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Urogynecology, which is focused on diagnosing and treating pelvic floor disorders, addresses conditions that millions of women face but rarely discuss. That life-changing care is now available to women across northeast Georgia, as Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) recently added two new board-certified urogynecologists to help close a critical gap in care across the region. […]

Jason Wells, MD, and his family love nothing more than a great adventure, traveling to new places and immersing themselves in different cultures. This passion for discovery and connection has led him to Bethlehem, where he’s now a board-certified general surgeon providing expert and compassionate care to the community. “I grew up in a military […]

Women in Toccoa and the surrounding area deserve holistic and accessible healthcare options, closer to home, for every stage of life. That is why Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) is now offering comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology care at its location on 58 Big A Road. Thomas Hatchett, MD, a board-certified OB/GYN with nearly four decades […]

Darrice Collins, DPM Physician of the Month Darrice Collins, DPM, joined Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Podiatry in Gainesville and Demorest in April of this year and quickly settled in as an active and approachable member of the NGPG community. Dr. Collins is board-certified in Podiatry and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery. He received his medical degree from Kent State University […]

For a little girl who grew up in Chimbote, Peru, what was once the world’s largest fishing port, the dream of becoming a doctor felt like something Claudia Lara, MD, might not be able to reel in. But she recently caught her dream with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group OB/GYN in Bethlehem, where she’s accepting new […]

When he was a student in medical school, Matthew Janko, MD, scrubbed in to assist surgeons during an organ transplant operation. The awe-inspiring experience led Dr. Janko to pursue a career in surgery. Years later, when his own father underwent a transplant operation, Dr. Janko committed himself to treating each patient like family. “All doctors […]

Erik Rodriguez, MD, has spent most of his life in Georgia and is proud to call it home – but his career path likely started even before he was born. His great grandfather was a physician in Cuba, and later in the United States, so becoming a doctor himself might have always been in the […]

People in northeast Georgia living with severe form of peripheral artery disease (PAD) now have a new treatment option that can reduce pain, promote wound healing and save limbs from amputation. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesville recently became the first hospital in North Georgia to implant a patient with a new device called the […]

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group and Hall County Government recently celebrated the opening of a new building on the Hall County Health Department’s campus in Gainesville. The new building houses the NGPG Community Clinic, formerly known as the NGPG Primary Care Clinic. Pictured from L-R: Casey Ramsey, Assistant County Administrator, Hall County Government; Zach Propes, County […]

Olubunmi Pitan, MD Physician of the Month Dr. Pitan has a quiet confidence. She’s an expert in her work and never complains about it – even though it can be grueling at times. She’s always making things better for patients and her colleagues, and is often heard saying, “I’ll take care of it,” even when […]

Cody Rowan, MD Physician of the Month Dr. Cody Rowan is double board-certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine.  Dr. Rowan received his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia. After completing a residency at the University of Tennessee in Anesthesiology, he completed a fellowship in Regional Anesthesia at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, […]

As a first-generation college graduate, Charles R. Cosby, DO, knows the value of hard work. It’s something he prides himself on, and, even outside of his profession and education, he chooses hobbies that require him to be strong-willed – woodworking, mixed martial arts and working on cars. Now, he’s bringing that same attitude to Northeast […]

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) has provided the same great primary care at its location in downtown Flowery Branch for nearly 25 years, but it will have a new home next year. Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is building a new location along Phil Niekro Boulevard in Flowery Branch, near Exit 12 of I-985, and […]

Outside of her family, there are two things Kerese Downer, MD, is passionate about: soccer and health care. And luckily for the Bethlehem area, she decided to become a family medicine doctor – although she still picks up a ball every chance she gets. Now, Dr. Downer is part of a new team as she’s […]

Patients seeking neurological care in northeast Georgia now have access to more specialists than ever before. Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Neurology and Neurosurgery practices continue to add additional physicians to their growing teams. “We are excited to continue expanding our comprehensive Neuroscience service line through specialty program development,” said Michael Glanzman, executive director of […]

Curtis Campbell, DO Physician of the Month Curtis Campbell, DO, is a board-certified family medicine provider with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group. Dr. Campbell received his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and went on to complete a residency at Gwinnett Medical Center. Dr. Campbell does more than his role as a doctor calls for. He’s […]

 People who need complex or simple surgery on their hand, wrist, elbow, or shoulder can turn to an expert, fellowship-trained surgeon who’s returned to Georgia. Travis Patterson, MD, joined Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine and is now seeing patients in Gainesville and Dawsonville. “I grew up in Forsyth County, so […]

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) is continuing to invest in the Barrow County area as the region grows and residents search for health care. Its family medicine practice inside Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Barrow is addressing those needs by bringing in Angela Anderson, FNP, who is now accepting new patients. “I’m so excited about […]

Leah Goodson-Gerami, DO, has always thought about legacy, inspired by the impact her father made as a family medicine physician in their community. It’s something she hopes to do as well, as she joins Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) OB-GYN at Medical Plaza 2 in Dawsonville. “Watching my father make a positive impact in our […]

Wylie Newton, MD Physician of the Month Dr. Wylie Newton is a provider with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Family Medicine in Cleveland. He earned his medical degree from University of Alabama College of Medicine – Mobile. Dr. Newton is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Wylie Newton is more than deserving of NGPG Physician of […]

Sahithi Sangapu, MD Physician of the Month Dr. Sahithi Sangapu is a board-certified family medicine provider with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group. She earned her medical degree from MS Ramaiah Medical College and completed her family medicine residency at JFK University Medical Center. Dr. Sangapu truly cares about her patients. She listens to them and answers […]

Patients living in the south Hall and northern Gwinnett areas now have easier access to care, thanks to a new Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) family medicine practice that recently opened. NGPG Family Medicine is now accepting new patients at Medical Plaza 1 in Braselton. “We saw a need and knew we could fill it […]

Dr. Jack Griffeth, left, a radiation oncologist with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group, poses with staff from Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s Cancer Services team to commemorate his official SpaceOAR COE designation. SpaceOar Hydrogel helps minimize the side effects of radiation therapy for prostate cancer Prostate cancer patients in northeast Georgia can trust their radiation therapy will come with minimal side effects […]

As the need for care grows in Bethlehem, Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is working to expand access so the community can find the care it needs, when it needs it. Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Gateway Exchange is addressing those needs by adding a new provider in Candace Vandiver, FNP. “I’ve been practicing for […]

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is continuing to invest in Winder, Bethlehem and the surrounding areas by adding providers to care for the community. Family Health Associates is a third-generation family medicine practice that was started by Edwin H. Etheridge, MD, and has served Winder since 1947. Providing care at the practice now is Garey […]

When Sergio Angel, MD, and Allie Angel, MD, met in medical school, they knew they’d be together for the long haul – wherever that journey took them. Turns out, that journey took them to the same family medicine practice at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Oakwood, and they couldn’t be happier. “I always knew I […]

Chad Muxlow, DO Physician of the Month Dr. Chad J. Muxlow is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with advanced fellowship training in both Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery. He specializes in the non-operative and operative treatment of the shoulder, knee and elbow, as well as sports related injuries. Dr. Muxlow received his medical degree from Michigan […]

As Flowery Branch grows, the need for medical care within the area grows with it, and Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) is working to make sure there is quick access to expert physicians. Christian Baumgartner, MD, has joined NGPG Flowery Branch and is accepting new patients. “I’m excited to be back in this area to […]

Mushtaq Qureshi, MD Physician of the Month Mushtaq Qureshi, MD, is a board-certified neurologist provider with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group. Dr. Qureshi received his medical degree from Dow University of Health Sciences. He then went on to complete a residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, followed by a fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology at Emory University Hospital.  Dr. Qureshi’s passion […]

Kedric Naylor, MD Physician of the Month Dr. Kedric Naylor is a board-certified physician with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group specializing in Hospital Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine. Dr. Naylor is routinely a leader within the hospitalist group and exemplifies all of the hospital’s core values. He is the […]

Justin Barrett, MD Physician of the Month Dr. Barrett received his medical degree from Mercer University and completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center and affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Barrett is an Orthopedic Surgeon and is fellowship-trained in Hand, Upper Extremity and Reconstructive Microsurgery. In addition to hand, peripheral nerve and microvascular […]

Suvarchala Somayajula, MD  Physician of the Month Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula is a physician with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Neurology. She Somayajula received her medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and completed her residency at the University of North Carolina. Dr. Somayajula also completed a fellowship focused on movement disorders and deep brain stimulation at the […]

Mark Moers, MD Physician of the Month Dr. Mark Moers is a provider with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group specializing and board certified in Family Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of South Alabama Medical Center and completed his family medicine residency at Franklin Square Hospital Center. Dr. Moers comes to work every […]

Sung Lee, MD Physician of the Month Dr. Sung Lee is a neurointerventionalist with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group specializing in complex cerebrovascular disease. Dr. Lee serves as the Medical Director of Neurointerventional Surgery at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Respectful Compassion: Dr. Lee loves and cares for people in a big way! Patients and families are […]

GAINESVILLE, Ga. – The heart and vascular team at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) and Georgia Heart Institute is growing as Samer Alharthi, MD, and Nizar Hariri, MD, recently joined NGPG Vascular Center in Braselton. Both surgeons bring a wealth of experience and skills, and they are excited to join the NGPG team. Dr. Alharthi […]

Eric Bohn, MD Physician of the Month Dr. Eric Bohn is a provider with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group, specializing and board certified in Family Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Augusta University. Dr. Bohn has been with NGPG for almost three decades. He’s dedicated to the group and each patient he sees. Many patients […]

Craig Baden, MD Physician of the Month Dr. Craig Baden received his bachelor’s degree in Physics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before attending Wheaton College in Chicago to explore his faith and receive a master’s degree in Theology. Motivated by a strong desire to serve and care for others, Dr. Baden […]

Michael Maley, MD Physician of the Month Dr. Michael Maley is a provider with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group specializing and board certified in Pediatrics. He earned his medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine. Dr. Maley makes everyone he comes in contact with feel appreciated, seen and heard. When it comes to his patients, […]

Patients across the region searching for vascular care can trust Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) to offer the best in the area, after one of its physician assistants was recently named PA of the Year by Georgia Association of Physician Assistants (GAPA). Haley Queen, PA-C, received the award from the organization after serving as its […]

The first 12 family medicine resident physicians trained at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC), and the second class of 19 internal medicine resident physicians, are moving on to the next step in their careers.

George Faile, MD Physician of the Month Dr. George Faile is a provider with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Urgent Care. He earned his medical degree from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. Dr. Faile is board certified in Family Medicine and completed his fellowship at Floyd Medical Center. Dr. Faile pours his heart […]

Georgina Kalaitzidis, MD Physician of the Month Dr. Georgina Kalaitzidis is a provider with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group specializing in Family Medicine. She earned her medical degree from the National Autonomous University of Mexico and completed her fellowship at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria. Dr. Kalaitzidis – also knowns as Dr. K […]

Chelsea Chandler, MD Physician of the Month Dr. Chelsea Chandler is a board-certified physician with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Gynecologic Oncology. She is a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia where she earned her Doctor of Medicine degree. She completed an obstetrics and gynecology residency, as well as a fellowship in gynecologic oncology […]

Christopher Huckle, DO Physician of the Month Dr. Christopher Huckle is a board-certified family and sports medicine physician who specializes in concussion management, as well as shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle and foot injuries. He is specially-trained in ultrasound-guided injections and alternative treatments such as biologic injections. Before coming to Northeast Georgia Health […]

Patients living along Ga. 400 and all across Dawsonville will soon have even greater access to care close to home as Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) expands its presence in the growing area. NGHS broke ground on its newest Medical Plaza yesterday, March 8, as health system and community leaders looked on.

Growing up abroad and traveling across the United States has given Nazifa Cultarevic, FNP, life experiences she won’t soon forget. But by spending the past two decades in the United States, and completing her schooling in Atlanta and Gainesville, she’s grown accustomed to the area – so much so that she’s decided to join the […]

Ansley Pulsifer, FNP, is returning to her roots to provide care as a family nurse practitioner in a community she knows well. After growing near Toccoa, she always dreamed of coming back to the area – and she’s now living out that dream by joining the team at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Toccoa Clinic. […]

Muhammad Ali, MD Physician of the Month Dr. Muhammad Ali is a physician with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group specializing in Nephrology. He earned his medical degree from Jinnah Sindh Medical University and completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Hennepin County Medical Center. he then went on to complete a fellowship in Nephrology with Emory […]

Getachew Iyasu, MD Physician of the Month Dr. Getachew Iyasu is a provider with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group specializing in Hospital Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Addis Ababa University and completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Atlanta Medical Center. Dr. Iyasu is a dependable physician – always there for patients and staff. […]

Kaitlyn Vann, DO Physician of the Month Dr. Kaitlyn Vann is a board-certified physician with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) specializing in Family Medicine. She earned her medical degree from Lincoln Memorial University. Dr. Kaitlyn Vann is selfless, kind and inspirational to everyone around her. The entire office adores her kindred spirit! It’s not every […]

Travelyan Walker, MD Physician of the Month Dr. Travelyan Walker is a board-certified physician with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group specializing in General Surgery. He earned his medical degree from Morehouse University. Dr. Walker is liked by all his patients! He explains procedures in depth and takes time to listen to questions and concerns, which puts […]

Whether it’s saving lives on a battlefield in Iraq, walking on to a Division 1 college football team, completing medical school in the Ivy League, training to be an instrument-rated pilot, perfecting robotic heart surgery techniques or helping train other surgeons in operating rooms across the nation – Sloane Guy, MD, has spent the past […]

Imagine a world where patients have their doctor’s cell phone number. There’s a private waiting room for them at the office, face-to-face interaction with their doctor isn’t rushed, they’re able to get an appointment the same day they call, and they don’t have to wait long once they get there. Sounds like a dream, right? […]

Ndubuisi Ndukwe, MD Physician of the Month Dr. Ndubuisi Ndukwe is a provider with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group specializing in Urgent Care. He earned his medical degree from Saba University School of Medicine and is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Ndukwe is hardworking and professional in everything he does at NGPG. He listens to […]

Meredith Pickett, DO Physician of the Month Dr. Meredith Pickett is a board-certified physician with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Palliative Care. She earned her medical degree from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her fellowship at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Pickett embraces our core values and it is obvious by the way […]

A return to the Athens area is what Ari Levine, MD, always had his eyes set on — even if that route took him through Ohio, Arkansas and Afghanistan. “Growing up in Atlanta and then living in Athens while in school, I fell in love with this part of north Georgia,” Dr. Levine said. “I […]

James Chambers, MD Physician of the Month Dr. Chambers is a board-certified general surgeon with Northeast Georgia Physicians group. He received his medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, where he also completed his General Surgery residency. He’s also a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. Dr. Chambers […]

Robert Taylor, DO Physician of the Month​ NGPG Family Medicine Dr. Taylor has been such a caring provider over the years. He connects with patients on a level that is truly amazing. He is always available to all, his patients staff and others. He is the Amazing Dr. Taylor. Dr. Taylor is an excellent physician, […]

Patients in and around Jackson County now have more convenient access to urgent and specialty healthcare, as new Medical Plaza opens in Jefferson.

Patients in and around Jackson County now have more convenient access to urgent and specialty healthcare, as new Medical Plaza opens in Jefferson.

Eric Marsh, MD Physician of the Month​ NGPG Hospital Medicine Dr. Eric Marsh is a provider with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group specializing in Hospital Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Augusta University and is board certified in Internal Medicine. Even though working through the COVID-19 pandemic has been tough, it brought out the greatest […]

Dr. Navneeth Bongu Physician of the Month​ NGPG Pulmonology I want to recognize Dr. Bongu.  I was on a bench outside the South Tower tonight after the GME White coat ceremony when a family member of a patient came out to share the bench while she waited for the sister to get the car from […]

Georgia Trend magazine recently announced its 2022 Top Doctors list, which includes many physicians on staff at Northeast Georgia Health System.

Shaena Blevins, MD Physician of the Month​ Dr. Shaena Blevins is a provider with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group specializing in Neurology. She earned her medical degree from Emory University and is board certified in Neurology. Dr. Blevins has been instrumental in the success of the Neurology program. She’s a skilled physician, but is thoughtful, kind […]

Lauren Bauer, MD Physician of the Month​ Dr. Lauren Bauer has done a marvelous job as a physician advisor instituting interdisciplinary rounds that have dramatically improved geometric mean length of stay, even during a pandemic. She also teaches residents in the Graduate Medical Education (GME) program and has produced and taught a multi-session educational program […]

The staff and providers at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Primary Care welcome Babette Irizarry, MD, to the practice in Gainesville.

Audrey Huff, MD Physician of the Month​ Dr. Huff is a provider with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group specializing in Family Medicine. She earned her medical degree from Augusta University in 2002 and is board certified in Family Medicine. She leads many activities related to quality patient care and exemplifies a passion for excellence in her […]

Dr. James Reeves – NGPG Vascular Surgery Physician of the Month​ Dr. James Reeves should be the poster child for respectful compassion. He makes sure every single patient feels comfortable in our office. He engages with them in conversation about their hobbies and interests. He truly cares about the actual person and not just the […]

Deidre Jackson, CMA Employee of the Month Deidre has taken on multiple roles at NGPG Braselton Clinic, on top of her already demanding role of referral coordinator. She offers support in the lab when needed and even does back-office duties as they come about. She shows compassion each and every day for her colleagues and […]

  Dr. Shan Sharif – NGPG Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Physician of the Month “Dr. Sharif really cares for all of his patients. He calls them when they get home after surgery to check on them. He spends a great amount of time with them in the room to make sure they understand the […]

Johan Koo, DO Physician of the Month Dr. Johan Koo is a provider with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group specializing in Urgent Care. He earned his medical degree from Lincoln Memorial University and is board certified in Family Medicine/ Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment. Dr. Koo goes above and beyond, not only by caring for the patients he […]

By: Jim Kruer, MD – Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program   By now, you’ve noticed that some of our Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) practices in Gainesville and Braselton have a new term attached to them — Graduate Medical Education Program Affiliate. Graduate Medical Education, otherwise known as GME, is a medical education program through a […]

Leslie David, MD NGPG Urgent Care Physician of the Month Dr. Leslie David has done a great job with being the Associate Program Director of the Family Medicine Graduate Medical Education (GME) program while still maintaining a full clinic schedule caring for his patients. He is always willing to take on more tasks and goes […]

The staff and providers at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Wauka Mountain welcome Sarah Yu, MD, to the practice in Clermont.

Idopise Umana, MD Physician of the Month Dr. Umana is a provider with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group specializing in Internal Medicine. She earned her medical degree from Augusta University and is board-certified in Internal Medicine. She completed her fellowship at Mayo Clinic Hospital Jacksonville. Dr. Umana displays all of NGPG’s core values – respectful compassion, […]

Bhasker Patel, MD Physician of the Month Dr. Bhasker Patel has been with the organization for more that 35 years. He is caring, compassionate, and provides excellent patient care.  He is beloved by his patients, staff and other providers in the clinic. He is also the director for the local dialysis clinic where he cares […]

The staff and family medicine providers at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) in Gainesville are thrilled to have William Bostock, DO, join our practice at Medical Park 2.

Atlanta Magazine recently announced its 2021 Top Doctors list, which includes a few of our very own NGPG physicians!

Jeffrey Ward, MD Physician of the Month Dr. Jeffrey Ward is a provider with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He earned his medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine and is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He’s been described as a leader and role model who would “give anyone […]

Tawanna Strauther, MD Physician of the Month Dr. Strauther is part of the NGPG Family Medicine team in Oakwood. Recently, a new mom frantically ran into the office with her unresponsive and not breathing 11-month- old.  Dr. Strauther responded quickly and efficiently to regain airway management, and as a result, the infant regained consciousness. It […]

Physician of the Month Natalia Miles, MD Consult Liaison, Psychiatry Natalia Miles, MD, is a board certified Psychiatrist who has cared for patients at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group for the last two years. With a dedication to open communication and empowering her patients, Dr. Miles provides personalized treatment for the complete spectrum of behavioral health conditions —and particularly mental […]

Are you sick, injured or simply looking for routine care? We understand that the number of healthcare choices can be overwhelming. That's why Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) is here to help you find the right care at the right time.

During Parkinson's Awareness Month, Northeast Georgia Health System wants to help you understand what Parkinson's Disease is, if you are at risk and how it is diagnosed.

Lisa Jones, FNP Inpatient Medicine Lisa Jones is part of the NGPG Inpatient Medicine team. Last year she started working at our Laurelwood facility doing medical consults and became an integral part of the team right away. Her collaboration with case management, psychiatry services and nursing has been tremendous. She advocates strongly for her patients […]

As our region continues to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainties that have gone along with it, National Match Day is a pleasant reminder that some things have remained constant.

We've all had nights where we just don't sleep. Often, out of no choice of your own, you find yourself tossing and turning all night with your mind constantly racing.

Obesity affects more than 800 million people worldwide and annually, over 30% of healthcare costs are spent treating obesity related conditions!

Are you sick or injured and not sure what healthcare option is best for you? We get it. It can be overwhelming.

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Family Medicine in Gainesville welcomes Katherine Bergdale, CPNP-PC to the practice.

Football season is in full swing, and we are seeing the usual onslaught of injuries common to this sport.

Kalpana Prasad, MD, has been named program director for NGMC’s planned psychiatry physician residency program.

The staff at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group General Surgery welcomes Dr. Travelyan Walker, MD, to the practice.

Patients in Winder will have more access to same-day and next-day appointments for care at a new family medicine practice.

Patients in Dahlonega now have more access to same-day and next-day appointments for care as Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Dahlonega Internal Medicine welcomes Tara Brayboy, MD to the practice.

The staff and providers at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group in Dawsonville welcomes Dr. John Travis Nelson, MD, to the practice.

The staff at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery welcomes Dimitrios Tsirigotis, MD, to the practice.

The staff at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine welcomes Justin Barrett, MD, to the practice expanding access to care in our community.

The staff at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Radiation Oncology welcomes Adnan Elhammali, MD, PhD, to the practice, expanding access to care in our communities.

The staff at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Allergy and Asthma welcomes Faria Khan, MD, to the practice expanding access to care.

Patients of all ages in the Stephens County area now have more choices for healthcare close to home.

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group is thrilled to welcome Kaitlyn Vann, DO, to NGPG Cleveland, where she has joined the team of skilled physicians at the Family Medicine practice.

Sending your children back to school can be scary and cause lots of anxiety when so many factors are uncertain. There are a few ways you can help keep your child healthy.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville has been recertified as a Primary Stroke Center by DNV GL Healthcare while NGMC Braselton received a stroke quality award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

NGPG Psychiatry is answering the call to a growing need for mental health support in our rural communities.

Throughout North Georgia, the mental health needs of our communities are growing every day, and Northeast Georgia Physicians Group is proud to help address these needs by expanding our psychiatric services to Buford.

Children and teens in northeast Georgia who suffer from peanut allergy now have a treatment option.

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) is proud to recognize 29 physicians who have been named to Georgia Trend magazine’s 2020 Top Doctors list.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center continues to answer the call to address the physician shortage every spring when new residents are announced on National Match Day.

Northeast Georgia Health System has updated visitation guidelines for all Northeast Georgia Medical Center hospitals.

Only select entrances will be open for patients and visitors at each Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) hospital starting the afternoon of Sunday, March 15.

Active people who suffer acute infectious illnesses like cold and flu frequently have questions concerning participation in sports and physical exercise during their illness.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville made history yesterday as it became the first hospital in Georgia to receive accreditation as a Center of Excellence in both Robotic Surgery and Hernia Surgery.

There have been an overwhelming number of reports on social media, the news and television about Coronavirus (COVID-19). Here are some of the currently known details and most common misconceptions regarding the new disease.

The new year is a time for all of us to take stock and strive for a healthier lifestyle, from eating better to working out/losing a specific amount of weight. However, as we turn the page on the first month of the new year, many people's new years' resolutions have sadly fallen by the wayside. Most of the time, the reason is that we give ourselves unreal expectations, and when we don't see it immediately, we get discouraged. It is natural to feel this way, but hopefully, with a little guidance and some determination, we can turn "another resolution" into a "health revolution" for you.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield have announced an agreement on a new contract that covers the care NGHS provides to Anthem commercial (employer-sponsored) health plan members.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) closed out 2019 by marking off a major milestone: more than 10,000 NGMC patients have now benefitted from robotic surgery, thanks to specially trained surgeons and state-of-the-art technology known as the da Vinci Surgical System.

Your first encounter with a resident physician may be one of apprehension. After all, having multiple people in white coats surrounding you can be slightly intimidating.

The staff and providers at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group in Dawsonville welcome Soo Jin Lee, DO, to the practice.

The staff and providers at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Family Medicine in Gainesville welcome Nhi-Kieu Nguyen, DO to the practice.

The staff and providers at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group in Dacula welcome Jennifer Cobernus, DO to their practice.

The staff and providers at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group in Hamilton Mill welcome Elvira Jasarevic, DO to their practice.

Two long-time employees of Northeast Georgia Health System are among only six healthcare workers in the state officially recognized as heroes.

Northeast Georgia Health System has been recognized as one of the nation's Most Wired Hospitals and Health Systems of 2019, according to data released by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives.

Northeast Georgia Health System and Cigna have agreed to terms for a new contract that covers the care NGHS provides to Cigna commercial health plan members, ensuring continued access to high-quality health care in Northeast Georgia.

Northeast Georgia Health System announced today that, as of midnight on October 1, most NGHS facilities have been forced out of the Anthem network.

Northeast Georgia Health System and Aetna have agreed to terms for a new contract that covers the care NGHS provides to all Aetna health plan members, ensuring continued access to high-quality care in Northeast Georgia.

Habersham Medical Center (HMC) and Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) have reached a definitive agreement on a five-year plan intended to transform HMC's campus.

Northeast Georgia Health System is proud to recognize 26 physicians who have been named to Atlanta magazine's 2019 Top Doctors list.

People who choose any of NGPG's seven Urgent Care locations are receiving nationally-recognized care, as each location recently received Patient-Centered-Connect-Care Recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance.

The next time you need Urgent Care, you can see wait times for each location, save your spot in line and even trigger a text message to notify you when it's time to leave your house - and you can do it all online at www.ngpg.org/urgent-care.

NGHS named Connor English Cooper, an inpatient coordinator for Northeast Georgia Physicians Group's Hospitalist team, its 2019 Employee of the Year during the last of several events this month to recognize long-tenured employees for their service.

Thanks to a $100,000 gift from a group of active and retired physicians, Good News Clinics is one step closer to integrating technology that will help improve patient care.

Tuesday marked the start of construction for a new healthcare destination that will expand local access to primary care and other services, while also helping develop the physician leaders of tomorrow.

Saturday, March 30, marks the celebration of National Doctors' Day, an annual observance that started in Barrow County.

The staff and providers at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) in Dawsonville welcome George Petro, MD, to the practice.

You now have more options for primary care in Gainesville, thanks to a new Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) internal medicine practice opening today.

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) is proud to recognize 29 providers who met or exceeded national standards in delivering care for patients with diabetes as established by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).

The staff at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Vascular Center welcome Niraj Parikh, MD, to the practice.

The staff at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) welcome Stephanie Simmons, DO, to the practice.

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) now has two additional healthcare providers seeing patients at its Dahlonega locations

The following obstetricians and midwives were recognized from Northeast Georgia Physicians Group OB/GYN...

After an extensive national search and interview process, Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) recently appointed Daniel Tuffy as president and chief administrative officer.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) has been recognized as one of the nation's Most Wired Hospitals and Health Systems of 2017, according to date released by the American Hospital Association.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is proud to recognize 19 physicians who have been named to the 2017 Top Doctors list.

Patients undergoing specialized surgery at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesville can rest assured knowing their physicians take advantage of the latest in medical technology.

Pierpont F. Brown, MD, FACS; Casey Graybeal, MD, FACS; Ronald Lewis, MD, FACS; Alex Nguyen, MD, FACS; Edward Foxhall, MD, FACS; Emily Black, MD, FACS; Sujata Gill, MD; James Chambers, MD, FACS; Gordon Kelly, MD, FACS; and the staff at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Surgical Associates welcome J. Christopher Brandys, MD, FRCS, FACS to the practice.

James G. Reeves, MD; Anumeha K. Whisenhunt, DO, MPH; and the staff at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Vascular Center welcome Sumona Smith, MD, to the practice.

Toccoa Clinic Medical Associates (The Toccoa Clinic) has officially joined Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG), the multi-specialty physicians group of Northeast Georgia Health System - the parent organization of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, with hospitals in Gainesville and Braselton.

Inchol Yun, MD; Jody M. Bahnmiller, MD; and the staff of Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Hamilton Mill welcome Holly Corley, MD, to the practice.

Richard Mersberger, MD; Tawana Strauther, MD; and the staff of Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Oakwood welcome Sahithi Sangapu, MD, to the practice.

Charlotte Ebner, MD, and the staff of Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Braselton Family Medicine welcome Daniel McMahon, MD, to the practice.

One of your local Urgent Care centers recently received recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), an organization that measures and qualifies medical practices based on quality performance in health care.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) isn't just Georgia's #1 Hospital for the third consecutive year, it's also among the top 10 in the nation for the second consecutive year according to a recent study by an independent healthcare quality rating service.

Jack Griffeth, MD; Frank Lake, III, MD; Geoffrey Weidner, MD; Craig Baden, MD; and the staff of Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Radiation Oncology welcome Malay Rao, MD, PharmD, to the practice.

Dr. Sujata Gill and Dr. James Chambers, with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Surgical Associates, thrilled a group of potential future surgeons when they delivered surgical supplies and equipment to students at Hall County’s Da Vinci Academy (DVA) middle school. The students are working on an exhibit for DVA’s Museum of Inspired Learning.

J. Clifton Hastings, III, MD, FACS; A. Daniel Winston, MD; J. Alan Wolfe, MD; Necole Acton, NP-C; Haley Boyce, PA-C; Lindsay Drevlow, PA-C; Josh Lowman, PA-C; Joy Steinkraus, PA-C; and the staff at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery welcome Kyle Thompson, MD, to the practice.

Jack Griffeth, MD; Frank Lake, III, MD; Geoffrey Weidner, MD; and the staff of Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Radiation Oncology welcome Craig Baden, MD, to the practice.

What do yarn, paper dolls and cardboard have in common with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group new OB/GYN and Urology offices? Design.

Jason Bailey, MD, FACOG; Amber French, DO, FACOG; Jameela Harper, MD, FACOG; Greg Martin, MD, FACOG; Karen Wood, MD; Michele Clark, CNM; Amy Helton, CNM; Sherry Nored, CNM; and the staff at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Lakeside OB/GYN welcome Viengngeun Bounkeua, MD, PhD, to the practice.

Clayton Cox, MD, FACOG; Stephen Little, MD, FACOG; Holt Harrison, MD, FACOG; Francis T. Lake, Jr., MD, FACOG; Stephen Little, MD, FACOG; Jeffrey Ward, MD, FACOG; Morgan Little, CNM; Tiffany Tucker, CNM; Lauren Woody, CNM; and the staff at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Heritage OB/GYN welcome Kimberly Barrett, DO, to the practice.

Pierpont Brown, III, MD, FACS; Casey Graybeal, MD, FACS; Ronald Lewis, MD, FACS; Alex Nguyen, MD, FACS; Edward Foxhall, MD, FACS; Emily Black, MD; Sujata Gill, MD; and the staff at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Surgical Associates welcome James Chambers, MD, to the practice.

Ronald Brock, MD; Kapil Pareek, MD; Raj Ayyathurai, MD; and the staff of Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Urology welcome Devendar Katkoori, MD, to the practice.

Darrell Scales, MD; Gregory Woods, MD; William Grimsley, MD; Jerome Nichols, MD; Joseph Powers, MD; William Primos, MD; Travis Smith, DO; and the staff of Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine welcome Mark Hazel, MD, to the practice.

GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Pierpont Brown, III, MD, FACS; Casey Graybeal, MD, FACS; Ronald Lewis, MD, FACS; Alex Nguyen, MD, FACS; Edward Foxhall, MD, FACS; Emily Black, MD; and the staff at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Surgical Associates welcome Sujata Gill, MD, to the practice.

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG), the largest multi-specialty group in North Georgia and an affiliate of Northeast Georgia Health System, recently received recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) - an organization that measures and qualifies medical practices based on quality performance in health care.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is one of “Metro Atlanta’s Top 150 Workplaces” for a fifth consecutive year according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC). NGHS is also one of only 25 large companies (more than 500 employees) to make the list.

Darrell Scales, MD; Gregory Woods, MD; William Grimsley, MD; Jerome Nichols, MD; Joseph Powers, MD; Travis Smith, DO; and the staff of Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine welcome William Primos, MD, to the practice.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) recently reached a significant milestone – the completion of its 2,000th robotic procedure utilizing the da Vinci Surgical System.

You and your family are invited to a free Winter Wonderland event – featuring a giant ice slide, Elsa and Anna characters, food, games, tours, wellness screenings and more – to celebrate the grand opening of Northeast Georgia Physicians Group’s new family medicine practice and Urgent Care center on January 10, noon – 4 p.m.

Brent Carroll, DO; Margaret Schutte, MD; and the staff of Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Buford welcome Arif Patni, DO, to the practice.

P. Tennant Slack, MD, and the staff of Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Interventional Pain Medicine welcome Gregory D. Jackson, MD, to the practice.

Anthony Williamson has been named president of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton, according to an announcement from Carol Burrell, president and CEO of Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS). In this role, Williamson will oversee all operations of the new 100-bed hospital, set to open in Braselton in spring 2015.

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) is excited to announce a new family medicine location, NGPG West Jackson, will open Monday, August 4. The new office will include 12 exam rooms, a procedure room, on-site lab and x-ray and separate waiting areas for well and sick appointments.

Information on Financial Assistance applications and the relocation of the NGPG Central Billing office

A new internal medicine practice recently opened in Dawsonville to provide quality care to patients in the region. John T. Henson, MD, an already established and trusted internal medicine physician from Gainesville, is joining Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) and will see patients at this new location.

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Surgical Associates is proud to announce that Pierpont F. Brown III, MD, FACS, was recently named the 51st president of the prestigious Georgia Surgical Society for the 2013-2014 term.

J. Timothy Fulenwider, MD, FACS; J. Clifton Hastings, III, MD, FACS; Thomas A. Abbruzzese, MD, FACS; Anumeha K. Whisenhunt, D.O., MPH; and the staff at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Surgical Associates Vascular Center welcome James G. Reeves, MD, to the practice.

Ana Segarra-Brechtel, MD; Amelia Mathew, MD; Ben Akosa, MD; Vinay Nagaraj, MD; Heerain Shah, MD; Parul Dev, MD; and the staff at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Psychiatry welcome, J. David Hubbard, MD, to the practice.

William Grimsley, MD; Chad Palmer, MD; Katherine Tolhurst, MD; and the staff at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine welcome Darrell Scales, MD, and his physician assistant, Nathan Marsh PA-C, to the practice.

NGMC's stroke care program, led by NGPG physician LaRoy Penix, MD, recognized for excellence in stroke care.

Jason Bailey, MD, FACOG; Greg Martin, MD, FACOG; Jacquelyn Stone, MD; Jameela Harper, MD; and the staff of Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Lakeside OB/GYN welcome Amber French, DO; Amy Helton, RN, CNM; Sherry Nored, RN, CNM; and the staff of Crown Mountain Women’s Health to the group.

NGHS is one of “Metro Atlanta’s Top 100 Workplaces” for a third consecutive year according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC). NGHS is also one of only 20 large companies (more than 500 employees) to make the list.

Medical Plaza 400 in Dawsonville is now open, offering residents along the 400 corridor local access to the award winning specialty services of Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS).

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) is pleased to welcome Heritage Obstetrics and Gynecology to the group. An already well-established practice, NGPG Heritage OB/GYN’s patients will continue to see the same doctors and staff in the same offices, with the same phone numbers and addresses.

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) is pleased to welcome Lakeside OB/GYN & Pelvic Surgery to the group. An already well-established practice, NGPG Lakeside OB/GYN’s patients will continue to see the same doctors and staff in the same offices, with the same phone number and addresses.

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group is pleased to announce that Andy Nish, MD; Kimberley Shanks, MD; Lauren Britt, FNP-C; Susan Brown, CRNP; and the staff of the Allergy and Asthma Care Center have joined the group.

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) welcomes internal medicine physician Georges Lafleur, MD, FRCP to the group.

James Murphey, MD; Wylie Newton, MD; Rebecca Durham, DNP, APRN; Carrie Sisk, APRN; and the staff at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Cleveland welcome Anna H. Powell, MD, to the practice.

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) welcomes family medicine physician Marissa Mercado, MD, to NGPG Hoschton.

Shaena Blevins, MD; John Frontera, MD; Hector Gotay, MD; LaRoy Penix, MD; and the staff of Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Neurology welcome Jonathan Kerrick, MD, back to the practice.

Martin, Ga., resident Judith Perretta recently underwent deep brain stimulation (DBS) to relieve the intensity of her tremors. Because her tremors had gotten so bad, Judith could no longer participate in some of the activities she loved the most, such as boating, shopping and eating lunch with friends, without feeling embarrassed. Now, thanks to her DBS procedure, she is back to being a "live wire," as her husband calls her, once again.

James Murphey, MD; Rebecca Durham, DNP, APRN-BC; and Carrie Sisk, FNP-C; and the staff of Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Cleveland welcome Wylie Newton, MD, to the practice.

Pierpont Brown, III, MD, FACS; Casey Graybeal, MD, FACS; Ronald Lewis, MD, FACS; Alex Nguyen, MD; and the staff of Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Surgical Associates welcome Edward Foxhall, MD, FACS, to the practice

Christy Wagner, MD and the staff of Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Thompson Bridge welcomes family medicine physician Katie Dudas, MD, to the practice.

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) is pleased to welcome P. Tennent Slack, MD, to NGPG Interventional Pain Medicine.

Eric Bohn, MD; Renee Kimball, MD; Christina Nguyen, MD; Angela Ritter, MD; and the staff of Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Chestnut Mountain welcome family medicine physician Jack Cheng, MD, to the practice.

JEFFERSON, Ga. – Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) welcomes family medicine and sports medicine physician William Grimsley, MD, to NGPG Jefferson, a new practice to NGPG.

DACULA, Ga. – Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) welcomes Inchol Yun, MD, to NGPG Hamilton Mill.

DACULA, Ga. – Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) welcomes Inchol Yun, MD, to NGPG Hamilton Mill.

The first robotics gastric bypass case in Georgia was performed at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Tuesday, December 30, 2008, using the newly installed da Vinci Surgical System. This was also the first surgical robotics procedure completed at NGMC.