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. […]

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Six 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 […]

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Longstreet 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 […]

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Seven 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 […]

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Dr. 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, […]

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Longstreet 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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Weight 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. […]

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Dr. 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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Laser Licensing Requirements

The responsibilities and roles of an assistant laser practitioner offer a variety of exciting challenges and opportunities in modern health care, generally involving hair removal, skin tightening, and skin resurfacing. And, as with many specializations in healthcare, obtaining the ability to provide this care requires dedication and training, as well as some experience. A licensed […]

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Richard elected Clinic’s next president

Following the successful leadership of Dr. Marti Gibbs as Longstreet Clinic president from 2020-2022, Longstreet Clinic’s governing board recently passed the baton to Dr. Robert Richard, who assumes the role of President and Board Chairman for a two-year term. An experienced and respected bariatric surgeon here in north Georgia and throughout his field, Dr. Richard […]

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