How many times have you logged onto your social media accounts and been besieged by posts about the latest weight loss trend or fat-burning miracle drug? They’re everywhere. And it’s hard to tell what’s real and helpful, from fake and potentially harmful. But while it’s wise to be skeptical of most weight loss social media […]
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Beloved family physician Dr. Ellen Sanders dies after cancer fight
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of beloved Longstreet Clinic family medicine physician Ellen Perkins Sanders, M.D. Dr. Sanders joined Longstreet Clinic Family Medicine in Oakwood in October 2015 after practicing in South Carolina for several years. A native of Gainesville, Ga., and a graduate of North Hall High School, Dr. […]
Read MoreSix named 2023 Atlanta Magazine ‘Top Doctors’
Six Longstreet Clinic physicians recently earned recognition as Atlanta Magazine’s Top Doctors for 2023. Longstreet Clinic’s honorees were: Alexander Allaire, MD, Perinatology Marti Gibbs, MD, Family Medicine Betsy Grunch, MD, FAANS, FACS, Neurosurgery Karl Schultz Jr., MD, FAANS, FACS, Neurosurgery Priscilla Strom, MD, FACS, General Surgery Eric Velazquez, MD, MBA, FACS, FASMBS, Bariatric Surgery Each […]
Read MoreLongstreet Clinic welcomes new vascular surgeon
Longstreet Clinic Vascular & Vein recently welcomed Daniel Jose Torrent, MPH, M.D., to its growing practice. A board-certified vascular surgeon, Dr. Torrent completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Fla., before earning both his Master of Public Health and Doctor of Medicine degrees at Ohio State University in Columbus, OH. He […]
Read MoreLongstreet remains ‘in-network’ for UHC members
Published May 1, 2023 Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) and UnitedHealthcare (UHC) contract lapsed April 30, 2023. Those negotiations involved coverage for services provided to UnitedHealthcare commercial health insurance plan members at NGHS facilities, including NGMC & NGPG facilities. Longstreet Clinic operates independently from NGHS, therefore we have a separate contract with UnitedHealthcare. Our contract […]
Read MoreSeven named 2023 Georgia Trend ‘Top Doctors’
Longstreet Clinic physicians have been named to Georgia Trend magazine’s Top Doctors list since it was first published four years ago. The 2023 list recently was published and a record seven Longstreet doctors have been recognized. The following Longstreet physicians earned their way on to the list – which was created in partnership with DataJoe […]
Read MoreDr. Grunch named among Atlanta magazine ‘Women Making a Mark’
Longstreet Clinic neurosurgeon Betsy H. Grunch, M.D., FAANS, FACS, recently was named among Atlanta magazine’s 2023 “Women Making a Mark.” According to Atlanta, the Women Making a Mark program “celebrates the contributions and successes of women in metro Atlanta who have made a significant impact in our community” while displaying traits such as “tireless dedication, […]
Read MoreLongstreet Clinic voted ‘Best of Hall’ in 7 specialties
Longstreet Clinic recently was named “Best of Hall” for 2023 in the following Medical/Health categories: Pediatrics Physician Group Neurosurgery Group Obstetrics Urgent Care Vascular/Vein Weight Loss Clinic Women’s Health “Best of Hall” is an annual contest hosted by GainesvilleTimes.com to highlight businesses and organizations in Hall County, Ga. Readers of the publication are asked to […]
Read MoreWeight loss journey: From navigator to patient
Every day, Lexi Fraser-Tinnian helped patients toward their goals of weight loss and better health. From her role as a bariatric patient navigator at Longstreet Clinic’s Center for Weight Management, Lexi saw others achieve a better life through bariatric surgery. It was that in-depth contact that convinced Lexi to consider her own surgical weight loss journey. […]
Read MoreDr. Ganguly earns ABOM certification
Longstreet Clinic is pleased to announce that endocrinologist Sonali Ganguly, M.D., is now certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Dr. Ganguly, who practices at Longstreet Clinic’s Center for Weight Management office in Suwanee, also holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. All […]
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