2020 An Appen Media Group Publication
HEALTH & WELLNESS Living healthier together
Senior Living section Positive perceptions of aging
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At Northside Hospital, we build our teams with one goal in mind–to provide the best care. Period. It begins with the leading experts. But it also takes dedication. It takes compassion. It takes a network of strength and confidence. Our doctors and staff work together to set the standard– in times of crisis and in times of calm. We give them everything they need to deliver uncompromising care to every patient, every time.
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Welcome to the 2020 Medical Answer Book. We’re glad you picked it up
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e have been publishing this annual guide every year for about the last 15 years. As always, it features a wealth of information and on medical resources for the north Atlanta community, letters direct from some of the administrators of local hospitals. Also, be sure to check out the directory that lists many of the doctors, practices and other services that are located in the community. HANS APPEN Publisher The content in the Medical Answer Book will remain useful hans@appenmediagroup.com throughout the year, so be sure to keep it close by. We have four quarterly editions of our Answer Books — Education, Community, Medical and Seniors. Each version is uniquely focused to give readers the most accurate and relevant information available. This year we included a seniors focused section within the Medical Answer Book to better highlight the abundance of resources our 55+ community has access to. Lastly, all of our Answer Books are a great ways to advertise because they have a long shelf-life and are available on our website, NorthFulton.com year round. Call us today at 770-442-3278 if you want to be included in the next edition. If attracting new patients — especially those relocating to the area— is important to your medical practice, or seniors are a target audience of yours, there is no more effective vehicle to reach this market than the one you are holding in your hands or reading on the screen. If you’re not an advertiser but have a great story to tell, contact me at hans@appenmediagroup.com and we can chat about a potential article for one of our many publications. The Answer Books are available at most chambers of commerce, cities, homeowner associations and real estate companies. Additionally, we home deliver 40,000 copies throughout north Atlanta. Thanks for reading!
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LETTERS FROM HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION
Northside Hospital helps Forsyth County stay healthy N
o one ever wants to be in the hospital, and sometimes we don’t have a choice. However, we do have a choice of where we go, and for more than 735,000 patients each year that choice is Northside Hospital Forsyth. In the face of everything that’s happened since March 2020, we have a lot to be thankful for as we work our way through a truly unprecedented experience. For example, the outpouring of support from individuals, businesses and organizers in our community throughout the COVID-19 crisis has been nothing short of astonishing. We cannot possibly thank you enough. I hear from patients every day about why they choose Northside – for our reputation of providing clinical excellence, the culture of kindness and compassion they experienced during their visit, for the expertise of our medical staff, and the comprehensive services that we offer. Each member of our team takes this very seriously. And others do, too:
• In 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medic-
aid Services (CMS) recognized Northside Hospital Forsyth with five stars in its annual Hospital Quality Star Ratings. We were one of just three in Georgia to receive the recognition. • We also earned an “A” in The Leapfrog Group’s bi-annual Hospital Safety Grades for a third consecutive survey. • Northside Hospital Forsyth has been recognized by Healthgrades for providing an Outstanding Patient Experience, is one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals™ for joint replacement, and has received quality achievement awards for heart failure and stroke care from the American Heart Association. Our commitment to wellness also extends to this area’s stellar servant leaders. Although many of our jointly-sponsored events have looked different this year, Northside continues to have strong community partnerships with many non-profit organizations, including The Place of Forsyth, the Elachee Nature Science Center, Literacy Forsyth, United Way of Forsyth County, the Forsyth County Schools, North Fulton Community Charities, 2020 Georgia Movies in the Park, the March of Dimes and many others. Our patients will always come first in everything we do. We often talk about our growth – of our facilities and our services. Simply put, our growth
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provides greater patient access to quality medical care and improves patient outcomes. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for putting your trust in Northside Hospital Forsyth all these years. Wishing good health and happiness to you and yours, Skip Putnam CEO, Northside Hospital Forsyth
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The Emory Difference E
mory Johns Creek Hospital (EJCH) is committed to helping you and your family experience a lifetime of good health. We’re a 110-bed acute care facility located in the heart of Johns Creek. EJCH is proud to provide world-class care with hometown heart. We offer academic and research-based medicine, as well as community events, classes, and support groups, close to home. We’re part of Emory Healthcare, the most comprehensive academic health system in the state. Patients have immediate local access to more than 2,000 physicians in over 50 specialties. That’s the Emory difference. Physicians at EJCH deliver a range of medical services, from routine care to complex procedures and treatments, many of which are not available anywhere else in the area. Some of our renowned services include Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University; an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center; a birth center staffed 24 hours a day with physician laborists, and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, advanced cardiac and stroke care, vascular care, 24-hour emergency medicine, 24-hour coverage with intensive care trained physicians, bariatrics/weight loss, orthopaedics, and general surgery. EJCH is diligently working to expand services to accommodate the needs of our community. Construction is underway at our facility for a $61 million vertical expansion project. The hospital will add two new floors to the existing hospital, including 40 beds. The new space will help balance patient demand, improve staff efficiency, and streamline care. Our hospital supports award-winning centers and programs that advance the science of medicine while providing outstanding patient care. In March 2020, EJCH received the prestigious Magnet® recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program®. The recognition is the most esteemed honor given to a health care organization for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. About eight percent of U.S. health care organizations earn Magnet recognition. Georgia has only ten Magnet-recognized hospitals, including now four Emory Healthcare facilities: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Emory University Hospital, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, and Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital. Magnet recognition is the gold standard for nursing excellence and is a factor when the public judges health care organizations. Patients also have access to two Cardiac Catheterization Labs and two Interventional Radiology (IR) labs at EJCH. These technologies provide enhanced image quality
for doctors and better manages radiation exposure to patients and staff. The Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory provides a variety of cardiac procedures including angioplasty and stent placement, delivering on average less than 90 minutes for severe heart attacks. Our IR lab provides non-invasive procedures to treat patients with debilitating chronic pain and functional issues. EJCH is proud to be recognized as an accredited Chest Pain Center with Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) capabilities. The Joint Commission has also designated our hospital as a Primary Stroke Center. American Heart Association awarded us the Mission: Lifeline Gold Receiving STEMI Achievement Award for excellent heart attack care as well as, the Get With The Guidelines Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award. Additionally, EJCH hosts health fairs, classes, and events that are important to our community. Whether you are a new mom looking for newborn baby tips or a cancer patient or survivor, we may have a class for you. Our physicians, nurses, and staff consider it an honor and a privilege to care for you, our neighbors, friends, and family members. Thank you for entrusting your care to us. We look forward to continuing to serve patients in Johns Creek for years to come. Sincerely, Marilyn Margolis, MN, RN, NEA-BC Emory Johns Creek Hospital, CEO
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Hospital profiles What hospital is right for you? The Medical Answer Book profiles the best hospitals in North Atlanta by looking at number of beds and doctors, areas of specialty, the message to the community and more.
WellStar North Fulton Hospital Number of beds: 568 Number of doctors: 424 physicians on staff, 84 employed by WellStar Areas of specialty: Trauma, cardiac care, women’s health, pain and spine, wound care, inpatient rehab, stroke and cancer. The No. 1 message to the community: Located in Roswell and serving the broader North Fulton community, WellStar North Fulton Hospital is recognized for its Accredited Cancer Program and Advanced Primary Stroke Center designations. We offer a variety of inpatient, outpatient and imaging services, as well as the only Level II Trauma Center in the North Fulton area. As part of the WellStar Health System, WellStar North Fulton has an unwavering focus on exceeding the expectations of our patients. 6 | Medical Answer Book 2020
What makes your hospital different? WellStar North Fulton Hospital is the only American College of Surgeons Verified Trauma Center in North Fulton. Lowest C-section rate in Atlanta (13.1 percent in 2018). Location/contact information 3000 Hospital Blvd. Roswell, GA 30076 770-751-2500 www.wellstar.org
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Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Number of beds: 638 beds Number of doctors: 2,100+ physicians Annual patients: 1,160,000+ patient visits Areas of specialty: Children’s has more than 60 specialties, including pediatric cardiac care, orthopedics and sports medicine, cancer and blood disorders, brain health and urgent care. The No. 1 message to the community: Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is 100% dedicated to kids and their families. Our pediatric doctors, specialists and nurses understand that children’s medical and emotional needs are different from adults’. That’s why we use specialized equipment and techniques to provide the care kids need to thrive. Every member of our team is committed to helping our young patients get better faster, so they can get home sooner.
What makes your hospital different? Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta was ranked among the nation’s best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 2020-2020. We only treat kids and teens, which means our facilities, equipment and services are designed for their unique needs. Our entire clinical staff is specially trained to diagnose, treat and support your child. Location/contact information: Children’s has three hospitals and 26 neighborhood locations, including eight Urgent Care Centers. choa.org 404-785-KIDS (5437)
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Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Number of locagtions: More than 65 Number of doctors: More than 350 physicians and advanced practice providers Annual patients: More than 689,000 visits per year Areas of specialty: Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) is one of the largest multi-specialty groups in North Georgia, offering more than 25 specialties at locations across Northeast Georgia, including Cumming and Dawsonville. See the full list of specialties and locations at ngpg.org. The No. 1 message to the community: As the state’s sixth-largest physician group, we always have a practice nearby to offer you expert care. We also offer E-Visits for a variety of illnesses – allowing you to get care from anywhere. Visit ngpg.org/evisit for more information or to start your visit today.
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What makes your hospital different? NGPG brings together more than 350 talented physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, midwives and other clinical staff at more than 65 locations across North Georgia. NGPG’s talented physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, midwives and other clinical staff are affiliated with Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS), a non-profit which serves more than 1 million people across the region. As part of NGHS, patients of NGPG have a direct connection to Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s four hospitals in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder and Dahlonega. Learn more at nghs.com See the full list of specialties, search for a physician or find a location near you at ngpg.org Location/contact information: 2825 Keith Bridge Road Cumming, GA 30041 770-848-9200
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Northside Hospital Forsyth Hospital Name: Northside Hospital Forsyth Number of beds: 363 Number of doctors: 750 Hospital Space (Square footage): 1.1 million square feet Annual patients: 735,291 Areas of specialty: Cardiovascular services, orthopedics and sports medicine, maternity and newborn services, cancer care and radiation therapy, emergency services, bariatric surgery, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, breast care, neurosurgery, sleep disorders, spine care, imaging, plastic surgery, urology and GI services. The number 1 message to the community: As one of the most respected health care organizations in the country, Northside Hospital has a decades-long commitment to balancing clinical excellence with compassionate care and that commitment holds true today. Northside Hospital Forsyth is no different. Since Northside purchased the hospital in 2002, we have seen tremendous growth in our services and facilities, and have expanded our presence in the community. That growth continues today.
What makes your hospital different? Northside Hospital Forsyth has grown into a state-of-the-art regional medical center, all while providing the same personalized care and experience our communities have come to expect from Northside. We are Georgia’s leader in same-day joint replacements, using new technologies to provide personalized and precise comprehensive arthritis and joint care. Northside Hospital Cardiovascular Institute has brought together Georgia’s leading cardiologists with the resources and technology of the Northside network, and we were the first hospital in Metro Atlanta to earn Advanced Certification in Heart Failure from The Joint Commission. Maternity patients enjoy a team approach that uses the expertise and individualized special care of obstetricians and gynecologists, certified nurse midwives, pediatricians, nurses and lactation consultants. We also have been first to offer several of the latest minimally invasive computer-assisted robotic surgery techniques and technology. Location/contact information: 1200 Northside Forsyth Drive Cumming, GA 30041 770-844-3200 www.northside.com Medical Answer Book 2020 | 9
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The Heart Center of NGMC Number of locagtions: Office locations in 14 cities across Northeast Georgia, including Cumming Number of doctors: More than 65 physicians and advanced practice providers Annual patients: More than 72,000 visits per year Areas of specialty: The Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is the largest cardiology practice in the region, offering general cardiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac research, cardio-oncology, heart failure and structural heart disease management services. The No. 1 message to the community: Our cardiologists make sure patients’ hearts stay healthy by treating routine and complex conditions, and they lead new ideas about prevention and treatment through clinical research and trials. With 13 locations, there’s always award-winning cardiac care close to home.
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What makes your hospital different? The Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center offers patients high-quality, advanced heart care, close to home. Our skilled doctors have trained at the best institutions across the world, are equipped with the latest technology and are up to date on all the newest techniques. NGMC’s four hospitals in Gainesville, Braselton, Barrow and Lumpkin are consistently ranked among the best in the state and the nation for heart care. And as a part of the Northeast Georgia Health System, we serve more than 1 million people across the region. Request an appointment with one of our exceptional physicians or advanced practice providers by calling 770-534-2020 or at heartngmc.org. Location/contact information: 900 Sanders Road Cumming, GA 30041 770-534-2020
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Emory Johns Creek Hospital Number of beds: 110 Number of doctors: 912 Hospital Space (Square footage): 300,000 square feet Annual patients: 8,400 admissions; 89,071 outpatient services Areas of specialty: Advanced Cardiac and Vascular care, Bariatrics, National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Emergency Medicine, General and Robotic Surgery, Primary Stroke Center, Neurology and Women’s Services. The No. 1 message to the community: Emory Johns Creek Hospital has the expertise, specialists and technology you’d expect from an academic medical center, while caring for your like family. We’re part of Emory Healthcare, the most comprehensive academic health system in the state. Our doctors at Emory Johns Creek Hospital offer a range of
medical services including: emergency medicine, a birth center with level III neonatal intensive care, breast imaging with 3-D digital mammography, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, a certified bariatric center, advanced cardiac and stroke care, interventional radiology, sleep medicine, rehabilitation, surgical services, gastroenterology, orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine, a pain center and a hyperbarics wound care center. We’re committed to providing Johns Creek and surrounding communities with academic and research-based medicine, as well as events, classes and support groups, close to home. Location/contact information: 6325 Hospital Parkway Johns Creek, GA 30097 www.emoryhealthcare.org/johnscreek 678-474-7000
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Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin Number of beds: 9 emergency beds and 30 inpatient beds Number of doctors: 94 medical staff members Annual patients: Opened July 2019 and expecting more than 10,000 patients per year Areas of specialty: Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Lumpkin provides emergency services, inpatient care and supporting imaging, lab and pharmacy services. We are also now providing outpatient lab, radiology and echocardiology testing. The No. 1 message to the community: NGMC Lumpkin provides 24/7/365 emergency care to Dahlonega and surrounding communities. The hospital also provides inpatient care and supporting imaging, lab and pharmacy services. A future NGMC Lumpkin campus is being developed along Georgia 400, on 57 acres just south of the intersection of Georgia 400 and Highway 60. The future campus is tentatively scheduled to open in 2023.
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What makes your hospital different? Since first opening its doors in Gainesville in 1951, NGMC has added hospital campuses in Braselton, Barrow and Dahlonega. NGMC has been recognized in recent years as Georgia’s #1 Hospital for overall hospital care, overall surgical care, heart care, orthopedic surgery, women’s care and more. Led by volunteer boards made up of community leaders, NGHS is a not-for-profit Health System – so all revenue beyond operating costs is returned to the community through improved services and innovative programs. In addition to four hospitals and dozens of outpatient locations like Medical Plaza 400 in Dawsonville, NGHS offers primary and specialty care through Northeast Georgia Physicians Group and The Heart Center of NGMC. For more information, visit nghs.com. Location/contact information: 227 Mountain Dr. Dahlonega, GA 30533 706-867-4110 nghs.com/lumpkin
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Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville Number of beds: 557 Number of physicians on medical staff: More than 1,100 medical staff members representing more than 50 specialties. Annual patients: 1,141,499 sq. ft. Annual patients: More than 432,000 visits per year Areas of specialty: Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville offers a designated Level II Trauma Center and award-winning specialty services including heart and vascular services, emergency services, cancer treatment, advanced surgery, orthopedics, labor and delivery, NICU services, neurosciences, bariatrics, hospice, rehabilitation and research. The No. 1 message to the community: NGMC Gainesville, the flagship hospital of Northeast Georgia Health System, brings exceptional health care directly to the surrounding communities of Northeast Georgia. It is our mission to improve the health of our community in all we do.
What makes your hospital different? Since first opening its doors in Gainesville in 1951, NGMC has added hospital campuses in Braselton, Barrow and Dahlonega. NGMC has recently been recognized as Georgia’s first Center of Excellence for Hernia Surgery and Robotic Surgery, is a designated Emergency Cardia Care Center and is the only cancer program in Georgia to receive the 2018 Outstanding Achievement Award. Led by volunteer boards made up of community leaders, NGHS is a not-for-profit Health System – so all revenue beyond operating costs is returned to the community through improved services and innovative programs. In addition to four hospitals and dozens of outpatient locations like Medical Plaza 400 in Dawsonville, NGHS offers primary and specialty care through Northeast Georgia Physicians Group and The Heart Center of NGMC. For more information, visit nghs.com. Location/contact information: 743 Spring Street Gainesville, GA 30501 770-219-9000 nghs.com/gainesville Medical Answer Book 2020 | 13
Seniors An empty-nester’s guide to packing for vacation By LORI WYNNE Contributing Writer One great benefit of having an empty nest is your ability to fly away without having to juggle the children’s school or activity schedules. Taking a vacation becomes much less stress-filled. Packing for that vacation should be too. A stress-free vacation starts with a concise travel wardrobe. This consists of clothing items that can be used in a variety of outfit combinations, comfortable-but-stylish shoes and space-saving packing tools. Your travel wardrobe may not look like your everyday wardrobe. Leave your high-heels, delicate fabrics, sports team caps and shirts at home. Traveling is about adventure (hence, the need for comfortable shoes) and blending in with the culture by not looking like a target for nefarious activities. Here are my tips for creating a stress-free travel wardrobe that can fit in a carry-on bag.
CHOOSE FIVE BOTTOMS Comfort and stretch are key. Travel can cause bloating, so leave your tight pants at home. Consider a pull-on slim-leg pant in a stretchable medium-weight knit, a solid colored full-length skirt in easy-care fabric, a pair of jeans (if you must), dark leggings and a neutral knee-length skirt that can be worn casually or dressed up. Add and subtract as your personal needs merit. LIMIT SHOES TO THREE PAIRS Bring streamlined euro-sneakers, lowheeled dress shoes and low-heeled booties. Choose neutral colors to go with a variety of outfits, but make sure they aren’t dull. Consider muted metallic finishes, snake print or highquality leather that is easy to clean. Comfort is important. Invest in your footwear, and your feet will thank you. If sandals are a must on your next adventure, choose a closed-toe sandal to protect your toes from stubbing or general filth. Choose your outfit for the day by what shoes you will wear. Switch pairs each day to give your feet and your shoes a break. BE PREPARED Pack a light, waterproof jacket for inclement weather, and a patterned scarf to add a bit of flair to your travel wardrobe. I usually buy a scarf from a local vendor as a memento of the trip.
SELECT EASY-CARE FABRICS Leave linen at home. Pack items made from Tencel or Lyocell instead. They look like linen, without the wrinkles. Thin jersey skirts and polyester dresses can be rolled up in a bag without much wrinkling. Just shake them out when you arrive. Use a travel-size wrinklerelease spray to relax any stubborn wrinkles. Polyester blend, cotton or spandex pieces can be rinsed out in the sink, line-dried overnight and worn the next day.
PACKING TOOLS Organize your travel wardrobe into handy fabric travel cubes to keep your suitcase tidy and your clothing from getting wrinkled. It also makes it easier to create an outfit for the day’s adventure, because you know where everything is located. Using a set of travel cubes gives you more room in your suitcase, especially if you choose the type with an additional compression zipper. A compression zipper allows the user to make the clothing-filled cube even smaller and tighter by squeezing air and unused space out of the cube. Using a set of three in a variety of sizes is optimal. Use the smallest size to organize your socks, undergarments and sleepwear. Roll your pants, skirts and shorts to minimize the wrinkles and save space in the medium-sized packing cube. The largest packing cube, usually a quarter of the size of a traditional carry-on bag, contains blouses, sweaters or light jackets. Another packing tool to acquire is a packing envelope. It packs well in the top half of a carry-on size suitcase. Use a tool like this to pack dress shirts, dresses or anything that you don’t feel like rolling. It has a thin rigid plastic rectangular bottom that can be used as a folding guide. The travel envelope can hold up to 12 items of clothing while minimizing wrinkles.
PACK 10 TOPS Layering is key to getting the most use out of your travel tops. Include a couple of tops in the same color as your bottoms to create a slim monochromatic look. Layer with patterned tops to pull outfits together. Pattern type is up to you, but keep it small. Pack slim cardigans for warmth and variety.
FINAL TIP Leave your bulky purse and bulging billfold at home. Streamline your travel by using a sleek cross-body bag with a sturdy strap. Minimize your bulging wallet by leaving your “frequent buyer” cards at home and converting to a smaller space-saving wallet.
CHOOSE A COLOR THEME Start with a neutral color, such as navy, black or cream. Add secondary colors like blush, light blue, camel or raspberry. Use patterned pieces to pull outfits together and add splashes of color.
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Is Ingram Funeral Home a member of Selected Independent Funeral Homes and the National Funeral Directors Association? Yes, our funeral directors are trained the highest standards set by the association.
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Does Ingram Funeral Home have the ability to make arrangements online? Yes, you can plan from the comfort of your home by using our customized website. Does Ingram Funeral Home have a crematory on site? Yes, we have the newest crematory in Cumming. Does Ingram Funeral Home guarantee prices on prepaid funeral plans? Yes, we will guarantee your funeral prices until the time of need. What is Veterans Funeral Care? Ingram Funeral Home is a member of a nation-wide network of funeral providers that specialize in Veterans affairs and services. Is Ingram Funeral Home owned by a big corporation? NO! Ingram Funeral Home is proud to say that we are and have been family owned since 1928! The Allen family currently owns Ingram Funeral Home and invites you to come and visit our newly modernized facility and meet our staff.
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Longleaf Communities – Welcome to your ideal neighborhood Brought to you by — Kathy Rice Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty
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bath and laundry on the main. The upstairs includes a finished loft, additional full bath and the option to add another bedroom for more livable space to welcome guests. Longleaf Woodstock in Cherokee County has a Clubhouse and Pool, bocce court, community gardens and a dog park. Our thoughtful floor plans and Longleaf’s reputation for superior craftsmanship, are what make Longleaf the luxury builder of active adult communities. www.longleafsouth.com (678) 697-4984
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Home Helpers of North Atlanta – Care management that makes a difference Brought to you by — Home Helpers of North Atlanta
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ome Helpers of North Atlanta knows that being able to deliver quality Care Management at a rapid pace is a must in today’s world. Winner of the Best Home Care for Seniors in North Atlanta four years in a row, we know it’s just not enough to set up a care plan and make a wonderful match of a heart centered caregiver to client. It takes proactive attention to detail by a team that has depth and skill. Our Care Managers form a critical link with our families that lets us pivot quickly and address their questions and concerns in real time, recognizing changes and offering solutions and ideas before issues become critical. Change is constant - with our amazing caregivers and staff we
strive to anticipate, recognize and address those changes as part of our ongoing commitment to exceptional Care Management. It let us recognize early on the critical need during the current COVID-19 crisis to obtain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), deliver extensive infection control training and elevate our Care Management to a level that makes us stand apart. For many of our families, seeing their older loved ones thrive at home is now an alternative they view as a lifesaving decision. We’re here to help - from six hours a day, several days a week to 24/7 and live-in care. A Home Helpers caregiver has the skills to assist with all personal care, help around the house, safely speed up recovery from surgery, or provide specialized care for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, etc. For a free consultation please call Home Helpers of North Atlanta at (678) 430-8511.
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New hobbies enhance lifestyle for those 55 and up By CHARMAINE JACKSON Contributing Writer
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pring is a wonderful time to try new hobbies that can enhance the health and happiness for those who are fabulously 55 years and older. Hobbies give you a time out from your busy schedule to relax and enjoy your life, express your creativity, learn new skills and connect with people, with nature and with yourself. The key is to pick a hobby that is just for you. GARDENING Do you love watching things grow, eating fresh vegetables or the beauty of flowers? If so, you might try your hand at gardening. You can start a garden at your home, join a local community garden or club, take gardening classes or even become a master gardener. An excellent gardening resource can be found right at your fingertips, with the North Fulton Master Gardeners website — http://www.nfmg.net/. The website offers information on local garden events, classes, field trips and speakers, as well as how to become a master gardener and more. Or join one of the many community gardens and clubs throughout Atlanta, including those in Alpharetta, Roswell, Johns Creek, Milton and Sandy Springs. In Alpharetta, check out the Alpharetta Community Garden (alpharettacommunitygarden.org), near Wills Park to learn how to grow vegetables. Visit the Alpharetta Garden Club (thealpharettagardenclub.org) at the Mansell House and Gardens to learn how to grow flowers, or enjoy the Alpharetta Farm at Old Rucker Park (facebook.com/FarmatOldRuckerPark) to learn how to grow vegetables and enjoy the farm’s outdoor activities. HIKING Did you know that Georgia has more than 60 state parks and historic sites from which to enjoy a leisurely hike on the trails? Hiking is fun and good for your physical, mental and relationship health. A 2015 Stanford University study found that hiking outdoors reduces stress, calms anxiety and boosts your mood. If you think hiking might be your new hobby, the Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites website (https://gastateparks.org/) offers plenty of helpful tips, and the rangers and staff you will encounter when you arrive at the park can also provide hiking advice. Rain, Rain, Rain! We have had so much rain this year. What are the benefits of all this rain, and what does rain have to do with hiking? Beautiful waterfalls. For a refreshing hike, consult
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this list of 10 spectacular waterfalls in the North Georgia mountains and surrounding areas at exploregeorgia.org/things-to-do/ list/10-georgia-waterfalls-worthy-of-a-walk-in-the-woods. CONTINUING EDUCATION Ever wanted to learn to paint, create pottery, decorate your home, speak a new language, make jewelry, learn to write or become a photographer? It’s as easy as looking online and signing up for a continuing education class at one of your local colleges. To get started, check out Emory University’s continuing education classes at ece.emory.edu/areas-of-study/personal-enrichment.php. Two other hidden gems where you can take personal enrichment classes are the Spruill Center for the Arts (spruillarts. org) in Sandy Springs and the renowned John C. Campbell Folk School, which offers year-round week-long and weekend classes (folkschool.org). The classes include folk crafts such as weaving, basketry and woodturning, art, music, dance, cooking, painting, doll and jewelry making and much more. The John C. Campbell Folk School is located in scenic Brasstown, N.C., about a three-hour drive from Atlanta.
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From Mary Kay to four-time cancer survivor, hopeful message detailed in booklet By Kathy Des Jardins Cioffi Contributing Writer
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herry B. Williams has a big message in a small package. The four-time breast cancer survivor wrote and self-published “When Cancer Calls,” a 38-page booklet she calls light-hearted, faith-based and easy to read for anyone diagnosed with cancer. During October, Williams will be speaking at breast cancer awareness events throughout metro Atlanta, signing books and discussing her cancer journey. It’s a story that began in 1999 with the Atlanta native’s initial diagnosis. A full-time senior sales director with Mary Kay Cosmetics in Chicago, Williams had just turned 40, was driving a signature Mary Kay pink Cadillac and, with no family history of the disease, was stunned when her doctor found a lump undetected by her annual mammogram. She would receive that dire diagnosis three more times by 2004. In addition to 20-plus traditional surgeries, including lumpectomies and a bilateral mastectomy followed by reconstructive surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatments, Williams also included alternative options in her recovery. After relocating to Phoenix, she sought treatment at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona Medical Center. As she explained, the facility focuses on combining conventional and alternative medicine along with nutrition, exercise and spirituality. Today, Williams says she is cancer free. “Most cancer survivors say, ‘I am in remission,’” she said. “In the words of the well-known motivational speaker Les Brown, a cancer survivor, ‘Watch your words. Remission is a temporary state.’ Since I do not want to be temporarily done with cancer, I use the phrase ‘I have conquered it!’” Now living back in Atlanta, near siblings and her 80-year-old mother, a recent breast cancer survivor herself, Williams is a public policy consultant. She also maintains a “very part-time” Mary Kay business because she loves the company and its “incredible caring people.” “When I was diagnosed the second time in Chicago and both times in Phoenix, the women of Mary Kay showed up to help me like the U.S. Army,” said Williams, who is single. In addition to driving her to chemo and radiation treatments, her Mary Kay compatriots also helped in other critical ways. “They raised money for me to be able to afford Zofran, my anti-nausea medication, when my insurance company refused to pay for it,” she said. Williams remains similarly devoted to the slim book she wrote in 2005 to give hope to other cancer patients. “When people are diagnosed with breast cancer, or any
cancer, they don’t need ‘War and Peace,’” she said. “They are overwhelmed and unsure of their next steps. They need hope about how to cope from a survivor. Clinicians can’t say, ‘I know how you feel.’ When people are diagnosed, they need hope from a survivor who is willing to share in their journey to wellness.” Her website, www.whencancercalls.info, lists nine speaking engagements during October. And her message at each will stress one crucial point: early detection saves lives. “Despite many advancements in treatment and treatment technology,” she said, “too many women, and a few men, are still being diagnosed too late to have a fighting chance to fight and survive.” Williams, who discovered her last three cancers herself, hopes to become the national spokesperson for early detection. “Who better than a survivor, not a clinician (that many people who are most at-risk do not trust) to actually use their story to motivative people to do their monthly self-breast exams and get their annual mammograms,” she said. “I absolutely love writing and being a motivational speaker where I dialogue with and give hope to those touched by cancer.”
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Local veterinarian brings mobile care, acupuncture to pets By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com
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“The love that people have for their pets is pure, and supporting that bond is my privilege.” DR. DEBORAH MITCHELL
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Pets are as much a member of a person’s family as their children, and Dr. Deborah Mitchell is determined to provide the same level of care for people’s furry friends. Mitchell is the founder and owner of Tides Mobile Vet, a company that brings pet care to the home. “Most veterinarians are inspired by their love of animals and science, but for me, it had as much to do with the human-animal bond,” Mitchell said. “There is nothing comparable. The love that people have for their pets is pure, and supporting that bond is my privilege.” Mitchell’s mobile vet practice Dr. Deborah can manage all Mitchell non-emergency medical conditions, like skin and ear infections, gastrointestinal problems, allergies, arthritis, chronic diseases, pain management, vaccine programs, annual wellness exams and blood testing. “A mobile vet has many advantages for the client, their pet and for myself,” Mitchell said. “The personal one-on-one time of a veterinary house call allows for a more in-depth interaction. Many pets are stressed by going into a veterinary hospital, or they struggle with mobility issues that make it hard for them to get in and out of a car. Imagine the logistical nightmare of bringing your three cats in for their annual exam. All that falls away with a house call.” She added that house calls allow her to address issues related to daily living, such as nutrition, weight management and preventative care. Seeing how a pet moves around in its natural habitat can also provide Mitchell with insights she would not be able to gain otherwise, she said. Unlike most veterinarians, Mitchell can also offer specialized acupuncture for pets. She became certified in veterinary acupuncture just before she moved to Milton eight years ago, when she was inspired to create Tides Mobile Vet.
“Being able to integrate conventional and complementary medicine with veterinary acupuncture is what makes me unique,” Mitchell said. “Acupuncture is widely used to treat arthritis, disc disease, neurological conditions and internal medicine diseases. “I became certified in veterinary acupuncture and felt strongly that it was best served in the home environment,” Mitchell said. “I have many dogs and a few cats that will fall asleep during their acupuncture treatment, because they are so relaxed.” With veterinary acupuncture, the needles are typically left in for five to 30 minutes with no pain for the pets, said Mitchell. Sedation is not used, and she encourages pet owners to stay with their pets during the treatment. Mitchell previously worked as a small animal veterinarian in several hospitals throughout the Miami and Washington, D.C. areas. She is also USDA certified, which allows her to prepare health certificates for domestic and international travel with pets. She now lives in Milton with her three pets. For more information about Mitchell and her services, visit tidesmobilevet.com.
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ccording to the National Institutes of Health, only about 20 percent of your life expectancy is dictated by your genes; the rest depends on your lifestyle. Increasingly, people look to improve the length and quality of their life through certain products and habits. Here’s a look at six popular roads to wellness: Back to nature. Dr. Chloe Evans of the Shetland, Scotland National Health Service says getting out into nature can help alleviate conditions ranging from high blood pressure to depression. “The benefits [of nature] are that it is free, easily accessible, allows increased connection with surroundings which hopefully leads to improved physical and mental health for individuals,” she says. Personalize nutrition. When it comes to maintaining a healthful weight and well-being, foods that are good or bad for one person may not be for another. Personalized diets can help. Dress for health success. New technologies may let clothes correct your environment. Engineers from MIT created a “smart” jacket that automatically adjusts itself to suit your body temperature, the outside temperature and your movements. CBD is in. No longer illegal under the Controlled Substances Act, cannabidiol (CBD)—which doesn’t induce a psychoactive effect—is increasingly used to target specific ailments.
Aromatherapy makes scents. At the Cleveland Clinic’s Innovations Lab, researchers came up with plant-based aromatherapeutic solutions to treat specific symptoms, such as pain, nausea and anxiety. Recent studies of people with knee replacements suggest the right scent can reduce pain and relieve anxiety. Be smart about supplements. “High-quality supplements and vitamins, herbs and homeopathy, and sports nutrition products can be trusted partners in your natural wellness lifestyle,” explains Michael Murray, N.D. Dr. Murray is considered one of the world’s leading authorities on natural medicine. He has published more than 30 books including “The Textbook of Natural Medicine,” used by hundreds of thousands of healthcare professionals the world over. Wellness solutions for just about all the key aspects of your life are available through iHerb, a leading wellness destination serving 150 countries for over two decades. Based in the U.S., iHerb’s quality control includes product testing by a third-party lab for ingredients, purity and labeling; climate-controlled warehouses and distribution centers; and assurance of freshness and transparency with close expiration date monitoring. The company is committed to offering the best overall value, guaranteeing unparalleled quality and easy product comparison. For more information visit www.iherb.com.
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Forsyth named healthiest county
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ut of 159 counties in the state, Forsyth County again ranked No. 1 when it comes to health for the eighth consecutive year. The annual County Health Rankings & Roadmaps study conducted by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute has again placed Forsyth at the top. The rankings are based on two types of measures: how long people live and how healthy people feel while alive. Northside Hospital Forsyth Administrator Lynn Jackson said the healthy community recognition is built on decades of work from many community leaders. “Forsyth County has a hardwired platform of ever expanding community resources, physical and social environments and governmental support that maintains a healthy community,” Jackson said. “Unlike some of our many other community accolades, the recognition as the healthiest community embraces and supports all of us.” Jackson said health initiatives, whether parks and recreation facilities, health care providers, hospitals, clinics or sidewalks and civic clubs all help to reduce the health gaps
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The rankings are based on two types of measures: how long people live and how healthy people feel while alive. that can come from differences in income, education, race, ethnicity or location. “Our collective work in this area brings the greatest benefit to the highest number of our community members,” Jackson said. Jackson said that while we pause to recognize this milestone in our community, she points out that there’s still a lot of work ahead. “Our interests must continue to be focused on the future as we create successful strategies to overcome our challenges in areas such as drug use and abuse, expanding mental health needs in the wake of contracting mental health services,” she said. “And road safety to reduce traffic accidents and injuries from driving while distracted or under the influence. We still have opportunities as we make sure that Forsyth County remains the greatest place to call home.”
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umming resident Amye Phinazee can best be described as courageous, spiritually faithful, passionate and resilient. Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as a child, the 25-year-old has earned her stripes not only as a person living with CF, but as a crusader for CF research and a voice for more awareness about the complex, chronic disease. Cystic fibrosis is a progressive, genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections and limits breathing function. It affects more than 30,000 children and adults in the United States, and about 70,000 worldwide, according to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. While CF primarily affects the lungs and digestive system, it can also have an impact on the pancreas and other organs. Phinazee knows all too well about growing up with CF. Treatments can range from consuming multiple medications to lung treatments and frequent hospital stays. Because CF can be diagnosed as early as birth, treating the disease can be a burden on childhood. When she was very young, Phinazee recalls being medicated to help digest her food. As she grew older, the disease began to target her lungs and living with CF became more challenging. Her middle-school years brought the onset of daily lung therapy treatments and more medications to manage symptoms. Despite these difficulties, Phinazee remembers her childhood as being fun and normal, thanks to strong, dutiful parents, whom she describes as “a gift from God.” “My parents made sure to not let CF define my childhood,” she said. As an adult, the challenges of CF increased. Her lung issues progressed, and she developed CF-related diabetes and experienced more frequent visits to the hospital. It was at age 22, after two back-to-back trips to the hospital, that Phinazee decided to become an advocate for the disease that had become ingrained in her daily life. Today, Phinazee is involved with numerous charities that raise money for research and help spread awareness about the disease, including the CF Foundation Georgia chapter and Great Strides, CF Foundation’s annual walkathon charity event. She also uses social media and her blog to spread awareness. This year, she is the ambassador for a local annual event called Cars and ‘Q for the Cause. Hosted by Choate Construction, the event has raised more than $1.7 million and is celebrating its 11th season. Event founder and director Emily Bridges said selecting Phinazee as this year’s ambassador was a no-brainer. “Amye is an inspiring, motivating and resilient woman using her voice as a beacon to both cure CF and comfort her CF peers,” Bridges said. One does not typically think that having a chronic disease would be a blessing. But Phinazee said she does. “The Lord has shown me that so many good things and opportunities can come from having a disease,” she said. It’s that positive insight and appreciation for life that inspires others in Phinazee’s life, including her CF family. Vicky Nix, a friend and senior director of the CF Founda-
tion’s Georgia chapter, has known and worked alongside Phinazee since meeting her as a teenager. “I have loved watching her blossom into a young adult,” Nix said. “Her life and story inspire us all. She is a dynamic young adult who openly shares her journey with CF. She has a special gift in inspiring others to help not only her, but the entire CF community.” These days, Phinazee's overall health is stable and under control, thanks to drug trials and treatments that are the result of new research and more CF awareness. Living with the disease has taught Phinazee many valuable life lessons. The biggest perhaps is what makes her a true CF solider. “The biggest lesson that I have learned is that every day is a gift, and what you do with that gift matters,” she said.
“The biggest lesson that I have learned is that every day is a gift, and what you do with that gift matters.” AMYE PHINAZEE
WHAT YOU CAN DO Consider being a volunteer at the CF Foundation local chapter by contacting: CF Foundation Georgia chapter Phone: 404-325-6973 Email: georgia@cff.org Consider a one-time or recurring financial donation or starting a fundraiser, which supports the development of new drugs that help to improve the quality of life for someone living with CF by visiting: The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, www.cff.org Start, find or support a walker by becoming involved with one of Phinazee’s favorite CF Foundation charities, Great Strides www.fightcf.cff.org Visit Phinazee's blog where she journals her life with CF, her blessings and shares inspirational anecdotes. www.amyephinazee.com Medical Answer Book 2020 | 27
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s the weather in Atlanta plummets from summer straight into winter, we are Dr. Brent Taylor most often plagued with chapped lips and overly dry skin and often forget about our broader skin concerns. With months to go before spring’s warmth and summer sun, I encourage my patients to take a good look at their long term skin concerns and to act now as opposed to the warmer months, when we are more likely to be out in the sun and unable to get the full effects of the treatments below. So what should you be doing for your skin now instead of in the spring and summer months? • Treating your precancers, shallow cancers and sun damaged skin with photodynamic therapy – Photodynamic therapy (PDT), sometimes called blue light therapy, is one of the best things a person can do to effectively treat precancerous actinic keratosis (AK), mild shallow skin cancers such as superficial or nodular basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma in situ and even some types of acne and sun damage. Many of the cancers I treat on the face and scalp via Mohs surgery could have been prevented if the patient had undergone PDT while the cancer was still in its early stages. Most commonly, PDT is used to treat AKs or skin cancers on the face or scalp but is also frequently used on the arms, hands, neck or chest. What can a patient expect during a PDT procedure? After having a topical medicine called ALA soak into the skin for one to four hours, the PDT treatment takes only 15 minutes during which a patient lies underneath a blue light, that ultimately causes damaged tissue to be replaced with healthy tissue. • Treat your pigmentation problems! – Pigmentation concerns such as
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Congratulations to Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta for its third year in a row of being voted Best Dermatologist and Best Vein Specialist of North Fulton! I decided to sit down with Dr. Brent Taylor and physician assistant Kathryn Filipek at Premier Dermatology to get their take on their success and to learn a bit more about them. Alyssa: Hey you two! So nice to see you guys again! I’ve previously had the pleasure of speaking with you both separately regarding Premier Dermatology and your particular contributions to the practice, but I wanted to take time to sit down with you both to hear your thoughts on your continued success. Dr. Taylor, congratulations on another win for Best of North Fulton 2020! This marks your 3rd year being named both Best Dermatologist and Best Vein Specialist in North Fulton since opening in 2017. That’s quite an accomplishment. To what do you attribute your continued success? Dr. Taylor: Thank you Alyssa! Well, as I’ve said in the past, I believe that my patients understand our sincerity and our dedication to our patients’ healthcare. Kathryn and I and our amazing team all honestly care about our patients and their well-being. I hope that that sincerity comes through during our interactions. We always strive to give our patients our complete attention and to learn more about an individual as a person as well as a patient. There are plenty of times when a patient brings something to our attention or compels us to do additional research, and Kathryn and I are constantly collaborating on our patients’ behalf. I believe that comes through. All of that, and my awesome dad jokes are a big hit. I’m a father of three boys ages seven, five and two, so I have plenty of time to practice my material. Kathryn: I agree with everything that Dr. Taylor said, especially how nice the patients are to laugh at his jokes. Our team really is wonderful. We have experienced and caring team members. And we have received a lot of compliments that the practice has a personal and “boutique” feel, even as we deliver care that is scientific and academic. Alyssa: Kathryn and Dr. Taylor, how is everything going in this odd Covid time? I believe Kathryn joined the practice in March? I bet that was an interesting time to expand?
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An interview with Dr. Taylor CONTINUED FROM PAGE 29 Dr. Taylor: We are beyond grateful for the addition of Kathryn! She really is a fantastic provider and is knowledgeable and experienced in dermatology. Most importantly, our skillsets really complement one another. For example, my focus in the vein clinic portion of our practice has been on treating venous disease that results in leg swelling and pain, and Kathryn has years of experience performing aesthetically-focused cosmetic sclerotherapy. She brought PRP for hair rejuvenation to the practice as well as chemical peels and is an expert Botox® and filler injector. The addition of another provider also means that we are frequently able to accommodate patients for same day or next day appointments. Covid was inconvenient but the slowdown also allowed us to make sure Kathryn’s integration to the practice was seamless. Alyssa: Well I think that’s enough serious business for now. I thought we could ask a few casual questions to allow your readers get to know you both a little better. If you won the lottery tomorrow what would be the first thing you did after you cashed it? Brent: I would probably pay off the mortgages of my family and all my staff. And I would buy some new socks because mine are pretty sad right now. And some chocolate chip cookies. Kathryn: Flee the country and not tell my husband. No, seriously, after working so hard to put myself through college and my medical training, I would love to set up an educational fund for young adults from my hometown in Michigan so they
could receive higher education and not have to take half of their adult life to pay it off. If you could immediately become fluent in something, what would it be? Brent: Italian. Feeling like a local in a foreign country has to be fun, and I think Italy tops my list. Kathryn: Spanish. I was able to apply a lot of my “Splanglish” while living in South Florida, but Dr. Taylor puts me to shame when he is able to communicate fluently, and I only understand a portion of what he or my patients are saying. What were you like in high school? Brent: I was very smart. And very naive. I had very little time for much besides keeping my nose to the grindstone but was still happy and people still joke that in the back of my head I seem to have The Girl From Ipanema playing on repeat. Kathryn: I moved halfway through my freshman year, so it took me a bit to find my place. I was outgoing and took part in Cross Country, Basketball, Track, several academic and service clubs, played piano and worked as a server at a restaurant. I also enjoyed a lot of time on the beach of Lake Superior (cold, but true) Who is someone you look up to? Brent: My dad. Sounds cliché’ but it’s true. My dad is just such a wonderful man. He’s kind and patient and incredibly intelligent. He has worked extremely hard to accomplish everything he has in life and really instilled in me a strong work ethic and a compassionate heart. I am beyond fortunate for my family. Kathryn: My Grandmother. She grew up on a dairy farm on Prince Edward Island, Canada, and taught school in a one room schoolhouse until she went to nursing school in Ontario in her 20’s. She didn’t marry my Grandfather until her late 20’s, had her children in her 30’s and worked as a nurse in Detroit until her 70’s. She always had a positive outlook on life and a laugh that would turn into a “hissing fit” because of her asthma, which made all around her giggle. What do you do in your free time? Brent: I use those ten seconds to fantasize about having free time. I’m only half-joking. Hobbies are a bit on pause with three boys seven and younger. Every moment my wife and I have we try and do something for the kids. The park. Hiking, playing baseball in the backyard, reading together, teaching them to ride a bike, fishing, playing piano. I don’t have children that will just sit and watch a movie. I don’t know if it’s their age but they are just nonstop. My wife refers to them as tiny tornados. When I do have time again, I’d like to resume flying. I have my pilot’s license and love the beauty of the world seen from the air. Kathryn: Traveling if I have that much time. Otherwise running, golf, hiking, kayaking and family and friend time. Honestly, I love taking my dog for a walk on the greenway too! If you could only eat one type of food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Brent: Is this my opportunity to plug Outback Steakhouse and hope they mail me an honorary-Aussie free-food-for-life card? Kathryn: Soup. My Dad was our primary cook growing up and never wastes food. You can make soup out of anything. What is your idea of a perfect vacation? Brent: Watching fish swim around a coral reef in a sea so
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Directory of doctors Locations for area hospitals, urgent care, dentists and more
Audiologists
• Ambit Hearing Aid Centers: 5890 Bethelview Road, Suite 10, Cumming, 770-781-0537; 1636 Oakbrook Drive, Suite B, Gainesville, 770-383-1869. ambit3ddirect.com • Atlanta Hearing Aid Services: 10800 Alpharetta Hwy, Roswell, 770-992-5353. atlantahearing.com • Audiological Consultants of Atlanta: 875 Mansell Road, Suite B2, Roswell, 678 461 6366. audioconsult.com • Audiology HEARS: 6130 Southard Trace, Cumming, 770-7812376. audiologyhears.com • Doctors’ Hearing Center: 11180 State Bridge Road, Suite 207, Johns Creek, 770-676-7208. doctorshearingcenterga.com • Miracle Ear of Forsyth 1616 Market Place, Cumming, GA 30041 Phone 770-441-4864 www.miracle-ear.com/locations/cumming-ga • Mraz Audiology Consulting: 3400-C Old Milton Pkwy, Ste 385, Alpharetta, 770-653-7027, audiologyconsulting.com • North Georgia Audiology and Hearing Aid Center: 4045 Johns Creek Parkway, Suite B, Suwanee, 770-814-1260. yourhearinglink.com • Little Listeners: 1389 Weber Industrial Drive, Cumming, 770744-2451. littlelistenersclinic.com • North Fulton ENT: 950 Sanders Rd., Cumming, 770-886-5821; 2500 Hospital Boulevard, Suite 450, Roswell, 770-343-8675. northfultonent.com • Northside Hearing: 1360 Upper Hembree Rd. Suite 201, Roswell, 770-751-7437. northsidehearingcenter.com • Optimal Hearing: 600 Houze Way, Suite B-3, Roswell, 770641-9087. optimalhearing.com • Southern Medical Hearing Center:T 4190 Old Milton Pkwy, Ste 2e, Alpharetta, GA 30005 770-462-2000 southernmedicalhearing.com
Cardiology
• Atlanta Cardiology Consultants: 3400 Old Milton Parkway, Suite 395, Alpharetta; 1505 Northside Blvd, Suite 3400, Cumming, 770-751-9131. atlantacardiologyconsultants.com • The Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center: 900 Sanders Rd., Suite A, Cumming, 770-886-5184. 108 Prominence Court, Suite 210, Dawsonville 706-265-1415. 1400 River Place, Braselton, 770-848-8000. nghs.com • The Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center 900 Sanders Rd., Suite A, Cumming, GA 770-886-5184, nghs.com • The Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center 108 Prominence Court, Suite 210, Dawsonville, GA 706-265-1415, nghs.com • The Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center 1400 River Place, Braselton, GA, 770-848-8000, nghs.com
Child Services
• Angels Over Forsyth: 3651 Peachtree Parkway, Suite E, PMB 350, Suwanee, 770-569-0776. angelsoverforsyth.com • Giving Children a Chance: 11805 Northfall Lane, Suite 803, Alpharetta, 770-255-1018. gcacofgeorgia.com • Hands on Forsyth: 133 Samaritan Drive, Cumming, 770-2051701. handsonforsyth.org • Jacob’s Ladder: 407 Hardscrabble Road, Roswell, 770-9981017. jacobsladdercenter.com • SAFFT: 219 Castleberry Rd., Cumming, 770-886-9505. safft.org
Chiropractic
• 100% Chiropractic: 11030 Medlock Bridge Road #230, Johns Creek, 678-694-1113; 920 Marietta Hwy #300, Roswell, 770.518.0770. 100percentchiropractic.com • Atlanta Spine and Sport: 3719 Old Alabama Road, Suite 400A, Alpharetta, 678-620-3668. atlantaspineandsport.com • Capstone Chiropractic: 480 North Main Street #201, Alpharetta, 770-864-1195. capstonealpharetta.com • Catalyst Physical Medicine: 4914 Atlanta Hwy, Alpharetta, 770-667-0099. catalystphysicalmedicine.com • Code V Performance: 12600 Deerfield Parkway Ste 100, Alpharetta, GA 30004, 678-687-8023, www.codevperformance.com • Cumming Med Spa: 2950 Buford Hwy # 140, Cumming, 678455-8800. cummingmedspa.com • Dr. James Locher: 9850 Nesbit Ferry Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek, 770-641-9295 • Dr. Sean Savedoff, the Thyroid Coach: 11040 Crabapple Road, Roswell, 770-731-9410. drsavedoff.com • Extraordinary Life Health Center: 11500 Webb Bridge Way Ste 5A, Alpharetta, GA 30005, 678-744-6103, www.elhchealth.com • HealthSource Chiropractic: 5950 Bethelview Road #200, Cumming, 470-297-6112. healthsourceofcumming.com; 11180 State Bridge Road, Unit 501, Johns Creek, 770-9274023. healthsourceofjohnscreek.com • Inspire Chiropractic: 2615 Peachtree Pkwy #270, Suwanee, 678-541-9100. goinspirechiropractic.com • Integrated Healthcare of Georgia: 11800 Northfall Lane, Suite 1403, Alpharetta. ihcog.com • North Atlanta Spine Chiropractic & Wellness: 5755 North Point Pkwy, Suite 4, Alpharetta, 678-691-3221 northatlantaspine.com • North Fulton Chiropractic Center: 254 N Main St, Alpharetta, 770-754-4567, nfultonchiro.com • South Main Chiropractic: 401 South Main Street, Suite A-5, Alpharetta, GA 30009, 678-404-8944, www.mysouthmainchiro.com • The Health Doctors, PC: 1700 Abbey Court, Alpharetta, GA 30004, 770-664-0099, www.gentledc.com • Vickery Chiropractic: 5830 Clarion Street, Suite 101, Cumming, 678-947-4449. vickerychiro.com • Willis Chiropractic: 317 N. Main Street, Alpharetta, 770-7408740. willischiropractic.com
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Counseling Services/ Mental Health
• Crabapple Counseling, LLC:1000 Abbey Court, Alpharetta, GA 30004 678-524-5241, www.crabapplecounselingllc.com • Family Counseling Associated of North Georgia: 102 Mary Alice Park Road, Suite 504, Cumming, 1-888-850-4891. familycounseling4ng.com • Getting Along: Alpharetta, GA, (770) 671-1814, www.gettingalong.net • Kids Creek Therapy: 3905 Johns Creek Court #250, Suwanee, 770-888-5221. kidscreektherapy.com • Nancy Shertok, MSW, LCSW: 162 Prospect Place, Alpharetta, 678-929-5905. psycotherapy123.com • Paraclete Counseling Centers: 3905 Johns Creek Court, Suwanee, 770-753-0350. paracletecounseling.com • The Center for Psychotherapy of North Georgia: 634 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming, 678-513-7676. • The Summit Counseling Center: 2750 Old Alabama Road #200, Johns Creek, 678-893-5300. • Winward Psychology: 4895 Windward Pkwy, Suite 203, Alpharetta, 678-566-5000. winwardpsychology.com • Margot Vetrovsky, B.A. Cogmed and ADHD Coach: 314 Maxwell Rd, ste 400, Alpharetta, GA 30009 770-442-9447 ext 114 margot@yourshrink.com • Dr. Malcolm Anderson, ph.D: 3355 Medlock Bridge Rd., Norcross, 770-582-0532, drmalcolmanderson.net
Dentists
• Advanced Dental Associates: 285 Elm Street, Cumming, 770887-2915. advanceddentalassociates.com • Alluring Cosmetic Dentistry: 800 Mansell Road, Roswell, 770642-9900. alluringcosmeticdentistry.com • Alpharetta Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics: 4205 North Point Pkwy, Alpharetta, 770 664 4936. alpharettachildrensdentistry.com • Atlanta Dental Spa: 1875 Old Alabama Road, Suite 130, Roswell, 770-998-3838. atlantadentalspa.com • Avenue Dental: 983 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming, 770-8884444. avenue-dental.com • Bloor Family Dentistry: 2500 Hospital Blvd, Suite 320, Roswell, 770-663-4435. webuildgreatsmiles.com • Bright Smiles Contemporary Family Dentistry: 907 Buford Hwy, Suite 100, Cumming, 678-922-8282. brightsmilesga.com • Bryan Family Dentistry: 403 East Maple Street, Cumming, 770-887-3223. bryanfamilydentistry.com • Byrd Dental Group: 4000 North Point Parkway Ste 500, Alpharetta, GA 30022, 770-777-0911, www.byrddentalgroup.com • Center for Advanced Dentistry: 6916 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suite 500, Suwanee, 678-894-7926. hitechsmiles.com • Center For TMJ Therapy: 3590 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 770-521-1978, tmdatlanta.com • Children’s Dental Zone: 3719 Old Alabama Road #400, Alpharetta, 770-777-1222. childrensdentalzone.com • Children’s Dentistry of Cumming: 407 East Maple Street, #109, Cumming, 678-445-5444. childrensdds.com • Christy Haffner, DMD Pediatric Dentistry: 3300 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 770-777-9400. drchristyhaffner.com • ConfiDenT: 11550 Webb Bridge Way Suite 1, Alpharetta, 770772-0994, confident-alpharetta.com
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• Cosmetic Dentistry Center of Alpharetta: 3070 Windward Plaza, Suite R, Terraces At Windward , Alpharetta, 678-8948266. thesmileexperience.com • Crabapple Dental: 12670 Crabapple Road, Suite 110, Alpharetta, 678-379-4066. crabappledental.com • Cumming Dental Associate: 1200 Bald Ridge Marina Road, #200, Cumming, 770-781-8560. cummingdental.com • Cumming Dental Care: 416 Pirkle Ferry Road, Cumming, 770889-1990. cummingdentalcare.com • Cumming’s Family Dentist: 309 Pirkle Ferry Road, Cumming, 770-205-9226. cummingsfamilydentist.com • DeMercy Dental: 10930 Crabapple Road, Suite 140, Roswell, 770-641-8010. demercydental.com • Dent1st Dental Care: 9775 Medlock Bridge Road #I, Johns Creek, 770-476-9595. dentfirst.com • Dental Town: 410 Peachtree Pkwy, Bldg 400, Suite 4250, Cumming, 770-887-8807. johnscreekdentaltown.com • Dentistry at Milton: 980 Birmingham Road, Suite 506, Milton, 678-990-3358. dentistryatmilton.com • Dr. James Lamb, DMD, MS, PC: 285 Elm Street, Suite 103, Cumming, 678-455-7828. • Dr. Michael Leach, DDS: 4895 Windward Parkway, Suite 201, Alpharetta, 770-521-8855. thekidstoothdoc.com • Dr. Robert Shackelford: 3915 Johns Creek Court, Suwanee, 770-442-8472. • Dr. Scott Flemming, DDS: 4895 Windward Parkway, Suite 100, Alpharetta, 770-475-4241. • Dr. Stuart Coe Dentistry: 11775 Pointe Place, Roswell, 770475-3600. roswell-dentist.com • Esthetic Dental Solutions: 2650 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, 678-352-1333. estheticdentalsolutions.com • FAGD Family Dental Care: 3005 Old Alabama Road, Suite 320, Alpharetta, 770-475-7551. sabledds.com • Family & Cosmetic Dental Care: 2627 Peachtree Pkwy, Suite 440, Suwanee, 770-888-3384. myjohnscreekdentist.com • Family Dentistry of Forsyth: 3130 Mathis Airport Pkwy #309, Suwanee, 404-551-5550, familydentistryofforsyth.com • Golsen Family Dentistry: 3400 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 770-667-0669. golden.com • Good Dental Care: 910 Woodstock Road, Suite 110, Roswell, 770-518-7475. gooddentalcare.com • Grady Dental Care: 10710 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, 678-957-0770. gradydentalcare.com • Imagix Dental: 11125 Jones Bridge Road, Suite 200, Alpharetta, 770-596-0529. • Ivy Dentistry: 11775 Northfall Lane #107, Alpharetta, 770-6192909. ivydentistry.com • Johns Creek Dental Care: 3630 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 311, Suwanee, 770-495-9575. johnscreekdental.com • Johns Creek Dental Creations: 9590 Medlock Bridge Road #B, Johns Creek, 770-623-1427. briangboothyp.com • Johns Creek Dental Excellence: 9925 Haynes Bridge Road #700, Johns Creek, 770-663-0333. • Jones Bridge Dental Care: 11925 Jones Bridge Road #200, Alpharetta, 770-772-0606. jbdentalcare.com • Lemons Dental Esthetics: 4060 Johns Creek Parkway, Building B, Suwanee, 770-418-1414. lemonsdental.com • Milton Pediatric Dentistry: 980 Birmingham Road, Suite 507, Milton, 678-352-1033. kidshappyteeth.com
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• Mint 32: 3005 Royal Blvd. South #150, Alpharetta, 770-4170100. mint32.com • Montes Periodontics and Implant Dentistry: 520 Pirkle Ferry Road, Suite B, Cumming, 770-325-5562. montesperiodontics.com • Muccioli Dental: 6300 Hospital Pkwy, Suite 275, Johns Creek, 678-389-9955. mdentalsmiles.com • North Bridge Dental: 10955 Jones Bridge Road #129, Alpharetta, 678-319-0210. wizforteeth.com • North Georgia Smiles: 1595 Peachtree Parkway #207, Cumming, 770-888-8282. northgeorgiasmiles.com • North Fulton Smiles: 12315 Crabapple Rd #121, Alpharetta, GA 30004, 770- 569-0613 northfultonsmiles.com • Old Milton Dental: 4165 Old Milton Parkway #190, Alpharetta, 678-624-0370. oldmiltondental.com • Oral Surgery Associates & Dental Implant Centers: 10930 Crabapple Road, Suite 160, Roswell, 678-781-0050. georgia-oms.com • Pediatric Dentistry of Forsyth: 3810 Windermere Parkway #501, Cumming, 770-889-9600. drjasonbongiovi.com • Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics: 10930 Crabapple Road Suite 106, Roswell, GA 30075, 678-582-1557, kidshappyteeth.com • Polish Dental Center: 4640 Valais Court, Suite 102, Alpharetta, 770-642-4711, smilepolish.com • PolkaDot Pediatric Dentistry: 4190 Old Milton Pkwy, Suit 2K, Alpharetta, 678-389-6669. polkadotdental.com • Reich Dental Center: 4849 S Cobb Dr,, Smyrna, 770-4355450, reichdentalcenter.com • Roswell Dental Care, Dr. David Remaley: 1570 Old Alabama Road, Suite 102, Roswell, 470-375-9241. roswelldentalcare.com • Roswell Family Dentist: 380 Market Place, Roswell, 770-9986000. roswellfamilydentistry.com • Roswell Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics: 10930 Crabapple Road, Roswell, 678-352-1090. kidshappyteeth.com • Sandra Vargas Dental Care: 5805 State Bridge Road, Suite L, Duluth, 678-474-4917. smilegeorgia.com • Smile Magic Dentistry: 2880 Old Alabama Rd, Alpharetta, 678240-2777, smilemagicga.com • Stone, Stone & Elliot: 4205 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta, 770-475-4449. stonestoneandelliott.com • The Dentist: 1024 Market Place Blvd., Cumming, 770-844-6771 • The Martin Dental Center: 45 W. Crossville Road, Suite 505, Roswell, 770-993-7472. themartindentalcenter.com • Walls & Hendricks: 10700 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, 770-813-0079. shawnwallsdds.com • Windermere Dental: 3860 Windermere Parkway, Suite 201, Cumming, 678-455-3734. windermeredentalcare.com • Windward Dental Care: 12850 Highway 9 North, #400, Alpharetta, 770-569-7580. windwarddental.com
Dermatologists
• Aesthetic Dermatology PC: 960 Sanders Road, #300, Cumming, 770-205-0104. aestheticdermpc.com • Aesthetic Specialty Centre: 1825 Old Alabama Road, Suite 201, Roswell, 770- 393-9000, asc-psd.com • Atlanta Center-for Dermatologic Diseases: 327 Dahlonega Road, #1501, Cumming, 770-844-1902. atlcenterforderm.com • Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases: 3400 C Old Milton Pkwy, #340, Alpharetta, 770-664-5225. atlcenterforderm.com • Atlanta Dermatology, Vein and Research Center: 77800 Atlantis Place, Alpharetta, 770-360-8881. dermandvein.com
• Dermatology Affiliates: 401 South Main Street, Ste A2, Alpharetta, 30009, 404-816-7900, dermatologyaffiliates.com • Derm Clinic: 425 Peachtree Pkwy #345, Cumming, GA 30041, (404) 937-3447, dermclinicmd.com • Dermatology & Skin Cancer Prevention Center: 3275 Market Place Blvd., #250, Cumming, 770-389-9116. dermskincancerprevention.com • Dermatology Specialist of Georgia: 4360 ChambleeDunwoody Road, Suite 260, Atlanta, 30341, 770-452-5667, mydermspecialists.com/location/dunwoody • Dermatology Center of Atlanta: 9900 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, 770-497-0699. dermatology-atlanta.com • Georgia Dermatology Center: 1505 Northside Blvd., #1500, Cumming, 770-781-5077. dadermctr.com • Goodman Dermatology: 2500 Hospital Blvd., #280, Roswell, 770-754-0787. • Johns Creek Dermatology and Family Medicine: 6300 Hospital Parkway, Duluth, 770-771-6591. johnscreekdermatology.com • Live Oak Dermatology: 135 Norcross Street, Roswell 30075 678-870-2020, liveoakdermatl.com • North Atlanta Dermatology: 3370 Paddocks Pkwy, Suwanee, 770-814-8222. naderm.com • Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta: 3180 North Point Pkwy #420, Alpharetta, 678-345-1899 premierdermatologyatlanta.com • Steele Dermatology: 11500 Webb Bridge Way, Alpharetta, 770-464-6000, steeledermatology.com • The Fountain Laser Hair Removal: 4245 Johns Creek Pkwy, Suite E, Suwanee, 770-623-3334. thefountainlaser.com
Diabetes
• North Georgia Diabetes: 1505 Northside Forsyth Drive, Cumming, 770-886-3842
Ear Nose & Throat
• Atlanta Allergy & Asthma: Multiple Atlanta Metro Locations, atlantaallergy.com • Northside ENT: 1360 Upper Hembree Rd. Suite 20, Roswell, 770-475-3361. chacko@allergy.com • North Fulton ENT 2500 Hospital Blvd., Suite 450, Roswell, GA 30074 770-343-8675, www.northfultonent.com
Family Medicine
• Alpha Family Medicine: 480 N Main St #202, Alpharetta, GA 30009, (678) 619-1974, alphafammed.com • Alpharetta Family Practice: 3400 Old Milton Parkway, Suite 585, Alpharetta, 770-475-3200. • Campbell Family Medicine: 410 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming, 678-474-4742. campbellfamilymedicine.com • Cash Family Health: 11285 Elkins Road, Roswell, 678-760-3800 • Complete Family Healthcare: 2520 Northwinds Parkway, #150, Alpharetta, 770-772-3500. • Cumming Family Medicine: 765 Lanier 400 Parkway, Cumming, 770-205-1294. cummingfamilymedicine.com • Crabapple Family Medicine: 2700 Abbey Court, Alpharetta, GA 30004, 770-772-4233, www.crabapplefamilymedicine.com • Dr. Leslie S. Gaskill, MD: 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Bldg 200, Suite 201, Johns Creek, 770-495-9995. drlesliegaskill.com
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Family Medicine (cont.)
• emedical Associates: 3075 Ronald Reagan Blvd #501, Cumming, GA 30041, 678-736-6000, encountermedicalassociates.com • Johns Creek Dermatology and Family Medicine, Dr. Zack Charkawi: 6300 Hospital Parkway, Suite 100, Johns Creek, 770-771-6591. johnscreekdermatology.com • Lanier Family Healthcare: 5830 Bond Street, #200, Cumming, 770-205-5518. lfhllc.com • Longevity Health Center: 1745 Woodstock Road, Roswell, 770-642-4646. longevityhealthcenter.com • Morrow Family Medicine: 3970 Deputy Bill Cantrell Memorial Rd. Suite 150, Cumming, 12970 Hwy. 9, Milton, GA 30004 770-781-8004 morrowfammed.com • North Atlanta Primary Care: 3400 Old Milton Parkway, Suite C270, Alpharetta, 770-442-1911. napc.com • North Chattahoochee Family Physicians: 11459 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek, 770-497-1555. ncfpinfo.com • Northside Primary Care: 11800 Northfall Lane #1401, Alpharetta, 678-867-0904. draazrumsyed.com • Pandya Medical Center: 3970 Deputy Bill Cantrell Memorial Rd, Suite 220, Cumming, 770-373-7704. pandyamedicalcenter.com • Perimeter Medical Wellness: 1250 Upper Hembree Road, Suite B, Roswell, 770-274-9511. perimetermedicalwellness.com • Physicians Immediate Med: 10905 Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta, 770-505-3000. physiciansimmediatemed.com • Renew Health Medical Center: 11550 Jones Bridge Rd #4, Alpharetta, 678-297-0901. renewforhealth.com • The Longstreet Clinic, P.C.: Multiple Locations, 770-718-1122. longstreetclinic.com
Gastroenterologists
• Atlanta Gastroenterology: Offices in Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek & Cumming, 866-468-6242. atlantagastro.com • Digestive Care Physicians: 1505 Northside Blvd, Suite 2850, Cumming, 770-227-2222; 6300 Hospital Pkwy, Suite 450, Johns Creek, 770-227-2222. digestivecarephysicians.com • GI North: 1505 Northside Blvd., Suite 1800, Cumming, 404446-0600. gi-north.com • Gastroenterology Consultants, P.C. M. Thomas Riddick, MD, Multiple Locations 770-442-5882, www.gastroenterologyconsultants.net
Hair Restoration
• Anderson Center for Hair: 5555 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd #106, Atlanta,2710 Old Milton Pkwy., Suite 150, Alpharetta, GA 30009 404-256-4247. atlantahairsurgeon.com • North Atlanta Hair Restoration: 631 N Main St #200, Alpharetta, GA 30009, 678-845-7521 nahairrestoration.com
Holistic/Alternative Medicine
• Advanced Health to Be: 595 E. Crossville Road, Suite 300, Roswell, 678-900-2105, advancedhealthtobe.com • Ahimki Center for Wholeness: 555 Sun Valley Dr, Roswell, 770552-4242, ahimki.net • Alpharetta Wellness Clinic: 5755 North Point Pkwy #89, Alpharetta, 770-777-0129, www.alpharettawellness.com
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• Center for Advanced Medicine: 3333 Old Milton Pkwy Suite 560, Alpharetta, GA 30005, 770-551-2730. advanced-med.com • Foundation Therapy Center: 11660 Alpharetta Highway, Suite 560, Roswell, 770-753-9195, foundationtherapy.com • Medical Fitness and Wellness Group: 10700 Medlock Bridge Rd, #105, Johns Creek, 770-623-4078, exercise4prevention.com • Natural Medical Solutions:1130 Upper Hembree Road, Roswell, GA 30076, 770-674-6311, www.natmedsol.com • Integrative Healthcare of Atlanta: 1342 Auburn Rd., #114, Dacula, 770-237-5534, integrativehealthcareofatlanta.com • Functional Medicine Georgia: 13680 Hwy 9 N, Bldg. F – #400, Milton, 678-242-0219, functionalmedicinega.com
Hospitals
• Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta: 3795 Mansell Road, Alpharetta, 404-785-6880. choa.com • Emory Johns Creek Hospital: 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek, 678-474-7000. emoryjohnscreek.com • Gwinnett Medical Center: 3620 Howell Ferry Road, Duluth, 678-312-6800; 1000 Medical Center Blvd, Lawrenceville, 678-312-1000. gwinnettmedicalcenter.com • WellStar North Fulton Hospital: 3000 Hospital Blvd., Roswell, 770-751-2536. wellstar.org • Northeast Georgia Medical Center: 743 Spring Street, Gainesville, 770-219-9000. nghs.com • Northside Hospital: 1200 Northside Forsyth Drive, Cumming, 770-844-3200; 3400 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 770-6674000. northside.com • Piedmont Hospital: 104 Prominence Point Parkway #104, Canton, 770-704-6988. piedmont.org • St.Joseph’s Hospital of Atlanta: 1400 Hembree Road, Roswell, 678-319-4736. stjosephsatlanta.org • Regency Hospital: 11175 Cicero Drive, Alpharetta, 770-7724345. regencyhospital.com
Internal Medicine
• Alpha Medical Centre: 3000 Old Alabama Road, Suite 128-A, Johns Creek, 770-821-1940. • Alpharetta & Cumming Internal Medicine: 1380 Upper Hembree Road, Roswell, 770-475-2377, alpharettainternalmed.com • Comprehensive Internal Medicine: 3890 Johns Creek Parkway, Suwanee, 770-622-9002. cimedicine.com • Eagle Medical Center: 804 Bombay Lane, Roswell, 770-7549880. myeaglemedicalcenter.com • Elite Care Internal Medicine: 1240 Upper Hembree Road, Suite D, Roswell, 770-667-0810. elitecareim.com • Internal Medicine of Johns Creek: 3340 Paddocks Parkway, Suwanee, 678-474-9633. imajohnscreek.com • Johns Creek Primary Care Physicians: 4365 Johns Creek Parkway, Suite 400, Suwanee, 678-957-1910, johnscreekprimarycare.com • Spectrum Internal Medicine: 401 South Main Street, Alpharetta, 678-319-9901. spectruminternalmed.com
Medical Supply
• Heavenly Wheels: 6375 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suite 101, Johns Creek, 888-792-0301 Ext. 3. heavenlywheels.com • Mobility Express: 1580 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 3, Roswell, 770-998-9984. mobility4all.com
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OB/GYN
• Alpharetta Women’s Health Group: 1505 Northside Blvd., Cumming, 770-888-3358. awhg.org • Alpharetta Women’s Specialists: 1360 Upper Hembree Road, Suite 101, Roswell, 770-817-1970. awsobgyn.com • Chattahoochee Gynecology: 6610 McGinnis Ferry Road, Johns Creek. 770-813-8742 • Nile: 401 South Main Street, Suite B-8, Alpharetta, 770-5212229. isisobgyn.com • Modern OB/GYN: locations in Alpharetta, Johns Creek & Cumming 404-446-2496. reyesobgyn.com • North Pointe OB/GYN: 1800 Northside Forsyth Drive, Suite 350, Cumming, 770-886-3555; 81 Northside Dawson Drive, Suite 305, Dawsonville, 770-886-3555. npobgyn.com • Peachtree Women’s Clinic: 11975 Morris Road, Suite 300, Alpharetta, 678-205-9004. peachtreewomensclinic.com • Providence Women’s Healthcare: 1300 Upper Hembree Road, Roswell, 770-6770-6170. providencewomenshealthcare.com
Oncologists
• Atlanta Cancer Care: 1505 Northside Blvd. #4600, Cumming, 770-205-5292; 1357 Hembree Road, Suite 230, Roswell, 770740-9664. atlantacancercare.com • Center for Advanced Medicine: 3333 Old Milton Pkwy suite 560, Alpharetta, GA 30005, 770-551-2730. advanced-med.com
Orthodontics
• Braces Braces: 5215 Windward Pkwy Suite D, Alpharetta, 770-763-7923, braces-braces.com • Dr. James B. Gray, DMD PC: 10930 Crabapple Road, Suite 240, Roswell, 770-993-6292. creatingsmiles.net • Hiser Orthodontics: 285 Elm Street, Suite 101, Cumming, 770888-7798. hiserortho.com • Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics: 10930 Crabapple Road Suite 106, Roswell, GA 30075, 678-582-1557, kidshappyteeth.com • Smile Doctors Braces by Jordan Orthodontics: 4205 North Point Parkway Bldg B, Alpharetta, 770-751-1240, orthodontist. smiledoctors.com/GA/alpharetta/30022/4205-north-point-parkway • Walton Orthodontics: 2609 Peachtree Pkwy, Suite C, Suwanee, 770-663-0955. drwalton.com • Windermere Orthodontics: 3120 Mathis Airport Pkwy #106, Suwanee, 770-888-1929, windermereorthodontics.com
Ophthalmologists
• Eye Associates of North Atlanta: 5755 North Point Pkwy, Suite 94, Alpharetta, 470-767-8287. eyeassociatesofnorthatlanta.com • Family Eyecare of Roswell: 910 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 100, Roswell, 770-992-6789. familyeyecareofroswell.com • Milan Eye Center: Locations in Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Cumming, 470-326-0330. milaneyecenter.com • North Georgia Eye Clinic: 1230 Bald Ridge Marina Road, Suite 100, Cumming, 770-292-1999; 6300 Hospital Pkwy, Suite 325, Johns Creek, 470-326-0330. northgeorgiaeyeclinic.com • Thomas Eye Group: 11690 Alpharetta Hwy., Roswell, 770-4755515; 1120 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Suite 101, Suwanee, 770-809-3366. thomaseye.com
Optometrists
• Clarity Vision Group: 1780 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 301, Cumming, 770 205-2520. clarity-vision.com
• Eye Care Solutions: 12630 Crabapple Rd. Milton, 678-9099864 eyecaresolutionsatl.com • North Point Eye Care: 5755 North Point Pkwy #222, Alpharetta, 770-410-1540 • Reimbold Eye Group: 4180 Old Milton Parkway, 1-D, Alpharetta, 770-776-9000. reimboldeye.com
Orthopaedics
• Bender Orthopaedics: 11660 Alpharetta Hwy ste 630, Roswell, GA 30076, 678-297-7588 benderorthopaedics.net • OrthoAtlanta: 6300 Hospital Pkwy, Suite 400, Johns Creek, 678-205-4261, orthoatlanta.com • Ortho TLC: 1120 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Suite 106, Suwanee, 770-814-2223. orthotlc.com • Resurgens Orthopedics: 1285 Hembree Rd, Suite 200-A, Roswell, 770-475-2710. Other Metro Atlanta locations. resurgens.com
Pediatricians
• Alpharetta Pediatrics: 102 Pilgrim Village Drive #300, Cumming, 678-947-4588. alpharettapediatricsonline.com • Children’s Medical Group: 6918 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suwanee, 770-622-5758. cmg-pc.com • Children’s Special Services, LLC: 7501 Auden Trail, Atlanta, 770-394-9791. childrens-services.com • Children’s Therapy Works: 11940 Alpharetta Highway #150, Alpharetta, 770-754-0085. childrenstherapyworks.com • Cumming Pediatric Group PC: 1505 Northside Forsyth Drive #3600, Cumming, 770-888-8888. cummingpediatricgroup.net • Dunwoody Pediatrics: 3300 Old Milton Parkway #200, Alpharetta, 770-664-9299. dunwoodypediatrics.com • Georgetown Pediatrics: 416 Pirkle Ferry Road, Suite J300, Cumming, 770-889-9142; 6300 Hospital Parkway, Suite 125, Johns Creek, 770-814-8883; 3400A Old Milton Pkwy, Suite 510, Alpharetta, 770-475-2233. georgetownpediatrics.com • Intown Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine: 490 Bill Kennedy Way, Atlanta, 404-446-4726. intownpediatrics.com • Lakeside Pediatrics: 204 Canton Road, Cumming. 770-886-5437 • Main Street Internal Medicine and Pediatrics: 401 South Main Street #C5, Alpharetta, 678-205-2437. msimap.com • North Fulton Pediatrics: 1285 Hembree Road, #100, Roswell, 770-442-1050; 11975 Morris Road #210, Alpharetta, 770-6640088. northpointpediatrics.com • Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, P.A. (PAMPA): 11755 Pointe Place Suite C, Roswell, GA 30076, 770-346-8450, pampapediatrics.com • Pediatric Physicians PC: 1111 Alderman Drive, Alpharetta, 678-527-1555. pediatricphysicianspc.com • Pediatric Place: 9570 Nesbit Ferry Road #201, Alpharetta, 770-640-8119. thepediatricplace.com • Pediatrics and Genetic: 3586 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 770-346-0132. pediatricsgenetics.com • Pediatric Physicians, PC: 11050 Crabapple Road Suite 120, Roswell, GA 30075, 770-518-9277, pediatricphysicianspc.com • Rainbow Pediatric Clinic: 1670 Buford Highway, Cumming, • 770-781-1606. rainbowpedclinic.com • Roswell Pediatric Center: 110 North Corners Parkway #100, Cumming, 770-888-2882; 12385 Crabapple Road, Suite 200, Alpharetta, 770-343-9900; 3400-C Old Milton Parkway #545, Alpharetta, 770-751-0800. roswellpediatrics.com • Vickery Pediatrics: 410 Peachtree Parkway #4260, Cumming, 678-990-2501. vickerypeds.com Medical Answer Book 2020 | 39
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Plastic Surgery
• John Connors, MD Plastic Surgery: 2710 Old Milton Parkway Suite 175, Alpharetta, GA 30009, 755 Mt. Vernon Hwy NE Ste 250, Atlanta, GA 30328, 404-348-4456, www.drjohnconnors.com • Luna Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa: 6335 Hospital Parkway, Suite 216, Johns Creek, 678-892-7820. lunaplasticsurgery.com • Milan Eye Center: 6300 Hospital Pkwy, Suite 325, Johns Creek; 970 Sanders Road, Suite 100, Cumming, 470-3260330. milaneyecenter.com • Northside Plastic Surgery: 11681 Haynes Bridge Rd, #200, Alpharetta, 770-475-3146, northsideplasticsurgery.com • Premier Image Cosmetic and Laser Surgery: 10779 Alpharetta Hwy, Suite 140, Roswell, GA 30076, 770-645-4310, picosmeticsurgery.com • Robinson Facial Plastic Surgery: 3400 Old Milton Pkwy, Building C, Suite 330, Alpharetta, GA 30005, 770-667-3090, robinsonfps.com • The Golden Clinic: 1240 Upper Hembree Rd., Roswell, GA 30076, 770-754-4111, goldencosmeticsurgery.com • The Swan Center: 4165 Old Milton Parkway, Suite 200 East, Alpharetta, GA 30005, 770-667-0904. swancenteratlanta.com
Podiatry
• Ankle & Foot Centers of Georgia - Johns Creek Office: 4385 Johns Creek Pkwy #200, Johns Creek, 770-418-0456. atlpod.com • Dr. Joel Schancupp: 1030 Woodstock Road, Suite 3106, Roswell, 30075, 770-993-0880, roswellpodiatrist.com • Village Podiatry Centers: 960 Sanders Road, Suite 100, Cumming, 770-889-9596; 3506 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta, 678-867-7053; 11459 Johns Creek Parkway, Suite 260, Johns Creek, 770-232-5030; 1350 Upper Hembree Road, Suite 100, Roswell, 770-663-8011. villagepodiatrycenters.com
Physical Therapy
• Body N Balance: 3005 Old Alabama Rd, Johns Creek, 770552-8852, bnbstudio.com • Champion Physical Therapy: 540 Lake Center Pkwy, Suite 107, Cumming, 770-205-3939. champtionpt.net • Code V Performance: 12600 Deerfield Parkway Ste 100, Alpharetta, 30004, 678-687-8023, www.codevperformance.com • LeBarnes Pelvic Therapy: 555 Sun Valley Drive, Suite C1, Roswell, 678-835-8494, lebarnespelvictherapy.com • PT360: 5400 Laurel Springs Pkwy. #1401, Suwanee, 770-2258860, pt360atl.com • Johns Creek Physical Therapy: 4060 Johns Creek Pkwy., Suite H, Suwanee, GA 30024, 770-622-5344, johnscreekpt.com • Theraways: 631 N. Main Street Suite 201, Alpharetta 30009 678-694-8772, https://theraways.com/
Prosthetists
• Custom Ocular Prosthetics: 401 S. Main St. #B6, Alpharetta, 770-667-1166. • Fourroux Prosthetics: 6630 McGinnis Ferry Road, Duluth, 678-584-1706. fourrouxprosthetics.com • Pinnacle Prosthetics: 80 Mill Street, Roswell, 770-998-5547.
Senior Care
• Advantage Senior Care: 404-312-6423, advantageseniorcareinc.com
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• Cambridge Health Home Care: 3060 Royal Blvd South #155, Alpharetta, 404-935-5900. cambridgehealth.org • Cara Vita Home Care: 648 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell, 770-6431712. caravitahomecare.com • CareMinders Home Care: 178 South Main Street, Suite 310, Alpharetta, 770-973-6400. careminders.com • Comfort Keepers: 2475 Northwinds Parkway, Suite 200, Alpharetta, 770-753-6457. • Golden Home Services: 11205 Alpharetta Highway, STE F5, Roswell, 678-242-0084. • Dependable Homecare Services: 5510 Commons Lane, Johns Creek, 770-881-7101. dependablehomecare.net • Easy Living Services, Inc.: 120 Prospect Place, Alpharetta, 770-727-1486. easylivingservices.com. • Home Helpers Home Care: 5755 North Point Pkwy Suite 281, Alpharetta, GA 30022, 678-430-8511 HomeHelpersHomeCare. com/Alpharetta • Hometown Hearts: 10180 Hickory Flat Hwy, Woodstock, 678597-8440, hometownhearts.org • InterMed Homecare: 1580 Warsaw Rd, Roswell, 770-4553817, intermedhomehealth.com • Life Balance Home Care: 290 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Alpharetta, 770-663-4100. lifebalancehomecare.com • Mobility Partners: 980 Birmingham Road, Suite 501, Alpharetta, 678-221-4006 • NexSeason Transitions: Alpharetta, 404-439-1022, nexseasontransitions.com • Seen Your Way: 1218 W. Paces Ferry, Suite 204, Atlanta, 404981-2273. seenyourway.com • Senior Helpers: 294 S Main Street #500, Alpharetta, 404-8572209. seniorhelpers.com • SaraCare Adult Day Care: 4265 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek, 770-476-8400. sarahcare.com • Synergy HomeCare: 11380 Southbridge Parkway, Suite 225, Alpharetta, 770-777-4781. synergyhomecare.com • The Memory Center: 12050 Findley Rd., Johns Creek, GA 30097, 678-456-4304, thememorycenter.com • Visiting Angels: 11775 Northfall Lane, Suite 207, Alpharetta, 678-277-9930. visitingangels.com
Senior Centers
• Alpharetta Senior Center: 13450 Cogburn Road, Alpharetta, 678-297-6140. • Crabapple Senior Center: 12624 Broadwell Road, Alpharetta, 770-751-9397 • Forsyth County Senior Center: 2 Tri-County Plaza, Cumming, 770-844-7500. • Hembree Senior Care Center: 1130 Upper Hembree Road, Roswell, 678-485-7362 • Roswell Senior Center: 1250 Warsaw Road, Roswell, 770-640-1583
Senior Living
• Addington Place of Alpharetta: 762 N Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009 678-319-3000 • Addington Place of Johns Creek: 5050 Kimball Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30005, 770-754-5446 • Arbor Terrace: 3180 Karen White Drive, Suwanee, 770-5992068, at-johnscreek.com; 12200 Crabapple Road, Alpharetta, 678-894-7803. at-crabapple.com
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• Ashwood Meadows: 11190 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, 770-476-4429. • Atria North Point: 100 Somerby Dr, Alpharetta, 770-872-0423, atriaseniorliving.com • Belmont Village: 4315 Johns Creek Parkway, Suwanee, 770813-9505. johnscreek.belmontvillage.com • Brickmont Assisted Living: 2925 Webb Rd., Alpharetta, 678765-9882, brickmont.com • Brookdale Big Creek Roswell: 655 Mansell Road, Roswell, 844-422-2821. Brookdalecom • Brookdale Chambrel Roswell: 1000 Applewood Drive, Roswell, 770-232-6432. brookdale.com • Brookdale Historic Roswell: 75 Magnolia Street, Roswell, 770650-7688. brookdale.com • Cambridge Memory Care: 4040 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, 678-266-4065. cambridgeassistedliving.org • Celebration Village: 3000 Celebration Boulevard, Suwanee, GA 30024, 800-791-4987 cvillage.com • Chambrel at Roswell: 1000 Applewood Drive, Roswell, 770594-4600. brookdaleliving.com/chambrel-at-roswell • Churchill Manor: 143 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta, 770-6676078. churchillmanor.net • Cottonwood Estates: 255 Vaughn Drive, Alpharetta, 678-9996810. seniorlivinginstyle.com • Crabapple Hall: 200 Pine Valley Drive, Alpharetta, 770-6649264. crabapplehall.com • Cumming Manor: 2775 Castleberry Road, Cumming, 770-781-2300. • Discovery Village at Sugarloaf: 1220 Satellite Blvd NW, Suwanee, GA 30024, 770-239-6227, www.discoveryvillages.com • Dogwood Forest: 253 North Main Street, Alpharetta, 770-4109169; 4125 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta, 678-366-7700, dogwoodforestnorthpoint.com • Eden Brook: 4125 N Point Pkwy, Alpharetta, 678-366-7700. sunriseseniorliving.com • Elmcroft of Roswell: 400 Marietta Highway, Roswell, 770-6500555. elmcroftal.com • Freedom Pointe Roswell: 75 Magnolia Street, Roswell, 770645-1900. brookdaleliving.com • Georgian Lakeside: 1070 Hardscrabble Rd., Roswell, 678-3674744. georgianlakeside.com • Gardens of Roswell: 9212 Nesbit Ferry Road, Alpharetta, 770-992-0505. • Hearthside Johns Creek: 11340 Medlock Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, 770-418-0555. hearthsidejohnscreek.com • Hearthstone Assisted Living: 350 Market Place, Roswell, 770-552-1091 • Laurel Creek Manor: 7955 Majors Road, Cumming, 678-4568363. laurelcreekmanorcommunity.com • Inspired Living at Alpharetta: 11450 Morris Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30005, inspiredliving.care 470-539-8290 • Ivy Hall Assisted Living: 5690 State Bridge Road, Alpharetta, 770-814-0114. • Ivy Hall at St. Ives: 5835 Medlock Bridge Parkway, Alpharetta, 770-476-1777. • Manor on the Square: 550 Barrington Drive, Roswell, 770-9938040. manoronthesquare.net • Merrill Gardens at Roswell: 655 Mansell Road, Roswell, 678894-7820. merrillgardens.com/assisted_living • Morningside of Alpharetta: 253 North Main St., Alpharetta, 770410-9169. morningsideofalpharetta.com
• Parc Alpharetta: 1000 Fanfare Way, Alpharetta, 770-346-9011. watertonresidential.com • Parc at Duluth: 3315 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Duluth, 770-622-6880. duluth.parccommunities.com • Roswell Senior Living: 11725 Pointe Place, Roswell, 770-4504875. pacificaroswell.com • Sanford Estates: 500 Walton Way, Roswell, GA 30076, 770679-2172, seniorlivinginstyle.com • Somerby of Alpharetta: 100 Somerby Drive, Alpharetta, 770650-9577. somerbyofalpharetta.com • Sunrise of Ivey Ridge: 2950 Old Alabama Road, Alpharetta, 770-475-6622. sunriseiveyridge.com • Sunrise of Johns Creek: 11405 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, 770-814-0505. sunrisejohnscreek.com • Tapestry House: 2725 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, 770649-0808. tapestryhouseassistedliving.com • The Mansions of Alpharetta: 3700 Brookside Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, 470-365-2800 mansionsseniorliving.com • The Oaks Senior Living: 5610 Hampton Park Drive, Cumming, 678-965-5700; 255 Elm Street, Cumming, 770-889-7889; 3875 Post Road, Cumming, 770-886-2630. oaksseniorliving.com • The Phoenix at Milton: 13943 Hwy. 9 N, Milton, 678-212-1166, phoenixsrliving.com • The Veranda of Roswell: 11725 Pointe Place, Roswell, 770521-9913. verandaroswell.com • Towne Club Windermere: 3950 Towne Club Pkwy, Cumming, 770-844-7779. towneclubwindermere.com • Vickery Rose Retirement Community: 295 East Crossville Road Roswell, GA 30075 • Village Park of Alpharetta – Wills Park: 12300 Morris Road, Alpharetta. 678-740-3499. villageparkseniorliving.com • Village Park of Alpharetta – Corner of HWY 9 and Wills Road: Alpharetta. 678-740-3499. villageparkseniorliving.com • Villas at Canterfield: 745 Atlanta Road, Cumming, 770-8884929. thevillasatcanterfield.com • Willow Lake Senior Living: 4855 Willow Lake Lane, Cumming, 770-887-7000. willowlakeseniorliving.com
Shelters/Outreach
• Find a way home: 89 Grove Way, Suite 101, Roswell, 770-645-0050. • Fulton Families Matter: 929 Zion Circle, Roswell, 770-993-0207. • Habitat for Humanity: 133 Samaritan Drive, Cumming, 770886-4939; 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell, 770-587-9679. • Hightower Association Food Bank: 1120 Pilgrim Road, Cumming, 770-205-2464. • Homestretch: 89 Grove Way, Roswell, 770-642-9185. homestretch.org • IM In A Family Receiving Homes, Inc: 3482 Keith Bridge Road #126, Cumming, 770-889-7950. • Lost Ones, Inc: 1158 Canton Street, Roswell, 770-993-0055. • North Fulton Community Charities: 11270 Elkins Road, Roswell, 770-640-0399. nfcchelp.org • The Drake House: 10500 Clara Drive, Roswell, 770-587-4712. thedrakehouse.org • The Place of Forsyth County: 2550 The Place Circle, Cumming, 770-887-1098. theplaceofforsyth.com
Sleep Assistance
• Fusion Sleep: 4265 Johns Creek Parkway, Suwanee, 678-9903962. fusionsleep.com
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Sleep Assistance (cont.)
• Georgia Neurology & Sleep Medicine Associates: 4385 Johns Creek Pkwy., #230, Suwanee, GA 30024, 770-814-9455, ganeurosleep.com
Specialty
• Aesthetic Specialty Centre: 1825 Old Alabama Road, Suite 201, Roswell, 770-393-9000. aestheticspecialtycentre.com • AYA Medical Spa: 2130 Avalon Boulevard, Alpharetta, GA 30009, (678) 534-5035, ayaskincare.com • Forma Medical Aesthetics: 1124 Canton Street, Roswell, GA 30075, 770-568-0092, www.formamedical.org • Georgia Reproductive Specialists: 3400 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta, 404-843-2229. ivf.com • Ideal Image: 5530 Windward Parkway Ste 1210, Alpharetta, GA 30004, 678-681-9678, www.idealimage.com • Sunrise Detox: 4500 North Point Pkwy, Alpharetta, 678-7620370. • Total You Med Spa: 488 North Main Street, Suite 107, Alpharetta, GA 30009, 770-872-0522, www.totalyoumedspa.com • Lyfewell Integrative Healthcare: 10700 Medlock Bridge Rd., Suite 103, Johns Creek, GA 30097, 770-629-0093, www. lyfewell.com • Vernu Med Spa: 501 South Main Street, Suite 202, Alpharetta, GA 30009, (770) 559-0055, www.vernumedspa.com • IceBox Cryotherapy: 2685 Old Milton Parkway Ste 125, Alpharetta, GA 30009, 470-268-4655, www.iceboxtherapy.com
Surgery Centers
• Advanced Plastic Surgery Solutions: 6920 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suwanee, 678-205-8400, advancedplasticsurgerysolutions.com • Byrd Aesthetic: 11050 Crabapple Road, Roswell, 770-5871711. byrdaesthetic.com • Grady Health System: 1143 Alpharetta Street, Roswell, 404-616-1550. gradyhealth.org • High Field Open MRI: 10630 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell, 770-649-8500. highfieldopenmri.com • North Fulton Health Center: 3155 Royal Drive # 125, Alpharetta, 404-332-1958. • The Oral, Facial and Implant Surgery Center, LLC: 975 Peachtree Parkway, Suite C., Cumming, 770-312-1544. ofisurgerycenter.com
Urgent Cares
• American Family Care: 12994 Highway 9 N, Alpharetta, 678205-8155. americanfamilycare.com • Atlanta Cancer Care: 3400 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 770-770-1314. atlantacancercare.com • Bethany Bend Urgent Care: 13081 Highway 9 North, Alpharetta, 678-671-3890. bethanybendurgentcare.com • ChoiceOne Urgent Care: 5910 Suwanee Dam Rd #100, Sugar Hill, 470-326-7600, choiceoneuc.com • Doctors Express: 12315 Crabapple Road, Suite 108, Alpharetta, 678-762-9292. doctorsexpressalpharetta.com • Georgia Urgent Care: 1360 Upper Hembree Road #100, Roswell, 678-393-6482. georgiaurgentcare.com • LiveOn Health Center: 6385 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suite 202, Johns Creek, 770-255-4226. liveoncenter.com • MedPost Urgent Care: 12460 Crabapple Road, Alpharetta, 678-762-0574; 5655 Atlanta Hwy., Alpharetta, 770-343-6364. medpost.com 42 | Medical Answer Book 2020
• Northside Primary Care: 11820 Northfall Ln Suite 1103, Alpharetta, 678-867-0904, northsideprimarycare.com • Northside Urgent Care and Family Medicine: 5610 Bethelview Road, Cumming, 770-205-2804; 11180 State Bridge Road, Alpharetta, 770-754-0788. northsideurgentcare.com • Physician’s Express Care: 11705 Jones Bridge Road, Suit A 201, Johns Creek, 770-772-1830. getexpresscare.com • Piedmont Urgent Care by Wellstreet: 10945 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek, 404-996-0194; 2701 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, 770-998-7611; 6660 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, 404-996-0195; 13081 Highway 9, Alpharetta, 770521-6690; wellstreet.com • Primecare Urgent Care: 1628 Market Place Blvd., Cumming, 770-292-9982. • Reagan Medical Center: 10160 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, 678-387-1600. reaganmedical.com • Roswell Urgent Care Center: 660 W. Crossville Road #110, Roswell, 770-992-4700. roswellurgentcare.com • SmartCare: 540 East Crossville Road, Suite 210, Roswell, 770510-1850. smartcareuc.com • Sugerloaf Medical PC: 1300 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Suwanee, 770-831-3018. sugarloafmedical.com • Urgent Care of Atlanta: 5304 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, 770-777-2062. urgentcareatlanta.com
Urologists
• Advanced Urology: Multiple Locations, 440-238-7834, www.advancedurology.com • Georgia Urology: 3400-C Old Milton Pkwy., Suite 535, Alpharetta, 770-772-4427; 1800 Northside Forsyth Drive, Suite 370, Cumming, 770-889-9737; 11459 Johns Creek Pkwy., Suite 170, Johns Creek, 678-417-0400; 1357 Hembree Road, Suite 250, Roswell, 770-475-7550. gaurology.com • South Atlanta Urology: 5400 Laurel Springs Parkway #1403, Suwanee, 678-845-0390.
Vein Specialists
• Atlanta Vein Specialists: 4060 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek, 678-315-3511. atlveins.com • Heart and Vascular Care: 3970 Deputy Bill Cantrell Memorial Rd, Suite 100, Cumming, 678-466-7389. hvcmd.com • North Georgia Vein Institute: Cumming, 678-513-1600. northgeorgiavein.com • Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta: 3180 North Point Pkwy #420, Alpharetta, GA 30005, 678-345-1899 premierdermatologyatlanta.com • Vein Solutions: 1505 Northside Blvd., Cumming, 678-5134275. veinsolutions.com • VeinInnovations: 4255 Johns Creek Pkwy, Suite D, Suwanee, 678-731-9815; 5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Suite 340, Atlanta, 678-731-9815.
YMCA
• Alpharetta: 3655 Preston Ridge Road, Alpharetta, 770-6641220. ymca.net • Cumming: 6050 Y St., Cumming, 770-888-2788, ymca.net The Directory of Doctors is not a complete, comprehensive list of every doctor, practice or office in the area. If you wish to be included in the 2020 edition, please contact Appen Media Group at newsroom@appenmediagroup.com.