Though he was often classified as “overweight,” Derek Tiller didn’t really mind – at least for much of his life. After all, he grew up and became an elite high school and collegiate athlete. His size was an advantage. But even a once-elite athlete can reach a breaking point, and that’s what happened to Tiller […]
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Eight named 2024 Atlanta Magazine ‘Top Doctors’
Eight Longstreet Clinic physicians recently earned recognition as Atlanta Magazine’s Top Doctors for 2024. Longstreet Clinic’s honorees were: Alexander Allaire, MD, MSPH, Perinatology J. Fernando Aycinena, MD, FACS, FASCRS, Colon & Rectal Surgery Marti Gibbs, MD, FAAFP, Family Medicine Betsy Grunch, MD, FAANS, FACS, Neurosurgery Saima Hussain, MD, FACP, Pediatrics Karl Schultz Jr., MD, FAANS, […]
Read MoreMany insurers now cover obesity surgery
Are you battling significant weight concerns? Do you find yourself despairing at another failed diet and/or exercise plan? Is diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea or other health concerns becoming a scary but consistent part of your life? If so, the good news is that bariatric surgery offers a lifeline and the chance to take […]
Read MoreNeurosurgeon Betsy Grunch, M.D., honored as one of best in U.S.
Betsy Grunch, M.D., FAANS, FACS, a board-certified neurosurgeon with Longstreet Clinic, has been recognized among “America’s Best Spine Surgeons 2024” by Newsweek and Statista, an exclusive list of the best 150 best spine surgeons in the country. The rankings were released on Newsweek’s website on June 12 and also will be published in an upcoming […]
Read MoreRole of exercise in weight loss
Despite a boom of technological innovation as well next generation medications and surgical techniques, bariatric medicine still trusts a few “old-fashioned” methods in the pursuit of weight loss and better health. Exercise has always – and will always be – a key part of better health. And that is why the knowledgeable and experienced […]
Read MoreExercise and pregnancy
As an expectant or new mother, you understand that you’re going to deal with a lot of changes to your body. But being pregnant and giving birth does not mean that you can’t keep up a healthy and active lifestyle. In fact, doctors and healthcare providers encourage expectant and new mothers of all shapes and […]
Read MoreGet the facts about obesity
You probably know if you’re overweight. But how do you know when you’re at the point when you need to do something about it? And what should you do when you reach that point? Those are not always easy questions to answer. Asking “Dr. Google” will give you all kinds of information – which usually […]
Read MoreIs bariatric surgery right for you?
If you are battling weight concerns and are thinking about bariatric surgery, you no doubt have questions. How well does weight loss surgery work? How hard is recovery? What is a patient’s life like after surgery? How do I even know if surgery is a solution that makes sense for my situation? However, if you […]
Read MoreLongstreet Clinic: Your Patient-Centered Medical Home
At Longstreet Clinic, we’re proud that all of our primary care sites (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine & Pediatrics) are certified as Patient-Centered Medical Home programs by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). The patient-centered medical home (PCMH) is a model of care that puts patients at the forefront of care. PCMHs build better relationships between patients […]
Read MoreLongstreet Clinic voted ‘Best of Hall’ in 5 categories
Longstreet Clinic recently was named “Best of Hall” for 2024 in the following Medical/Health categories: Neurosurgery Group Obstetrics Urgent Care Vascular/Vein Women’s Health “Best of Hall” is an annual contest hosted by GainesvilleTimes.com to highlight businesses and organizations in Hall County, Ga. Readers of the publication are asked to make nominations annually in October, with […]
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