Following the successful leadership of Dr. Marti Gibbs as Longstreet Clinic president from 2020-2022, Longstreet Clinic’s governing board recently passed the baton to Dr. Robert Richard, who assumes the role of President and Board Chairman for a two-year term. An experienced and respected bariatric surgeon here in north Georgia and throughout his field, Dr. Richard […]
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Door decorating winners announced
Longstreet Clinic’s annual Holiday Door Decorating Contest brought plenty of creativity and Christmas spirit again in 2022. Our judges had the hardest time picking this year’s winners thanks to so many beautiful creations. Thank you to everyone who participated! And thank you to the Chestatee Choir for joining us for the big announcement on Dec. […]
Read MoreCareSource recognizes clinic as top performer in Georgia
GAINESVILLE – Longstreet Clinic (LC) is proud to be honored by CareSource as the top quality performer in Georgia. CareSource, one of the nation’s largest Medicaid managed care plans, is part of the Georgia Families® program. Among participating healthcare providers across the state, Longstreet Clinic had the best performance in the following categories: • Well-child […]
Read MoreWhy choose Longstreet Clinic Aesthetics for training?
The field of aesthetics – also referred to as laser practice – offers an exciting opportunity in the field of healthcare. This cutting-edge specialty is booming, with new job creation at a rate unseen in almost any other field.* Not only that, aesthetics does not require years of study to obtain practice certification. In fact, […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 boosters available now
Longstreet Clinic is now offering bivalent booster doses of the COVID vaccines. We will keep the same hours, with both walk-in and scheduling opportunities for the public, current patients and staff. Walk-in, 7 days a week, during the following hours: Urgent Care – Gainesville (Third Floor, 725 Jesse Jewell Parkway SE) Monday – Friday: 8:30 […]
Read MoreClinic updates mask rules based on CDC guidance
On Sept. 30, 2022, Longstreet Clinic (LC) implemented an update to mask guidelines for its locations across north Georgia. As of Sept. 26, 2022, the CDC recommends utilizing the COVID-19 transmission rate map in local areas as it relates to mask wearing. Per the CDC’s map, LC’s offices are located in an area of low […]
Read MoreClinic welcomes five physicians
Longstreet Clinic recently welcomed five new physicians across five different specialties. Four of the doctors joined the LC after completing residency training or fellowships earlier this year, while the fifth recently relocated to Georgia after practicing for more than a decade. Jennifer “Kelly” Anderson, M.D. Medical Oncology & Hematology Dr. Anderson is a graduate of […]
Read MoreWeight loss surgery offers quick recovery
Weight loss surgery offers a lifeline to health for many patients who are otherwise unable to achieve significant and lasting change while battling obesity. Also referred to as bariatric surgery, these safe and proven procedures are just one part of a lifetime commitment to improved health. Understand that they are not a cure-all but part […]
Read MoreWhat is Gastric Bypass?
If you are obese and have struggled to lose weight and keep it off, you may find yourself facing severe health concerns due to excess weight. These situations can require fundamental change to obtain better health – and that fundamental change may come in the form of bariatric surgery. For instance, the gastric bypass. Also […]
Read MoreHow small will my stomach be?
Make no mistake, undergoing bariatric surgery represents a major decision. Even those who are perfect candidates and stand to enjoy significant health and life benefits should not see it as a cure-all. In fact, bariatric surgery is just part of a total approach to health – even if it is a drastic and necessary tool […]
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