Longstreet Clinic’s Center for Weight Management is excited to announce that it now offers the latest FDA-approved non-surgical treatment for obesity: the Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG). An incisionless procedure, ESG is performed in an outpatient setting. The Center for Weight Management is the only practice in the region to offer this new, leading edge route […]
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Dr. Grunch wins ‘Dancing for a Cause’ top prize
Neurosurgeon, mom, social media influencer… and now, dance star. Longstreet Clinic’s own Betsy Grunch, M.D., FACS, FAANS, can add another superlative to her resume after claiming the top prize at Dancing for a Cause on Aug. 26, 2023, in Gainesville. Dr. Grunch utilized both her renown and determination to help raise $92,667 for the event, which supports […]
Read MoreRobotic-assisted total knee replacements now available
Two Longstreet Clinic orthopedic surgeons are part of Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s latest robotic offering – knee replacement surgery. Chris Linberg, M.D., and David Woodbury, M.D., are now offering the procedure at two NGMC hospitals. Dr. Linberg performs the surgery in Braselton, while Dr. Woodbury operates in Gainesville. Each location has a new, specialized robot […]
Read MoreWhat’s the skinny on the ‘Skinny Shot?’
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 […]
Read MoreBeloved 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 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 […]
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