Office Closure Notice

Our offices will be closed on Thursday, July 3 and remain closed on Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

About Us

Coastal Rheumatology Associates is a single specialty rheumatology practice serving Savannah and the surrounding areas. In 2014, Coastal Rheumatology was opened by Dr. Charles Degenhardt. Dr. Dean Stephens joined Dr. Degenhardt in 2017.

Diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases
In-office laboratory services
In-office infusions
Intraarticular joint injections

More Rheumatic Diseases

Insurance Accepted

Click here to see an updated list of plans we accept. Please verify we are in-network with your particular policy.

Exciting News - President of SERA Announced

We are proud to announce that Dr. Brent Flickinger has been named President of Southeastern Rheumatology Alliance (SERA). Dr. Flickinger brings a wealth of expertise, leadership, and dedication to our mission of delivering exceptional care.

A graduate of the University of Georgia and the Medical College of Georgia, Dr. Flickinger completed his internal medicine residency and rheumatology fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina. With over 17 years of experience in clinical practice, he is board-certified in rheumatology and is deeply committed to advancing the field.

As President, Dr. Flickinger will continue to work closely with SERA’s management team, physicians, and office staff to refine best practices, foster a collaborative work environment, and build on SERA’s achievements.