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health concerns 28 | Maintain mental acuity 29 | Is dementia on the decline?

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30 | Travel ideas for active seniors

12 | Hobbies for the golden years

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16 | Banish boredom

32 | Health and wellness profiles

special features 18 | A doctor’s vision 20 | Honey and your health

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nutrition

Eating after age 50 Support your body with the right fuel

From Metro Creative

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s people age, their dietary needs begin to change. Foods that were once staples of your diet as a youth may be restricted once you hit a certain age, while other foods you may have always avoided may now be necessary to fuel and support a healthy body.

Eating healthy foods and exercising may not be enough to sustain health, as hormonal changes and other health effects as a person reaches age 50 can have a profound impact on his or her nutritional requirements. These are a few things those older than 50 may want to consider as they look to eat a healthy diet for years to come.

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things to consider

VITAMIN D Both men and women age 50 and older have a reduced ability to produce vitamin D through exposure to the sun. Extra vitamin D will be needed from foods and supplements. Everyone older than age 50 should take a daily vitamin D supplement of 400 IU, according to Canada’s Food Guide.

Without adequate vitamin D, bone strength and health can deteriorate because Vitamin D promotes calcium absorption. Vitamin D also has other roles, including

helping neuromuscular and immune function and reducing inflammation.

FRIENDLY FATS People older than 50 should increase their intake of unsaturated fats and reduce consumption of saturated fats. Nutrient-rich unsaturated fats can guard against heart conditions, protect against stroke, keep skin supple and even help men and women maintain good neurological health.

Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in nuts, olives, seeds and fatty fishes.

INCREASE PROTEIN According to Christine Gerbstadt, MD, RD, a spokesperson for the

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, as they age, men and women need more protein in their diets to maintain their muscle mass. The amount of protein needed at a younger age no longer may be adequate. Look for lean sources of protein from fish and poultry. Beans are also a low-fat source of protein that can help fulfill daily protein requirements.

MORE FIBER Eating more fiber can help with digestive and intestinal problems, such as constipation. Constipation can occur when fiber intake is not enough, coupled with — Continues on page 6 —

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a more sedentary lifestyle.

The best way to get fiber is through foods. Leave the skins on fruit and vegetables and choose whole fruits over juices. Wholegrain breads and cereals also are good sources of fiber. Dry beans and lentils can add a fiber boost.

Always increase fiber slowly to determine your tolerance.

FEWER CALORIES The National Institute on Aging says women older than age 50 need between 1,600 and 2,000 calories, depending on how physically active they are. Men need between 2,000 and 2,400 calories

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per day. With each passing year there is a decrease in the energy required to maintain body weight, so caloric intake should be adjusted accordingly.

MORE WATER As a person ages, his or her body may not signal it is thirsty as well as it once did, so it’s possible you may not recognize when you are thirsty or dehydrated. The Mayo Clinic recommends about nine to 10 cups of beverages per day to remain hydrated.

Eating healthy and changing one’s diet is important as a person ages, as dietary needs at age 50 may be quite different from what they were at age 30.

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foods for the over 50 crowd

Apples A superfood that helps to reduce cholesterol by preventing plaque buildup in the blood vessels and, as a result, cutting an individual’s risk of diabetes considerably. Apples also make for a great source of fiber, potassium and vitamin C. Blueberries Blueberries help maintain healthy blood sugar levels because they are high in soluble fiber, which lowers cholesterol while slowing the body’s uptake of glucose. And despite their relatively small size,

blueberries contain more fiber, vitamins and minerals per ounce than any other fruit.

Broccoli Broccoli is loaded with vitamin C. A single 3.5 ounce serving of broccoli contains more than 150 percent of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C, which can shorten the duration of the common cold.

In addition, a 2013 British study published in Medical News Today found that broccoli may help prevent osteoarthritis, a degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone that is

most common from middle age onward.

Fava beans Fava beans are cholesterol-free and low in fat.

Fava beans also may provide cardiovascular benefits and help men and women maintain healthy weights.

Fava beans are considered “nutrient-dense,” a term used to describe lowcalorie foods that boast lots of nutrients, and are an excellent source of vitamin B1, which is important for nervous system function and energy metabolism.

Oatmeal Oatmeal is loaded with soluble fiber, which can reduce cholesterol levels and subsequently reduce a person’s risk of heart disease. Also low in calories, oatmeal can help maintain a healthy weight.

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Exercise

and aging

Addressing common concerns Exercise is an essential element of a healthy lifestyle. Including exercise in your daily routine can lower your risk for diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and exercise can even sharpen mental acuity, reduce anxiety and improve mood.

According to the National Institute on Aging, the following are a few points men and women should know as they attempt to improve their physical fitness with a more active lifestyle.

• Exercise can make existing medical conditions more manageable.

Men and women over the age of 50 who have preexisting medical conditions are likely to find that exercise alleviates rather than exacerbates their physical problems. The NIA notes that studies have shown that regular exercise and physical activity can benefit people with arthritis, high blood pressure and heart disease. But it’s still recommended that men and women with preexisting medical conditions consult with 8

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their physicians before making any lifestyle changes. Some conditions may affect a person’s ability to be active, and it’s best to get the go-ahead from a physician before beginning an exercise regimen.

Doctors may even suggest certain activities that have been known to alleviate particular conditions.

• Exercise reduces fatigue, so sitting around to preserve strength is not effective.

Exercise improves strength and energy levels, so sitting on the sideline to preserve your strength is counterproductive and could lead to serious medical problems.

The “Report on Physical Activity and Health” from the U.S. Surgeon General’s office noted that men and women who are inactive are almost twice as likely to develop heart disease as those who are more active.

While getting adequate rest and giving your body ample time recover from physical activity is essential, your body won’t benefit by avoiding exercise to preserve your strength.

However, even moderate physical activity performed on a regular basis can reduce fatigue.

• No one is too old to exercise.

It’s not uncommon for men and women in their golden years to think they are too old to exercise.

Some may feel that their toned down workouts cannot possibly be making much of an impact thanks to the physical limitations old age has put on their bodies, while others may think it’s unwise for someone in their 70s or 80s to be physically active. But no one is too old to exercise, as exercise helps the body stay strong and fit even when you can no longer max out on the bench press or squat hundreds of pounds.

Scaling back your exercise routine will be necessary as you get older, but that does not mean you cannot still enjoy and benefit from physical activity.

Continuing to exercise as you age is a great way to improve your quality of life and stay as active as possible well into your golden years.

Did you know?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, research has shown that strengthening exercises are safe and effective for all ages, including seniors. The CDC also notes that those with heart disease or arthritis may benefit the most from regimens that include lifting weights several times per week. A strengthtraining program at Tufts University enlisted older men and women with moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis, and by the end of the 16-weeks program, participants reported their pain had decreased by an average of 43 percent while also decreasing the disability caused by their conditions. Strength training can also help improving balance and flexibility, which can decrease the likelihood of falling.

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tips to ensure you take care of your body as you age

Retired professional athletes often speak about the difficult moment when they knew it was time to retire from professional competition. The transition can be easy for some but far more difficult for others. But aging amateur athletes know you need not be a professional to realize there comes a time when your body is telling you it’s time to ease up.

Athletes are used to pushing themselves and stretching their limits, but some limits are best not pushed. Such is the

case with the limits posed by aging. While athletes don’t have to completely fold up shop and hang up their cleats, tennis shoes or other athletic equipment as they approach senior citizen status, there are steps aging athletes can take to ensure they aren’t pushing their bodies too far as they grow older.

• Recognize your new recovery time. Veteran athletes tend to have a sixth sense about their bodies, knowing how long they need to recover from common ailments like ankle sprains, knee pain, back pain and shin splints. Despite the body’s remarkable ability for recovery, it’s not immune to aging, and that recov-

ery time will increase as the body ages. Whereas a sprained ankle might once have been as good as new after a few days or rest, aging athletes must recognize that the same ankle sprain now might require more recovery time. Returning too quickly from an injury can only make things worse for aging athletes, so don’t push yourself.

• Take more time to warm up. As the body ages, its response time to exercise increases. This means the body needs more time to prepare itself for cardiovascular and strength training exercises. Increase your warmup time as you age, — Continues on page 11 —

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gradually increasing the intensity of your warmup exercises until your body feels ready for more strenuous exercise.

• Focus on flexibility. The more flexible you are, the more capable the body is of absorbing shock, including the shock that results from repetitive activities.

But as the body ages, it becomes less flexible, which makes it less capable of successfully handling the repetitive movements common to exercise. Aging athletes should focus on their flexibility, stretching their muscles before

and after a workout. In addition, activities such as yoga can work wonders on improving flexibility for young and aging athletes alike.

• Don’t stop strength training. Some aging athletes mistakenly feel they should stop strength training as they get older. No longer concerned about building muscle, aging athletes might feel as if they have nothing to gain by lifting weights and continuing to perform other muscle strengthening exercises.

But the body gradually loses muscle mass as it ages, and that loss puts the joints under greater

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stress when aging athletes perform other exercises. That stress can put people at greater risk for arthritis, tendinitis and ligament sprains. While you no longer need to max out on the bench press or challenge yourself on the biceps curl, it is important to continue to make strength training a part of your fitness regimen as you age.

Aging athletes need not as-

sociate aging with ceasing their athletic pursuits. But recognizing your limitations and the changes your body is going through is an important element of staying healthy as your approach older adulthood.

Did you know?

According to a study conducted by the Harris Interactive Service Bureau, roughly 20 million Americans practiced yoga in 2012, a 29 percent increase from four years earlier. While some over 50 may feel their time to take up yoga has passed, nothing could be further from the truth.

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HOBBIES

for the

golden years

From Metro Creative

Whether retirement is on the horizon or has already begun, more free time equates to an increased opportunity to fill your days with enjoyable activities.

Individuals with busy schedules are often forced to push hobbies to the sidelines, as more pressing things, such as a job, household responsibilities, and parenting tasks, are accomplished.

Once retirement arrives, a newfound freedom in your schedule may occur, and there can be plenty

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Activities for active seniors

“You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old.”

— George Burns

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of hours to devote to the hobbies and pastimes you find enjoyable.

According to research, hobbies can have many benefits. They may serve as an emotional outlet or a way to relax. Hobbies can keep the mind and hands active. They also allow for quiet time and mind wandering — which can free up creative thinking. Hobbies can also serve as a means to connecting with people and opening up new groups of friends.

There are many hob-

bies you can consider, depending on physical health and abilities. These may be hobbies you once enjoyed in the past or new activities to expand your horizons. And hobbies need not be crafty in the traditional sense, just about any activity — even being a mentor — can be a form of a hobby.

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your skills and interests.

If you have always been handy around wood and construction, perhaps a woodworking hobby will be enjoyable and also may work as a source of income revenue.

Other activities that require the use of the hands and mind include knitting, needlepoint, painting, puzzles, quilting, scrapbooking and crocheting. These can keep the mind active and improve dexterity and fine motor skills.

Next, you may want to consider the costs surrounding a hobby. While something like taking photos may have relatively low costs, collectibles,

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exotic sports, sports cars and travel could become expensive. It’s important to weight the costs against your finances to ensure that you will be financially comfortable while engaging in this particular hobby.

Explore what your friends are doing. If you want to get into a new hobby, ask neighbors and friends what they do to keep busy — and try it out. You just may find that you’re naturally inclined to do this type of activity and enjoy it.

Visit a local hobby shop or craft store and browse through the aisles. See where your attention is drawn and give that activity a try. From building model trains to cultivating

stay busy an herb garden, there are dozens of ideas to try.

Other pastimes A hobby can take the form of volunteer work, teaching, mentoring, joining a martial arts class, taking classes at a college, and even caring for a pet.

If you are the type who likes to interact with other people instead of engaging in a solitary hobby, consider one of these types of activities instead.

Once a hobby is started, it is not set in stone. If you find you do not feel motivated to do this hobby, try something else. Remember, the days are now yours to fill, so maximize time spent with activities you can enjoy.

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banish

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From Metro Creative

rom the moment young men and women first walk into the office for their first day as a working professional until the day they officially retire, the notion of planning for retirement is never far from their minds.

But when the day to hang up the briefcase and donate all those business suits arrives, some retirees wonder what to do next. Some retirees know exactly how they will spend their days when they no longer have to work, while others who decide to play it by ear may find themselves battling boredom.

For those among the latter group, it’s important to understand that many retirees find themselves bored once they no longer have to focus on a career. Jobs keep men and women busy and provide a sense of purpose in their lives, so it’s understandable that retirees feel bored once those jobs are no longer a part of their lives. But just because you no longer have an office to go to every day does not mean life cannot be as fulfilling or even more fulfilling than it was when you were still working. You just need to find something to avoid succumbing to retirement boredom.

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2 ways to fill your free time

Work part-time

Though it might seem odd to start working right after you retire, a part-time job can provide the type of structure you have grown accustomed to without all of the responsibility that comes with a full-time career. Part-time jobs can range from consultant work that makes use of your professional experience to something entirely different like landscape maintenance at a nearby golf course that gets you out of the house. Whichever you choose, make sure it’s something you find fun and interesting.

Volunteer

If a part-time job is not up your alley, then consider volunteering in your community. Volunteers are always in demand, and volunteering with a local charity can provide a sense of purpose and provide opportunities to meet like-minded fellow retirees, all while helping to quell your boredom.

Retirees who love to travel can combine their passion for volunteering with their love of travel by signing up to work with an international relief organization that travels abroad to help the less fortunate.

Upon retiring, many retirees initially find themselves coping with boredom. But there are many ways to avoid the restlessness of retirement.

care COMPLETE

Doctor’s vision leads to new brain center

By Chris Starrs

After spending four years at the Shands Cancer Center’s Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Florida, Dr. Gordon Schoenfeld made a move to Athens in 2007 because he saw a medical need in the community that wasn’t being filled.

A board-certified radiation oncologist, Schoenfeld’s vision for the Classic City encompassed comprehensive care for individuals diagnosed with brain tumors. He joined the University Cancer & Blood Center and began assembling the pieces of a health-care structure that would make it possible for patients to receive complete care without traveling to Atlanta or even farther way.

“Cranial surgery was on my mind when I came here and I knew it wasn’t here and we needed it,” Schoenfeld says. “I saw a big opportunity, which is one of the reasons I came to Athens and joined the practice with like-minded physicians that supported that.”

The month of April will see the opening of the Athens Brain Center, a division of University Cancer & Blood Center, which has seven locations throughout Northeast Georgia.

The center will not only bring to the area stereotactic radiosurgery, but will continue the evolution of what Schoenfeld refers to as a “multi-disciplinary conference,” in which local experts from a variety of fields weigh in on cases brought before them.

“The big picture thing is the center we’re creating,” Schoenfeld says.

“We’re pulling together and improving something that’s already existing in our community, which is excellent health-care delivery with a multidisciplinary approach. And I feel with the community practices we have here and the technology and treatments that we’re offering, patients won’t need to travel somewhere else to get this excellent care.”

Using the ExacTrac IGRT from Brainlab, a worldwide warrior in the

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fight against cancer, the Athens Brain Center is able to provide care that is more exact, is less invasive and requires fewer treatments. New technology enables the Brain Center team to be more precise in locating tumors and in treating them and causing patients less discomfort during visits.

NEW IN TOWN The radiosurgery program Schoenfeld developed in 2009 did not exist in Athens before then, meaning patients no longer had to be referred to physicians outside of the area anymore.

The technology of frameless treatment affords Schoenfeld and his colleagues the ability to better define radiation treatment fields so that healthy tissue surrounding tumors isn’t affected, patient movement during procedures is more accurately tracked and patient outcomes are potentially improved.

Gone are the days when brain tumor patients had to don metal bands — secured to the skull by pins and bolted to the treatment table — when they went in for imaging.

“There’s nothing wrong with that system, but with the technology we have here and with the Brainlab system, our ability to give frameless treatment — which is much more comfortable and is much improved and allows flexibility in treatment and treatment planning — are things you don’t get with a fixed system,” Schoenfeld says.

He adds that with a fixed system, a patient could count on spending most of the day at the doctor’s office and the system did not provide treatment flexibility.

“With the frameless system, the patient comes in and gets a scan and can then go out and do what they want to do — play golf, go to work, see their family,” Schoenfeld says, adding that some 200 patients have been treated using the Brainlab system. “We’re doing all the work behind the scenes, making sure everything is ready to go.

They come back in, and get on the ma-

Photos by Richard Hamm | Dr. Gordon Schoenfeld, above and below, of the University Cancer & Blood Center shows the new ExacTrac IGRT system from Brainlab that will be used in the new Athens Brain Center.

chine — with nothing bolted to their head — and with our image system we can monitor their position within less than a meter of accuracy at all times while we’re doing the treatment. So if we treat a lesion, it takes 30 minutes or less. It’s a game-changer.”

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY BOARD In addition to emerging technology, treatment from the Athens Brain Center is augmented by the neurooncology conference Schoenfeld has organized. A two-year-old board, including medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, pathologists and radiologists, will review cases and advise attending physicians on treatment using their own particular specialties as a guide.

“It’s a multi-disciplinary conference where we do case presentations on patients with brain tumors,” Schoenfeld says. “Anyone who provides care to the patients is invited to attend – it’s not a closed board. ... It will improve the standards and the care we give in the community. It’s a wonderful thing.

A majority of the patients with brain tumors are presented; it’s an efficient way for someone who has a case that’s complicated to get to other disciplines so that patient doesn’t have to be referred to four different doctors, but

they still get the input from the doctors through input at the conference.”

As the Athens Brain Center begins its progressions, Schoenfeld sees nothing but positive developments in the future. Aside from having the ability to receive excellent care without leaving the community, integration with students at the nearby Health Sciences Campus, which is affiliated with the University of Georgia Medical Partnership and Augusta University, home of the Medical College of Georgia, will pay quick dividends.

“In the future, I see we’ll have more of a direct link with the university because there’s a lot of bench research, basic science research that goes on that’s unbelievable, and then it stops.

There’s not this translation communication to go,” he says. “So for brain tumors, we’re creating something. If you have an investigator on the basic side developing something and they can’t go any further, they have a way to translate that to us and we can develop a trial for our patients and we can take the next step. I really think that’s going to be something that will mature with our center.

“That’s the future for us. It’s going to be exciting.”

For more information, visit www. universitycancer.com.

Honey

and your health

Can honey soothe a cough?

Can the sugary goo be used to treat wounds and burns?

What about those claims that honey cures hangovers and prevents allergies?

Take a look at what’s true and what’s just might be wishful thinking.

Photo by Richard Hamm | Brendan Nordgren of Athena Bee Supply checks on bees in one of her bee boxes. The honey made by these bees is believed by some to have health benefits.

Photos by Richard Hamm | UGA researcher Keith Delaplane, above, uses bees at the UGA honeybee lab to study the Colony Collapse Disorder. Honey is thought to have some health benefits. Below, bees enter a hive at Athena Bee Supply in Athens.

Debunking myths about the health benefits of honey

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By Joe Reisigl

oney has become an under-appreciated commodity in the United States, but knowing of its medicinal benefits can turn it from an everyday sugary goop to a necessary liquid gold.

Honey’s first uses by humans can be traced back roughly 8,000 years ago to cave paintings in Spain depicting humans gathering honey from a beehive. It was used by Chinese, Greeks and Romans to help with wounds, and Egyptians used honey as 22

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their most popular drug, even going so far as to make offerings of it to their gods.

Millenniums later, the sugary sap is still cherished for its health benefits, but these benefits have become more folklore than fact as there are few studies pertaining to honey, many of which have not been substantially proven scientifically. Whether they’re true or not, its uses range from the bizarre — helping get over a hangover — to the useful — having antibacterial properties.

Myth: Honey prevents allergies

The pollen season of 2016 has dusted Georgia with a fine coat of yellow — inducing the itching, sneezing and coughing to which those with allergies have come accustomed. However, many local beekeepers and honey users claim these allergic reactions can be averted with a spoonful of fresh honey a day.

“I have a number of customers who like to buy honey from the local area because it helps them with their allergies,” says Basil Campbell, owner of Apiary and Gardens in Athens and a beekeeper for 42 years.

Beekeepers such as Campbell hold the theory that the trace amounts of pollen inside honey help the body build up antibodies to the allergen, preparing the body for allergy season — similar to a vaccine. It’s assumed that local honey is the best to eat because it contains pollen from plants in the area that cause allergic reactions.

A small number of studies were conducted on the topic and of those, few prove any correlation between honey and seasonal allergy relief. Still, many beekeepers cite anecdotal evidence of its effects.

Morris Cleveland, a beekeeper for six years at Healing Earth Farm in Hartwell, says he had one customer who bought one quart of honey to prevent her allergies.

When she later returned, she bought eight quarts, saying, There’s nothing like being able to breathe at night.”

“I myself, I have allergies,” Cleveland says. “So, this helps me tremendously.”

Keith Fielder, the county extension coordinator for Putnam County for agriculture and natural resources at the University of Georgia, says honey’s allergy relief could have little to do with pollen in honey. Pointing to research from the British Journal of Medicine, Fielder, a beekeeper for more than 30 years, says honey has a “very, very low” pollen content and its probable ability to prevent allergies has more to do with its enzymes.

Verdict: Plausible •••

Myth: Honey soothes a cough

Most cough medicines comprise similar active ingredients, the most common being dextromethorphan, a suppressant, or diphenhydramine, an antihistamine. A 2010 study involving 139 children between ages 2 and 5 proved honey does just as well, if not better, than these common drugs in soothing a nighttime cough — something to which many local beekeepers can attest.

Both Fielder and Branden Nordgren, a

six-year beekeeper and owner of Athena Bee Supply in Danielsville, recommend mixing a teaspoon of honey with some lemon juice and warm water to replace over-the-counter cough suppressants.

“That is very, very soothing if you have a cold,” Nordgren says.

Fielder noted the acidity of the lemon juice helps break down phlegm while the viscous consistency of honey coats the throat and acts as a soothing solution.

Honey has also proven to ease a sore throat. Nordgren and Cleveland advocated for eating honey raw to calm a cough or a sore throat.

Verdict: True •••

Myth: Honey cures a hangover

Websites and magazines recommend coffee, greasy foods, sports drinks, saunas and even drinking more alcohol as ways to abate the head pounding of a hangover.

Now, some beekeepers are chiming in saying their honey is also a miracle remedy.

Some doctors say, if taken before drinking, the antioxidants, sodium, potassium and fructose in honey can help neutralize toxins or metabolize alcohol in the body.

However, no studies have been performed linking honey to curing hangovers.

“Maybe if you believe it hard enough, it works,” Fielder says. “But I wouldn’t attribute any hangover remediation on honey, no.”

Verdict: Myth

••• Myth: Honey is a sugar substitute At 64 calories per tablespoon, the golden goop contains roughly 20 more calories per tablespoon than granulated, brown or powdered sugar. But with the added benefit of natural glucose, fructose and minerals such as potassium, sodium, calcium, phosphorus, zinc and iron, many argue honey serves as a better sweetener.

“Anything that calls for sugar, I replace with honey,” says Campbell, who uses honey to sweeten tea, coffee and even blueberry pies.

Experts disagree on what ratio of honey is required per cup of sugar. Some, such as Nordgren, say to use half the amount of honey for the amount of sugar called in a recipe. Some say to match the amount of sugar up to one cup, then reduce the ratio of honey to sugar as the amount of sugar called increases. Others, such as Campbell, simply “wing it.”

Many beekeepers claim eating honey every day is a good practice for improv-

ing overall health, such as Cleveland, who claims to eat about one pound of honey every few days.

“My mother is all, ‘God, you’re eating all that honey, your sugar is going to be at a ridiculous rate,’” he says. “I just went for my physical and I’ve got the best health around. My cholesterol and everything is perfect and I’ve told them I eat that much honey.”

Verdict: True •••

Myth: Honey treats wounds and burns

Thousands of years ago, Egyptians, Chinese, Greeks and Romans used the sweet sap of a beehive to ease the pain and help treat wounds and burns. In the year 2016, honey is still being used for this reason and has much scientific backing to it.

“Once the honey contacts the body’s tissues, the reaction occurs and hydrogen peroxide is released,” Fielder says. “That supplies oxygen to the wound, which can help the tissues heal faster. The sugars in honey are broken down already through the process of making the honey to a point that the body or the cells can pull carbohydrates directly from the sugars into the cell and help the healing process.”

These points also play into honey’s antibacterial properties. By producing hydrogen peroxide, having an acidic pH, high sugar content and naturally drawing moisture out of the environment to dehydrate bacteria, honey has proven to reduce inflammation, stimulate the healing process and clear any infections from a wound. It’s strong enough to fight against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, MRSA, E. coli, strep and salmonella.

According to Cleveland and Nordgren, all it takes is a bandage and enough honey to cover the wound. Campbell even uses honey on himself and his son.

“It’s a little messy, but I put it on a sore, a cut,” Cleveland says. “It seems to help it heal.”

The golden jelly has anti-fungal and antiviral properties alongside its ability to provide a quick, soothing effect and a proper healing environment for burns.

“It tends to ease the pain of the burn,” Fielder says. “It keeps it moist, it keeps those tissues that have been damaged from drying out and basically forms a cap over that so no bacteria and fungi can start working in.”

Verdict: True •••

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Dating after 50

6

things to consider

From Metro Creative Sweaty palms, heart palpitations and nervousness are common first date symptoms.

Many people can remember the feelings of excitement and fear they felt the first time they went out on a date as a teenager. But those who find themselves back in the dating pool as mature adults quickly learn that dating — Continues on page 27 —

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jitters still may be present even after all this time.

Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau finds that those over the age of 50 are now divorcing at double the rate of younger people. Loss of a spouse is another reason the over 50 crowd may once again be dabbling in dating.

Recent reports say that 40 percent of online daters today are over the age of 50. Successfully navigating the waters of matchmaking sites or old-fashioned meet-and-greets means reacquainting oneself with a few handy tips.

• Don’t open up with your extended history. Older daters have more life experiences and potentially a greater number of

past relationships. Recognize that you both may bring former spouses and even children to the table, but don’t feel the need to delve into all of your adventures (or misadventures) on the first date. Early dates are not for setting the entire course of your relationship. They’re for getting acquainted and seeing if this is a relationship you want to continue. Getting too personal right off the bat can sabotage a relationship before it starts.

• Take it slow. There’s no need to rush anything along.

Biological clocks or perceived societal notions no longer may be causing pressing relationship deadlines. Take the first date and any other subsequent dates at a pace that’s mutually agreed upon. It may take several months to years before all of

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your truths come out, but for now focus on having fun until you’re both ready to share more.

• Look for the positives.

Before you decide a person is not for you, make a note of all of his or her positive attributes.

What do you like most about him or her? Initial negativity or doubts may stem from your fear of rejection. Be open to others who may not fit your type.

• Don’t get discouraged. The person you first meet may not be the right fit. Don’t let this turn you off of dating. The right person may be the next one around the corner.

• Meet in public places.

Many dates begin with online conversations with the intention to meet for a physical date later on. Always keep safety in mind when setting a rendezvous with

someone you don’t know well.

Choose a public meeting spot, such as a busy restaurant. Ask a friend to check in on you via phone call. Consider a doubledate if you’re weary. Take your own car and meet at the date location rather than being picked up at home.

• Wait for intimacy. It may take a while before you feel comfortable getting intimate with someone new. This person should respect your feelings and not pressure you into a physical relationship until you are both ready. Also, give the other person time to grow comfortable with intimacy.

Dating after 50 means taking chances, going slow and exploring new relationship possibilities that make you feel comfortable.

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Simple ways to maintain mental acuity

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any people know a combination of a healthy diet and routine exercise is the best way to maintain their physical health. But what about mental wellbeing?

1) Find time for cardiovascular exercise Cardiovascular exercise can help maintain healthy weights and reduce their risk for potentially deadly ailments like diabetes and heart disease. But cardiovascular exercise also can boost brain power. Cardiovascular exercise pumps oxygen-rich blood to the brain, and that blood contains glucose that can fuel brain cells. Cardiovascular exercise also strengthens blood vessels, which can help prevent potentially devastating diseases, such as stroke,

Memory lapses are often assumed to be an accepted side effect of aging, but such an assumption is incorrect, as there are many steps men and women can take to maintain their mental acuity well into their golden years.

that can have a lasting and negative impact on cognitive function.

2) Make time for friends and family Many people need no reason to socialize, but those that do can now cite boosting brain function as a great reason to get together with family and friends. Routine socialization can keep a brain sharp by reducing its levels of cortisol, a potentially destructive hormone brought on by stress. Researchers also believe routine interaction with others stimulates structures

in the brain’s frontal lobe that are likely responsible for planning, decision making and response control.

3) Include fish in your diet A study from researchers at Chicago’s Rush University Medical Center found that people who eat fish once per week have a 60 percent lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease than those who do not include fish in their weekly diets. Researchers credit this lower risk to DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid that is found in both the brain and in fish such as salmon and tuna.

Is dementia on the decline?

... research suggests it might be

By Allie Shah | Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Despite fears that the coming silver tsunami will trigger a dementia epidemic, a new study suggests that it may be possible to delay — or even prevent — some kinds of dementia.

Dementia rates in the United States dropped by 44 percent from the late 1970s to 2010, according to the Boston University study.

In addition, the average age when people showed symptoms rose from 80 to 85, researchers discovered. Their findings were published recently in the New England Journal of Medicine.

The report analyzed data from a longrunning study of thousands of people in a small Massachusetts town.

While scientists don’t know the ex-

act reason for the decrease in dementia cases, they highlight two contributing factors: education level and heart health.

People in the study who earned at least a high school diploma had a much lower dementia risk than those with less education. Other studies have revealed a link between higher levels of education and better overall health.

The largest decrease was reported in dementia cases caused by stroke and other vascular diseases. People in the study who improved their heart health saw a reduction in their dementia risk.

Currently, about 5.3 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia.

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Start packing

travel ideas for active seniors

From Metro Creative

Those who have said goodbye to the work-a-day grind now have many hours to settle down and relax. People who have continually put off vacations in lieu of work responsibilities may now have all the time they need to explore the world.

Traveling for seniors can be rewarding and relaxing. Those with a substantial retirement nest egg have numerous destinations at their disposal. Mature vacationers travel more frequently and stay longer than any other age group. Travel ranks among the top leisure activities for men and women over 50, according to the website Suddenly Senior.

While certain destinations are not always practical for certain age brackets, there are many places to which seniors can visit comfortably and enjoy a wealth of memories.

1) Beach resorts Provided flying is medically safe, a beachside vacation can be the ideal trip for seniors looking for the utmost in relaxation. For those who have passports, the possibilities are endless. Those who prefer to remain on relatively domestic soil can retreat to Puerto Rico, south Florida, the California

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coast, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

2) Theme parks Though theme parks may seem carved out entirely for the adventure-seekers, there are many other more placid activities that would appeal to those who prefer to keep their feet firmly on the ground rather than looping through the air on a rocket-propelled coaster.

With animal preserves, water parks, fine dining, and a bevy of hotels either in the park or directly on the outskirts, theme parks provide many activities for older travelers. Though theme parks require a lot of walking, many provide wheelchairs or motorized

• Do some networking. Seniors who log in to chat rooms or who are members of social clubs may have the scoop on age-based travel deals. Learn the ropes from others who have been there before you and take notes on which companies offer the best deals.

• Explore airline perks. Men and women 55 and older may be eligible for “golden-agers” discounts at major airlines. Deals are not

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scooters for those who need to get off of their feet. They also make a great option for seniors who will be traveling with the entire family, including children.

3) Guided tours Seniors who want to experience a piece of history can sign up for tour packages backed by reputable companies. The tours may involve train or bus travel, and various attractions will be visited. At the end of the tour, individuals can choose to extend the vacation by checking into a hotel nearby.

4) RV trips Another self-contained vaca-

typically advertised, so speak with an airline representative to secure the discount. Seniors also can request special services, such as baggage assistance, priority seating and a ride to the gate, at the airport.

• Try negotiating with vendors. If you can’t find a senior discount, consider negotiating with vendors. Local hotels or businesses may prove more flexible than national chains.

tion that is entirely up to the people traveling is vacationing by recreational vehicle. Seniors can customize their routes depending on which areas they want to see.

Companies like Cruise America RV enable people to rent an RV so they needn’t worry about the expense of buying one outright.

However, should RV traveling become addictive, there always is the option of buying a camper later on. Setting an itinerary and then establishing the pace enables travelers to tour the country or cross the border as desired. From beaches to national parks, many areas offer RV hook-up areas and amenities.

5) Exotic tour Seniors who were never able to afford or spare the time for an extensive vacation may now want to visit those exotic locations that have beckoned for years. Now could be the time to book a ticket for Europe and visit all of the cities that have made the history books. Those looking for even more adventure can travel to the South Pacific and explore tropical islands. Others may want to go “down under” and experience the rugged Outback or the culture of Australian city centers.

• Embrace flexibility in scheduling. Seniors tend to have freedom with regard to the days of the week when they can travel. You have the flexibility to go and come as you please without having to coordinate with vacation time or school breaks. Use this to your advantage and travel during off-peak times when crowds will be small and rates may be lower.

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Health and wellness professionals worth knowing

Choosing a health care professional can be overwhelmingly difficult and worrisome. The relationship with your doctor is a sacred bond of trust, openness and compassion and is, therefore, one of the most important decisions you will make.

To help you select a practitioner who will meet your needs, the following health care professionals want to tell you more about themselves, their practice and how partnering with them will improve your quality of life.

Also included in this section are medical listings. This is not an exhaustive list of all local area health care professionals.w Acupuncture and wellness

Jana Galis, L.Ac., MTCM, Dipl.OM Thrive Intergrative Medicine 2080 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-850-2000 Tony Galis, L.Ac., MTCM, Dipl.OM Thrive Intergrative Medicine 2080 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-850-2000 William D. Skelton, D.Ac. Mind Body Institute Athens Regional Medical Center 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7330

Allergy and immunology

Ronald G. Beebe, MD Allergy and Asthma Associates of Gainesville 725 Jesse Jewell Pkwy., Ste 275 Gainesville, GA 770-536-0470 Dean E. Firschein, MD Allergy Partners of Georgia 3320 Old Jefferson Rd. Bldg.

200 Ste. B Athens, GA 706-613-8500 Loren W. Hunt Jr., MD Allergy, Asthma & Arthritis Center 330 Hawthorne Lane Athens, GA 706-546-8518 Stephen K. Lucas, MD Athens Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd. Bldg.

200 Ste. A Athens, GA 706-549-5560

Anesthesiology

G. Scott Crowell, MD ARMC Anesthesiology Dept.

1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7643 Kassandra Gadlin, MD Anesthesia Consultants of Athens 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-2140 Ned Hembree, MD Anesthesia Consultants of Athens 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-2140 Warren Horn, MD Anesthesia Consultants of Athens 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-2140 Peter C. Kelly, MD ARMC Anesthesiology Dept.

1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7643

Richard C. McCormick, DO ARMC Anesthesiology Dept.

1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7643 Raul Mendiola, MD Anesthesia Consultants of Athens 1230 Baxter Street Athens, GA 706-389-2140 Shaun O’Rear, MD Anesthesia Consultants of Athens 1230 Baxter Street Athens, GA 706-389-2140 Jack W. Paschal, MD Anesthesia Consultants of Athens 1230 Baxter Street Athens, GA 706-389-2140 Leland Perry, MD Anesthesia Consultants of Athens 1230 Baxter Street Athens, GA 706-389-2140

Robert Lee, MD ARMC Anesthesiology Dept.

1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7643

Liviu D. Radu, MD ARMC Anesthesiology Dept.

1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7643

Robert Leffert, MD Anesthesia Consultants of Athens 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-2140

Joseph Rawlings, MD Anesthesia Consultants of Athens 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-2140

J. Patrick Levelle, MD ARMC Anesthesiology Dept.

1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7643 George Lingenfelser, MD Anesthesia Consultants of Athens 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-2140

Rosemary L.Richards, MD ARMC Anesthesiology Dept.

1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7643 Albert Santora, MD Anesthesia Consultants of Athens 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-2140

Mary Santora, MD Anesthesia Consultants of Athens 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-2140 Karl J. Sennowitz, MD ARMC Anesthesiology Dept.

1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7643 John W. Whiteley, MD ARMC Anesthesiology Dept.

1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7643 George S. Young II, MD ARMC Anesthesiology Dept.

1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7643

Audiology

Lawrence O. Crockett, AuD. Georgia Hearing Center 150 Nacoochee Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-5689 Jennifer A. Douberly, AuD. Georgia Hearing Center 150 Nacoochee Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-5689

Bruce Townsend, AuD. B. Townsend Hearing Aid Center 1650 W. Broad St. Athens, GA 877-245-1214 UGA Speech & Hearing Clinic College of Education 593 Aderhold Hall Athens, GA 706-542-4598

Cardiology

Subodh K. Agrawal, MD, MBBS Athens Heart Center 2005 Prince Avenue Athens, GA 706-208-9700 Erick Avelar, MD, FACC Oconee Heart and Vascular Center 2470 Daniells Bridge Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. 251 Athens, GA 706-389-3440 Paul Beltran, MD Northeast Cardiology 700 Sunset Dr. Bldg. 300, Suite 302 Athens, GA 706-548-9111

Robin Hardin, M.A., FIC-A,F-AAA Athens-Oconee Audiology 1360 Caduceus Way, Bldg. 200, Ste. 101 Watkinsville, GA 706-510-0123

Clay Chappell, MD Oconee Heart and Vascular Center 2470 Daniells Bridge Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. 251 Athens, GA 706-389-3440

Kirstin Luffler, AuD. Georgia Hearing Center 150 Nacoochee Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-5689

Andrew Cross, MD Athens Heart Center 2005 Prince Avenue Athens, GA 706-208-9700

G’Anne Thomas, AuD. Athens Hearing and Balance Clinic 1061 Dowdy Rd., Suite 204 Athens, GA 706-549-3111

Jared T. Griffis, MD, FACC Athens Regional Cardiology 1199 Prince Ave Athens, GA 706-475-1700

Directory Parker C. Grow, MD Athens Regional Cardiology 1199 Prince Ave Athens, GA 706-475-1700 Benjamin H. Holland, MD, FACC Athens Regional Cardiology 1199 Prince Ave Athens, GA 706-475-1700 Susan Kreher, MD Northeast Cardiology 700 Sunset Drive, Suite 302, Athens, GA 706-548-9111 Peter G. Lavine, MD The Medical Group of St. Joseph’s 1000 Cowles Clinic Way, Suite O-200 Greensboro, GA 762-243-3880 John. W. Layher, MD Oconee Heart and Vascular Center 2470 Daniells Bridge Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. 251 Athens, GA 706-389-3440 L. Steven Lowman, MD Oconee Heart and Vascular Center 2470 Daniells Bridge Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. 251 Athens, GA 706-389-3440 Jonathan Murrow, MD Athens Regional Cardiology 1199 Prince Ave Athens, GA 706-475-1700 Charles B. Neckman, MD Oconee Heart and Vascular Center 2470 Daniells Bridge Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. 251 Athens, GA 706-389-3440 Kent R. Nilsson, MD, MA Athens Regional Cardiology 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-1700 Harvey Ouzts, MD Oconee Heart and Vascular Center 2470 Daniells Bridge Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. 251 Athens, GA 706-389-3440 Jonathan Patton, MD Athens Regional Cardiology 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-1700 Ferdos Kahn Pohlel, MD, FACC Athens Regional Cardiology 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-1700 Joseph Poole, MD Athens Regional Cardiology 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-1700 Amit Shah, MD Oconee Heart and Vascular Center 2470 Daniells Bridge Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. 251 Athens, GA 706-389-3440 Robert D. Sinyard, Jr., MD, FACC Athens Regional Cardiology 1199 Prince Ave Athens, GA 706-475-1700 Dr. Masih Uddin, PC Athens Heart Center 2005 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-208-9700

Patrick Willis, MD Oconee Heart and Vascular Center 2470 Daniells Bridge Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. 251 Athens, GA 706-389-3440 David A. Woodard, MD, FACC Athens Regional Cardiology 1199 Prince Ave Athens, GA 706-475-1700

Chiropractic

Dr. Mark Anthony Anthony Chiropractic 335 Hawthorne Lane Athens, GA 706-543-5901 Doug Giles, DC Stewart Clinic 2425 W. Broad St. Athens, GA 706-543-7246 Evan Greller, MD Athens Atlas Chiropractic Center 855 Sunset Dr., Ste. 8 Athens, GA 706-543-5212 Joel T. Groft, MD Athens Chiropractic Healthcare 623 N. Milledge Ave.. Ste. A Athens, GA 706-227-3292 Dr. Barry Hitchcock Family Chiropractic of Athens 2330 W. Broad Athens, GA 706-353-8032 Tony Simpson, MD 700 Hawthorne Ave Athens, GA 706-543-1900

Dental (General) W. David Allen, DMD, LLC 175 Hawthorne Park Athens, GA 706-353-7860

Lane V. Barker, DMD Athena Dental Associates 1020 Hawthorne Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-7390 Chanda Bennett, DMD 1165A Mitchell Bridge Rd. Athens, GA 706-546-7722 Mark A. Blankenship, DMD Athena Dental Associates 1020 Hawthorne Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-7390 J. David Brown, DMD 1010 Woodlands Rd. Watkinsville, GA 706-769-7727 Rhonda M. Mobley, DMD 2281 Hog Mountain Rd. Watkinsville, GA 706-769-6671 Leigh A. Cummings, DMD Athens Family Dental Center 3380 Old Jefferson Rd. Athens, GA 706-548-3279 John Dobberstein, DMD North Oconee Dental Care 1181 Langford Dr., Bldg 200, Ste. 103 Bogart, GA 706.395.0079 Claude T. DuBose, DDS East Athens Family Dentistry 348 Oak St. Athens, GA 706-543-6527 Brandon Esco, DMD 1155 Cedar Shoals Dr. Athens, GA 706-546-8720

R. Lawrence George, DMD 1520 Jennings Mill Rd., Ste. A Bogart, GA 706-353-1958 Billy J. Goldman, DDS 1010 Prince Ave., Ste. 286 Athens, GA 706-546-7362 DeAnn Harmon-Smith, DMD Oconee Dental 1590 Mars Hill Rd., Ste. 1 Watkinsville, GA 706-769-1659 Thomas M. Henson, DDS 700 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. A5 Athens, GA 706-549-3110 Alex Karamanolis, DMD Athens Family Dental Center 3380 Old Jefferson Rd. Athens, GA 706-548-3279 Dr. Rosanna U. Masciadri 1175 Oglethorpe Ave. Athens, GA 706-227-2502 Thomas R. McDonald, DMD 1010 Prince Ave., Ste. 104-East Athens, GA 706-543-8208 Matthew McRae, Jr., DMD 995 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-546-8480 David Miller, DMD Athens Family Dental Center 3380 Old Jefferson Rd. Athens, GA 706-548-3279 Deck E. Neisler, DDS Athens Family Dental Center 3380 Old Jefferson Rd. Athens, GA 706-548-3279 Terry E. Parkman, DMD 700 Sunset Dr., Ste. 401 Athens, GA 706-546-7149 J. Benjamin Patrick, DMD 1155 Cedar Shoals Dr. Athens, GA 706-546-8720 Robert A. Pate, DMD Athens Family Dental Center 3380 Old Jefferson Rd. Athens, GA 706-548-3279 William G. Rice, DDS 140 Hawthorne Park Athens, GA 706-543-4060 Stanley D. Satterfield, DMD Athens Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates 2000 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-543-8377

Dental (Orthodontics) Lang Foster, DMD Waugh & Allen 2470 Daniells Bridge Rd., The Exchange Ste. 201 Athens, GA 706-353-3500

Dental (Pediatrics) E. Jayni Bradley, DMD 1120 Mars Hill Rd. Ste. 101 Watkinsville, GA 706-769-1994

Michelle S. Harmon, DM Athens Dentistry for Children 2470 Daniels Bridge Rd., Ste., 231 Athens, GA 706-355-3109 Brandi Owensby, DMD Athens Dentistry for Children 2470 Daniels Bridge Rd., Ste., 231 Athens, GA 706-355-3109 Eric Wells, DMD Healthy Smiles 1010 Prince Ave., Ste. 202-East Athens, GA 706-548-7373 Jennifer C. Wells, DMD Healthy Smiles 1010 Prince Ave., Ste. 202-East Athens, GA 706-548-7373

Dental Peridontics

James B. Moncrief, DDS Practice Limited to Periodontics 700 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. A3 Athens, GA 706-549-5604 F. Neal Pylant, DMD 375 Hawthorne Lane Athens, GA 706-543-0026

Dental Specialist

Robert B. Ward, Jr., DDS Dental Sleep Medicine of Georgia 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 2300 Athens, GA 706-546-8407

Dermatology

Tish Anderson, NP Lockman Dermatology 728 Cobb St. Athens, GA 706-548-3019 Stella M. Bulengo, MD, FACC Athens-Oconee Skin Cancer & Dermatology, LLC 1582 Mars Hill Rd., Ste. A Watkinsville, GA 706-769-7546 Ross M. Campbell, MD GA Skin Cancer & Aesthetic Dermatology 1180 Resurgence Dr., Ste. 100 Watkinsville, GA 706-543-5858 Joy Chastain, MD 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 3000 Athens, GA 706-543-1335

Tradd C. Harter, DMD Classic City Orthodontics PC 600 Oglethorpe Ave. Athens, GA 706-549-4748

Jonathan B. Fass, MD Dermatology of Athens 2000 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-353-8220

Tradd C. Harter, DMD Classic City Orthodontics PC 1091 Park Dr. Watkinsville, GA 706-769-6116

David M. Greeson, MD Dermatology of Athens 2000 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-353-8220

Robert L. Waugh, Jr., DMD Waugh & Allen 2470 Daniells Bridge Rd., The Exchange Ste. 201 Athens, GA 706-353-3500

David S. Lockman, MD Lockman Dermatology 728 Cobb St. Athens, GA 706-548-3019

Karen E. Maffei, MD Athens Dermatology Group 1050 Thomas Ave. Watkinsville, GA 706-769-1550 Shenara A. Sexton, MD, FAAD 1181 Langford Dr., Bldg. 300-103 Bogart, GA 706-552-1226 Joyce Thomas, MD 700 Sunset Dr., Ste. 105 Athens, GA 706-543-3400 Kristen Thomas, MD 1180 Resurgence Dr., Ste. 100 Watkinsville, GA 706-543-5858 Lauren Whalen , MD 728 Cobb St. Athens, GA 706-548-3019

Diagnostic

Athens Diagnostic 1063 Baxter Street Athens, GA 706-316-3662 MRI & Imaging of Athens 845 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-549-7070

Emergency Medicine Brad Burgess, MD Athens-Clarke Emergency Specialists, LLP 1230 Baxter Street Athens, GA 877-478-4019 Williams A. Dix, MD Athens-Clarke Emergency Specialists, LLP 1230 Baxter Street Athens, GA 877-478-4019 Patrick Eagleson, MD Athens-Clarke Emergency Specialists, LLP 1230 Baxter Street Athens, GA 877-478-4019 Lewis D. Earnest, MD Athens-Clarke Emergency Specialists, LLP 1230 Baxter Street Athens, GA 877-478-4019 Frank Ferlisi, MD Athens-Clarke Emergency Specialists, LLP 1230 Baxter Street Athens, GA 877-478-4019 Rachel Hamil, MD Athens-Clarke Emergency Specialists, LLP 1230 Baxter Street Athens, GA 877-478-4019 David L. Hatmaker, MD Athens-Clarke Emergency Specialists, LLP 1230 Baxter Street Athens, GA 877-478-4019 Brandon K. Hicks, MD Athens-Clarke Emergency Specialists, LLP 1230 Baxter Street Athens, GA 877-478-4019 Robert Hull, MD Athens-Clarke Emergency Specialists, LLP 1230 Baxter Street Athens, GA 877-478-4019

Health and Wellness Professionals Joshua Knott, MD Athens-Clarke Emergency Specialists, LLP 1230 Baxter Street Athens, GA 877-478-4019

Mark A. Earhart, MD Oconee Family Practice 1747 Langford Dr., Bldg. 400, Ste. 105 Bogart, GA 706-769-1100

Neal A. Priest, MD Athens-Clarke Emergency Specialists, LLP 1230 Baxter Street Athens, GA 877-478-4019

Alice Edwards, MD Georgia Family Medicine 2410 Hog Mountain Rd. Bldg 200, Ste. 201 Watkinsville, GA 706-310-3470

Susan Podolsky, MD Athens-Clarke Emergency Specialists, LLP 1230 Baxter Street Athens, GA 877-478-4019 Gobind Singh, MD Athens-Clarke Emergency Specialists, LLP 1230 Baxter Street Athens, GA 877-478-4019 Adam While, MD Athens-Clarke Emergency Specialists, LLP 1230 Baxter Street Athens, GA 877-478-4019

Endocrinology

Jeremy Anthony, MD Endocrine Specialists of Athens 2470 Daniells Bridge Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. 221 Athens, GA 706-389-3180 Peter F. VanDyck, MD Athens Diabetes & Endocrinology 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 600 Athens, GA 706-549-4155

Family practice

Ronald E. Elliot, MD UGA University Health Center 370 River Road Athens, GA 706-542-8636 Gary Fleming, MD 675 College Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-5526 David C. Gaines, MD Georgia Family Medicine 2410 Hog Mountain Rd. Bldg 200, Ste. 201 Watkinsville, GA 706-310-3470 Timothy B. Gibson, MD Prince Avenue Primary Care 892 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-227-2027 Raymond L. Gilbert, Jr., MD 1550 Mars Hill Rd. Watkinsville, GA 706-769-6469 Samuel C. Griffin, MD Athens Primary Care 700 Sunset Dr., Ste. 101 Athens, GA 706-548-6068 Ronald Hart, MD Medlink Colbert 11 Charlie Morris Rd. Colbert, GA 706-788-2127

Nailah Abdulbaaqee, MD MedLink Winder 122 West Athens Street Winder, GA 770-867-6633

Hajra Hasan, MD Johnson & Murthy Family Practice 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Suite 200C. Athens, GA 706-548-5833

Kevin S. Adams, MD Adams Primary Care 25 Nomora Dr. Danielsville, GA 706-795-9588

Paul D. Haver, MD 2205 Barnett Shoals Rd. Athens, GA 706-548-1555

Richard Baehler, MD Athens Regional Physician Group at Cowles Clinic 100 Cowles Clinic Pkwy., W-200 Greensboro, GA 706-999-9710 Mary Bond, MD Athens Primary Care 700 Sunset Dr., Ste. 101 Athens, GA 706-548-6068 Dennis G. Bullock, MD 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 200-A Athens, GA 706-353-0101 Lee G. Chisolm, MD 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste 3300 Athens, GA 706-208-1406 Jonathan M. Cook, DO Clarke Oconee Family Practice 1010 Prince Ave., Ste. 182-North Athens, GA 706-353-7747 Henry L. Dewitt, MD 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste 3300 Athens, GA 706-208-1406

James M. Haymore III, MD 479 Hwy. 98 E Danielsville, GA 706-795-5211 Linda M. Hueseman, MD Greater Athens Physicians 774 Athens Rd. Lexington, GA 706-743-8183 Gail Hurley, MD Athens Neighborhood Health Center 675 College Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-5526 402 McKinley Dr. Athens, GA 706-543-1145 G. Trippe Jones, MD 1550 Mars Hill Rd. Watkinsville, GA 706-769-6469 Farris Johnson, MD Johnson & Murthy Family Practice 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 200C Athens, GA 706-548-5833 Dr. Klassen Odyssey Hospice 855 Gaines School Rd., Ste. G Athens, GA 706-369-9888

Suzanne Lester, MD Athens Regional Community Care Clinic 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 600E Athens, GA 706-548-2133 Robert P. Marshburn, MD Medical Center Clinic 45 Medical Center Ct. Commerce, GA 706-335-5155 Aurelio Manto, MD Athens Regional Physician Group at Cowles Clinic 100 Cowles Clinic Pkwy., W-200 Greensboro, GA 706-999-9710 T. Andrew McElhannon, MD 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 200-A Athens, GA 706-353-0101 H. Philip Morris, Jr., MD Greater Athens Physicians 1450-B Barnett Shoals Rd. Athens, GA 706-543-6443 Vasu Murthy, MD Johnson & Murthy Family Practice 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 200C Athens, GA 706-548-5833 Uzoma Ndukwe, DO 340 Exchange Blvd.

Bethlehem, GA 678-963-7300 Ifeoma Nnaji, MD Medlink Oglethorpe 247 Union Point St. Lexington, GA 706-743-8171 Ndubuisi Ndukwe, MD 528 Panther Dr. Jefferson, GA 706-387-5656 Kevin A. O’Neal, MD 1181 Langford Dr., Bldg. 100 Ste. 101 Watkinsville, GA 706-546-9838 Stephen W. Orr, DO North Broad Family Medicine 340 Exchange Blvd. .

Bethlehem, GA 678-963-7300 Jigar Patel, MD 528 Panther Drive Jefferson, GA 30549 706-387-5656 Cathleen Quillian-Carr, DO Athens Area Family Medicine 1351 Stonebridge Pkwy., Bldg 104 Watkinsville, GA 706-769-4141 Dave A. Ringer, MD Family Med Associates of Lake Oconee, PC 1041 Park Dr. Greensboro, GA 706-453-4945 Natalie D. Russo, MD UGA University Health Center 370 River Road Athens, GA 706-542-8666 Vandana N. Setia, MD 1181 Langford Dr., Bldg. 100 Ste. 101 Watkinsville GA 706-546-9838 J. Michael Shiver, MD 2205 Barnett Shoals Rd. Athens, GA 706-548-1555 Joanna Suarez, MD Commerce Adult Medicine 687 Hospital Rd. Commerce, GA 706-335-7909

Adolph Suarez, MD Commerce Adult Medicine 687 Hospital Rd. Commerce, GA 706-335-7909 Alvin Wilson, MD Athens Associates in Family Practice 300 Hawthorne Ln. Athens, GA 706-353-7648 Syed S. Zaidi, MD Medlink Winder 122 West Athens Street Winder, GA 770-876-6633 Keith Zimmerman, MD 1618 Mars Hill Rd. Watkinsville, GA 706-769-2053

Gastroenterology Kelly C. Grow, MD 740 Prince Ave., Bldg. 15 Athens, GA 706-548-0008

Ranjit C. Mathew, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services Digestive Diseases Clinic 170 Hawthorne Park Athens, GA 706-549-1222 Aja S. McCutchen, M.D. Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates Barrow Medical Regional Center 314 North Broad St., Ste. 225 Winder, GA 678-987-1480 Asif M. Qadri, MD Athens Digestive Healthcare Associates 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 500A Athens, GA 706-850-4985 Brad D. Shepherd, MD 740 Prince Ave., Bldg. 15 Athens, GA 706-548-0008 Gregory S. Smith, MD Athens Gastroenterology Center, PC 21 Jefferson Pl. Ste. 1 Athens, GA 706-548-0058 Claire Visitacion, MD 317 Resource Resource Pkwy.

Winder, GA 678-975-7471 J. Michael West, MD 740 Prince Ave., Bldg. 15 Athens, GA 706-548-0008 Stephen Wilde, MD Northeast Georgia Gastroenterology Associates 700 Sunset Dr., Ste. 501A Athens, GA 706-208-0065 Jeffrey M. Williams, MD Northeast Georgia Gastroenterology Associates 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg 400 Athens, GA 706-613-1625

Geriatrics

May Luz F. Bullecer, MD Athens Geriatrics & Internal Medicine 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 3200 Athens, GA 706-546-5700 Wayne S. Morris, MD 270 Hawthorne Ave., Ste. A Athens, GA 706-546-5700

Mark Paradela, MD Athens Geriatrics & Internal Medicine 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 3200 Athens, GA 706-546-5700 Ram K. Reddy, MD Reddy Medical Group 1061 Dowdy Rd., Ste. 101 Athens, GA 706-621-7575 Rose Ann R. Weaver, MD 172 N. Main St. Madison, GA 706-342-4106

Hematology

Ranjana Bhargava, MD Georgia Cancer Specialists 125 King Ave., Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-369-4478 Richard Loyd, DO Georgia Cancer Specialists 125 King Ave. Ste 200 Athens, GA 706-369-4478 Neal N. Marrano, MD Northeast Georgia Cancer Care 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 700 Athens, GA 706-353-2990 Petros George Nikolinakos, MD Northeast Georgia Cancer Care 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 700 Athens, GA 706-353-2990 Priya Rudolph, MD Georgia Cancer Sepcialists 125 King Ave., Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-369-4478 James E. Splichal, MD Northeast Georgia Cancer Care 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 700 Athens, GA 706-353-2990 Jeffrey A. Thomas, MD Northeast Georgia Cancer Care 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 700 Athens, GA 706-353-2990 Mark Vrana, MD Northeast Georgia Cancer Care 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 700 Athens, GA 706-353-2990

Home health

A.C.T. Home Care, Inc. Home Care Services 1075 Gaines School Rd. Athens, GA 706-559-4432 Athens Regional Home Health 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5500 Bright Star Care 3021 Atlanta Hwy., Ste. 106 Athens, GA 706-548-0100 Family Care, Inc. Home Healthcare Services 855 Sunset Dr. #6 Athens, GA 1-800-791-5156 Home Instead Senior Care 1551 Jennings Mill Rd., Ste. 2200A Bogart, GA 706-613-2224 Oconee Home Health 106 E. Paces Dr. Athens, GA 706-613-5494

Directory Remain at Home Senior Care 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Ste. 300 Athens, GA 30607 St. Mary’s Home Health Care 1021 Jamestown Blvd., Ste. 215 Watkinsville, GA 706-389-2273

Hospitalist

Fakhar Ahmad, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5076 Olayinka Akinpelu, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5076 Francis David Ampadu, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5076 Stephen Berry, MD Athens Hospitalist Services 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-3410 Frank Bonilla, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5076 Stephane Conte, MD Athens Hospitalist Services 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-3410 George Dasoveanu, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5076 Bhavesh Gajjar, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5076 Monisha Garg, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5076 Brendan Groarke, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5076 Christopher D. Hall, MD Athens Hospitalist Services 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-3410 Eunice Hama, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5076 Christina Hendry, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5076 Shahzad Khan, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5076 Kavita Kotte, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5076 Abhinav Koul, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5076

Brett Krummert, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5076 Mukesh Kumar, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5076 Thai Le, MD Athens Hospitalist Services 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-3410 Kristin Ley, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5076 Samer Maalouf, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5076 Sujatha Manthini, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5076 Geoffrey Marx, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5076 Robert J. Meyer, MD Athens Hospitalist Services 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-3410 Alan Morgan, MD St. Mary’s Neurohospitalist 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-3880 C. Van Morris, MD St. Mary’s Neurohospitalist 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-3880 Olushesan Ogundipe, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5076 Shalini Pandey, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5076 Jaideep K. Patel, MD Athens Hospitalist Services 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-3410

Geena Singh, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5076

Emad Ahmed, MD Kidney Clinic of Athens 385 Hawthorne Ln., Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-543-3130

Irina Slavina, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5076

Matthew B. Baker, MD 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 2200 Athens, GA 706-543-0471

H. McCord Smith, MD St. Mary’s Neurohospitalist 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-3880

Abid Bashir, MD North Georgia Nephrology Consultant, LLC 5105 Jefferson Rd. Athens, GA 706-227-4075

Adam E. Trail, DO Athens Hospitalist Services 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-3410 Hindia Tahir, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5076 Audrey Veloso, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5076 Lela Ward, MD Athens Hospitalist Services 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-3410 Eduardo Zouain, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5076

Hyperbaric/wound care Ricardo Duran, MD 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-2660

St. Mary’s Center for Wound Healing 4017 Atlanta Hwy. Athens, GA 706-389-3065

Infectious disease

Paul D. Martin, MD Gwinnett Infectious Diseases 1950 Riverside Pkwy. Ste. 100 Lawrenceville, GA 770-995-0466 Elliot G. Raizes, MD Gwinnett Infectious Diseases 1950 Riverside Pkwy. Ste. 100 Lawrenceville, GA 770-995-0466

Vishal Parekh, MD Athens Hospitalist Services 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-3410

Tzevetan V. Vassilev, MD Gwinnett Infectious Diseases 1950 Riverside Pkwy. Ste. 100 Lawrenceville, GA 770-995-0466

Rakshitkumar Patel, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5076

Mark Visitacion, MD Infectious Disease Specialists of Athens 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Bldg 200C Athens, GA 706-559-4405

Alfred Rathinam, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5076 Syed Rizvi, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5076 Roja Sanikapally, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5076

Internal medicine Martine P. Adogu, MD Oconee Medical Group Athens Kidney Center 1440 N. Chase St. Athens, GA 706-227-2110 Beze Adogu, MD Oconee Medical Group Athens Kidney Center 1440 N. Chase St. Athens, GA 706-227-2110

700 Breedlove Dr. Monroe, GA 770-207-5514 Muhammad Bashir, MD Kidney Clinic of Athens 385 Hawthorne Lane, St. 200 Athens, GA 706-543-3130 Toby M. Bond, MD TMB Medical 1181 Langford Dr. Bldg. 200, Ste. 105 Bogart, GA 706-548-9655 Marilyn Digamon-Beltran, MD Northeast Internal Medicine 700 Sunset Dr., Bldg. 300 Ste. 302 Athens, GA 706-548-9111 333 Alcova St., Ste. 8 Monroe, GA 770-267-9485 Charles L. Braucher, MD Athens Adult & Pediatric Medicine 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 3400 Athens, GA 706-613-6080 A. Patrick Brooks, MD Athens Internal Medicine Associates 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 400-A Athens, GA 706-548-8600 May Luz F. Bullecer, MD Athens Internal Medicine & Geriatrics 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 3200 Athens, GA 706-549-8931 Zaigham A. Butt, MD 131 Hawthorne Park., Ste. B Athens, GA 706-227-2700 J. Steven Chesser, MD 700 Sunset Dr., Ste. 502 Athens, GA 706-433-0741 George Cleland, MD 1010 Prince Ave., Ste. 101 Athens, GA 706-549-8682 J. Michael Cobb, MD Greater Athens Physicians 129 Main St. Bogart, GA 770-725-7420 Community Internal Medicine of Athens 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Bldg. 200D Athens, GA 706-389-3875 Deepak Das, MD Athena Medical Clinic Sleep Medicine Associates of Athens 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 3100 Athens, GA 706-850-6383

Shilpi Das, MD Athena Medical Clinic Sleep Medicine Associates of Athens 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 3100 Athens, GA 706-850-6383 Amanda J. Downs, MD Hawthorne Medical Associates 1351 Stonebridge Parkway, Bldg. 105 Watkinsville, GA 706-769-3331 Matthew Farmer, MD Athens Internal Medicine Associates 1500 Ogelthorpe Ave., Ste. 400B Athens, GA 706-548-8600 Mark R. Firth, MD Athens Internal Medicine Associates 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 400-A Athens, GA 706-548-8600 Jane A. Fleagle, MD Athens Internal Medicine Associates 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 400B Athens, GA 706-548-8600 Evan Fliegel, MD 740 Prince Ave., Bldg. 7 Athens, GA 706-546-5340 J. Clark Hill III, MD Hill Medical Group 1935-A Homer Rd. Commerce, GA 706-335-9060 Mary Bess Jarrard, MD 1000 Hawthorne Ave., Ste. H Athens, GA 706-546-0832 Elizabeth L. Johnson, MD 1000 Hawthorne Ave., Ste. H Athens, GA 706-546-0832 Thomas N. Kias, MD 1000 Hawthorne Ave., Ste. H Athens, GA 706-546-0832 Felicia S. Lacksen, MD Hawthorne Medical Associates 1351 Stonebridge Parkway, Bldg. 105 Watkinsville, GA 706-769-3331 Mary Ann Lim North Georgia Nephrology Consultant, LLC 5105 Jefferson Rd. Athens, GA 706-227-4075 700 Breedlove Dr. Monroe, GA 770-207-5514 R. Patrick Lucas, MD Hawthorne Medical Associates 120 Hawthorne Park Athens, GA 706-353-8700 Jeanne Marie Martin, MD 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 2500 Athens, GA 706-548-7909 Melissa K. Martin, MD 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 2500 Athens, GA 706-548-7909 Wayne S. Morris, MD 270 Hawthorne Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-5700

Health and Wellness Professionals Omar Mushfiq, MD Kidney Clinic of Athens 385 Hawthorne Ln., Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-543-3130 Roland Nash, MD Middle Georgia Medical Associates 1110 Commere Dr., Ste. 108 Greensboro, GA 706-999-0243 Michael E. Nelson, MD 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 2200 Athens, GA 706-543-0471 Mark J. S. Paradela, MD Athens Internal Medicine & Geriatrics 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste, 3200 Athens, GA 706-549-8931 Fareha Rahim, MD Hawthorne Medical 120 Hawthorne Park Athens, GA 706-353-8700 Ram K. Reddy, MD Reddy Medical Group 1061 Dowdy Rd., Ste. 101 Athens, GA 706-621-7575 William E. Rigsby, MD Rigsby Internal Medicine, PC 2410 Hog Mountain Rd., Ste. 107 Watkinsville, GA 706-769-8800 Eric Robach, MD 1351 Stonebridge Pkwy., Bldg. 105 Watkinsville, GA 706-769-3331 Elizabeth Smith, MD Athens Internal Medicine Associates 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 400-A Athens, GA 706-548-8600 Lisa D. Smith, MD Athens Internal Medicine Associates 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 400-A Athens, GA 706-548-8600 James Tippett, MD Middle Georgia Medical Associates 1110 Commerce Dr., Ste. 108 Greensboro, GA 706-999-0243 David Townsend, MD Hawthorne Medical 120 Hawthorne Park Athens, GA 706-353-8700 Rose Ann R. Weaver, MD 172 North Main St. Madison, GA 706-342-4106 Thomas W. Wells, MD Hawthorne Medical Associates 120 Hawthorne Park Athens, GA 706-353-8700 Michelle Woodward, MD Hawthorne Medical Associates 1351 Stonebridge Parkway, Bldg. 105 Watkinsville, GA 706-769-3331 A. Fred Young, MD Hawthorne Medical Associates 120 Hawthorne Park Athens, GA 706-353-8700

Massage

Amy Abrahamsen, LMT Mind Body Institute Athens Regional Medical Center 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7330 Natalie Bayne, LMT Athens Healing Massage Therapy 465 Huntington Rd., Ste. 160 Athens, GA 706-296-3822

By Appointment Only www.ahmt.biz Specializing in Therapeutic Massage, Cranio/Sacral Therapy, Bowen Therapy, Usui Reiki Master Practitioner and Karuna Reiki Level 1 Practitioner™. Georgia License #006932.

Massage Envy Spa 1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy 706-543-3000 St. Mary’s Wellness Center 2470 Daniells Bridge Rd. Bldg. 300 Athens, GA 706-389-3355 Sugar Magnolia Massage Sarah Tarpley Graves, LMT RMT 465 Huntington Road Ste. 160 Athens, GA 413-230-1575

By Appointment Only www.sugarmagnoliamassage. abmp.com Integrative bodywork including Usui Reiki, prenatal, hot stone, Swedish, deep tissue, Thai stretching, Craniosacral Therapy and spa treatments.

Medical spa

Yuva Medical Spa 1061 Dowdy Rd., Ste. 102 Athens, GA 706-621-7585

Neonatology

ARMC Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3324 Victor A. Morales, MD St. Mary’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-3430

Nephrology

Beze Adogu, MD Oconee Medical Group 1440 N. Chase St. Athens, GA 706-227-2110 Emad U. Ahmed, MD 385 Hawthorne Ln., Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-543-3130 Kaleem Ahmed, MD 641 Hospital Rd., Ste. 2 Commerce, GA 706-335-4212 928 Franklin Springs St. Royston, GA 706-245-1461 Abid Bashir, MD North Georgia Nephrology Consultant 5105 Jefferson Rd., Ste. B Athens, GA 706-227-4075

Gautam M. DasGupta, MD Athens Nephrology Associates, P.A. 2047 Prince Ave., Ste. B Athens, GA 706-546-0083 Zuoheng Fan, MD Oconee Nephrology Associates 700 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. B1 Athens, GA 706-353-1250 Krit K. Joshi, MD North Georgia Nephrology Consultant 5105 Jefferson Rd., Ste. B Athens, GA 706-227-4075 Beeki N. Kuppuswamy, MD Internal Medicine & Nephrology 212 Hospital Dr. Washington, GA 706-678-1538 Rene Mackay, MD Georgia Kidney Consultants 650 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 4 Athens, GA 706-850-8135 Omar Mushfiq, MD 385 Hawthorne Ln., Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-543-3130 Srilakshmi Rebala, MD Georgia Renal Associates, PC 1500 Oglethorpe Ave, Suite 500C Athens, GA 706-546-7484

Neurology

Athens Neurological Associates 1088 A Baxter Street Athens, GA 706-353-0606

Anthony T. Dacunha, MD Athens Neurological Associates 1088 A Baxter Street Athens, GA 706-353-0606 John Eldry, MD St. Mary’s Neurological Specialists 2470 Daniells Bridge Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. 261 Athens, GA 706-310-1859 James A. Elmore, MD Athens Neurological Associates 1088 A Baxter Street Athens, GA 706-353-0606 Angela McSwain, MD St. Mary’s Neurological Specialists 2470 Daniells Bridge Rd., Bldg 200, Ste. 261 Athens, GA 706-310-1859 Brian W. Mitchell, MD Athens Neurological Associates 1088 A Baxter Street Athens, GA 30606 706-353-0606 E. Brannon Morris, MD Athens Neurological Associates 1088 A Baxter Street Athens, GA 706-353-0606 Edward S. Novey, MD Athens Neurological Associates 1088 A Baxter Street Athens, GA 706-353-0606 Eric M. Pitts, MD Athens Neurological Associates 1088 A Baxter Street Athens, GA 706-353-0606

Jon S. Poling, MD, PhD Athens Neurological Associates 1088 A Baxter Street Athens, GA 706-353-0606 Mike Steadham, MD St. Mary’s Neurological Specialists 2470 Daniells Bridge Rd. Bldg 200, Suite 261 Athens, GA 706-310-1859

Melissa M. Halbach, MD Women’s Center of Athens 1181 Langford Dr., Bldg. 300, Ste.101 Bogart, GA 706-227-8999 Andrew H. Herrin, MD Athens OB/GYN 740 Prince Ave., Bldg 3 Athens, GA 706-548-4272

St. Mary’s Neurological Specialists 2470 Daniells Bridge Rd. Bldg 200, Suite 261 Athens, GA 706-310-1859

Walter A. Jarrett, MD Athens OB/GYN 740 Prince Ave., Bldg 3 Athens, GA 706-548-4272

Terry L. Wimpey, MD, PhD Athens Neurological Associates 1088 A Baxter Street Athens, GA 706-353-0606

Peter C. Johnson, MD Center for Women’s Health and Fitness 965 Hawthorne Park, Ste. 100-A Athens, GA 706-369-1200

Obstetrics/ gynecology

Sunil M. Alexander, M.D., F.A.C.O.G ARMC Midwifery Practice 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5700 Stephanie A. Allen, MD Women’s Healthcare Associates 355 Hawthorne Ave. Athens, GA 706-369-0019 Melissa M. Anderson, MD 1181 Langford Dr., Bldg. 300, Ste. 101 Bogart, GA 706-227-8999 Clinton B. Ashford, MD 1750 S. Lumpkin St. Athens, GA 706-353-2550 Rebecca Ashford, MD 1750 S. Lumpkin St. Athens, GA 706-353-2550 James R. Bauerband, MD 335 Clear Creek Pkwy., Ste. 1004 Lavonia, GA 706-356-0780 Cassie N. Campbell, MD ARMC Midwifery Practice 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5700 Ruby G. Cheves, MD ARMC Midwifery Practice 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5700 Ruth M. Cline, MD Athens OB/GYN 740 Prince Ave., Bldg 3 Athens, GA 706-548-4272 Margaret K. Cramer, MD UGA University Health Center 370 River Rd. Athens, GA 706-542-8691 Rajiv D. Desai, MD 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Bldg,. 500, Ste, D Athens, GA 706-369-9375 John F. Elder, MD 700 Sunset Dr., Ste. 601 Athens, GA 706-548-4754 Rebecca Fletcher, MD Athens OB/GYN 740 Prince Ave., Bldg 3 Athens, GA 706-548-4272 Thomas W. Goggin, MD 700 Sunset Dr., Ste. 602 Athens, GA 706-353-0711

Robert E. Kelley, Jr., MD Athens Gynecology 1580 Tree Lane Snellville, GA 706-548-4424 Andrew H. Leach, MD Women’s Healthcare Associates 355 Hawthorne Ave. Athens, GA 706-369-0019 Leah D. Lowman, MD Women’s Healthcare Associates 355 Hawthorne Ave. Athens, GA 706-369-00191 Lina Millan, MD Women’s Healthcare Associates 355 Hawthorne Lane Athens, GA 706-369-0019 Camille A. McPherson, MD Women’s Center of Athens 1181 Langford Dr., Bldg. 300, Ste. 101 Bogart, GA 706-227-8999 Cynthia A. Mercer, MD Athens Women’s Clinic 1270 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-548-1388 Rachel F. Murthy, MD Athens OB/GYN 740 Prince Ave., Bldg 3 Athens, GA 706-548-4272 Larisa Pearlman, MD ARMC Midwifery Practice 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-5700 Cary A. Perry, MD Athens Women’s Clinic 1270 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-548-1388 R. Brian Raybon, M.D. Urogynecology of Athens 740 Prince Ave., Bldg. 9 Athens, GA 866-913-8620 Richard L. Rosemond, MD Athens Maternal-Fetal Medicine 700 Sunset Drive, Ste. 304 Athens, GA 706-549-0087 Joshua G. Sepesi, MD Athens Healthcare for Women 1270 Prince Ave., Ste. 308 Athens, GA 706-552-1600 Kauskik S. Shah, MD Women’s Comprehensive Health Care Center 1000 Hawthorne Ave., Ste. M Athens, GA 706-548-8010

Directory J. Judson Shelnutt, MD Shelnutt Obstetrics and Gynecology 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 200B Athens, GA 706-227-1164 T. Taylor Sholes, M.D. Sholes Center for Womens’ Health 1000 Hawthorne Ave., Ste K Athens, GA 706-286-8692 Eric Silver, MD St. Mary’s Womens’ Center 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Dogwood Building Ste D-300 Greensboro, GA 762-243-3860 J. Leon Smith, MD Athens Women’s Clinic 1270 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-548-1388

Occupational medicine

Paul Broun, MD 1061 Dowdy Rd., Ste. 100 Athens, GA 706-621-7575 Kelly Dixon-Martin, MD St. Mary’s Industrial Medicine 4017 Atlanta Hwy.,Ste. B Athens, GA 706-389-2222 Errol G. Duncan, MD Reddy Urgent Care 1061 Dowdy Rd., Ste. 100 Athens, GA 706-621-7575 Brian Forrester, MD Athens Regional Occupational Health and Industrial Medicine Regional First Care, Highway 29 North Athens, GA 706-353-6000 Kelly Mackey, MD Athens Regional Occupational Health and Industrial Medicine Regional First Care, Highway 29 North Athens, GA 706-353-6000 Reddy Urgent Care 1061 Dowdy Rd., Ste. 100, Athens, GA 132 Franklin Springs St., Royston, GA 280 General Daniels Ave, Danielsville, GA 138 West Gibson St., Hartwell, GA 500 Great Oaks Dr., Ste. 9, Monroe, GA 706-621-7575 Joseph Savitz, DO/Physiatrist Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St. Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663 Stephen Schacher, MD Athens Occupational Medicine 105 Whitehead Rd., Unit 4 Athens, GA 706-248-0245

Occupational therapy Athens Regional Rehabilitation Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3511

Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old West Broad St., Bldg. 2 Athens, GA 706-549-1663 St. Mary’s Outpatient Rehab 2470 Daniells Bridge Rd. Building 300 Athens, GA 706-389-2950

Oncology

Ranjana Bhargava, MD Georgia Cancer Specialists 125 King Ave 2nd Floor Ste 200 Athens, GA 706-369-4478 Tzu-chuan Jane Huang, MD University Cancer & Blood Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 700 Athens, GA 706-353-2990 Richard Loyd, DO Georgia Cancer Specialists 125 King Ave 2nd Floor Ste 200 Athens, GA 706-369-4478 Neal N. Marrano, MD University Cancer & Blood Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 700 Athens, GA 706-353-2990 Petros George Nikolinakos, MD University Cancer & Blood Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 700 Athens, GA 706-353-2990 Priya Rudolph, MD Georgia Cancer Specialists 125 King Ave 2nd Floor Ste 200 Athens, GA 706-369-4478 Gordon O. Schoenfeld, MD University Cancer & Blood Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 700 Athens, GA 706-353-2990 Cynthia L. Shepherd, MD University Cancer & Blood Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 700 Athens, GA 706-353-2990 James E. Splichal, MD University Cancer & Blood Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 700 Athens, GA 706-353-2990 Ronald L. Terry, MD University Cancer & Blood Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 700 Athens, GA 706-353-2990 Jeffrey A. Thomas, MD University Cancer & Blood Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 700 Athens, GA 706-353-2990

Anthony L. DeMarco, MD Athens Eye Doctors and Surgeons 105 Trinity Place Athens, GA 706-549-9993 Jing Dong, MD The Georgia Center for Sight 651 S. Milledge Ave. Athens, GA 1-888-237-2583 David G. Dillard, MD 1000 Hawthorne Ave., Ste. O Athens, GA 706-353-0093 Jon Forché, O.D., F.A.A.O. Five Points Eye Care 698 S. Milledge Ave. Athens, GA 706-543-2020 Nadine Forché, O.D., M.S., F.A.A.O. Five Points Eye Care 698 S. Milledge Ave. Athens, GA 706-543-2020 Scotty Gadlin, MD Athens Eye Associates 1080 Vend Dr., Ste. 100 Bogart, GA 706-549-7047 Mohan N. Iyer, MD Athens Retina Center 2705 Jefferson Rd. Athens, GA 706-543-3200 Michael S. Jacobs, MD Athens Eye Associates 1080 Vend Dr. Bogart, GA 706-549-7047 Joel Jenkins, OD Jenkins Vision Care 850 Prince Ave., Suite B Athens, GA 706-353-2520 Eric Johnson, OD Athens Eye Associates 1080 Vend Dr. Bogart, GA 706-549-7047 Alexander P. Keller, III, MD Athens Eye Doctors and Surgeons 105 Trinity Place Athens, GA 706-549-9993

Mark Vrana, MD University Cancer & Blood Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 700 Athens, GA 706-353-2990

Emory G. Patterson, MD Athens Eye Associates 105 Trinity Place Athens, GA 706-549-7047

Ophthalmology/ optometrist

Robert Penland, OD Jenkins Vision Care 850 Prince Ave., Suite B Athens, GA 706-353-2520

Martine P. Adogu, MD Oconee Medical Group 1440 N. Chase St. Athens, GA 706-227-2110

Richard H. Blue, MD Blue Laser Group, The Georgia Center for Sight 1747 Langford Dr., Bldg. 400, Ste. 101 Bogart, GA 706-549-0005 Meg Brya, O.D., F.C.O.V.D. Five Points Eye Care 698 Milledge Ave. Athens, GA 706-543-2020 Victor A.Crosby II, MD 140 Trinity Pl., Bldg. B Athens, GA 706-546-0170 Brent M. Crymes, MD Athens Eye Doctors and Surgeons 105 Trinity Place Athens, GA 706-549-9993

Walter A. Sams IV, MD Athens Eye Doctors and Surgeons 105 Trinity Place Athens, GA 706-549-9993 Russell Springer, OD Athens Family Vision Clinic 1000 Hawthorne Ave., Ste. A Athens, GA 706-543-3599

Oral surgery

Leigh Cummings, DDS Athens Family Dental Center 3380 Old Jefferson Rd. Athens, GA 706-548-3279 Brett Gray, DMD, MD Oral Surgery Associates & Dental Implants 740 Prince Ave., Ste. 1-A Athens, GA 706-549-9711

Alex Karamanolis, DDS Athens Family Dental Center 3380 Old Jefferson Rd. Athens, GA 706-548-3279 Richard Manus, DMD 1010 Prince Ave., Ste. 103-South Athens, GA 706-548-0604 James McDonald, DMD 1010 Prince Ave., Ste. 103-South Athens, GA 706-548-0604 David C. Miller, DDS Athens Family Dental Center 3380 Old Jefferson Rd. Athens, GA 706-548-3279 Deck Nesiler, DDS Athens Family Dental Center 3380 Old Jefferson Rd. Athens, GA 706-548-3279 Robert Pate, DDS Athens Family Dental Center 3380 Old Jefferson Rd. Athens, GA 706-548-3279 Steven D. Pollack, DDS Oral Surgery Associates & Dental Implants 740 Prince Ave., Ste. 1-A Athens, GA 706-549-9711 Stanley D. Satterfield, DMD Athens Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 2000 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-543-8377 Linda Stringer, DDS Athens Family Dental Center 3380 Old Jefferson Rd. Athens, GA 706-548-3279

Orthopedic

David W. Bacastow, MD Athens Bone and Joint 1010 Prince Ave., Ste. 115 South Athens, GA 706-583-9000 John R. Dorris, MD Athens Bone and Joint 1010 Prince Ave., Ste. 115 South Athens, GA 706-583-9000 Logan K. Fields, MD Athens Bone and Joint 1010 Prince Ave., Ste. 115 South Athens, GA 706-583-9000 Mason Florence, MD Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663 Robert E. Hancock, MD Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663 David C. Harkins, DO Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663 Jian Hu, MD Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663 Joseph T. Johnson, MD Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663

Stephen B. Johnson, DO Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663 David Katz, MD Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663 Ormonde M. Mahoney, MD Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663 John Robert Manfredi, MD Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663 Larry L. Medders, MD Athens Orthopedic Associates 2319 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-354-1625 Charles L. Ogburn III, MD Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663 Julian P. Price, MD Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663 Bradley C. Register, MD Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663 Mixon Robinson, MD Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663 David S. Ryan, MD Athens Bone and Joint 1010 Prince Ave., Ste. 115 South Athens, GA 706-583-9000 Joseph M. Savitz, D.O./Physiatrist Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663 Alonzo T. Sexton, II, MD Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663 Michael Simms Shuler, MD Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663 M. Shane Smith, MD Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663 Jimmy Spivey, MD Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663

Health and Wellness Professionals William C. Tally, MD Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663

Mark A. Ellis, MD Ellis Pain Center 1500 Langford Medical Drive Building 200 Bogart, GA 706.208.0451

Otolaryngology

209 Mercer Place Northridge Specialty Suite Commerce, GA 706.335.6999

C.A. Ashford, MD Ashford Ear Clinic, LLC. 1000 Hawthorne Ave., Ste. K Athens, GA 706-248-6860 J. Edward Dempsey, MD ENT of Athens 150 Nacoochee Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-7908 David G. Dillard, MD 1000 Hawthorne Ave., Ste. O Athens, GA 706-353-0093 Robert F. Gomez, MD 1270 Prince Ave., Ste. 303 Athens, GA 706-549-3047 Elizabeth Katz, MD ENT of Athens 150 Nacoochee Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-7908 Charles M. Mixson, MD ENT of Athens 150 Nacoochee Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-7908 Byron Norris, MD ENT of Athens 150 Nacoochee Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-7908 Philip A. Sheffield, MD ENT of Athens 150 Nacoochee Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-7908 John R. Simpson, MD, DDS, FACS Northeast Georgia ENT Head Neck Surgery 700 Sunset Dr., Ste. 103 Athens, GA 706-546-0144 259 N.Broad St. Winder, GA

Outpatient mental health

Erika Heinzle, MS, LAPC, NCC SEB Health, Inc. 105 Whitehead Road, Suite 3 Athens, GA 706-369-3856 Dr. Sarah Jackson, PsyD, LPC SEB Health, Inc. 105 Whitehead Road, Suite 3 Athens, GA 706-369-3856 Dr. Kathryn Scott-Young, PhD, LMFT SEB Health, Inc. 105 Whitehead Road, Suite 3 Athens, GA 706-369-3856 Natasha Young, BS SEB Health, Inc. 105 Whitehead Road, Suite 3 Athens, GA 706-369-3856

Pain Management

Peter Fong, MD Spine Care & Pain Management 1620 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-549-8114 D. Janene Holladay, MD Spine Care & Pain Management 1620 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-549-8114 Jian Hu, MD Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663 Terrance Hughes, MD Ellis Pain Center 1500 Langford Medical Drive Building 200 Bogart, GA 706.208.0451 209 Mercer Place Northridge Specialty Suite Commerce, GA 706.335.6999 Benjamin E. McCurdy, MD Athens Spine Center 855 King Ave. Athens, GA 706-425-2400 William H. Megdal, MD Athens Spine Center 855 King Ave. Athens, GA 706-425-2400 Reginald Strother, MD Spine Care & Pain Management 1620 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-549-8114 Nazario Villasenor, MD Spine Care & Pain Management 1620 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-549-8114

Pathology

Stephen L. Aleshire, MD ARMC Pathology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3398 Joseph J. Gaines, Jr., MD Path & Lab Consultants of Athens 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-2425 Sven A. Swanson ARMC Pathology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3398 Daniel W. Tench, MD ARMC Pathology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3398

Brian Adams, MD Spine Care & Pain Management 1620 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-549-8114

Renee B. Thomas, MD Path & Lab Consultants of Athens 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-2425

Richard Campbell, MD Spine Care & Pain Management 1620 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-549-8114

Virginia L. Tranovich, MD ARMC Pathology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3398

Zane K. Wade, MD Path & Lab Consultants of Athens 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-2425

Pediatric cardiology

Ian C. Balfour, MD Pediatric Cardiology Services 500 Medical Center Blvd., Ste. 340 Lawrenceville, GA 770-995-6684 Brandon Harden, MD Sibley Heart Center 2835 Bandywire Rd., Ste. 300 Atlanta, GA 404-256-2593 Gregory L. Johnson, MD Sibley Heart Center 2835 Bandywire Rd., Ste. 300 Atlanta, GA 404-256-2593 William Lutin, MD MCG Department of Pediatrics 1120 15th St. Augusta, GA 706-721-2336 Kenneth Murdison, MD MCG Department of Pediatrics 1120 15th St. Augusta, GA 706-721-2336 Shiva Sharma, MD Pediatric Cardiology Services 500 Medical Center Blvd., Ste. 340 Lawrenceville, GA 770-995-6684 James L. Sutherland, MD Sibley Heart Center 2835 Bandywire Rd., Ste. 300 Atlanta, GA 404-256-2593 Neill Videlefsky Pediatric Cardiology Services 500 Medical Center Blvd., Ste. 340 Lawrenceville, GA 770-995-6684 Henry B. Wiles, MD MCG Department of Pediatrics 1120 15th St. Augusta, GA 706-721-2336

Pediatric endocrinology

Paul Bernard, MD MCG Department of Pediatrics 1447 Harper St. Augusta, GA 706-721-3791 Christopher Houk, MD MCG Department of Pediatrics 1447 Harper St. Augusta, GA 706-721-3791

Pediatric genetics

David B. Flannery, MD MCG Department of Pediatrics 1446 Harper St. Augusta, GA 706-721-2694

Pediatric hematology Afshin Ameri, MD MCG Department of Pediatrics 1120 15th St. Augusta, GA 706-721-3626 Colleen McDonough, MD MCG Department of Pediatrics 1120 15th St. Augusta, GA 706-721-3626 Roger A. Vega, MD MCG Department of Pediatrics 1120 15th St. Augusta, GA 706-721-3626

Pediatric hospitalists Shilpi Das, MD 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7000

Christian Lindsey, MD 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7000 Syed Rizvi, MD 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7000 Leigha Woodruff, MD 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7000

Pediatric nephrology Louis Ortiz, MD MCG Department of Pediatrics 1447 Harper St. Augusta, GA 706-721-3626

Pediatric neurology E. Brannon Morris, MD Athens Neurological Associates 1088 A Baxter Street Athens, GA 30606 706-353-0606

Pediatric opthamology

Brent Crymes, MD Keller, Crymes & DeMarco 105 Trinity Pl. Athens, GA 706-549-9993 Anthony DeMarco, MD Keller, Crymes & DeMarco 105 Trinity Pl. Athens, GA 706-549-9993 George Hubbard, MD Keller, Crymes & DeMarco 105 Trinity Pl. Athens, GA 706-549-9993 Alex Keller, MD Keller, Crymes & DeMarco 105 Trinity Pl. Athens, GA 706-549-9993 Walter Sams, MD Keller, Crymes & DeMarco 105 Trinity Pl. Athens, GA 706-549-9993

Pediatric Pulmonology

Margaret F. Guill, MD MCG Department of Pediatrics 1446 Harper St. Augusta, GA 706-721-2635

Pediatric Rehabilitation

Athens Regional Rehabilitation Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3511

Pediatric rheumatology

Rita S. Jerath, MD MCG Department of Pediatrics 1446 Harper St. Augusta, GA 706-721-1400

Pediatric surgery

John Bleacher, MD Pediatric & Adolescent Surgical Associates 5455 Meridian Mark Rd., Ste. 570 Atlanta, GA 404-252-3353 Theodore Brand, MD Pediatric & Adolescent Surgical Associates 5455 Meridian Mark Rd., Ste. 570 Atlanta, GA 404-252-3353 Joseph Bussey, MD Pediatric & Adolescent Surgical Associates 5455 Meridian Mark Rd., Ste. 570 Atlanta, GA 404-252-3353 Julie Glasson, MD Pediatric & Adolescent Surgical Associates 5455 Meridian Mark Rd., Ste. 570 Atlanta, GA 404-252-3353 Robyn Hatley, MD MCG Children’s Medical Center 1446 Harper St. Augusta, GA 706-721-3941 Charles G. Howell, Jr., MD MCG Children’s Medical Center 1446 Harper St. Augusta, GA 706-721-3941 Daniel Kim, MD Pediatric & Adolescent Surgical Associates 5455 Meridian Mark Rd., Ste. 570 Atlanta, GA 404-252-3353 Robert Pipkin, MD MCG Children’s Medical Center 1446 Harper St. Augusta, GA 706-721-3941 Roger Pitt, MD Pediatric & Adolescent Surgical Associates 5455 Meridian Mark Rd., Ste. 570 Atlanta, GA 404-252-3353 George R. Raschbaum, MD Pediatric & Adolescent Surgical Associates 5455 Meridian Mark Rd., Ste. 570 Atlanta, GA 404-252-3353

Pediatrics

Holly H. Aldridge, MD 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 600-B Athens, GA 706-549-3426 Gena D. Alexander-Albert, MD Kids 1st 1618 Mars Hill Rd., Ste. B Watkinsville, GA 706-769-8155 Matthew B. Baker, MD 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 2200 Athens, GA 706-543-0471 Ian Balfour, MD Pediatric Cardiology Services 500 Medical Center Blvd. 340 Lawrenceville, GA 770-995-6684 Katherine Blackmon, MD 1618 Mars Hill Rd., Ste. B Watkinsville, GA 706-769-8155 Charles L. Braucher, MD Athens Adult & Pediatric Medicine 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 3400 Athens, GA 706-613-6080

Directory Nicole Broerman, MD Reddy Pediatrics 1061 Dowdy Rd., Ste. 101 Athens, GA 706-208-3715 Kristie Carter, MD Medlink Colbert 11 Charlie Morris Rd. Colbert, GA 706-788-2127

David C. Martin, MD, FAAP Child & Adolescent Medical Providers, PC (CAMP) 13375 Jones St., Ste. C Lavonia, GA 706-356-5439 Melissa Martin, MD 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 2500 Athens, GA 706-548-7909

M. Tresa Chappell, MD Hometown Pediatrics 1020 Jamestown Blvd., Bldg. 200 Watkinsville, GA 706-769-0005

Van S. McCorkle, MD Pediatric Partners 1500 Langford Dr., Ste. 100 Bogart, GA 706-548-1216

Gloria Chu, MD 1020 Twelve Oaks Pl. Watkinsville, GA 706-769-7743

Kathryn McCusker, MD MedLink Winder 122 West Athens St. Winder, GA 770-867-6633

Diane E. Dunston, MD Athens Neighborhood Health Center 675 College Ave. Athens, GA 706-543-1145 Buford O. Edwards, Jr., MD 2 S. Main St., Ste. 201 Watkinsville, GA 706-769-7911 Dean E. Firschein, MD Allergy Partners of Georgia 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. B Athens, GA 706-613-8500 Gary Fleming, MD Athens Neighborhood Health Center 675 College Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-5526 Henry G. Garrard, IV, MD 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 600-B Athens, GA 706-549-3426 Alan D. Glassman, MD 700 Sunset Dr., Ste. 504 Athens, GA 706-549-3943 Brandon Harden, MD Sibley Heart Center Cardiology 1000 Hawthorne Ave., Ste. Athens, GA 706-548-2777 Ronald L. Hart, MD Medlink Colbert 11 Charlie Morris Rd. Colbert, GA 706-788-2127 Dana Hogan, MD, FAAP Sunshine Pediatrics, PC 1160 Capital Ave., Ste. 105 Market Center Watkinsville, GA 706-769-9410 Gail Hurley, MD Athens Neighborhood Health Center 402 McKinley Dr. Athens, GA 706-543-1145 Thomas Jones, MD 1020 Twelve Oaks Pl. Watkinsville, GA 706-769-7743 Carrie C. Kelly, MD Hometown Pediatrics 1020 Jamestown Blvd., Bldg. 200 Watkinsville, GA 706-769-0005 Elizabeth Long, MD Medlink Colbert 11 Charlie Morris Rd. Colbert, GA 706-788-2127 Jeanne Marie Martin, MD 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 2500 Athens, GA 706-548-7909

Tara Merritt, MD Performance Pediatrics & Sports Medicine 1181 Langford Dr., Bldg. 200, Ste. 101 Bogart, GA 706-850-8750 J. Patrick Morrison, MD 1020 Twelve Oaks Pl., Ste. A Watkinsville, GA 706-769-7743

105 Medical Ave. Athens, GA V.N. Murthy, MD 555 Research Dr. Athens, GA 706-353-3100 Michael E. Nelson, MD 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 2200 Athens, GA 706-543-0471 Ingrid R. Newman, MD 1500 Langford Dr., Ste. 100 Bogart, GA 706-548-1216 Rajiv K. Setia, MD Athens Area Pediatrics 225 Hawthorne Park Athens, GA 706-613-6136 Shiva Sharma, MD Pediatric Cardiology Services 500 Medical Center Blvd. 340 Lawrenceville, GA 770-995-6684 Narayan S. Shetty, MD 716 Hospital Rd. Commerce, GA 706-335-2108 Jeralyn Smith, MD Medlink Winder 122 West Athens Street Winder, GA 770-876-6633 Tammy G. Smith, MD Jefferson Pediatrics 2610 US Hwy 129 N Jefferson, GA 706-367-1010 David Sprayberry, MD Hometown Pediatrics 1020 Jamestown Blvd., Bldg. 200 Watkinsville, GA 706-769-0005 Kristina St. Clair, MD Athens Pediatrics at Resource Medical 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Bldg. 600, Ste.C & D Athens, GA 706-559-4171 Josephine T. Lopez, MD, FAAP Athens Kids Specialists, PC 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Bldg 100 Athens, GA 706-543-9899

Margaret Sherman, MD Athens Pediatrics at Resource Medical 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Bldg. 600, Ste.C & D Athens, GA 706-559-4163

St. Mary’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Services 2470 Daniells Bridge Rd, Bldg 300 Athens, GA 706-389-2950

St. Mary’s Children’s Specialty Services 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-2800

Cesar Gumucio, MD Gumucio Plastic Surgery 489 N. Milledge Ave. Athens, GA 706-613-6650

James R. Swails, MD 555 Research Dr. Athens, GA 706-353-3100 Meredith Udell, MD Medlink Colbert 11 Charlie Morris Rd. Colbert, GA 706-788-2127 Jon Udwadia, MD Athens Pediatrics at Resource Medical 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Bldg. 600, Ste.C & D Athens, GA 706-559-4188 Holly Van de Voort, MD 225 Hawthorne Park Athens, GA 706-613-6136 Neill Videlefsky, MD Pediatric Cardiology Services 500 Medical Center Blvd. 340 Lawerenceville, GA 770-995-6684

Physical medicine

Christopher E. Doerr, DO Physicians Back and Neck Clinic 108 Park Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-1333 12605 Augusta Rd. Lavonia, GA Jian Hu, MD Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663 B. Cristian Jaliu, MD Georgia Neurological Surgery and Comprehensive Spine 2142 W. Broad Street Bldg. 100, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 30606 706-548-6881 Joseph M. Savitz, D.O./Physiatrist Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg.2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663

Physical therapy Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old W. Broad St., Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-549-1663

Athens Physical Therapy Physicians Back and Neck Clinic 108 Park Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-1333

12605 Augusta Rd. Lavonia, GA 706-356-1333 Athens Regional Rehabilitation Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3511 Brian E. Prell, PT, MS, CDMA, RRT Rehabilitation & Performance Center 1747 Langford Dr., Bldg. 400, Suite 103 Bogart, GA 706-395-3628

Plastic surgery

John E. Hurteau, MD Athens Plastic Surgery Center 2325 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-0280 Stephen B. Lober, MD Athens Plastic Surgery Center 2325 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-546-0280 James A. Parker, MD Parker Plastic Surgery 1181 Langford Dr., Bldg. 300, Ste. 105 Bogart, GA 706-543-0404 C. Edwin Pittman, MD Pittman Plastic Surgery, P.C. 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 100 Athens, GA 706-549-3203

Podiatry

James L. Bouchard, DPM Allied Ankle & Foot Care Centers 650 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 5 Athens, GA 706-548-2740 Howard Bryant, DPM Absolute Foot & Ankle Center 2575 Snapfinger Rd., Ste. D Decatur, GA 770-981-6940

Psychiatry

John R. Curtis, MD Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry 700 Sunset Dr., Bldg, 200, Ste. 201 Athens, GA 706-613-2799 Ed Glauser, M.Ed., N.C.C., L.P.C. Licensed Professional Counselor 1 Huntington Rd., Suite 205 Athens, GA info@mindbodymedicinenetwork.com Shahzad Hashmi, MD Advantage Behavioral Health Systems 195 Miles St. Athens, GA 800-715-4225 Melinda Hawley, LCSW Mind Body Institute (ARMC) 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7330 Steven M. Hines, MD 188 S. Milledge Ave. Athens, GA 706-549-2087 Mehmood Mehdi, MD Advantage Behavioral Health Systems 195 Miles St. Athens, GA 800-715-4225 Richard A. Panico, MD Mind Body Institute (ARMC) 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7330 Bill Skelton, D. Ac Mind Body Institute (ARMC) 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7330

Tom Dang, DPM Family Footcare Center 679 Hospital Rd. Commerce, GA 706-335-4884

Tim Sweatman, LCSW Mind Body Institute (ARMC) 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7330

Frank J. DiPalma, DPMF Five County Foot Care 2003 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-354-1540

Mona Taylor, LCSW Mind Body Institute (ARMC) 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7330

Anthony R. Gordon, DPM 798 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-208-9977 Jennifer Jacobs, DPM 1747 Langford Dr., Bldg. 400-102 Bogart, GA 706-425-5433 Jon T. Middleton, DPM Family Footcare Center 679 Hospital Rd. Commerce, GA 706-335-4884 Mostafa Niknafs, DPM 1010 Prince Ave., Ste. 180 Athens, GA 706-548-2544 Steven Richman, DPM Family Footcare Center 679 Hospital Rd. Commerce, GA 706-335-4884 Mauro A. Rossi, DPM Athens Podiatry 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 300, Ste. A Athens, GA 706-546-7417 Anastasia Thomas, DPM Allied Ankle & Foot Care Centers 650 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 5 Athens, GA 706-548-2740

Marie Williams, Ph.D Talk Works, Inc. 3001 Monroe Hwy., Ste. 600-C Watkinsville, GA 706-224-0012

Psychology

Tara Weiszer, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist 1551 Jennings Mill Rd., Ste. 2000B Watkinsville, GA 706-424-5686

Psychotherapy

Melinda D. Hawley, LCSW Mind Body Institute Athens Regional Medical Center 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7330 Tina Sweatman, LCSW Mind Body Institute Athens Regional Medical Center 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7330 Mona Taylor, LCSW Mind Body Institute Athens Regional Medical Center 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-7330

Public health

Health and Wellness Professionals Claude Burnett, MD County Health Departments: Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Jackson, Madison, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Walton

Jon J. DeWitte, MD Athens Radiology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3676

Pulmonary

Brigid M. Gerety, MD Athens Radiology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3676

Nehal K. Bhatt, MD Athens Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. A Athens, GA 706-549-5560 Jakemia Coleman, MD Athens Pulmonary & Allergy, PC 3320 Old Jefferson Rd. #200A Athens, GA 706-549-5560 F. Hugh Jenkins, MD Athens Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. A Athens, GA 706-549-5560 Karan Julka, MD Athens Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. A Athens, GA 706-549-5560 Stephen K. Lucas, MD Athens Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. A Athens, GA 706-549-5560 Thomas Martin, MD Athens Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. A Athens, GA 706-549-5560 Jane M. Parks, MD Athens Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. A Athens, GA 706-549-5560 Shraddha Tongia, MD Athens Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. A Athens, GA 706-549-5560 Milos Tucakovic, MD Athens Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. A Athens, GA 706-549-5560

Radiology

John W. Barton, MD Athens Radiology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3676 Stephen G. Bramlett, MD Athens Radiology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3676 Patrick W. Cherry, MD Athens Radiology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3676

Andrew J. Greenshields, MD Athens Radiology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3676 William T. Herrington, MD Athens Radiology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3676 Stuart M. Jacobsen, MD Gwinnett Medical Center Radiology Department 1000 Medical Center Blvd.

Lawrenceville, GA 678-312-4440 Shane Kudela, MD Athens Radiology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3676 Daniel Measel, MD Athens Radiology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3676 Val M. Phillips, MD Gwinnett Medical Center Radiology Department Lawrenceville, GA 678-312-4440 Robert Rhodes, MD Athens Radiology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3676 Harry Rinker, MD Gwinnett Medical Center Radiology Department 1000 Medical Center Blvd.

Lawrenceville, GA 678-312-4440 C. Randall Smith, MD Athens Radiology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3676 Jerry O. Smith, MD Athens Radiology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3676 Philip G. Van Dyck, MD Athens Radiology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3676 Janet R. Wall, MD Athens Radiology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3676 Ronald C. Walpert II, MD Athens Radiology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3676 David L. Wicker, MD Athens Radiology Associates 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3676

James York, MD Gwinnett Medical Center Radiology Department 1000 Medical Center Blvd.

Lawrenceville, GA 678-312-4440

Radiology Oncology James B. Benton, MD Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia 2349 Lawrenceville Hwy. Decatur, GA 404-320-1550 Frank Critz, MD Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia 2349 Lawrenceville Hwy. Decatur, GA 404-320-1550 Russell Hinerman, MD University Cancer & Blood Center 220 Hawthorne Park Athens, GA 706-548-0500 Mark Merlin, MD Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia 2349 Lawrenceville Hwy. Decatur, GA 404-320-1550 Narendra K. Shah, MD University Cancer & Blood Center 220 Hawthorne Park Athens, GA 706-548-0500 Gordon O. Shoenfeld, MD University Cancer & Blood Center 220 Hawthorne Park Athens, GA 706-548-0500 Ronald L. Terry, MD University Cancer & Blood Center 220 Hawthorne Park Athens, GA 706-548-0500

Rehabilitation

Athens Regional Rehabilitation Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3511 Cardiac Rehabilitation at St. Mary’s 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-389-2915 RiverMend Health Center of Athens 230 Briarcliff Road Athens, GA 844-303-2834 St. Mary’s Center for Rehabilitation Medicine 1230 Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-372-4419 St. Mary’s Outpatient Rehab 2470 Daniells Bridge Rd. Athens, GA 706-389-2950 Athens Orthopedic Clinic 1765 Old West Broad St., Bldg. 2 Athens, GA 706-549-1663

Renal

Athens Renal Center 2047 Prince Ave., Ste. A Athens, GA 706-549-2133 Srilakshmi Rebala, MD Georgia Renal Associates 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 500C Athens, GA 706-546-7484

Rheumatology

Anthony Deutsch, MD Allergy, Asthma & Arthritis Center of Athens 330 Hawthorne Lane Athens, GA 706-546-8518 Loreen Hunt, MD Allergy, Asthma & Arthritis Center of Athens 330 Hawthorne Lane Athens, GA 706-546-8518

Services

Medical Services

A.C.T. Home Care, Inc. Home Care Services 1075 Gaines School Rd. Athens, GA 706-559-4432 Bet-Townsend Hearing Aids 1650 W. Broad St. Athens, GA 706-410-2580 Caring Man In A Van Personal Care Transportation 706-342-1566 Children’s Medical Services 645 Meigs St. Athens, GA 706-389-6923 Family Care, Inc. Home Healthcare Services 855 Sunset Dr. #6 Athens, GA 1-800-791-5156 Jennings Mill Drug Company 1360 Caduceus Way, Bldg. 400, Ste. 105 Watkinsville, GA 706-621-5996 Medlink Colbert 11 Charlie Morris Rd. Colbert, GA 706-788-2127 247 Union Point Rd. Lexington, GA 706-743-8171 Medlink Winder 122 West Athens Street Winder, GA 770-867-6633

Personal Services

Athens Community Council on Aging 135 Hoyt St. Athens, GA 706-549-4850 Athens First Bank & Trust 150 W. Hancock Ave. Athens, GA 706-357-7070 New Horizon Medical Institute 114 N. Broad St. Winder, GA 678-963-0387 St. Mary’s Highland Hills 1660 Jennings Mill Rd. Watkinsville, GA 706-353-8840 St. Mary’s Hospice & Hospice House 1660 Jennings Mill Rd. Watkinsville, GA 706-353-8840 Talmage Terrace-Lanier Gardens 801 Riverhill Dr. Athens, GA 706-369-7100

Sleep Disorder Specialists

Athens Regional Sleep Center 1199 Prince Ave., Athens, GA 706-475-5017 Athens Sleep & Wellness Center 1490 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-613-6990

St. Mary’s Sleep Disorders Center 2410 Daniells Bridge Rd, Bldg 300 Athens, GA 706-389-3200 Subodh K. Agrawal, MD, MBBS Athens Sleep & Wellness Center 1490 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-613-6990 | Nehal Bhatt, MD Athens Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. A Athens, GA 706-549-5560 Hugh Jenkins, MD Athens Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. A Athens, GA 706-549-5560 John P. Lazenby, MD Athens Pulmonary, Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. A Athens, GA 706-549-5560 Wayne Middendorf, MD Athens Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. A Athens, GA 706-549-5560 Jane M. Parks, MD Athens Pulmonary, Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. A Athens, GA 706-549-5560 Meredith Petry Athens Sleep and Wellness Center 1490 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-202-3151 Ram C. Sharma, MD Athens Sleep & Wellness Center 1490 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-613-6990 Shraddha Tongia, MD Athens Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. A Athens, GA 706-549-5560 Milos Tucakovic, MD Athens Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Center 3320 Old Jefferson Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. A Athens, GA 706-549-5560 Terry L. Wimpey, MD, PhD Athens Neurological Associates 1088 A Baxter St. Athens, GA 706-353-0606

Speech Therapy

Athens Regional Rehabilitation Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3511 St. Mary’s Rehabilitation ServicesAdult Speech Therapy 2470 Daniells Bridge Rd. Athens, GA 706-389-2950

Directory Speech therapy

Athens Regional Rehabilitation Services 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-3511 St. Mary’s Rehabilitation Services-Adult Speech Therapy 2470 Daniells Bridge Rd. Athens, GA 706-389-2950

Surgery cardiology

Theresa Luu, MD Emory Healthe 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-1950 Vincent J. Maffei, MD, FACS Athens Thoracic & Vascular Surgery, P.C. 784 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-208-1144 Cullen Morris, MD Emory Healthe 1199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-475-1950

Surgery colon and rectal

Gregory A. DeLaurier, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 3600 Athens, GA 706-546-7646 Andrew Lawrence, MD Athens General & Colorectal Surgeons 740 Prince Ave., Bldg. 2 Athens, GA 706-548-5488 Sergio Mejias, MD Athens General & Colorectal Surgeons 740 Prince Ave., Bldg. 2 Athens, GA 706-548-5488

Surgery general

Robert M. Cannon II, MD Athens Area Surgical Associates 700 Sunset Dr., Ste. 503 Athens, GA 706-613-1040 E. W. Cody Gunn III, M.D., F.A.C.S. Athens Regional Specialty Services 740 Prince Ave., Bldg. 1-B. Athens, GA 706-549-5554 Thomas H. Hawk, Jr., MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 740 Prince Ave., Bldg. 8-A Athens, GA 706-353-1630 Ryan Katz, MD Athens General & Colorectal Surgeons 740 Prince Ave., Bldg 2 Athens, GA 706-548-5488 Andrew Lawrence, MD Athens General & Colorectal Surgeons 740 Prince Avenue, Bldg. 2 Athens, GA 30606 706-548-5488 Sergio T. Mejias, MD Athens General & Colorectal Surgeons 740 Prince Avenue, Bldg. 2 Athens, GA 30606 706-548-5488

Eva Katherine Moore, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 740 Prince Ave., Bldg. 1-B Athens, GA 706-549-5554

David M. Sailors, MD Athens Vascular Specialists/ VeinSolutions 195 King Ave. Athens, GA 706-549-8306

Mohammed H. Obeidin, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 1010 Prince Ave., Ste. 186N Athens, GA 706-548-0991

Jonathan Woody, MD Athens Vascular Specialists/ VeinSolutions 195 King Ave. Athens, GA 706-549-8306

Steve M. Shirley, MD Northeast Georgia Surgical Consultants 1270 Prince Ave., Ste. 102 Athens, GA 706-543-5873

Urgent care

Whitney L. Webb, MD Athens Regional Specialty Services 740 Prince Ave. Bldg 8-A Athens, GA 706-353-1630

Surgery neurological

Bryan B. Barnes, MD Georgia Neurological Surgery and Comprehensive Spine 2142 W. Broad Street Bldg. 100, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-548-6881 Harlan J. Bruner, MD Georgia Neurological Surgery and Comprehensive Spine 2142 W. Broad St. Bldg. 100, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-548-6881 John V Cuff, MD Georgia Neurological Surgery and Comprehensive Spine 2142 W. Broad St. Bldg. 100, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-548-6881 Kimberly P. Walpert, MD Georgia Neurological Surgery and Comprehensive Spine 1199 Prince Ave..

Athens, GA 706-475-1870

Surgery thoracic Vincent Maffei, MD 784 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-208-1144

Chris E. Malone, MD, FACS Athens Vein & Thoracic Specialists 1181 Langford Dr., Bldg. 306, Ste. 104 Bogart, GA 706-850-3444

Surgery vascular

Mark J. Costantino, MD Athens Vascular Specialists/ VeinSolutions 195 King Ave. Athens, GA 706-549-8306 Christopher Everett, MD Athens Vascular Surgery, PC 195 King Ave. Athens, GA 706-549-8306 Jeffrey Pearce, MD Athens Vascular Specialists/ VeinSolutions 195 King Ave. Athens, GA 706-549-8306

Athens Orthopedic Clinic Urgent Care 125 King Ave. Athens, GA (706) 549-1663 Paul Broun, MD 1061 Dowdy Rd., Ste. 100 Athens, GA 706-621-7575 Errol G. Duncan, MD Reddy Urgent Care 1061 Dowdy Rd., Ste. 100 Athens, GA 706-621-7575 Reddy Urgent Care 1061 Dowdy Rd., Ste. 100 Athens, GA* 132 Franklin Springs St. Royston, GA* 138 West Gibson St. Hartwell, GA* 280 General Daniels Ave. Danielsville, GA 500 Great Oaks Dr., Ste. 9 Monroe, GA 706-621-7575 Regional FirstCare Highway 29 North Athens, GA 706-353-6000 1010 Village Dr. Watkinsville, GA 706-769-0000 528 Panther Dr. Jefferson, GA 706-387-5555 340 Exchange Blvd.

Winder, GA 678-963-7171

Urology

David C. Allen, MD The Urology Clinic 120 Trinity Pl. Athens, GA 706-543-2718 John C. Blankenship, MD Urology Group of Athens 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 2000 Athens, GA 706-543-6261 Robert R. Byrne, MD Ellison, Walton and Byrne 2142 W. Broad St., Bldg. 200, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-612-9401 Mark F. Ellison, MD Ellison, Walton and Byrne 2142 W. Broad St., Bldg. 200, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-612-9401 Thomas H. Oliver, MD Urology Group of Athens 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 2000 Athens, GA 706-543-6261 Catherine Schwender, MD Urology Group of Athens 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. 2000 Athens, GA 706-543-6261

Gary R. Walton, MD Ellison, Walton and Byrne 2142 W. Broad St., Bldg. 200, Ste. 200 Athens, GA 706-612-9401

Vein therapy

Chris E. Malone, MD, FACS Athens Vein & Thoracic Specialists 1181 Langford Dr., Bldg. 306, Ste. 104 Bogart, GA 706-850-3444 Vincent Maffei, MD Maffei Vein Center 784 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-208-1144 Chris E. Malone, MD, FACS Athens Vein & Thoracic Specialists 1181 Langford Dr., Bldg. 306, Ste. 104 Bogart, GA 706-850-3444 Vincent Maffei, MD Maffei Vein Center 784 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 706-208-1144