Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) and Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Georgia’s contract lapsed September 30, 2019. Those negotiations involved coverage for services provided to Anthem/BCBS commercial health insurance plan members at most NGHS facilities. Longstreet Clinic is a physician-owned multi-specialty practice that operates independently from NGHS, therefore we have a separate contract with […]
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For when the spell Expecto Patronum isn’t enough…
WHETHER YOU’VE GOT A GRYFFINDOR, RAVENCLAW, SLYTHERIN OR HUFFLEPUFF, we’re your partner for comprehensive care as they grow. Our experienced team is devoted to providing the highest quality care for newborns, young children and adolescents including sick visits, well child check-ups and immunizations. With offices conveniently located in Gainesville, Oakwood, Baldwin, Braselton and Buford, we’re […]
Read MorePhysicians Okyere and Mosley join practice
Longstreet Clinic is pleased to welcome two new physicians to its multi-specialty practice. Britta A. Okyere, M.D., recently joined Longstreet Clinic Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Gainesville. Bianca M. Mosley, M.D., is now practicing at Longstreet Clinic Obstetrics & Gynecology in its Gainesville, Braselton and Baldwin offices. Okyere earned her bachelor’s degree at Cornell University […]
Read MoreLongstreet Clinic is on MyChart
Longstreet Clinic is pleased to announce we have implemented a new innovative information system called EPIC. Designed to improve your care, the functionality EPIC will bring includes access to a new patient portal platform called MyChart. You may already be a MyChart user as it is the same platform many practices in our region already […]
Read MorePaddle Faster! Stanton’s Testimonial
Stanton Collins wasn’t an average middle school athlete. From an early age he had Olympic dreams, and as a budding sprint kayak star with the Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club (LCKC), there was nothing recreational in Collins’ training methods. When he injured his knee in a snow skiing accident, he hoped the pain would be […]
Read MoreClinic welcomes new physician
Longstreet Clinic is pleased to welcome a new physician to its growing practice. Erum Farooqi, M.D., a board-certified internist, is now practicing at Longstreet Clinic Internal Medicine in Gainesville. Farooqi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She completed her training at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Farooqi joins Longstreet Clinic with […]
Read MoreFor when Jack or Jill fall down the hill…
For when Jack or Jill fall down the hill, you have us to help them feel better. Our experienced pediatricians partner with parents to provide comprehensive care as children grow. Our team is devoted to providing the highest quality care for newborns, young children and adolescents. That includes sick visits, minor injuries, well child check-ups […]
Read MoreEPIC: Connecting Care in Our Community
Longstreet Clinic is excited to announce that on July 1, 2019, it implemented the industry leading health information platform – Epic. This technology platform will allow Longstreet providers to share one patient medical record across other Epic providers in Northeast Georgia – including Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s (NGMC) hospital facilities, The Heart Center of NGMC […]
Read MoreUrgent Care vs. Emergency Room
It should be a cut-and-dried answer, but it’s not always easy to decide what level of care you should choose when you’ve suffered an injury or illness. Most issues can be handled by a quick call and appointment with your Primary Care Physician. But there are times when you want a health issue solved immediately […]
Read MoreLose Big, Gain More: Rebecca’s Weight Loss Journey
Rebecca Ando, M.D., looks back at a large part of her life and sees a battle – a battle she often found herself losing. “I always struggled with my weight,” Rebecca said. “I remember starting my first diet at 8 years old. I would try and lose some weight, but I’d put it back on, […]
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