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Welcome to Gordon HospitalThis directory has been developed with your needs in mind. Quality healthcare is important to you and your family, so it is our hope that this directory provides useful informa-tion about our hospital and its services. Included in this directory are the services available at Gordon Hospital and photographs of physicians who comprise our medical staff.

It is clear when you review specialties available, that North Georgia is fortunate to have such a diverse group of

physicians. The physicians practicing here have been chosen due to their excellent medical skills and because they share the same healthcare philosophy as Gordon Hospital. We have been your healthcare provider for more than 50 years. It is our desire that the same caring spirit we have exhibited in the past, combined with the latest medical technology, will position us to be your healthcare provider for the future.

Sincerely,

Pete Weber President/Chief Executive Officer

USING THIS DIRECTORYThe physicians featured in this directory have been credentialed and have privileges at Gordon Hospital. They are listed alphabetically under their medical specialty. The information lists the doctor’s name, credentials, office address and phone and fax numbers.

This directory may not include every physician on the Gordon Hospital staff. New practitioners are added regularly to meet our community’s growing needs.

New physician information can be received by calling 706.879.4732 or by visiting the Gordon Hospital website at www.gordonhospital.com. Although every attempt has been made to correctly list this information, please be aware that physicians’ office locations and telephone numbers may change. For any questions on the content of this directory, please call 706.879.4732 and we will be happy to assist you.

FOR YOUR HEALTHCARE NEEDSGordon Hospital is a family of professional caregivers motivated by Christian values to provide the highest quality physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healthcare, while extending the healing love of Christ to all we serve.

For more than 50 years, Gordon Hospital has continued its commitment to the healthcare needs of our community. We have progressed from the Johnston-Hall Hospital located in downtown Calhoun to a 69-bed acute care facility that is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP). Also, our laboratory is accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP).

In 1994, Gordon Hospital became a member of Adventist Health System, the largest not-for-profit Protestant health care system in the United States. From Cancer Surgery to Urology, Gordon Hospital’s professional team offers an array of services and specialties combined with the latest in medical technology.

We continue our commitment to a healthier community, which is an important part of our Mission Statement. We take that responsibility seriously and have pledged staff, time, and resources to achieve that goal.

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ANESTHESIOLOGYAn anesthesiologist administers anesthetic to induce sleep or numb part of the body prior to surgery, while monitoring the patient’s life functions.

David Brannon, M.D.Anesthesiology (Board Certified)Calhoun Anesthesia, P.C.

105 Laurel Creek Road, Suite 11BCalhoun, GA 30701Telephone: 706.602.9995Fax: 706.624.0271

Medical School: Loma Linda University School of MedicineInternship: Loma Linda University Medical CenterResidency: Shands Hospital

Dawn Idom, M.D.Anesthesiology (Board Certified)Calhoun Anesthesia, P.C.


Medical School: University of Tennessee College of MedicineInternship: University of Tennessee College of MedicineResidency: University of Tennessee College of Medicine

Laverne Keizer, M.D.Anesthesiology (Board Certified)Calhoun Anesthesia, P.C.


Medical School: University of Tennessee at MemphisInternship: University of Tennessee at MemphisResidency: Emory University

James T. Palmer, D.O.Anesthesiology (Board Certified) & Internal Medicine (Board Certified)Calhoun Anesthesia, P.C.

105 Laurel Creek Road, Suite 11B Calhoun, GA 30701Telephone: 706.602.9995Fax: 706.624.0271

Medical School: University of Health SciencesInternship: UAB - MontgomeryResidency: Cleveland Clinic Foundation & Montgomery Internal Medicine

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CARDIOLOGYA cardiologist specializes in the structure and function and disorders of the heart.

Charles Brandon Baggett, M.D.Cardiovascular Disease (Board Certified) & Internal Medicine (Board Certified)Harbin Clinic

504 Redmond RoadRome, GA 30165Telephone: 706.235.3855Fax: 706.290.2382

Medical School: Louisiana State University School of MedicineResidency: University of Virginia Medical CenterFellowship: Scott & White Memorial Hospital

Joshua B. Donner, M.D.Pediatric Cardiology (Board Certified)Harbin Clinic


Medical School: Medical College of GeorgiaInternship: Emory University School of MedicineResidency: Emory University Fellowship: Emory University

Gwynne D. Floyd, M.D.Cardiovascular Disease (Board Certified) & Internal Medicine (Board Certified)Harbin Clinic


Medical School: Medical College of GeorgiaResidency: Fitzsimons Army Medical CenterFellowship: Fitzsimons Army Medical Center

Rahul Garg, M.D.Cardiovascular Disease (Board Certified) Harbin Clinic


Medical School: Duke University School of MedicineInternship: Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineFellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

James C. Merritt, M.D.Cardiovascular Disease (Board Certified), Internal Medicine (Board Certified), & Interventional Cardiology (Board Certified)Harbin Clinic


Medical School: Emory University School of MedicineInternship: Vanderbilt University School of MedicineFellowship: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

George Hunter Myers, M.D.Cardiovascular Disease (Board Certified), Internal Medicine (Board Certified) & Interventional Cardiology (Board Certified)Harbin Clinic


Medical School: University of Virginia School of MedicineInternship: University of North Carolina HospitalFellowship: University of North Carolina Hospital

Himanshu Patel, M.D.Cardiovascular Disease (Board Certified) & Internal Medicine (Board Certified)Harbin Clinic


Medical School: Louisiana State UniversityResidency: Thomas Jefferson University HospitalFellowship: Albert Einstein Medical Center

Vincent D. Pearson, M.D.Cardiovascular Disease (Board Certified), Internal Medicine (Board Certified), & Nuclear Medicine (Board Certified)Harbin Clinic Cardiology - Calhoun

1060 Red Bud RoadCalhoun, GA 30701Telephone: 706.629.9507Fax: 706.625.0369

Medical School: University of South Alabama Internship: William Beaumont Army Medical CenterResidency: William Beaumont Army Medical CenterFellowship: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Hector Picon, M.D.Cardiovascular Disease (Board Certified) & Internal Medicine (Board Certified)Harbin Clinic

504 Redmond RoadRome, GA 30165Telephone: 706.235.3855

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Fax: 706.290.2382Medical School: Harvard Medical SchoolInternship: George Washington University HospitalResidency: George Washington University HospitalFellowship: Emory University School of Medicine

Maxwell A. Prempeh, M.D.Cardiovascular Disease (Board Certified) & Internal Medicine (Board Certified)Harbin Clinic Cardiology - Cartersville

150 Gentilly Blvd.Cartersville, GA 30120Telephone: 770.606.8359Fax: 770.382.5762

Medical School: Louisiana State UniversityResidency: Thomas Jefferson University HospitalFellowship: Albert Einstein Medical Center

Ravinder Reddy, M.D.Cardiovascular Disease (Board Certified) & Internal Medicine (Board Certified)Harbin Clinic Cardiology - Cartersville

150 Gentilly Blvd. Cartersville, GA 30120Telephone: 770.606.8359Fax: 770.382.5762

Medical School: Osmania Medical CollegeInternship: Saint Barnabas Medical CenterResidency: Saint Barnabas Medical Center Fellowship: Baylor College of Medicine

Frank Stegall, M.D.Cardiovascular Disease (Board Certified), Internal Medicine (Board Certified) & Interventional Cardiology (Board Certified)Harbin Clinic


Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of MedicineInternship: Grady Health SystemResidency: Grady Health SystemFellowship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Robert P. Styperek, M.D.Cardiovascular Disease (Board Certified) & Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology (Board Certified)Harbin Clinic


Medical School: Emory University School of MedicineInternship: Jackson Memorial HospitalResidency: Jackson Memorial HospitalFellowship: Emory University School of Medicine

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J. Michael Ware, M.D.Cardiovascular Disease (Board Certified), Internal Medicine (Board Certified) & Interventional Cardiology (Board Certified)Harbin Clinic


Medical School: Emory University School of MedicineInternship: Emory University HospitalResidency: Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center

DENTAL SURGERYThe branch of dentistry concerned with the surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and deformities of the oral and maxillofacial region.

Billy Chung, D.D.S.DentistryNorth Georgia Center for Corrective Jaw Surgery, PC

1107 Memorial Drive, Suite 101Dalton, GA 30720Telephone: 706.227.9393Fax: 706.227.9628

Medical School: Loma Linda School of DentistryInternship: Loma Linda University Medical CenterResidency: Loma Linda University Medical CenterFellowship: Santa Barbara Center for Corrective Jaw Surgery

EMERGENCY MEDICINEEmergency Medicine physicians focus on the evaluation and treatment of acute illness and injuries which may be life or limb threatening.

Angela Coleman, M.D.Family Medicine (Board Certified)Georgia Emergency Care, P.C.


Medical School: Drexel University College of MedicineInternship: Crozer Chester Medical CenterResidency: Palmetto Health Alliance

Todd Hold, M.D.Family Medicine (Board Certified)Georgia Emergency Care, P.C.


Medical School: Medical College of GeorgiaInternship: Medical College of GeorgiaResidency: Floyd Medical Center

Richard Karol, M.D.Emergency Medicine (Board Certified)Georgia Emergency Care, P.C.


Medical School: University of Connecticut School of MedicineInternship: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New JerseyResidency: Albany Medical Center HospitalFellowship: Greater Baltimore Medical Center

Edward Meier, M.D.Occupational Medicine (Board Certified)Georgia Emergency Care, P.C.

1035 Red Bud Road Calhoun, GA 30701Telephone: 706.879.4724Fax: 706.602.8058

Medical School: USF HealthInternship: University of Texas Medical School at HoustonResidency: University of South Florida

Jacquelin Miller, M.D.Emergency Medicine (Board Certified)Georgia Emergency Care, P.C.


Medical School: Medical College of GeorgiaInternship: Medical College of GeorgiaResidency: Medical College of Georgia

Kirby Peden, M.D.Family Practice (Board Certified)Georgia Emergency Care, P.C.


Medical School: Medical College of GeorgiaInternship: Floyd Medical CenterResidency: Medical College of Georgia

John Stearns, M.D.Emergency Medicine & Family Practice (Board Certified)Georgia Emergency Care, P.C.


Medical School: Loma Linda University School of MedicineInternship: Florida HospitalResidency: Florida Hospital

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Kathrine Whitehead, M.D.Family Medicine (Board Certified)Georgia Emergency Care, P.C.


Medical School: Ross University School of MedicineInternship: Greenville Hospital SystemResidency: Greenville Hospital System

FAMILY MEDICINEFamily practitioners serve as primary care physicians, providing comprehensive preventative medical and limited surgical care for all ages and body systems.

Pablo Balboa, M.D. Family Medicine (Board Certified)Gordon Urgent Care - Calhoun

100 Hospital CourtCalhoun, GA 30701Telephone: 706.602.8200Fax: 706.602.1354

Medical School: University of MontemorelosInternship: Scott & White HospitalResidency: Scott & White Hospital

Phil Gray, M.D.Family Medicine (Board Certified)Redmond Family Care

105 Willowbrook WayCalhoun, GA 30701Telephone: 706.625.6999Fax: 706.625.6990

Medical School: Medical College of GeorgiaInternship: Floyd Medical CenterResidency: Floyd Medical Center

Devin Handley, M.D.Family Medicine (Board Certified)Redmond Family Care


Medical School: Mercer UniversityInternship: East Tennessee State UniversityResidency: East Tennessee State University

Kenneth Howard, M.D.Family Medicine (Board Certified)Calhoun Family Medicine


Medical School: Medical College of GeorgiaResidency: Akron General Medical Center

Joseph P. Johnson, M.D. Family Medicine (Board Certified)OWASA Family Medicine

109 Hospital DriveCalhoun, GA 30701Telephone: 706.625.0333Fax: 706.602.1269

Medical School: University of Miami, Miller School of MedicineInternship: Walter Reed Army Medical CenterResidency: Womack Army Medical Center

Susan I. Kim, M.D. Family Medicine (Board Certified)Gordon Urgent Care - Adairsville

7435 Hwy. 140Adairsville, GA 30103Telephone: 770.769.9555Fax: 770.769.9352

Medical School: Loma Linda University School of MedicineInternship: Loma Linda University School of MedicineResidency: Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Loren C. King, M.D. Family Medicine (Board Certified)SouthernCARE Family Medicine

111 Laurel Creek Road, Suite ACalhoun, GA 30701Telephone: 706.624.1001Fax: 706.602.2784

Medical School: Loma Linda University School of MedicineResidency: Florida Hospital Medical Center

Paul LeBlanc, M.D.Family Medicine (Board Certified)OWASA Family Medicine


Medical School: University of Mississippi Medical CenterInternship: The Medical Center, Columbus, GAResidency: The Medical Center, Columbus, GA

Rochelle LePor, D.O.Family Medicine (Board Certified)Northwest Georgia Medical Group, LLC

400 Timms RoadCalhoun, GA 30701Telephone: 706.625.0022Fax: 706.625.3803

Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine and BiosciencesResidency: St. Joseph Community Hospital of Mishawaka Inc.Internship: St. Joseph Community Hospital of Mishawaka Inc.

Scott LePor, D.O.Family Medicine (Board Certified)Northwest Georgia Medical Group, LLC


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Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine and BiosciencesInternship: Northside Hospital and Heart InstituteResidency: St. Joseph Community Hospital of Mishawaka

Robert Lester, M.D.Family Medicine (Board Certified)OWASA Family Medicine


Medical School: University of ArkansasInternship: Floyd Medical CenterResidency: Floyd Medical Center

Byron Littlefield, D.O.Family Medicine (Board Certified)Adairsville Family Medicine

6000 Joe Frank Harris ParkwayAdairsville, GA 30103Telephone: 770.773.9201Fax: 770.773.3080

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineInternship: NSUCOM – Largo Medical CenterResidency: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Katherine Naymick, D.O.Family Medicine (Board Certified)OWASA Family Medicine


Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic MedicineInternship: Flint Osteopathic HospitalResidency: Flint Osteopathic Hospital (Surgical), Michigan State University – Kalamazoo Center of Medical Studies (Family Practice)

Barbara Nelson, M.D.Family Medicine (Board Certified)Redmond Family Care


Medical School: Rush Medical College of Rush UniversityResidency: Rush Presbyterian St. Lukes Christian Hospital

Sarah Polow, D.O.Family Medicine (Board Certified)Gordon Health Depot

824 GI Maddox ParkwayChatsworth, GA 30705-2073Telephone: 706.695.0561Fax: 706.695.8678

Medical School: College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines, IowaResidency: Doctors Hospital

Garrett E. Post, M.D.Family Medicine (Board Certified)OWASA Family Medicine


Medical School: Medical College of GeorgiaInternship: University of Tennessee College of MedicineResidency: Emory Family and Preventive Medicine

Michael Anthony Witt, M.D.Family Medicine (Board Certified)

1289 G I Maddox Parkway Chatsworth, GA 30705Telephone: 706.695.6785Fax: 706.695.0158

Medical School: University of CincinnatiInternship: University of CincinnatiResidency: United Hospital Center

Christopher Yamamoto, M.D.Family Medicine (Board Certified)OWASA Family Medicine


Medical School: Loma Linda University School of MedicineInternship: Womack Army Medical CenterResidency: Womack Army Medical Center

Joni Yamamoto, M.D.Family Medicine (Board Certified)Northwest Georgia Medical Group, LLC


Medical School: Loma Linda University School of MedicineInternship: Southern Regional Area Health Education CenterResidency: Southern Regional Area Health Education Center

HOSPITALISTHospitalists admit and treat patients at Gordon Hospital. They communicate regularly with the patients’ primary care physicians regarding treatment and care.

J. Brent Box, M.D.Internal Medicine (Board Certified)Chief Hospitalist

1035 Red Bud Road Calhoun, GA 30701 Telephone: 706.879.4776Fax: 706.879.4781

Medical School: Mercer UniversityInternship: United States Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, VirginiaResidency: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Vernon R. Chin, M.D.Internal Medicine


Medical School: Loma Linda University School of MedicineInternship: Loma Linda Medical CenterResidency: Loma Linda Medical Center

Betsy Eapen, D.O. Internal Medicine (Board Certified)


Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NYResidency: New York Hospital, Queens, NY.Fellowship: Long Island College Hospital, Brooklyn, NY

John Joon Han, D.O.Internal Medicine (Board Certified)


Medical School: Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic MedicineResidency: United Health Services, Johnson City, NY

Mahsheed Khajavi, M.D.Internal Medicine (Board Certified)


Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine Internship: Yale University School of MedicineResidency: Emory University School of Medicine

Kailash Kulkarni, M.D.Internal Medicine (Board Certified)


Medical School: Government Medical College, Surat, IndiaResidency: East Tennessee State University

Jason Lee, M.D.Internal Medicine (Board Certified)

1035 Red Bud Road Calhoun, GA 30701 Telephone: 706.879.4776Fax: 706.879.4781

Medical School: Medical College of GeorgiaInternship: University of Tennessee College of MedicineResidency: University of Tennessee College of Medicine

Ted Pennel, M.D.Internal Medicine (Board Certified)


Medical School: Medical College of Georgia Residency: University of Florida College of Medicine

Kishor Sadaria, M.D.Internal Medicine (Board Certified)


Medical School: Pramukhswami Medical SchoolInternship: Jamaica Hospital Medical CenterResidency: Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

INTERNAL MEDICINEInternal medicine physicians are specialists who diagnose and treat a wide variety of diseases affecting adults, including diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Internists provide medical rather than surgical care.

Tom D. Bledsoe, Jr., M.D.Internal Medicine (Board Certified)Arukah Medicine, PC

407 Second AvenueCalhoun, GA 30701Telephone: 706.403.4613Fax: 866.348.6516

Medical School: Mercer UniversityInternship: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical CenterResidency: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Cynthia Brown, M.D.Internal Medicine & Pediatrics (Board Certified)Gordon Adult & Pediatric Medical Associates

815 Curtis ParkwayCalhoun, GA 30701Telephone: 706.879.5800Fax: 706.625.3207

Medical School: Medical College of GeorgiaInternship: Duke University Medical CenterResidency: Duke University Medical Center

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Anthony Captain, M.D.Internal Medicine (Board Certified)Northwest Georgia Medical Group, LLC


Medical School: University of TennesseeInternship: Emory UniversityResidency: Emory University

German J. Garcia, M.D.Internal Medicine (Board Certified)

1143 E Walnut Avenue Dalton, GA 30721Telephone: 706.229.9501Fax: 706.229.9505

Medical School: Univ De Cartagena, Div De Cien De La Salud, Cartagena, ColombiaInternship: Lincoln Medical & Mental Health CenterResidency: Lincoln Med & Mental Health Center

Charles Frederick Jackson III, M.D.Internal Medicine (Board Certified)Harbin Clinic

1825 Martha Berry Blvd.Rome, GA 30165Telephone: 706.235.3855Fax: 706.290.2382

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia School of MedicineInternship: Emory UniversityResidency: Emory University Fellowship: Emory University

Tom Kanomata, M.D.Internal Medicine (Board Certified)Northwest Georgia Medical Group, LLC


Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine Internship: Kettering Medical CenterResidency: Kettering Medical Center

Maxwell Parrott, M.D.Internal Medicine (Board Certified)Northwest Georgia Medical Group, LLC


Medical School: University of South CarolinaInternship: University of Alabama at BirminghamResidency: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Kent Van Arsdell, M.D.Internal Medicine (Board Certified)Northwest Georgia Medical Group, LLC


Medical School: Loma Linda University School of MedicineInternship: Kettering Medical CenterResidency: Kettering Medical Center

NEONATOLOGYNeonatologists practice the branch of medicine concerned with the development and disorders of newborn babies.

Victor James Thomas, M.D.Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine & Pediatrics (Board Certified)Regional Obstetrical Consultants

902 McCallie Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37403-2724Telephone: 423.664.4460Fax: 423.664.4466

Medical School: University of Florida College of MedicineInternship: Shands Hospital at University of FloridaResidency: Shands Hospital at University of Florida

NEPHROLOGYNephrology is the branch of medicine that deals withkidney function and diseases.

Hailu Demissachew, M.D.Nephrology (Board Certified)Harbin Clinic


Medical School: University of FlorenceInternship: Addis Ababa UniversityResidency: Our Lady of Mercy Medical CenterFellowship: University of Rochester; Rochester

David Taylor Dennard, M.D.Nephrology (Board Certified)Nephrology & Hypertension Specialists P.C.

1506 Broadrick Drive Dalton, GA 30720-3011Telephone: 706.278.3430Fax: 706.370.4859

Medical School: Emory University School of MedicineInternship: Emory University School of Medicine Residency: University of VirginiaFellowship: Bowman Gray School of Medicine

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NEUROLOGYNeurologists focus on the diagnosis and treatment of all categories of disease or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, muscles and nervous system, as well as the blood vessels that relate to these structures.

Carl Billian, M.D.Neurology (Board Certified) & Sleep Study (Board Certified)Coosa Medical Group

1035 Red Bud Road, Suite 102 Calhoun, GA 30701Telephone: 706.879.4789Fax: 706.879.4790

Medical School: Medical College of VirginiaInternship: Mount Sinai School of MedicineResidency: Case Western ReserveFellowship: Case Western Reserve

William Naguszewski, M.D.Neurology (Board Certified)Coosa Medical Group


Medical School: St. Louis UniversityInternship: University of ConnecticutResidency: Georgetown University

Bryan Lee Philbrook, M.D.Neurology (Board Certified)Child Neurology Associates

5505 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Suite 500Atlanta, GA 30342Telephone: 404.256.3535Fax: 404.847.9596

Medical School: Ohio State UniversityInternship: University of South Alabama College of MedicineResidency: Ohio State UniversityFellowship: Jackson Memorial Hospital/Jackson Health System

Rafael Duchesne, M.D.Nephrology (Board Certified)Nephrology & Hypertension Specialist, P.C.

1506 Broadrick Drive Dalton, GA 30720Telephone: 706.278.3430Fax: 706.370.4859

Medical School: Universidad Central Del Caribe School of MedicineInternship: Emory University School of MedicineFellowship: Emory University School of Medicine

Ritu K. Khurana, M.D.Nephrology (Board Certified)Harbin Clinic


Medical School: West Virginia University School of MedicineInternship: Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineFellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

F. David Newby, M.D.Nephrology (Board Certified) & Internal Medicine (Board Certified)Nephrology & Hypertension Specialists, P.C.

1506 Broadrick Drive Dalton, GA 30720Telephone: 706.278.3430Fax: 706.370.4859

Medical School: Emory University School of MedicineInternship: Emory University School of MedicineFellowship: Emory University School of Medicine

John Richmond, M.D.Nephrology (Board Certified) & Internal Medicine (Board Certified)Nephrology & Hypertension Specialists, P.C.

1506 Broadrick DriveDalton, GA 30720Telephone: 706.278.3430Fax: 706.370.4859

Medical School: West Virginia University School of MedicineInternship: Presbyterian Medical CenterResidency: University of Virginia Medical CenterFellowship: University of Virginia Medical Center

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OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGYThese specialists diagnose and treat disorders of the female reproductive and urinary tracts. They are also concerned with the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth and the recuperative period following delivery.

Charles Davis Adair, M.D.Maternal & Fetal Medicine (Board Certified)Regional Obstetrical Consultants

902 McCallie AvenueChattanooga, TN 37403Telephone: 423.664.4460Fax: 423.664.4466

Medical School: Marshall University School of MedicineInternship: Shands Jacksonville Medical CenterResidency: Shands Jacksonville Medical CenterFellowship: Bowman Gray School of Medicine

Stephanie Brogden, M.D.Obstetrics & Gynecology (Board Certified)Genesis Women’s Center, P.C.


Medical School: University of South FloridaInternship: East Tennessee State UniversityResidency: Albert Einstein Medical Center

Anthony R. Harbin, M.D.Obstetrics & Gynecology (Board Certified)North Georgia Women’s Center

1525 Chattanooga Road Dalton, GA 30720Telephone: 706.226.3373Fax: 706.226.0845

Medical School: Medical College of GeorgiaInternship: Veterans Affairs Medical CenterResidency: Erlanger Medical Center

Joseph H. Kipikasa, M.D.Maternal & Fetal Medicine (Board Certified)Regional Obstetrical Consultants


Medical School: Medical College of PennsylvaniaInternship: Albert Einstein Medical CenterResidency: Albert Einstein Medical CenterFellowship: Pennsylvania Hospital

Garrett K. Lam, M.D.Maternal & Fetal Medicine (Board Certified)Regional Obstetrical Consultants


Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine & DentistryInternship: Good Samaritan Regional Medical CenterResidency: Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center Fellowship: University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Medicine

Darla Morgan, M.D.Obstetrics & Gynecology (Board Certified)Calhoun OB/GYN Associates

170 Curtis Parkway, Suite 1 Calhoun, GA 30701Telephone: 706.625.1275Fax: 706.629.5037

Medical School: Loma Linda University School of MedicineInternship: San Bernardino County Medical CenterResidency: Glendale Adventist Medical

Joy A. Nwadike, M.D. Obstetrics & Gynecology (Board Certified)Northwest Georgia OB/GYN


Medical School: Morehouse School of MedicineResidency: University of Tennessee College of Medicine

Sunanda Sadanandan, D.OMaternal & Fetal Medicine (Board Certified)Regional Obstetrical Consultants


Medical School: Pikeville CollegeInternship: Bethesda Hospital, Inc.Residency: Bethesda Hospital, Inc.Fellowship: University of New Mexico-Health Sciences Center

Larry J. Sanders, M.D.Obstetrics and Gynecology (Board Certified)Dalton OB/GYN

1108 Professional Boulevard Dalton, GA 30720Telephone: 706.226.6542Fax: 706.226.1273


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ONCOLOGY/HEMATOLOGYOncologists engage in the scientific study of tumors and treat cancer patients utilizing chemotherapy. Hematologists are specialists in the science encompassing the generation, anatomy, physiology, pathology and therapeutics of blood and treat patients with blood disorders.

Hosam Naguib, M.D.Medical Oncology/Hematology (Board Certified)Northwest Georgia Hematology & Oncology, PC

1504 N Thornton Avenue, Suite 102Dalton, GA 30722Telephone: 706.226.0508Fax: 706.226.5889

Medical School: University of Ain Shams Faculty of MedicineInternship: Muhlenberg Regional Medical CenterResidency: Muhlenberg Regional Medical CenterFellowship: University Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Eric Turner, M.D.Medical Oncology/Hematology (Board Certified) & Internal Medicine (Board Certified)North Georgia Cancer Care

400 Timms Road Calhoun, GA 30701 Telephone: 706.625.4285Fax: 706.625.3905

Medical School: University of North Carolina School of MedicineResidency: University of VirginiaFellowship: University of North Carolina School of Medicine

OPHTHALMOLOGYOphthalmologists specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of eye disorders, including cataracts and glaucoma, implant and transplant surgery. They also evalu-ate vision and prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses or other vision aids.

Daniel Ahn, M.D.Ophthalmology (Board Certified)North Georgia Eye Care


Medical School: University of California at San DiegoInternship: San Bernardino County Medical CenterResidency: University of California at San Diego

Wesley Stuckey, M.D.Obstetrics & Gynecology (Board Certified)North Georgia Women’s Center

1525 Chattanooga Road Dalton, GA 30720Telephone: 706.226.3373Fax: 706.226.0845

Medical School: University of South AlabamaInternship: University of Tennessee College of MedicineResidency: University of Tennessee College of Medicine

Donald Taylor, M.D.Obstetrics & Gynecology (Board Certified)Calhoun OB/GYN Associates

170 Curtis Parkway, Suite 1 Calhoun, GA 30701 Telephone: 706.625.1275Fax: 706.629.5037

Medical School: Loma Linda University School of MedicineInternship: Loma Linda UniversityResidency: Loma Linda University

Carlos Torres, M.D.Maternal & Fetal Medicine (Board Certified)Regional Obstetrical Consultants


Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science CenterInternship: University of Tennessee ChattanoogaFellowship: Emory University

James Henry Vick III, M.D.Obstetrics & Gynecology (Board Certified)Northwest Georgia Medical Clinic

15 Riverbend Drive, Suite 2100Rome, GA 30161Telephone: 706.291.0884Fax: 706.378.8267

Medical School: Mercer UniversityInternship: Greenville Hospital SystemResidency: Greenville Hospital System

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ORTHOPEDIC SURGERYOrthopedic surgeons specialize in surgery relating to treatment of disorders of the skeletal systems and associated muscles.

Eddie Atwell, M.D.Orthopedic Surgery (Board Certified)Georgia Bone and Joint Surgeons

15 Medical Drive Cartersville, GA 30121Telephone: 770.386.5221Fax: 770.386.1128

Medical School: University of MarylandInternship: Medical College of GeorgiaResidency: Medical College of Georgia

John J. Brunette, M.D.Orthopedic Surgery (Board Certified)Georgia Bone and Joint Surgeons


Medical School: University of RochesterInternship: University of RochesterResidency: Medical College of Georgia

Charles W. Cha, M.D.Orthopedic Surgery (Board Certified)Georgia Bone and Joint Surgeons


Medical School: University of CaliforniaInternship: University of PittsburghResidency: University of Pittsburgh

Gregory Crawley, M.D.Orthopedic Surgery (Board Certified)Georgia Orthopedic Specialists Inc.


Medical School: Medical College of GeorgiaInternship: Atlanta Medical CenterResidency: Atlanta Medical Center

J. Mitchell Frix, M.D.Orthopedic Surgery (Board Certified)Associates in Orthopedics & Sports Medicine



Andrew Hester, M.D. Orthopedic Surgery (Board Certified)Northwest Georgia Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

106 Hospital CourtCalhoun, GA 30701Telephone: 706.602.3100Fax: 706.602.3101

Medical School: Medical College of GeorgiaInternship: University of Tennessee, Erlanger Baroness HospitalResidency: University of Tennessee, Erlanger Baroness Hospital

Stephen King, M.D.Orthopedic Surgery (Board Certified)Northwest Georgia Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

106 Hospital Court Calhoun, GA 30701Telephone: 706.602.3100Fax: 706.602.3101

Medical School: Medical College of GeorgiaInternship: University of Tennessee ChattanoogaResidency: University of Tennessee Chattanooga

James E. Lashley, M.D. Orthopedic Surgery Associates in Orthopedics & Sports Medicine


Medical School: Medical College of GeorgiaResidency: University of Tennessee College of MedicineFellowship: Indiana Spine Group

John Norman, M.D.Orthopedic Surgery (Board Certified)Associates in Orthopedics & Sports Medicine


Medical School: Medical College of GeorgiaResidency: Atlanta Medical Center

Thad A. Riddle, M.D.Orthopedic Surgery (Board Certified)Georgia Orthopedic Specialists, Inc.

5 Medical Drive, NECartersville, GA 30121Telephone: 770.386.8604Fax: 770.386.2503


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Medical School: Emory UniversityInternship: Vanderbilt UniversityResidency: Vanderbilt University

David Dinges, M.D.Otolaryngology (Board Certified)Calhoun ENT Associates, P.C.

705A Red Bud RoadCalhoun, GA 30701Telephone: 706.629.5000Fax: 706.629.5993

Medical School: University of KansasInternship: Medical College of GeorgiaResidency: Medical College of Georgia

Robert Frady, M.D.Otolaryngology (Board Certified)Calhoun ENT Associates, P.C.


Medical School: Medical University of South CarolinaInternship: Emory UniversityResidency: Emory University

Bradley Goff, M.D.Otolaryngology (Board Certified)Northwest Georgia ENT

962 Joe Frank Harris Parkway, Suite 202 Cartersville, GA 30120Telephone: 770.606.8900Fax: 770.606.9002

Medical School: Indiana University School of MedicineInternship: St. Vincent HospitalResidency: St. Vincent Hospital

Robert King, M.D.Otolaryngology (Board Certified)Harbin Clinic

1825 Martha Berry Blvd. Rome, GA 30165Telephone: 706.295.5331Fax: 706.236.6491

Medical School: Saint Louis University Internship: Loyola UniversityResidency: Loyola University

Carey Nease, M.D.Otolaryngology (Board Certified)Southern Surgical Arts

120 Cornerstone Way, Suite 3 Calhoun, GA 30701Telephone: 706.629.8622Fax: 706.629.8674

Medical School: University of Florida College of MedicineInternship: University of OklahomaResidency: University of Oklahoma

Chadwick Smith, M.D.Orthopaedic Surgery (Board Certified)Cornerstone Orthopaedics

3063 Battlefield Parkway Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30724Telephone: 706.861.1976Fax: 706.861.1907

Medical School: Medical College of GeorgiaInternship: The University of Tennessee, Health Science CenterResidency: The University of Tennessee, Health Science Center Fellowship: Orthopaedic Research of Virginia

Bradford Alan Wall, M.D.Orthopaedic Surgery (Board Certified)Georgia Bone & Joint Surgeons


Medical School: Medical College of GeorgiaInternship: University of Kansas Medical CenterResidency: University of Kansas Medical Center Fellowship: University of Kansas Medical Center

Michael Wilson, M.D.Orthopedic Surgery (Board Certified)Associates in Orthopedics & Sports Medicine


Medical School: Medical College of GeorgiaInternship: University of Florida College of MedicineResidency: Medical College of Georgia

OTOLARYNGOLOGY / ENTOtolaryngologists (ear, nose, and throat specialists) provide medical and surgical treatment for disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck; and perform plastic/reconstructive surgery of the face.

Mary Margaret Beauchamp, M.D.Otolaryngology (Board Certified)Harbin Clinic

1825 Martha Berry Blvd. Rome, GA 30165Telephone: 706.295.5331Fax: 706.236.6491

Medical School: Louisiana State University Internship: Loyola UniversityResidency: Loyola University

Sean Coleman, M.D.Otolaryngology (Board Certified)Calhoun ENT Associates, P.C.


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Stephen Ryals, M.D.Otolaryngology (Board Certified)Calhoun ENT Associates, P.C.



Rudy Shirley, M.D.Otolaryngology (Board Certified)Calhoun ENT Associates, P.C.


Medical School: Medical College of GeorgiaInternship: Southwestern Medical SchoolResidency: Southwestern Medical School

PAIN MANAGEMENTThe process of providing medical care that alleviates or reduces pain.

Robert Windsor, M.D.Physical Medicine and Rehab (Board Certified)Georgia Pain Physicians, PC

2550 Windy Hill Road, Suite 215 Marietta, GA 30067Telephone: 770.850.8464Fax: 770.850.9727

Medical School: Texas A & M University College of MedicineInternship: University Hospital South Texas Medical CenterResidency: University Hospital South Texas Medical Center

PATHOLOGYPathologists are trained to detect and identify disease by studying the functional changes in tissues and organs through laboratory tests.

Chris Clark, M.D.Anatomic & Clinical Pathology (Board Certified)Etowah Pathology Associates


Medical School: University of PittsburghInternship: Emory UniversityResidency: Emory University

David Lovell, M.D.Anatomic & Clinical Pathology (Board Certified)Etowah Pathology Associates


Medical School: Medical College of GeorgiaInternship: Emory UniversityResidency: Emory University

Dan Wiener, M.D.Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology (Board Certified)Emory Cartersville Medical Center

960 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy Box 200008Cartersville, GA 30120Telephone: 770.382.1530 x1224Fax: 770.387.8198

Medical School: University of South FloridaInternship: Brooke Army Medical CenterResidency: Brooke Army Medical CenterFellowship: Brooke Army Medical Center

PEDIATRICSPediatricians specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses pertaining to infant, child and adolescent care.

Angel Acevedo, M.D.Pediatrics (Board Certified)AGC Pediatrics

204 Professional Court Calhoun, GA 30701Telephone: 706.625.5900Fax: 706.625.6519

Medical School: University of Puerto RicoInternship: UMDNJ, New Jersey Medical SchoolResidency: UMDNJ, New Jersey Medical School

Cynthia Brown, M.D.Pediatrics & Internal Medicine (Board Certified)Gordon Adult & Pediatric Medical Associates


Medical School: Medical College of GeorgiaInternship: Duke University Medical CenterResidency: Duke University Medical Center

Raymond Dee Cheng M.D.Pediatrics (Board Certified)Child Neurology Associates, PC

5505 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Suite 500Atlanta, GA 30342Telephone: 404.256.3535Fax: 404.847.9596

Medical School: University of Santo Tomas

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James Scott, M.D.Pediatrics (Board Certified)AGC Pediatrics

204 Professional Court Calhoun, GA 30701Telephone: 706.625.5900Fax: 706.625.5906

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineInternship: Michigan State UniversityResidency: Michigan State UniversityFellowship: Medical College of Virginia

Ronald Tull, M.D.Pediatrics White’s Pediatrics

105 Laurel Creek RoadCalhoun, GA 30701Telephone: 706.876.2130Fax: 706.876.2168

Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine Internship: LAC-King/Drew Medical CenterResidency: Mt. Sanai Medical Center

Jeffeory White, M.D.Pediatrics (Board Certified)White’s Pediatrics


Medical School: Loma Linda University School of MedicineInternship: Loma Linda University School of MedicineResidency: Loma Linda University School of Medicine

PLASTIC SURGERYThe branch of surgery concerned with restoration, reconstruction, correction, or improvement in shape and appearance of body structures that are defective, damaged, or misshapen by injury, disease, or growth and development.

Marc Wetherington, M.D.Surgery (Board Certified) & Plastic Surgery (Board Certified)Wetherington Plastic Surgery Center

406 East Second Avenue Rome, GA 30161Telephone: 706.235.5119Fax: 706.233.8501

Medical School: University of South Florida School of MedicineInternship: Clarian Indiana University HospitalResidency: Clarian Indiana University Hospital

Internship: Chinese General Hospital and Fairview University Medical CenterResidency: Fairview University Medical CenterFellowship: University of Minnesota Medical School

Beverly Jordan, M.D.Pediatrics (Board Certified)White’s Pediatrics


Medical School: University of Panama Medical SchoolInternship: Woodhull Medical and Mental Health CenterResidency: Hospital Del Nino

Joseph Joyave, M.D.Pediatrics (Board Certified)AGC Pediatrics

204 Professional CourtCalhoun, GA 30701Telephone: 706.625.5900Fax: 706.625.6519

Medical School: University of South AlabamaInternship: University of South AlabamaResidency: University of South Alabama

Lawrence Mark Lockett M.D.Pediatrics (Board Certified)AGC Pediatrics LLC

100 Market Place Blvd., Suite 201Cartersville, GA 30121Telephone: 706.625.5900Fax: 706.625.6519

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Internship: St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children Residency: St. Christopher’s Hospital for ChildrenFellowship: St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children

Ayo Makinde, M.D.Pediatrics White’s Pediatrics


Medical School: OACHS, OOUInternship: Harlem Hospital CenterResidency: Harlem Hospital Center

Merle Milburn, M.D.Pediatrics (Board Certified)White’s Pediatrics


Medical School: University of Kansas School of MedicineInternship: University of Kansas School of MedicineResidency: University of Kansas School of Medicine

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PODIATRYPodiatrists specialize in the study, care and treatment of diseases of the foot.

Dana Fisher, D.P.M.Podiatry (Board Certified)Fisher Foot and Ankle

1010 North Tennessee Street, Suite 114 Cartersville, GA 30120Telephone: 770.386.4111Fax: 770.386.4905

Medical School: Barry UniversityResidency: Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Herbert Kosmahl, D.P.M.Podiatry (Board Certified)Foot & Ankle Specialists


Medical School: Pennsylvania College of Podiatric MedicineResidency: John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital

Stephan LaPointe, D.P.M., Ph.D.Podiatry (Board Certified) Georgia Foot & Ankle Specialists

409 West 10th Street Rome, GA 30161Telephone: 706.232.3888Fax: 706.232.8099

Medical School: Temple UniversityResidency: Emory-Northlake Regional Medical Center

Michael C. McGlamry, D.P.M.Podiatric Surgery (Board Certified)Forsyth Foot & Ankle Associates

102 Mary Alice Park Drive, / Suite 502Forsyth, GA 30040-2697Telephone: (678)262-4040Fax: (678)262-4060

Medical School: Temple UniversityResidency: Northlake Regional Medical Center

PULMONOLOGYPulmonologists specialize in diseases of the lungs and the respiratory tract.

Suzette Chin, M.D.Pulmonology (Board Certified)Respiratory Consultants of Georgia

100 Hospital Court, Suite 2 Calhoun, GA 30701Telephone: 706.629.2422Fax: 706.629-2401

Medical School: University of MarylandInternship: University of Pittsburgh

Residency: University of PittsburghFellowship: University of Pittsburgh

Naseer Humayun, M.D.Pulmonology (Board Certified), Critical Care (Board Certified) & Internal Medicine (Board Certified),Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, PC

702 Mineral Springs Road Dalton, GA 30720 Telephone: 706.226.2330Fax: 706.226.2340

Medical School: AGA KHAN Medical SchoolInternship: SUNY – Stony Brook School of MedicineResidency: SUNY – Stony Brook School of MedicineFellowship: Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Timothy Lin, M.D.Pulmonology (Board Certified) & Internal Medicine (Board Certified),Respiratory Consultants of Georgia

100 Hospital Court, Suite 2 Calhoun, GA 30701Telephone: 706.629.2422Fax: 706.629-2401

Medical School: SUNY – Stony Brook School of MedicineInternship: Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolResidency: Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolFellowship: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Melissa B. Rhodes, M.D.Pulmonology (Board Certified) & Critical Care Medicine (Board Certified)Respiratory Consultants of Georgia

100 Hospital Court, Suite 2 Calhoun, GA 30701 Telephone: 706.629.2422Fax: 706.629-2401

Medical School: Indiana University School of MedicineInternship: St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical CenterResidency: St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical CenterFellowship: Indiana University School of Medicine

Michael Waldman, M.D.Pulmonology (Board Certified) & Critical Care Medicine (Board Certified)Acworth Pulmonology & Sleep

4900 Ivey Road, Suite 1220Acworth, GA 30101Telephone: 770.917.1600Fax: 770.917.1690

Medical School: Washington University School of MedicineInternship: University of ChicagoResidency: University of ChicagoFellowship: University of Chicago

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RADIOLOGYRadiologists are specialists who utilize x-ray, nuclear medicine and other forms of imaging to assess the function or condition of internal organs or skeletal and circulatory systems.

William B. Butt, M.D.Radiology (Board Certified)Summit Radiology Services, P.C.

10 Bowens Court Cartersville, GA 30120Telephone: 770.607.7339Fax: 770.607.0789

Medical School: Emory University School of MedicineInternship: Brooke Army Medical CenterResidency: Brooke Army Medical Center

Samir Chande, M.D.Radiology (Board Certified)Summit Radiology Services, P.C.

10 Bowens CourtCartersville, GA 30120Telephone: 770.607.7339Fax: 770.607.0789

Medical School: Medical College of GeorgiaInternship: Carilion Roanoke Community HospitalResidency: Emory University HospitalFellowship: Emory University School of Medicine

Hans Chang, M.D.Radiology (Board Certified)Summit Radiology Services, P.C.


Medical School: Emory University School of MedicineInternship: University of AlabamaResidency: Carraway Methodist Medical Center

Christopher Cornille, M.D.Radiology (Board Certified)Summit Radiology Services, P.C.


Medical School: New Jersey Medical SchoolInternship: Saint Barnabas Medical CenterResidency: Emory UniversityFellowship: Emory University

Jay L. Curtin, M.D.Radiology (Board Certified)Summit Radiology Services, P.C.


RADIATION ONCOLOGYRadiation oncologists practice therapeutic radiology for cancer treatment.

John C. Abdou, M.D.Radiation Oncology (Board Certified)Harbin Clinic

225 West 5th StreetRome, GA 30165Telephone: 706.528.9100Fax: 706.528.9101

Medical School: St. George’s UniversityInternship: Saint Barnabas Medical CenterResidency: Ohio State University

Lorie L. Hughes M.D.Radiation Oncology (Board Certified)Gordon Radiation Oncology


Medical School: Emory University School of MedicineInternship: Baylor College of Medicine Residency: University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Matthew Mumber, M.D.Radiation Oncology (Board Certified)Harbin Clinic

255 West 5th StreetRome, GA 30165Telephone: 706.528.9100Fax: 706.528.9101

Medical School: University of Virginia School of MedicineInternship: University of Tennessee College of MedicineResidency: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

William Thoms, M.D.Radiation Oncology (Board Certified)Northwest Georgia Radiation Therapy

100 Market Place Blvd. Cartersville, GA 30145Telephone: 678.721.5555Fax: 678.721.2221

Medical School: Temple University School of MedicineInternship: Hahneman University College of MedicineResidency: University of Texas – M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

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Medical School: Emory University School of MedicineInternship: Atlanta Medical CenterResidency: Emory UniversityFellowship: Emory University

James D. Darling, M.D.Radiology (Board Certified)Summit Radiology Services, P.C.


Medical School: Medical College of GeorgiaInternship: Transitional Methodist HospitalResidency: Medical College of GeorgiaFellowship: Medical University of South Carolina

Jon D. Horn, M.D.Radiology (Board Certified)Summit Radiology Services, P.C.

10 Bowens Court Cartersville, GA 30120 Telephone: 770.607.7339Fax: 770.607.0789

Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesResidency: Medical University of South CarolinaFellowship: Medical University of South Carolina

Robert E. Kim, M.D.Radiology (Board Certified)Summit Radiology Services, P.C.


Medical School: Mercer UniversityResidency: University of KentuckyFellowship: University of Florida

Eric J. Lindstrom, M.D.Radiology (Board Certified)Summit Radiology Services, P.C.


Medical School: Medical College of GeorgiaInternship: Vanderbilt UniversityResidency: Vanderbilt UniversityFellowship: University of California San Francisco School of Medicine

Kevin G. Miller, M.D.Radiology (Board Certified)Summit Radiology Services, P.C.


Medical School: Indiana University School of MedicineInternship: Aultman HospitalResidency: Summa Health System

Courtney Perez, M.D.Radiology (Board Certified)Summit Radiology Services, P.C.


Medical School: University of CaliforniaInternship: University of CaliforniaResidency: University of CaliforniaFellowship: University of California

Derek B. Pollard, M.D.Radiology (Board Certified)Summit Radiology Services, P.C.


Medical School: Medical College of GeorgiaResidency: Emory UniversityFellowship: Emory University

Mark Rheaume, M.D.Radiology (Board Certified)Summit Radiology Services, P.C.


Medical School: University of Tennessee College of MedicineInternship: Emory University HospitalResidency: Emory University HospitalFellowship: Emory University School of Medicine

SURGERY/SURGICAL ONCOLOGYSurgeons must possess the broadest possible knowledge and skills to diagnose and treat disease through surgical methods. A Surgical Oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients.

J. Craig Box, M.D.General Surgery (Board Certified)& Surgical Oncology Northwest Georgia Surgical Associates


Medical School: Medical College of GeorgiaInternship: Georgia Baptist Medical CenterResidency: Georgia Baptist Medical CenterFellowship: Roswell Park Cancer Institute

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James Goodlet, M.D.Urology (Board Certified)Gordon Urology


Medical School: University of Tennessee Medical SchoolInternship: Erlanger HospitalResidency: Methodist HospitalFellowship: Ochsner Medical Foundation

Charles Buddy Idom Jr., M.D.Urology (Board Certified)North Georgia Urology Center


Medical School: University of Mississippi Medical CenterInternship: University of Tennessee College of MedicineResidency: University of Tennessee College of Medicine

Edward Rojas, M.D.Urology (Board Certified)Gordon Urology


Medical School: Universidad Central del CaribeInternship: McLaren General HospitalResidency: University of Nebraska Medical Center

Anthony Joseph Veys, M.D.Urology (Board Certified)North Georgia Urology Center


Medical School: Ohio State University Internship: Wake Forest University School of Medicine Residency: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Robert Chad Deal, M.D.Surgery (Board Certified)Southern Surgical Arts

120 Cornerstone Way #3Calhoun, GA 30701Telephone: 706.629.8622Fax: 706.629.8674

Medical School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of MedicineInternship: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of MedicineResidency: Baptist Health System School of Health ProfessionsFellowship: Baptist Health System School of Health Professions

Briton Jordan, M.D.General Surgery (Board Certified)Northwest Georgia Surgical Associates


Medical School: Medical College of GeorgiaInternship: Alton Oshsner Medical FoundationResidency: John H. Stronger Jr. Hospital

William Theus, M.D.General Surgery (Board Certified)Northwest Georgia Surgical Associates


Medical School: Medical College of GeorgiaInternship: Carraway Methodist Medical CenterResidency: Carraway Methodist Medical Center

UROLOGYUrologists specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the male reproductive system, as well as the male and female urinary system.

James Durward Black, M.D.Urology (Board Certified)

300 Courtyard Drive, Suite B Cartersville, GA 30120Telephone: 770.386.1076Fax: 770.606.0452

Medical School: Medical College of GeorgiaInternship: University HospitalResidency: University Hospital

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Gordon Hospital PHYSICIAN INDEX

Abdou, John C., MD ....................Radiation Oncology .......................... 16

Acevedo, Angel, MD....................Pediatrics ........................................... 13

Adair, Charles Davis, MD ............OB/Gyn ................................................. 9

Ahn, Daniel, MD ..........................Ophthalmology ................................. 10

Atwell, Eddie, MD ........................Orthopedics ....................................... 11

Baggett, Charles B., MD ..............Cardiology ........................................... 1

Balboa, Pablo, MD ......................Family Practice .................................... 4

Beauchamp, Mary Margaret, MD ...Otolaryngology/ENT ......................... 12

Billian, Carl, MD...........................Neurology ............................................ 8

Black, James Durward, MD ........Urology .............................................. 18

Bledsoe, Tom D., Jr., MD.............. Internal Medicine ................................ 6

Box, J. Brent, MD .........................Hospitalist ............................................ 5

Box, J. Craig, MD .........................Surgery/Surgical Oncology .............. 17

Brannon, David, MD ...................Anesthesiology .................................... 1

Brogden, Stephanie, MD ............OB/Gyn ................................................. 9

Brown, Cynthia, MD .................... Internal Medicine & Pediatrics ..... 6, 13

Brunette, John J., MD .................Orthopedic Surgery .......................... 11

Butt, William B., MD ....................Radiology ........................................... 16

Captain, Anthony, MD ................ Internal Medicine ................................ 7

Cha, Charles W., MD ....................Orthopedic Surgery .......................... 11

Chande, Samir, MD .....................Radiology ........................................... 16

Chang, Hans, MD .........................Radiology ........................................... 16

Cheng, Raymond Dee, MD .........Pediatrics ........................................... 13

Chin, Suzette, MD .......................Pulmonology ..................................... 15

Chin, Vernon R., MD ....................Hospitalist ............................................ 6

Chung, Billy, DDS ........................Dental Surgery .................................... 3

Clark, Chris, MD...........................Pathology ........................................... 13

Coleman, Angela, MD .................Emergency Medicine ........................... 3

Coleman, Sean, MD .....................Otolaryngology/ENT ......................... 12

Cornille, Christopher, MD ...........Radiology ........................................... 16

Crawley, Gregory, MD .................Orthopedic Surgery .......................... 11

Curtin, Jay L., MD ........................Radiology ........................................... 16

Darling, James D., MD.................Radiology ........................................... 17

Deal, Robert Chad, MD ...............Surgical Oncology ............................. 18

Demissachew, Hailu, MD ............Nephrology .......................................... 7

Dennard, David Taylor, MD ........Nephrology .......................................... 7

Dinges, David, MD ......................Otolaryngology/ENT ......................... 12

Donner, Joshua B., MD ...............Pediatric Cardiology ........................... 1

Duchesne, Rafael, MD.................Nephrology .......................................... 8

Eapen, Betsy, DO .........................Hospitalist ............................................ 6

Fisher, Dana, DPM .......................Podiatry.............................................. 15

Floyd, Gwynne D., MD ................Cardiology ........................................... 1

Frady, Robert, MD .......................Otolaryngology/ENT ......................... 12

Frix, J. Mitchell, MD.....................Orthopedic Surgery .......................... 11

Garcia, German J., MD ................ Internal Medicine ................................ 7

Garg, Rahul, MD ..........................Cardiology ........................................... 1

Goff, Bradley, MD ........................Otolaryngology/ENT ......................... 12

Goodlet, James, MD ....................Urology .............................................. 18

Gray, Phil, MD ..............................Family Practice .................................... 4

Han, John Joon, DO ....................Hospitalist ............................................ 6

Handley, Devin, MD ....................Family Practice .................................... 4

Harbin, Anthony R., MD..............OB/Gyn ................................................. 9

Hester, Andrew, MD ....................Orthopedic Surgery .......................... 11

Hold, Todd, MD............................Emergency Medicine ........................... 3

Horn, Jon D., MD .........................Radiology ........................................... 17

Howard, Kenneth, MD ................Family Practice .................................... 4

Hughes, Lorie L., MD ...................Radiation Oncology .......................... 16

Humayun, Naseer, MD ................Pulmonology ..................................... 15

Idom, Charles Buddy Jr., MD ......Urology .............................................. 18

Idom, Dawn, MD .........................Anesthesiology .................................... 1

Jackson, Charles Fredrick III, MD... Internal Medicine ......................................7

Johnson, Joseph P., MD ..............Family Practice .................................... 4

Jordan, Beverly, MD ....................Pediatrics ........................................... 14

Jordan, Briton, MD ......................Surgery ............................................... 18

Joyave, Joseph, MD ....................Pediatrics ........................................... 14

Kanomata, Tom, MD ................... Internal Medicine ................................ 7

Karol, Richard, MD ......................Emergency Medicine ........................... 3

Keizer, Laverne, MD ....................Anesthesiology .................................... 1

Khajavi, Mahsheed, MD .............Hospitalist ............................................ 6

Khurana, Ritu K., MD ..................Nephrology .......................................... 8

Kim, Robert E., MD ......................Radiology ........................................... 17

Kim, Susan I., MD ........................Family Practice .................................... 4

King, Loren C., MD ......................Family Practice .................................... 4

King, Robert, MD.........................Otolaryngology/ENT ......................... 12

King, Stephen, MD ......................Orthopedic Surgery .......................... 11

Kipikasa, Joseph H., MD .............OB/Gyn ................................................. 9

Kosmahl, Herbert, DPM ..............Podiatry.............................................. 15

Kulkarni, Kailash, MD .................Hospitalist ............................................ 6

Lam, Garrett K., MD ....................OB/Gyn ................................................. 9

Lashley, James E., MD .................Orthopedic Surgery .......................... 11

Reddy, Ravinder, MD ..................Cardiology ........................................... 2

Rheaume, Mark, MD ...................Radiology ........................................... 17

Rhodes, Melissa B., MD ...............Pulmonology ..................................... 15

Richmond, John, MD ..................Nephrology .......................................... 8

Riddle, Thad A., MD ....................Orthopedic Surgery .......................... 11

Rojas, Edward, MD ......................Urology .............................................. 18

Ryals, Stephen, MD .....................Otolaryngology/ENT ......................... 13

Sadanandan, Sunanda, DO ........OB/Gyn ................................................. 9

Sadaria, Kishor, MD ....................Hospitalist ............................................ 6

Sanders, Larry J., MD ..................OB/Gyn ................................................. 9

Scott, James, MD .........................Pediatrics ........................................... 14

Shirley, Rudy, MD ........................Otolaryngology/ENT ......................... 13

Smith, Chadwick, MD .................Orthopedic Surgery .......................... 12

Stearns, John, MD .......................Emergency Medicine ........................... 3

Stegall, Frank, MD.......................Cardiology ........................................... 2

Stuckey, Wesley, MD ...................OB/Gyn ............................................... 10

Styperek, Robert P., MD .............Cardiology ........................................... 2

Taylor, Donald, MD .....................OB/Gyn ............................................... 10

Theus, William, MD .....................Surgery ............................................... 18

Thomas, Victor James, MD .........Neonatology ........................................ 7

Thoms, William, MD ....................Radiation Oncology .......................... 16

Torres, Carlos, MD .......................OB/Gyn ............................................... 10

Tull, Ronald, MD ..........................Pediatrics ........................................... 14

Turner, Eric, MD ...........................Oncology ............................................ 10

Van Arsdell, Kent, MD ................. Internal Medicine ................................ 7

Veys, Anthony Joseph, MD .........Urology .............................................. 18

Vick, James Henry III, MD ...........OB/Gyn ............................................... 10

Waldman, Michael, MD ..............Pulmonology ..................................... 15

Wall, Bradford Alan, MD .............Orthopedic Surgery .......................... 12

Ware, J. Michael, MD ...................Cardiology ........................................... 3

Wiener, Dan, MD .........................Pathology ........................................... 13

Wetherington, Marc, MD ............Plastic Surgery ................................... 14

White, Jeffeory, MD ....................Pediatrics ........................................... 14

Whitehead, Kathrine ..................Emergency Medicine ........................... 4

Wilson, Michael, MD ...................Orthodedic Surgery .......................... 12

Windsor, Robert, MD ..................Pain Management ............................. 13

Witt, Michael Anthony, MD ........Family Medicine .................................. 5

Yamamoto, Christopher, MD ......Family Practice .................................... 5

Yamamoto, Joni, MD ...................Family Practice .................................... 5

LaPointe, Stephan, DPM .............Podiatry.............................................. 15

LeBlanc, Paul, MD .......................Family Practice .................................... 4

Lee, Jason, MD ............................Hospitalist ............................................ 6

LePor, Rochelle, DO ....................Family Practice .................................... 4

LePor, Scott, DO ..........................Family Practice .................................... 4

Lester, Robert, MD ......................Family Practice .................................... 5

Lin, Timothy, MD .........................Pulmonology ..................................... 15

Lindstrom, Eric J., MD .................Radiology ........................................... 17

Littlefield, Byron, DO ..................Family Practice .................................... 5

Lockett, Lawrence Mark, MD .....Pediatrics ........................................... 14

Lovell, David, MD ........................Pathology ........................................... 13

Makinde, Ayo, MD .......................Pediatrics ........................................... 14

McGlamry, Michael C., DPM .......Podiatry.............................................. 15

Meier, Edward, MD ......................Emergency Medicine ........................... 3

Merritt, James C., MD .................Cardiology ........................................... 2

Milburn, Merle, MD .....................Pediatrics ........................................... 14

Miller, Jacquelin, MD ..................Emergency Medicine ........................... 3

Miller, Kevin G., MD ....................Radiology ........................................... 17

Morgan, Darla, MD .....................OB/Gyn ................................................. 9

Mumber, Matthew, MD ...............Radiation Oncology .......................... 16

Myers, George Hunter, MD .........Cardiology ........................................... 2

Naguib, Hosan, MD .....................Oncology/Hematology ..................... 10

Naguszewski, William, MD .........Neurology ............................................ 8

Naymick, Katherine, DO .............Family Practice .................................... 5

Nease, Carey, MD ........................Otolaryngology/ENT ......................... 12

Nelson, Barbara, MD ...................Family Practice .................................... 5

Newby, David F., MD ...................Nephrology .......................................... 8

Norman, John, MD ......................Orthopedic Surgery .......................... 11

Nwadike, Joy A. , MD ..................OB/Gyn ................................................. 9

Palmer, James T., DO ...................Anesthesiology .................................... 1

Parrott, Maxwell, MD .................. Internal Medicine ................................ 7

Patel, Himanshu, MD ..................Cardiology ........................................... 2

Pearson, Vincent D., MD .............Cardiology ........................................... 2

Peden, Kirby, MD ........................Emergency Medicine ........................... 3

Pennel, Ted, MD ..........................Hospitalist ............................................ 6

Perez, Courtney, MD ...................Radiology ........................................... 17

Philbrook, Bryan Lee, MD ..........Neurology ............................................ 8

Picon, Hector, MD .......................Cardiology ........................................... 2

Pollard, Derek B., MD ..................Radiology ........................................... 17

Polow, Sarah, DO ........................Family Practice .................................... 5

Post, Garrett E., MD ....................Family Practice .................................... 5

Prempeh, Maxwell A., MD ..........Cardiology ........................................... 2

Gordon Hospital PHYSICIAN INDEX

MISSION STATEMENT

We are a family of professional caregivers

motivated by Christian values to provide the

highest quality physical, mental, emotional

and spiritual healthcare, while extending the

healing love of Christ to all we serve.

OUR VALUES

n Christ-centered services that demonstrate

genuine compassion and respect.

n Quality healthcare delivery where patient

safety and patient outcomes meet or

exceed expectations.

n Ethical action that honors the sanctity of

life and that shows integrity,

confidentiality, and faithful stewardship.

TO OUR PATIENTS,FAMILY & VISITORS

We offer compassionate, quality care and

open communications.

TO OUR EMPLOYEES

We offer respect, security, and the opportunity

for all to grow into their potential.

TO OUR PHYSICIANS

We offer accurate skilled assistance,

cooperation and quality equipment.

SERVICES

n Acute Inpatient and Outpatient Care

n The Baby Place Maternity Center

n Balloon Kyphoplasty

n Bone Density Screening

n Brachytherapy

n Breast MRI

n Cancer Surgery

n Cardiac Rehabilitation

n Cardiac Stress Testing

n Case Management

n 64-Slice Computerized

Tomography (CT)

n Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization

n Diagnostic Radiology

n Digital Breast Mammography

n Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery

n Echocardiography

n EKG

n Emergency Services

n Endoscopy Services

n Financial Counseling

n Hand Therapy

n Home Health Services

n Intensive and Progressive Care Units

n Laboratory

n Obstetrics & Gynecology

n Occupational Therapy

n Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

n Pain Clinic

n Pastoral Care

n PET/CT Scan

n Physical Therapy

n Mammography

n Medical Oncology

n High Definition MRI

n Nuclear Medicine

n Radiation Oncology

n Respiratory Therapy

n Sleep Center

n Speech Therapy

n Stereotactic Breast Biopsy

n Ultrasound

n Urgent Care Centers

n Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine

Gordon Hospital combines Christ-centered compassion,

caring and trustworthiness with the responsiveness and

progressiveness of a future-focused organization of health

care experts. We offer services and support for all members

of the family.

1035 RED BUD ROADCALHOUN, GA 30701

706.602.7800

gordonhospital.com

Rev 3 / 2013

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