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Wellstar Physicians Named as “Top Doctors” in Atlanta Magazine’s 2021 List

Cardiologist Dr. Mindy Gentry featured on cover; Nearly 80 Wellstar physicians chosen by peers

Published on July 01, 2021

Last updated 10:05 AM July 01, 2021

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Wellstar Health System has announced that Atlanta magazine recognized 79 Wellstar physicians on its 2021 "Top Doctors" list in the July issue. This list is compiled annually from nominations by physicians whom they consider to be among the top experts in their region for their medical specialty. The number of Wellstar doctors named to the distinguished list increased 14% from 2020 to 2021.

"As a community-based, non-profit health system, Wellstar physicians are focused on providing high-quality patient-centered care to everyone who comes through our doors," said Dr. John Brennan, executive vice president and chief clinical integration officer of Wellstar Health System. "Wellstar is extremely proud of the doctors recognized by this prestigious list published annually by Atlanta magazine, as well as all of our team members, who are committed to delivering outstanding care to every person, every time."

Atlanta magazine's "Top Doctors" list is compiled by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., a leading healthcare research and information company founded to help consumers reach America's top doctors and hospitals. Physicians are nominated by their peers and selected after a rigorous screening process that reviews professional, educational, and patient care excellence. The final list with detailed information about the doctors’ education, training, and medical expertise is included in Atlanta magazine's July 2021 issue. Below is the complete list of Wellstar physicians who were honored on the 2021 list.

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1. John Vickery, Allergy & Immunology
2. Grace Chiang, Allergy & Immunology
3. Narendra Kanuru, Cardiac Electrophysiology
4. Jacob Blatt, Cardiac Electrophysiology
5. Anand Kenia, Cardiac Electrophysiology
6. Mohammad Kooshkabadi, Cardiac Electrophysiology
7. Bryan Piedad, Cardiac Electrophysiology
8. Michael Riley, Cardiac Electrophysiology
9. Ayushi Ahuja, Cardiovascular Disease
10. Bruce Alayof, Cardiovascular Disease
11. Mindy Gentry, Cardiovascular Disease
12. Barry Mangel, Cardiovascular Disease
13. Janice Warner, Dermatology
14. Jennifer Jones, Dermatology
15. George Dobo, Dermatology
16. Jodi Ganz, Dermatology
17. Michael Collins, Diagnostic Radiology
18. Jean Molinary, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
19. Israel Orija, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
20. Rolf Meinhold, Family Medicine
21. George Brown, Family Medicine
22. Thomas Gearhard, Family Medicine
23. Sachin Goel, Gastroenterology
24. Jeffrey Hines, Gynecologic Oncology
25. Mark McBride, Hand Surgery
26. Edward Holliger, Hand Surgery
27. Joel Isom, Internal Medicine
28. Ebon Bourne, Internal Medicine
29. Amber Driskell, Internal Medicine
30. Chukwuma Onyeije, Maternal & Fetal Medicine
31. Daniel Eller, Maternal & Fetal Medicine
32. Jay Cinnamon, Neuroradiology
33. Angela Hudson, Obstetrics & Gynecology
34. Carlos Alarcon, Obstetrics & Gynecology
35. Elizabeth Taghechian, Obstetrics & Gynecology
36. Mary Chappell, Obstetrics & Gynecology
37. Kimberly Huffman, Obstetrics & Gynecology
38. Terry Kelley, Obstetrics & Gynecology
39. Colleen Killian, Obstetrics & Gynecology
40. Natalie Needham, Obstetrics & Gynecology
41. Elizabeth Street, Obstetrics & Gynecology
42. Jerry Berland, Ophthalmology
43. Mark Berman, Ophthalmology
44. Monica Bratton, Ophthalmology
45. Charles Ho, Ophthalmology
46. Denise Johnson, Ophthalmology
47. Robert Titelman, Orthopedic Surgery
48. Erroll Bailey, Orthopedic Surgery
49. Stephanie Martin, Orthopedic Surgery
50. Tapan Daftari, Orthopedic Surgery
51. Robert Kelly, Orthopedic Surgery
52. Douglas Lundy, Orthopedic Surgery
53. Raymond Schettino, Otolaryngology
54. Roy Schottenfeld, Otolaryngology
55. David Parks, Otolaryngology
56. David Gale, Pain Medicine
57. Larry Clements, Pediatrics
58. Christian Williams, Pediatrics
59. Richard King, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
60. M Keith Hanna, Plastic Surgery
61. K. Keith Jeffords, Plastic Surgery
62. William Dowdell, Pulmonary Disease
63. Russell French, Pulmonary Disease
64. Jody Hughes, Pulmonary Disease
65. Eduardo Molinary, Pulmonary Disease
66. Keith Rott, Rheumatology
67. Kelly Weselman, Rheumatology
68. Chris Andersen, Surgery
69. Philip Ramsay, Surgery
70. Richard Myung, Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery
71. Theolyn Price, Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery
72. Kevin Windom, Urogynecology/Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery
73. Scott Miller, Urology
74. Murphy Townsend, Urology
75. Thomas Murphy, Vascular & Interventional Radiology
76. Alan Zuckerman, Vascular & Interventional Radiology
77. Arun Chervu, Vascular Surgery
78. Shariq Sayeed, Vascular Surgery
79. Steven Oweida, Vascular Surgery

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Wellstar Kennestone Achieves ANCC Magnet Recognition® for Nursing Excellence

Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center has achieved recognition from the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®, joining an elite group of hospitals known for delivering the gold standard in nursing excellence and patient care. This honor confers Magnet® recognition status on Wellstar Kennestone, making it the second Wellstar hospital to achieve this designation, alongside Wellstar Paulding Medical Center.

This is the highest distinction a hospital can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care—earned by fewer than 10% of hospitals nationwide. For patients and families, receiving care at a Magnet-recognized hospital means:

  • Better health outcomes
  • Higher patient satisfaction
  • Shorter hospital stays
  • Access to some of the best nurses and healthcare professionals in the field

During the rigorous evaluation process, Wellstar Kennestone received seven special commendations ranging from strong leadership and team collaboration to advancing professional practice and delivering measurable improvements in patient care. These commendations reflect Wellstar Kennestone’s commitment to innovation, collaboration and clinical excellence—qualities also demonstrated at Wellstar Paulding as part of our Magnet hospital family.

For our community, this recognition is more than a milestone—it reaffirms that the people of Cobb County and the surrounding areas can count on world-class healthcare close to home at Wellstar. Magnet recognition also strengthens our ability to recruit and retain top-tier nurses and providers, further supporting the region’s health and economic well-being.

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Accidents Happen. Know Where to Go to Get Care for Injuries in Augusta.

Ortho-On-Demand

Sports injuries, broken bones and sprains don’t have to interfere with your schedule—Wellstar Ortho-on-Demand at 1220 West Wheeler Parkway in Augusta has you covered with convenient care when you need it. Our expert team provides prompt treatment for people ages 8 and older for musculoskeletal injuries, including: 

  • Immediate orthopedics specialty care
  • X-rays to assess fractures and breaks
  • Bone, joint or muscle injuries
  • Ankle sprains or strains
  • Knee sprains or strains
  • Hand, elbow, wrist or shoulder injuries
  • Broken bones without an open wound
  • Splinting, casting and bracing by specialty clinicians
  • New back pain

We welcome walk-ins and offer same-day appointments for fast, efficient care. Learn more about Ortho-On-Demand.

Urgent Care

If you’re dealing with a minor injury or need care after your physician’s regular office hours, going to urgent care is often the right choice. Wellstar Urgent Care Centers provide quick, convenient care for non-emergency medical conditions. 

We also offer Virtual Urgent Care, which provides virtual health visits for minor medical concerns from the comfort and convenience of home. 

Wellstar Urgent Care provides:

  • Care for minor injuries, such as sprains and broken bones 
  • Treatment for medical issues like bites, burns and cuts 
  • Lab and X-rays 
  • Sports physicals
  • Occupational health services
  • Worker’s compensation services 

Wellstar Urgent Care has locations in Evans, Grovetown and South Augusta, or you can use our Virtual Urgent Care.

Emergency Care

In a life-threatening medical emergency, every second counts. Never put off getting the proper care when lives are on the line. Remember, driving yourself to the Emergency Department (ED) may delay care, so call 911 for the fastest access to emergency care. 

When the unexpected happens, Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center’s Emergency Department is always ready. Our trained team provides expert emergency care 24 hours a day for people of all ages. At Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia, the dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department team is specially trained in treating children.

Recognize the signs of a medical emergency: 

  • Fainting or loss of consciousness 
  • Sudden, severe pain 
  • Uncontrolled or severe bleeding 
  • Choking, coughing up blood or severe vomiting 
  • Changes in mental status, such as confusion or unusual behavior 
  • Traumatic injury due to a motor vehicle or other accidents 
  • Broken bones with an open wound

Remember, call 911 right away in a medical emergency. That way, care can begin sooner during the crucial time it takes to be transported to the hospital.

Some conditions, such as sports concussions or gout, may be best treated by a primary care or orthopedics clinician. Our Ortho-On-Demand team can refer you to other Wellstar locations if needed.

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Personalized Breast Care Close to Home at Wellstar North Fulton

By Wellstar Breast Surgeon Dr. Laura Pearson

I have never met a woman who enjoyed getting mammograms, including myself. They can be uncomfortable, awkward and anxiety-provoking—especially if you have had scares in the past or are at high risk for getting breast cancer.

There are so many additional resources for risk reduction and surveillance available that go hand-in-hand with mammograms. At Wellstar, reducing your risk and screening for cancer starts with a physical from your primary care doctor.

If you are at average risk of developing breast cancer, you should begin annual screening mammograms at age 40. If you have a family history or other risk factors, your doctor may recommend earlier or more frequent screening. If something is detected on a mammogram, the Wellstar Comprehensive Breast Health Program has nurse navigators who will help arrange diagnostic imaging, biopsy procedures and referrals to breast specialists. If you are diagnosed with cancer, the compassionate and oncology-trained nurse navigators with Wellstar Cancer Care walk patients through diagnosis, evaluation, treatment and beyond.

If you’re diagnosed with breast cancer, your treatment and care will transition from our Comprehensive Breast Health Program to the Wellstar Cancer Care team. In Wellstar STAT Clinics, which stands for Specialty Teams and Treatment, we put you at the center of your care plan. In our STAT Clinic for Breast Cancer, the care team, including breast oncology nurse navigators, surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, nutritionists and genetic counselors, will meet with you and your support system on the same day to formulate a treatment plan personalized to your specific cancer, as well as your personal and cultural needs. Patients are able to ask questions, make decisions and start treatment sooner, improving outcomes.

Many times, surgical intervention can be done as an outpatient procedure. We can also offer some people intraoperative radiation therapy, or IORT—the option of doing their radiation treatment in the operating room at the same time as their lumpectomy, meaning they are able to avoid four to six weeks of radiation treatments. Any other interventions, such as chemotherapy or radiation, including our CyberKnife for treatments like targeted partial breast radiation therapy, are found in the cancer center on Wellstar North Fulton’s medical campus. We have physical therapists, social workers and palliative care specialists who are there for you if the need arises.

Your Wellstar care team can also help you reduce your risk of developing breast cancer. Being overweight or obese or being a smoker can increase your risk. Patients at Wellstar have access to our Center for Best Health to assist in weight management. We also have smoking cessation programs and dietitians waiting to help you make healthier choices that can positively impact your health.

Wellstar provides more than healthcare, PeopleCare—working relentlessly to exceed national standards and our patients’ expectations while remembering the humanity of every patient. We are here for all the situations and stages of our patients’ lives by offering the tools and resources to be healthy and thrive. Wellstar clinicians live in the communities we serve. We must get physicals, mammograms and biopsies. We need help being our healthiest selves. We get sick and have family members who need compassionate care. PeopleCare means offering our patients world-class healthcare in the communities where they live and work.

Your care team can put your mammogram order in Wellstar MyChart to book online, or you can schedule by calling (678) 581-5900.

Visit wellstar.org/northfultoncancercare to learn more about cancer care at Wellstar North Fulton.

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