IL
Doctorate of Medicine 1979

Undergraduate

Duke University
Durham, NC
Bachelor of Science, Zoology 1976

American Board of Internal Medicine
National Board of Medical Examiners

Piedmont Hospital

Clinical Instructor, Emory University School of Medicine 1994-2009
Preceptor, Kennesaw State University, University of Alabama Birmingham, Clinical Nurse Practitioner Program 2005-2010

Cum Laude, Duke University

American College of Physicians 1982-present
Fellow, American College of Physicians 1999
American Medical Association 1985-present
Atlanta Clinical Society 1986-2001

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What Members Are Saying

Dr. Karl Dannehl has been my primary care doctor for many, many years. Because of a family history of prostate cancer, he has been closely monitoring my PSA levels over the years. At my physical in 2022, my PSA was still below "normal", and thus one would think no cause for alarm. However, Dr. Dannehl was uneasy because, while the 2022 PSA was below 4.0, it had still increased year over year more than he was happy with. He suggested a course of antibiotics in case it was an infection, but the PSA number remained the same or slightly higher (while still under 4.0). He recommended that I make an appointment with a urologist, which I did. This led to an MRI with suspicious results, and then to a biopsy that confirmed the presence of cancer. I elected surgery to remove the prostate. Because we caught it early (thanks to Dr. Dannehl), the post-surgery pathology report showed the cancer was confined to the gland, had not spread to any surrounding tissue or lymph nodes, and here almost exactly a year since surgery, PSA levels are reading "undetectable." Now, I am not naive. I know that cancer can return and perhaps it will in my case, and if so we will deal with that. But I will always be grateful to Dr. Dannehl for being so focused on this and giving me the best possible chance of having a long-term good result. If we had waited, I'm not sure where I would be right now. In the meantime, once a surprisingly brief and easy recovery (the surgeon he referred me to was excellent as well!), I'm back enjoying life and playing a lot of golf, which along with my family is my passion. A big "bucket list" golf trip planned this year as well as a "bucket list" family vacation a bit later in the year. I will always be grateful for Dr. Dannehl's professional diligence on this. I could give other examples. He is always available to me. I can get appointments when I need them. He spends quality time with me when we do have appointments. He is just a fine, fine doctor and a good guy to boot. But, it's hard to beat saving a fellow's life, or if that sounds too dramatic, at least being good enough at his job to jump on an anomalous lab result, get me to the right specialist and thus give me the best chance of spending a lot more quality time with my family (and playing a lot more golf!) He's the best.

Jeffrey

Patient of Karl N. Dannehl, MD, FACP

I had my "annual" physical on March 6, 2024. It had been almost 3 years since I had last seen Dr. Dannehl for a routine physical. I guess you could say I have White Coat Syndrome and always get so nervous when I have to have bloodwork done, my bloodpressure taken, mamograms, EKG's, etc. I am a widow and am so afraid that something will happen to me and my children will have no parents. Silly - I know... That being said, I had EVERY test in the book and I not only passed with flying colors, but when Dr. Dannehl walked in with all of my test results, he said, "Heather, you are a goddess!" In the past 2 1/2 years, I have gained muscle weight, lost body fat, improved my cholesterol levels, etc. Every marker was better than a few years ago. I couldn't not have been happier. The best thing about Dr. Dannehl is he never rushes me. In fact, we had so much fun catching up - discussing good books we have read, new podcasts we listen to, swapping recipes, etc. I was there for 2 1/2 hours and felt like I was visiting an old friend that I had not seen in way too long. Thank you Dr. Dannehl for being wonderful you and for making me feel comfortable and relaxed. You should be very proud of yourself - not many physicians have a bedside manner like you.

Heather

Patient of Karl N. Dannehl, MD, FACP

Dr. Dannehl has been my GP for many years and there have been many moments when his help made a difference. I hope he will continue to be my doctor for years to come. I trust my health care to him and his excellent staff.

ELENI

Patient of Karl N. Dannehl, MD, FACP

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.

Quarterly

$525.00 every 3 months*

Semi-Annual

$1,050.00 every 6 months*

Annual

$2,100.00 each year*

Meet Karl N. Dannehl, MD, FACP

My goal is to manage and anticipate your unique healthcare needs. As an MDVIP-affiliated doctor, I will partner with you on a personal level to help you achieve the optimal health we all value. We will closely collaborate on what it takes to stay on the path to wellness. You will feel welcomed by the relaxed, individualized attention you will receive from everyone in our office.

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What Members Are Saying

Dr. Karl Dannehl has been my primary care doctor for many, many years. Because of a family history of prostate cancer, he has been closely monitoring my PSA levels over the years. At my physical in 2022, my PSA was still below "normal", and thus one would think no cause for alarm. However, Dr. Dannehl was uneasy because, while the 2022 PSA was below 4.0, it had still increased year over year more than he was happy with. He suggested a course of antibiotics in case it was an infection, but the PSA number remained the same or slightly higher (while still under 4.0). He recommended that I make an appointment with a urologist, which I did. This led to an MRI with suspicious results, and then to a biopsy that confirmed the presence of cancer. I elected surgery to remove the prostate. Because we caught it early (thanks to Dr. Dannehl), the post-surgery pathology report showed the cancer was confined to the gland, had not spread to any surrounding tissue or lymph nodes, and here almost exactly a year since surgery, PSA levels are reading "undetectable." Now, I am not naive. I know that cancer can return and perhaps it will in my case, and if so we will deal with that. But I will always be grateful to Dr. Dannehl for being so focused on this and giving me the best possible chance of having a long-term good result. If we had waited, I'm not sure where I would be right now. In the meantime, once a surprisingly brief and easy recovery (the surgeon he referred me to was excellent as well!), I'm back enjoying life and playing a lot of golf, which along with my family is my passion. A big "bucket list" golf trip planned this year as well as a "bucket list" family vacation a bit later in the year. I will always be grateful for Dr. Dannehl's professional diligence on this. I could give other examples. He is always available to me. I can get appointments when I need them. He spends quality time with me when we do have appointments. He is just a fine, fine doctor and a good guy to boot. But, it's hard to beat saving a fellow's life, or if that sounds too dramatic, at least being good enough at his job to jump on an anomalous lab result, get me to the right specialist and thus give me the best chance of spending a lot more quality time with my family (and playing a lot more golf!) He's the best.

Jeffrey

Patient of Karl N. Dannehl, MD, FACP

I had my "annual" physical on March 6, 2024. It had been almost 3 years since I had last seen Dr. Dannehl for a routine physical. I guess you could say I have White Coat Syndrome and always get so nervous when I have to have bloodwork done, my bloodpressure taken, mamograms, EKG's, etc. I am a widow and am so afraid that something will happen to me and my children will have no parents. Silly - I know... That being said, I had EVERY test in the book and I not only passed with flying colors, but when Dr. Dannehl walked in with all of my test results, he said, "Heather, you are a goddess!" In the past 2 1/2 years, I have gained muscle weight, lost body fat, improved my cholesterol levels, etc. Every marker was better than a few years ago. I couldn't not have been happier. The best thing about Dr. Dannehl is he never rushes me. In fact, we had so much fun catching up - discussing good books we have read, new podcasts we listen to, swapping recipes, etc. I was there for 2 1/2 hours and felt like I was visiting an old friend that I had not seen in way too long. Thank you Dr. Dannehl for being wonderful you and for making me feel comfortable and relaxed. You should be very proud of yourself - not many physicians have a bedside manner like you.

Heather

Patient of Karl N. Dannehl, MD, FACP

Dr. Dannehl has been my GP for many years and there have been many moments when his help made a difference. I hope he will continue to be my doctor for years to come. I trust my health care to him and his excellent staff.

ELENI

Patient of Karl N. Dannehl, MD, FACP

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MDVIP Wellness Program

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97% of MDVIP members are satisfied with their relationship (vs 58% in traditional PCP).

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If you need urgent care while traveling, your physician can help arrange your care with a local hospital, pharmacy or doctor.

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Medical Centers of Excellence

For patients who need care beyond what is available locally, MDVIP can connect your doctor with specialists at some of the country’s leading medical institutions

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Better Health Outcomes

Members have better control of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension.

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Most MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices accept insurance (your physician can tell you whether they accept your specific insurance plan). Your annual fee pays for preventive care medical services that insurance usually doesn’t cover (e.g., advanced diagnostic testing and screenings). Your MDVIP-affiliated physician will continue to bill your insurance and charge copays, co-insurances and deductibles as he or she currently does for other medical services like sick visits.

MDVIP makes wellness and prevention easier by providing your physician with innovative tools and technology. MDVIP supports your physician’s practice and seeks to eliminate barriers to a positive healthcare experience. Your doctor will determine whether and how to incorporate these tools at his/her discretion.

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.

Quarterly

$525.00 every 3 months*

Semi-Annual

$1,050.00 every 6 months*

Annual

$2,100.00 each year*

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Testimonials from patients of Karl N. Dannehl, MD, FACP

Does Saving My Life Count?

from Jeffrey in GA • March 9, 2024

Dr. Karl Dannehl has been my primary care doctor for many, many years. Because of a family history of prostate cancer, he has been closely monitoring my PSA levels over the years. At my physical in 2022, my PSA was still below "normal", and thus one would think no cause for alarm. However, Dr. Dannehl was uneasy because, while the 2022 PSA was below 4.0, it had still increased year Read more...

#BestDoctorEver

from Heather in GA • March 9, 2024

I had my "annual" physical on March 6, 2024. It had been almost 3 years since I had last seen Dr. Dannehl for a routine physical. I guess you could say I have White Coat Syndrome and always get so nervous when I have to have bloodwork done, my bloodpressure taken, mamograms, EKG's, etc. I am a widow and am so afraid that something will happen to me and my children will have no Read more...

Excellent care for almost 30 years!

from ELENI in GA • February 14, 2024

Dr. Dannehl has been my GP for many years and there have been many moments when his help made a difference. I hope he will continue to be my doctor for years to come. I trust my health care to him and his excellent staff.

Thank You, Dr. Karl Dannehl, for your kind, compassionate, and thorough professional medical care!!

from Ronald in GA • February 13, 2024

Dr. Karl Dannehl has been the primary Doctor for many years for my wife and I. He and his teams have provided us with outstanding medical care during all of those years.
Our longevity here on earth is owed to the prompt and proper diagnoses and care by Dr. Dannehl and teams.
His actions were directly responsible for saving the life of my wife 3 different times in the last Read more...

“Smart/Skilled Professional” “Overshadowed” by “HIS CARING”

from Joe in GA • February 10, 2024

Dr. Karl Dannehl was my Doctor before MDVIP was formed, & the primary reason I joined MDVIP was because of him.
He has been so “Caring” & “Helpful” over the years with the various/sundry challenges my body has presented to me & to him; & there have been, and still are, numerous ones, that rear their ugly heads. He has been sooo “Amazing” in what he, himself has done for me Read more...

The Office of Karl N. Dannehl, MD, FACP

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Primary Office

1800 Howell Mill Road NW Suite 525
Atlanta, GA 30318

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Mon	8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tue	8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wed	8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thu	8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Fri	8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual, and annual payments.

Quarterly

$525.00 every 3 months*

Semi-Annual

$1,050.00 every 6 months*

Annual

$2,100.00 each year*

Get Started Today

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Education

Residency

Internship

Medical School

Undergraduate

Certifications

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Professional Affiliations & Appointments

Honors and Awards

Professional Society Memberships

What Members Are Saying

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

Meet Karl N. Dannehl, MD, FACP

What Members Are Saying

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Primary Care That Makes you Primary

Benefits of joining Dr. Dannehl's practice with MDVIP

MDVIP Wellness Program

Better Doctor-Patient Relationship

Same/Next-Day Appointments

Reachable 24/7

Smaller Practice Size

Your Dedicated Doctor

Travel Benefits

Medical Centers of Excellence

Better Health Outcomes

Frequently Asked Questions

How does insurance work in an MDVIP-affiliated practice?

What is MDVIP and what does it do?

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

Get Started Today

Testimonials from patients of Karl N. Dannehl, MD, FACP

Does Saving My Life Count?

#BestDoctorEver

Excellent care for almost 30 years!

Thank You, Dr. Karl Dannehl, for your kind, compassionate, and thorough professional medical care!!

“Smart/Skilled Professional” “Overshadowed” by “HIS CARING”

The Office of Karl N. Dannehl, MD, FACP

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