New Piedmont Primary Care Clinic Opens in Auburn

The new location will provide healthcare services to Lee County and surrounding areas.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 2:10pm

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Piedmont Columbus Regional is expanding its healthcare services with the opening of a new primary care clinic in Auburn, Alabama. The new 'Piedmont Primary Care of Auburn' location will offer services to patients aged 16 and up, providing an additional healthcare option for the East Alabama community.

Why it matters

The new Piedmont clinic will make it easier for residents in Lee County and surrounding areas to access preventative care, routine checkups, and treatment for various health conditions, helping to improve overall community health outcomes.

The details

The new Piedmont Primary Care of Auburn clinic will be located at 1800 Samford Trace Court, Suite 120. It will be led by Dr. Richard Horak II, a board-certified internal medicine physician who has lived in Auburn for over 20 years. The clinic will offer same-day appointments, online scheduling, and video visit options for patients.

  • The ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house will be held on May 1 at 1 p.m. CST.

The players

Piedmont Columbus Regional

A healthcare provider expanding its services to the East Alabama region.

Dr. Richard Horak II

The board-certified internal medicine physician who will lead the new Piedmont Primary Care of Auburn clinic.

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What’s next

The new Piedmont Primary Care of Auburn clinic will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house on May 1 at 1 p.m. CST, where community members can meet Dr. Horak and tour the new facility.

The takeaway

The opening of the new Piedmont Primary Care clinic in Auburn will provide residents of Lee County and the surrounding East Alabama region with improved access to essential primary care services, helping to support the overall health and wellbeing of the local community.