Minimally invasive techniques can reduce spine surgery trauma

Back surgery. Two words that most patients don’t want to hear their doctors say. But thanks to advances in minimally invasive techniques, many procedures may not be as traumatic as some assume. “A lot of people who think about back or spine surgery still think of it as major surgery associated with a somewhat long […]

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TLC named ‘champion’ for state’s EHR incentive program

The Longstreet Clinic, P.C., recently was named a 2013 Program Champion for the Georgia Medicaid EHR Incentive Program by the Department of Community Health. One of just two recipients in the state, the honor recognizes excellence in the following areas: •                Reporting Patient Volume according to CMS guidelines •                Furnishing excellent evidence of Adoption, Implementation […]

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Bush is newest surgeon to join The Longstreet Clinic

The Longstreet Clinic, P.C., is pleased to welcome general surgeon Geary D. Bush, M.D., to the Department of Surgery. A native of Donalsonville, Bush completed his bachelor’s degree at the University of Georgia before earning his medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his surgical internship and residency at Mercer University School of Medicine/Medical […]

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Two established primary care practices will join TLC

The Longstreet Clinic, P.C.,  is pleased to announce that two well established and respected primary care physicians – W. Rhett Weaver, M.D., FACP, of  Mountain Internal Medicine and Michael Mulberry, M.D., of Valley View Medical Center – will join TLC. Weaver’s practice, Mountain Internal Medicine, is located on Austin Drive in Demorest. His busy practice has served […]

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Driskell joins TLC as newest certified nurse midwife

The Center for Women’s Health at The Longstreet Clinic, P.C., is pleased to welcome Amanda Driskell, CNM, as its newest certified nurse midwife. Driskell earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing at North Georgia College & State University and her master’s degree in midwifery at Emory University. She joins TLC after working as a CNM at Roswell […]

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TLC thanks local firefighters for response

The Longstreet Clinic, P.C., along with our partners at Medical Arts Properties, recently had the opportunity to thank three area fire battalions for their response to damage at our Oakwood Family Medicine office. The night of Tuesday, January 7, Hall County Fire Services Stations 4 & 5, along with Gainesville Fire Department Station 4, responded […]

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Pediatrician Malcom joins TLC with a few tricks up his sleeve

In many cases a trip to the doctor’s office doesn’t top the list of a child’s favorite things to do. Calming a fussy infant or distracting a toddler from an incoming needle are an everyday part of the job for pediatricians. The Longstreet Clinic’s newest pediatrician, Curtis D. Malcom, M.D., joins the Center for Pediatrics […]

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Collins honored with distinguished service award by state medical association

Mimi Collins, the CEO of The Longstreet Clinic (TLC) in Gainesville, received the Donna Glass Non-Physician Distinguished Service Award during the Medical Association of Georgia’s (MAG) 159th House of Delegates meeting at the Lake Lanier Islands Resort in Buford on October 19. The MAG award honors a non-physician for contributions to the advancement and support of medicine. Collins […]

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Dr. Grunch is one of ’29 Women in Spine and Neurosurgery to Know’

Becker’s Spine Review’s recently released list of “29 Women in Spine and Neurosurgery to Know” includes Betsy H. Grunch, M.D., a neurosurgeon at The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. According to Becker’s, the list incudes women who are currently practicing orthopedic spine and neurospine surgery. Many of the women on the list have leadership roles within their organizations, participated […]

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Center for Pediatrics announces open house at new Baldwin office

The Center for Pediatrics at The Longstreet Clinic will host an open house at its new, expanded Baldwin office from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 16. A ribbon cutting with the Habersham County Chamber of Commerce will get the festivities under way at 4 p.m. The public is invited to tour the new office and […]

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