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Cancer Care at Wellstar

Patients face cancer with confidence at Wellstar because of our multidisciplinary care model, the depth of our physicians’ expertise and access to advanced treatments close to home. In fact, we have more than 300 healthcare providers that focus on care for patients with cancer at nine cancer programs with convenient locations across Georgia.

Our multidisciplinary teams surround patients and their families with knowledgeable and compassionate support. Specialty programs for patients are led by physicians with advanced training. Here, patients see leading specialists who are experts in their fields. Additionally, our physicians have a direct connection to Mayo Clinic and can request detailed consultations and second opinions for complex cases, at no additional cost to the patient.

Wellstar invests in state-of-the-art technology and participates in clinical trials to give patients access to a variety of advanced treatments including minimally-invasive surgery, high precision radiation dosages by CyberKnife and TrueBeam delivery systems, intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT), Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemoperfusion (HIPEC) as well as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies based on the latest advances in biomarker testing. Patients who qualify for clinical trials have access to groundbreaking treatments, often years before they are FDA approved.

Because of Wellstar’s integrated approach to cancer treatment, our programs are nationally recognized by The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer and the Care Continuum Centers of Excellence (CCCOE), a program of the GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer, among others.

Catch Cancer Earlier, or Prevent It

At Wellstar, we believe in lowering risk and preventing cancer whenever possible. We offer screening programs and genetic risk assessment to help people understand their unique risk factors and catch cancer before or after symptoms appear with advanced diagnostic technology. When screenings catch cancer in earlier stages, patients can have better outcomes.


Breast cancer screening

Wellstar patients in the communities we serve have access to breast cancer screening. Click to learn more about where to be screened, our screening technology and what to expect when getting a mammogram—or images of the breast—which can help identify signs of cancer before symptoms appear, and can help catch cancer earlier for better outcomes.

Learn more about breast cancer screenings at Wellstar


Lung cancer screening

Patients who qualify have access to low-dose CT scans with low levels of radiation exposure, which help detect lung cancer early. While lung cancer is historically difficult to detect, it is highly curable when found in early stages. Click to learn more about lung cancer screening, such as who should be screened and how to schedule a screening.

Learn more about lung cancer screenings at Wellstar


Colorectal cancer screening

While colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States when men and women are combined, screening can completely prevent cancer by removing polyps found during a colonoscopy. Or, it can catch cancer earlier, which leads to better treatment outcomes. Click to learn about colorectal cancer screening options, and who should be screened.

Learn more about colorectal cancer screenings at Wellstar


Genetic risk assessment

People with a family history of cancer including breast and ovarian cancer as well as colon and endometrial cancers may also benefit from a genetic risk assessment and high-risk screening options.

Learn more about the Wellstar Genetic Risk Assessment program

Our Care Team

At Wellstar, patients have access to a personalized multidisciplinary care team who offers you comprehensive care from screening, diagnosis, and second opinions to treatment and support.

Patients have access to board-certified and world-renowned oncology specialists, the largest genetic counseling program in the state, and an incredible network of support for treatment and follow up care that may include nurse navigators, speech and physical therapists, oncology registered dietitians, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers and financial counselors.

Leading cancer experts

Medical specialists collaborate with each other to create patient-centered care plans. Our multidisciplinary teams often include board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians who have the most advanced training and knowledge in their fields. Through Wellstar's membership in the Mayo Clinic Care Network, our oncology specialists have a direct connection to Mayo Clinic specialists and can request consultations and second opinions at no additional cost to the patient. Our specialists include:

  • Medical oncologists
  • Radiation oncologists
  • Breast surgeons
  • Thoracic surgeons
  • Neurosurgeons
  • Ophthalmologists
  • Orthopedists
  • Surgical oncologists
  • Psychiatrists
  • Psychologists
  • Dermatologists
  • Ear, nose & throat specialists
  • Gastroenterologists
  • Colorectal surgeons
  • Urologists
  • Gynecological oncologists
  • Pathologists
  • Medical genetics specialists
  • Palliative care physicians
Nurse navigators

Patients at many Wellstar cancer programs could not imagine care without their nurse navigator. In fact, patients say nurse navigators are a big reason why they can face cancer with confidence. Nurse navigators are registered nurses trained in specific clinical areas and bring a highly personalized level of guidance and support to each patient and family members from initial diagnosis through post-treatment follow up.

Registered oncology dietitians

Our registered dietitians specialize in oncology nutrition to maximize nutritional status before, during and after treatment with nutrition counseling and meal plans, educational programs and tube feeding management.

Oncology social workers

Our oncology social workers focus on strategies to empower and improve the quality of life for people with cancer and their families during treatment and beyond. Support from an oncology social worker can include short-term counseling, groups and connections to psychological therapy. Cancer can affect many different parts of life, and we can help you adjust to your diagnosis and provide guidance and education about how to share that information with your family, friends and community. We also assist patients by connecting you with community resources and helping you navigate financial programs and services that may assist you.

Psychological and psychiatric therapy

It can help patients to cope with the emotional side of cancer and treatment side effects with the support of an oncology psychologist, psychiatrist or counselor. Often, these specialists help people manage pre-existing conditions such as depression and anxiety too.

Psychologists and counselors specializing in cancer work with individuals, couples and families to encourage coping and problem-solving, relaxation, stress reduction and improved well-being. Many people with cancer experience depression, anxiety and fatigue and our psychiatrists assess symptoms and manage medical treatment of these symptoms.

Genetic counselors

Many people find that working with our board-certified genetic counselors can alleviate some of the anxiety associated with a cancer diagnosis. Information is a powerful tool that can help patients understand their disease and participate in treatment, including screening plans, lifestyle changes and medical and surgical options.

Palliative care specialists

Our palliative care physicians are specially trained in complex symptom and pain management for patients with cancer. We work with people throughout their treatment to manage pain as well as symptoms such as constipation, diarrhea, nausea, sleeplessness, anxiety, depression, stress and any other symptom related to cancer disease and treatment.

Every member of your personalized care team at Wellstar is here to help you face cancer with confidence.

A Recognized Cancer Treatment Leader

Because Wellstar continues to pioneer innovative cancer treatments and technologies to improve outcomes and quality of life for patients, it is accredited and awarded by leading national organizations.


Accredited by the Commission on Cancer, Outstanding Achievement Award Recipient

Wellstar is the recipient of The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) Accreditation and the Outstanding Achievement Award, the highest honor awarded to a cancer program in the United States. The CoC recognized Wellstar as the first Network Cancer Program in Georgia and the fifth in the nation.


Recognized by GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer

Wellstar is designated as a Care Continuum Center of Excellence by the GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer. The foundation identifies community hospitals that meet rigorous qualifying criteria and demonstrate collaborative leadership across the lung cancer care continuum. CCCOE recognizes that by meeting their criteria, Wellstar is on par with leading academic and research institutions and provides patients with access to the latest innovations not typically found in community hospitals.


American College of Radiology Commendation in Lung Screening

Wellstar is one of the nation's largest and highest quality lung screening programs, allowing us to detect cancer earlier and customize the best treatment plan for each patient. That's why we are proud to have been designated as a Lung Cancer Screening Center by the American College of Radiology (ACR). When lung cancer is detected at its early stages, the chances of defeating it are higher, and this designation highlights our commitment to providing accurate and safe diagnostic care for our patients.

Cancer Research & Clinical Trials

The Wellstar Research Institute and Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers work closely with select local and national partners to enroll patients in clinical trials, often providing groundbreaking treatments years before FDA approval.


Groundbreaking Clinical Trials in Your Community

When patients qualify, they have access to groundbreaking treatments, procedures and technologies through clinical trials, often years before the FDA approves them. We are typically are involved in 50 trials at any given time, giving our patients access to advanced treatments close to home.


National Partners

The Wellstar Research Institute and Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers work closely with select local and national partners—including NCI (National Cancer Institute) and the Mayo Clinic—to give patients access to the latest clinical trials without leaving their communities.


Track Record of Success

Clinical research programs Wellstar patients have participated in have led to the approval of immunotherapy and targeted therapy for various diseases, most recently for breast cancer, gynecologic cancers, lung cancer and kidney cancer.

Because of clinical trials our patients have participated in, these therapies are now available more widely. Specifically, people with cancer who participate in clinical trials here have helped Wellstar oncology specialists and our partners accomplish the following:

  • First FDA approval for immunotherapy for breast cancer and small cell lung cancer.
  • Immunotherapy treatment for patients with non-small cell lung cancer for nearly five years before FDA approval.
  • Gynecologic oncology clinical trials for patients in connection with the Mayo Clinic.
  • With Morehouse School of Medicine, joined a network to develop a repository of data and bio-specimens to improve standards of cancer care through new clinical trials, technology, informatics solutions and personalized medicine.
  • Approval of more than 20 medications by the FDA after trials involving Wellstar patients.

Thanks to Our Patients

Thanks to patients before you, many effective treatments are now available. And, there could be a trial that’s right for you. Patients who are interested in learning more should speak with an oncologist. To face cancer with confidence and to learn more about clinical trials and research at Wellstar Health System and Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers, call (470) 267-1470.

Patients Deserve Leading Treatments

When someone is diagnosed, cancer treatment and care should be delivered by oncology physicians with in-depth training and experience. Each person with cancer is unique, and your treatment plan will be created around your diagnosis and your life. Board-certified specialists recommend treatments based on what’s best for you.


Clinical Trials

The Wellstar Research Institute and Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers work closely with select local and national partners to enroll patients in clinical trials, often providing groundbreaking treatments years before FDA approval. When patients qualify, they have access to treatments, procedures and technologies through clinical trials, often years before the FDA approves them. We are typically are involved in 50 trials at any given time, giving our patients access to advanced treatments close to home.


Cancer Surgery

People with cancer have access to cancer surgery by specialists at Wellstar, who are often involved in research that lead to the development of innovative procedures, surgical instruments and technology. Our renowned specialists perform a range of advanced surgeries including minimally-invasive robotic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS); Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemoperfusion (HIPEC); and intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT), one of the latest surgical advancements that combines oncological surgery and radiation therapy.

Learn more about cancer surgery at Wellstar


Radiation Therapy

Patients at Wellstar who would benefit from radiation therapy have access to leading experts in radiation oncology, and some of the most sophisticated radiation therapy techniques and technologies available today. Some Wellstar locations now offer intraoperative radiotherapy, an intense radiation therapy performed during surgery. Wellstar is also the only healthcare system in Georgia that offers CyberKnife and TomoTherapy at a single location. Some Wellstar cancer treatment centers feature state-of-the-art stereotactic radiation therapy using TrueBeam technology.

Learn more about radiation therapy at Wellstar


Medical Oncology

Patients who are treated by a medical oncologist at Wellstar have access to the latest targeted therapies, immunotherapy and chemotherapy to fight cancer. At Wellstar, oncologists offer tailored medicine for the most precise treatments. Several drugs have been developed which target specific genetic abnormalities in the cancer’s DNA. With a set of biomarker tests, DNA sequencing can be performed on the previously biopsied tumor to determine whether one of these targeted therapies might be effective. Through clinical trials at select locations, oncologists can give patients who qualify access to new treatments before they are FDA approved and commercially available.

Learn more about medical oncology at Wellstar


Integrative Therapies and Rehabilitation

Some Wellstar patients benefit from integrative medicine, which can enhance quality of life for people during cancer treatment and beyond. Some people with cancer require cancer rehabilitation due to changes including speech and swallowing challenges, swelling (lymphedema), fatigue, muscle loss and pain after treatment. Therapists at Wellstar locations across Georgia specialize in areas including speech, lymphedema and pelvic floor rehabilitation to help patients people improve their quality of life.

Learn more about cancer rehabilitation at Wellstar

Survivorship & Support

Our survivorship and support programs help patients achieve optimum health and wellbeing from the time of diagnosis and beyond. Our support team helps patients navigate through all aspects of a diagnosis, treatment and care. Team members patients are supported by may include nurse navigators, oncology registered dietitians, psychologists, social workers and financial counselors.

Some people with cancer require rehabilitation due to changes including speech and swallowing challenges, swelling (lymphedema), fatigue, muscle loss and pain after treatment.

Education and support groups are also important to patients following a diagnosis. Learn from others and share your experiences to stay emotionally and physically healthy. Wellstar offers cancer-related support groups and educational opportunities including nutrition and fitness sessions on our events page.

Fight Cancer with Wellstar Foundation

As a not-for-profit, gifts to the Wellstar Foundation make it possible to provide patients with additional resources and amenities for a higher level of comfort and care. Every dollar donated supports Wellstar's vision of delivering world-class healthcare, which is carried out through patient-centered programs, advancements in technology and making reliable healthcare available close to home. Your generosity also makes it possible to provide free mammograms, lung screenings and diagnostic services to uninsured patients every year. For more information about how to support our fight against cancer, visit the Wellstar Foundation, email give@wellstar.org or call (770) 956-GIVE.

Mayo Clinic Care Network Member logo

Wellstar is the first health system to be a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. Our oncology specialists directly connect to Mayo Clinic and can request detailed consultations and second opinions for complex cases at no additional cost to the patient. Our team meets weekly with specialists to discuss complex cases and up-to-date clinical literature.

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PeopleCare Stories


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JohnCare

It seems "defeat" just isn't in John Cashen's vocabulary. A survivor in more ways than one, John has overcome not only a catastrophic natural disaster, but also fought cancer with unyielding resilience.

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Frank and Llen Ryan on their front porch

PhylissCare

As the matriarch of her family, Phyliss Davis has always taken care of everyone before herself. Between a busy schedule and devoting time to her granddaughter Wynter, Phyliss made a habit of putting her own health on the back-burner.

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BelindaCare

Belinda Momon has been making music her whole life, encouraging elementary students to build good character, serving as band director, playing percussion and traveling with her church choir. There’s little that can stop this lifelong teacher and Douglas resident.

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NanCare

For years, Alpharetta attorney Nan Harman-Dempsey dealt with high-pressure situations in the courtroom. But after receiving the results from her biopsy, there was a new challenge on the docket: breast cancer. Nan’s fiery personality wouldn’t let her back down from taking on this new opponent.

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Frank&LlenCare

When you first glance at Frank and Ellenora "Llen" Ryan, the word "fighter" likely isn't the top quality that pops into mind.

Between the two of them, they have defeated cancer twice, overcome debilitating spine pain and triumphed over a cardiology episode. Now, they’re fighting Parkinson’s disease with the same energy, confidence and heart.

Read their story

Cancer Types We Treat


  • Anal cancer
  • Bile duct cancer
  • Bladder cancer
  • Brain cancer
  • Breast cancer
  • Cervical cancer
  • Colon cancer
  • Colorectal cancer
  • Esophageal cancer
  • Gallbladder cancer
  • Head and Neck cancer
  • Hodgkin Lymphoma
  • Kidney cancer
  • Leukemia
  • Liver cancer
  • Lung cancer
  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
  • Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
  • Ovarian cancer
  • Pancreatic cancer
  • Prostate cancer
  • Rectal cancer
  • Sarcomas
  • Skin cancer
  • Small bowel cancer
  • Spine cancer
  • Stomach cancer
  • Testicular cancer
  • Uterine cancer

Locations


Currently showing 42 total listed locations
Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers Wellstar
6002 Professional Parkway
Suite 220
Douglasville, GA 30134
Available:
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Phone: (678) 715-9690
mi away - Closed
1344
Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers Wellstar
33.74129
-84.72739
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Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers Wellstar
144 Bill Carruth Parkway
Suite 3100
Hiram, GA 30141
Available:
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Phone: (678) 363-1940
mi away - Closed
1342
Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers Wellstar
33.90099
-84.78053
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Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers Wellstar
2500 Hospital Boulevard
Suite 490
Roswell, GA 30076
Available:
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Phone: (470) 321-7500
mi away - Closed
1356
Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers Wellstar
34.06254
-84.32175
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Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers Wellstar
1120 Wellstar Way
Suite 305
Holly Springs, GA 30114
Available:
Monday - Tuesday
8am - 5pm
Phone: (470) 267-0230
mi away - Closed
3232
Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers Wellstar
34.14293
-84.51987
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Wellstar Radiation Oncology
320 Kennestone Hospital Boulevard
Suite LL1
Marietta, GA 30060
Available:
Monday - Friday
7am - 5pm
Phone: (770) 793-7500
mi away - Closed
2330
Radiation Oncology
33.96902
-84.55293
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Wellstar Radiation Oncology
1800 Hospital South Drive
Austell, GA 30106
Available:
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Phone: (770) 948-6000
mi away - Closed
2332
Radiation Oncology
33.85547
-84.60506
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Wellstar Radiation Oncology
148 Bill Carruth Parkway
Suite LL30
Hiram, GA 30141
Available:
Monday - Friday
8am - 4pm
Phone: (470) 644-8140
mi away - Closed
2334
Radiation Oncology
33.90079
-84.78111
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Wellstar Radiation Oncology
111 Medical Drive
LaGrange, GA 30240
Available:
Monday - Friday
8am - 4pm
Phone: (706) 845-3544
mi away - Closed
2310
Radiation Oncology
33.03208
-85.05947
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Wellstar Gynecologic Oncology
3886 Princeton Lakes Way SW
Suite 160
Atlanta, GA 30331
Available:
Monday - Friday
8am - 4pm
Phone: (770) 792-6262
mi away - Closed
2916
Gynecologic Oncology
33.66129
-84.51378
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Wellstar Gynecologic Oncology
4441 Atlanta Road SE
Suite 319
Smyrna, GA 30080
Available:
Monday - Friday
8am - 4pm
Phone: (770) 792-6262
mi away - Closed
2914
Gynecologic Oncology
33.84665
-84.48984
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Wellstar Gynecologic Oncology
2500 Hospital Boulevard
Suite 410
Roswell, GA 30076
Available:
Monday - Friday
8am - 4pm
Phone: (770) 792-6262
mi away - Closed
2746
Gynecologic Oncology
34.06254
-84.32175
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Wellstar Gynecologic Oncology
3747 Roswell Road
Suite 318
Marietta, GA 30062
Available:
Monday - Friday
8am - 4pm
Phone: (770) 792-6262
mi away - Closed
2748
Gynecologic Oncology
33.98032
-84.44474
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Wellstar Gynecologic Oncology
4900 Ivey Road NW
Suite 1320
Acworth, GA 30101
Available:
Monday - Friday
8am - 4pm
Phone: (770) 792-6262
mi away - Closed
3004
Gynecologic Oncology
34.03744
-84.69996
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Wellstar Gynecologic Oncology
699 Church Street NE
Suite 235
Marietta, GA 30060
Available:
Monday - Friday
8am - 4pm
Phone: (770) 792-6262
mi away - Closed
2122
Gynecologic Oncology
33.96943
-84.55125
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Wellstar Breast Surgery
2500 Hospital Boulevard
Suite 410
Roswell, GA 30076
Available:
Monday - Friday
8am - 4pm
Phone: (470) 956-4270
mi away - Closed
2770
Breast Surgery
34.06254
-84.32175
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Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers Wellstar
100 Market Place Boulevard
Suite 200
Cartersville, GA 30121
Available:
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Phone: (770) 386-7253
mi away - Closed
1314
Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers Wellstar
34.20242
-84.79119
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Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers Wellstar
340 Kennestone Hospital Boulevard
Suite 100
Marietta, GA 30060
Available:
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Phone: (770) 281-5100
mi away - Closed
1028
Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers Wellstar
33.96939
-84.55342
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Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers Wellstar
1700 Hospital South Drive
Suite 300
Austell, GA 30106
Available:
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Phone: (770) 944-2830
mi away - Closed
1346
Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers Wellstar
33.85579
-84.6051
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Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers Wellstar
1020 J L White Drive
Suite 160
Jasper, GA 30143
Available:
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Phone: (706) 692-0603
mi away - Closed
1300
Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers Wellstar
34.44612
-84.45033
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Wellstar Summit Surgical
4500 Hospital Boulevard
Suite 230
Roswell, GA 30076
Phone: (770) 423-0395
mi away
2582
Summit Surgical
34.06314
-84.32256
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Wellstar Summit Surgical
590 Nancy Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 423-0395
mi away
2552
Summit Surgical
33.96563
-84.55592
,,,,https://mychart.wellstar.org/mychart/signupandschedule/embeddedschedule?vt=106136000&dept=1003&view=plain&public=1
Georgia Breast Care
900 Towne Lake Parkway
Suite 312
Woodstock, GA 30189
Phone: (678) 370-0370
mi away
1938
Georgia Breast Care
34.1032
-84.53394
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6002 Professional Parkway
Suite 260
Douglasville, GA 30134
Phone: (770) 428-4486
mi away
1552
The Philip Israel Breast Center PC
33.74129
-84.72739
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144 Bill Carruth Parkway
Suite 1400
Hiram, GA 30141
Phone: (770) 428-4486
mi away
1554
The Philip Israel Breast Center PC
33.90099
-84.78053
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The Philip Israel Breast Center PC
4441 Atlanta Road SE
Suite 319
Smyrna, GA 30080
Phone: (770) 428-4486
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1966
The Philip Israel Breast Center PC
33.84665
-84.48984
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3747 Roswell Road
Suite 318
Marietta, GA 30062
Phone: (770) 428-4486
mi away
2022
The Philip Israel Breast Center PC
33.98032
-84.44474
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55 Whitcher Street NE
Suite 250
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 428-4475
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2132
Urology
33.96682
-84.55132
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Wellstar Urology
3747 Roswell Road
Suite 317
Marietta, GA 30062
Available:
Monday - Friday
8am - 4pm
Phone: (770) 428-4475
mi away - Closed
2138
Urology
33.98032
-84.44474
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Wellstar Urology
144 Bill Carruth Parkway
Suite 2300
Hiram, GA 30141
Phone: (770) 428-4475
mi away
2136
Urology
33.90099
-84.78053
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Wellstar Urology
1555 Doctors Drive
Suite 101
LaGrange, GA 30240
Phone: (706) 242-5201
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2512
Urology
33.03032
-85.06049
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2450 Old Milton Parkway
Suite 204
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Phone: (470) 267-0420
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2176
Urology
34.07072
-84.28683
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4904 Timber Ridge Drive
Suite 202
Douglasville, GA 30135
Phone: (770) 428-4475
mi away
2792
Urology
33.7297
-84.73592
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2500 Hospital Boulevard
Suite 290
Roswell, GA 30076
Phone: (470) 956-4230
mi away
2174
Urology
34.06254
-84.32175
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1700 Hospital South Drive
Suite 404
Austell, GA 30106
Available:
Monday - Friday
8am - 4pm
Phone: (770) 428-4475
mi away - Closed
2134
Urology
33.85579
-84.6051
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Wellstar Urology
4441 Atlanta Road SE
Suite 317
Smyrna, GA 30080
Available:
Monday - Friday
8am - 4pm
Phone: (770) 428-4475
mi away - Closed
2142
Urology
33.84665
-84.48984
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Wellstar Urology
4900 Ivey Road NW
Suite 1320
Acworth, GA 30101
Phone: (770) 428-4475
mi away
2436
Urology
34.03744
-84.69996
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The Philip Israel Breast Center PC
702 Canton Road NE
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 428-4486
mi away
1550
The Philip Israel Breast Center PC
33.96878
-84.54736
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Wellstar Oncology
111 Medical Drive
LaGrange, GA 30240
Available:
Monday - Friday
8am - 4pm
Phone: (706) 812-2426
mi away - Closed
3392
Oncology
33.03208
-85.05947
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Wellstar Thoracic Surgery
61 Whitcher Street
Suite 4120
Marietta, GA 30060
Available:
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Phone: (770) 424-9732
mi away - Closed
2166
Thoracic Surgery
33.96719
-84.55169
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4500 Hospital Boulevard
Suite 230
Roswell, GA 30076
Phone: (770) 424-9732
mi away
2160
Thoracic Surgery
34.06314
-84.32256
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1700 Hospital South Drive
Suite 202
Austell, GA 30106
Phone: (770) 424-9732
mi away
2162
Thoracic Surgery
33.85579
-84.6051
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6002 Professional Parkway
Suite 100
Douglasville, GA 30134
Phone: (770) 424-9732
mi away
2164
Thoracic Surgery
33.74129
-84.72739
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6002 Professional Parkway
Suite 220
Douglasville, GA 30134
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144 Bill Carruth Parkway
Suite 3100
Hiram, GA 30141
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Phone: (678) 363-1940

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2500 Hospital Boulevard
Suite 490
Roswell, GA 30076
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Phone: (470) 321-7500

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1120 Wellstar Way
Suite 305
Holly Springs, GA 30114
mi away
Phone: (470) 267-0230

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320 Kennestone Hospital Boulevard
Suite LL1
Marietta, GA 30060
mi away
Phone: (770) 793-7500

Wellstar Radiation Oncology

1800 Hospital South Drive
Austell, GA 30106
mi away
Phone: (770) 948-6000

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148 Bill Carruth Parkway
Suite LL30
Hiram, GA 30141
mi away
Phone: (470) 644-8140

Wellstar Radiation Oncology

111 Medical Drive
LaGrange, GA 30240
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Phone: (706) 845-3544

Wellstar Gynecologic Oncology

3886 Princeton Lakes Way SW
Suite 160
Atlanta, GA 30331
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Phone: (770) 792-6262

Wellstar Gynecologic Oncology

4441 Atlanta Road SE
Suite 319
Smyrna, GA 30080
mi away
Phone: (770) 792-6262

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2500 Hospital Boulevard
Suite 410
Roswell, GA 30076
mi away
Phone: (770) 792-6262

Wellstar Gynecologic Oncology

3747 Roswell Road
Suite 318
Marietta, GA 30062
mi away
Phone: (770) 792-6262

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4900 Ivey Road NW
Suite 1320
Acworth, GA 30101
mi away
Phone: (770) 792-6262

Wellstar Gynecologic Oncology

699 Church Street NE
Suite 235
Marietta, GA 30060
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Phone: (770) 792-6262

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2500 Hospital Boulevard
Suite 410
Roswell, GA 30076
mi away
Phone: (470) 956-4270

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100 Market Place Boulevard
Suite 200
Cartersville, GA 30121
mi away
Phone: (770) 386-7253

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340 Kennestone Hospital Boulevard
Suite 100
Marietta, GA 30060
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Phone: (770) 281-5100

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Suite 300
Austell, GA 30106
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Phone: (770) 944-2830

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1020 J L White Drive
Suite 160
Jasper, GA 30143
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Phone: (706) 692-0603

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4500 Hospital Boulevard
Suite 230
Roswell, GA 30076
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Phone: (770) 423-0395

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590 Nancy Street
Marietta, GA 30060
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Phone: (770) 423-0395

Georgia Breast Care

900 Towne Lake Parkway
Suite 312
Woodstock, GA 30189
mi away
Phone: (678) 370-0370

The Philip Israel Breast Center PC

6002 Professional Parkway
Suite 260
Douglasville, GA 30134
mi away
Phone: (770) 428-4486

The Philip Israel Breast Center PC

144 Bill Carruth Parkway
Suite 1400
Hiram, GA 30141
mi away
Phone: (770) 428-4486

The Philip Israel Breast Center PC

4441 Atlanta Road SE
Suite 319
Smyrna, GA 30080
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Phone: (770) 428-4486

Wellstar The Philip Israel Breast Center PC

3747 Roswell Road
Suite 318
Marietta, GA 30062
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Phone: (770) 428-4486

Wellstar Urology

55 Whitcher Street NE
Suite 250
Marietta, GA 30060
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Phone: (770) 428-4475

Wellstar Urology

3747 Roswell Road
Suite 317
Marietta, GA 30062
mi away
Phone: (770) 428-4475

Wellstar Urology

144 Bill Carruth Parkway
Suite 2300
Hiram, GA 30141
mi away
Phone: (770) 428-4475

Wellstar Urology

1555 Doctors Drive
Suite 101
LaGrange, GA 30240
mi away
Phone: (706) 242-5201

Wellstar Urology

2450 Old Milton Parkway
Suite 204
Alpharetta, GA 30009
mi away
Phone: (470) 267-0420

Wellstar Urology

4904 Timber Ridge Drive
Suite 202
Douglasville, GA 30135
mi away
Phone: (770) 428-4475

Wellstar Urology

2500 Hospital Boulevard
Suite 290
Roswell, GA 30076
mi away
Phone: (470) 956-4230

Wellstar Urology

1700 Hospital South Drive
Suite 404
Austell, GA 30106
mi away
Phone: (770) 428-4475

Wellstar Urology

4441 Atlanta Road SE
Suite 317
Smyrna, GA 30080
mi away
Phone: (770) 428-4475

Wellstar Urology

4900 Ivey Road NW
Suite 1320
Acworth, GA 30101
mi away
Phone: (770) 428-4475

The Philip Israel Breast Center PC

702 Canton Road NE
Marietta, GA 30060
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Phone: (770) 428-4486

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111 Medical Drive
LaGrange, GA 30240
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Phone: (706) 812-2426

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61 Whitcher Street
Suite 4120
Marietta, GA 30060
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Phone: (770) 424-9732

Wellstar Thoracic Surgery

4500 Hospital Boulevard
Suite 230
Roswell, GA 30076
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Phone: (770) 424-9732

Wellstar Thoracic Surgery

1700 Hospital South Drive
Suite 202
Austell, GA 30106
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Douglasville, GA 30134
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Wellstar Health System announces that Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Emergency Department (ED) has won the Best in Real Estate Award for Healthcare Deal of the Year. The awards honor top commercial real estate deals across Atlanta for the year.
 
The new Wellstar Kennestone Hospital ED in Marietta represents an investment of $126 million and serves the vital healthcare needs of up to 600 patients daily and up to 220,000 patients annually at full capacity.
 
The new ED opened July 2020 in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Opening the Southeast's largest and busiest ED would be a feat any typical year; Wellstar Health System accomplished this daunting task while navigating the challenging, emotional, and ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic.
 
Earlier this week, Great Place to Work® and Fortune honored Wellstar Health System as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For®, Wellstar’s fourth time on this prestigious list of the best companies to work for in the nation. Wellstar is the only Georgia-based healthcare company included in the 2021 ranking; only two other companies headquartered in Georgia were included in this year’s list.
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Preventing Cancer with Wellstar’s Genetics Experts

While Wellstar’s expert cancer specialists are well-equipped to help their patients fight cancer, they’re also dedicated to stopping cancer before it starts.  

Part of preventing cancer is knowing your risk and taking action early. Wellstar’s Genetic Risk Assessment Program helps patients determine whether they may be at higher risk for some cancers.  

At Wellstar, our focus is PeopleCare: personalized healthcare tailored just for you. For cancer care, that means taking a close look at what makes you unique — your distinct genetic makeup that sets you apart. Genetic counselors use a compassionate approach to guide patients and their families so they can make informed healthcare decisions. 

“We are the busiest genetic counseling program in Georgia,” said Dr. Michael Andrews, Wellstar’s chief cancer officer. “Cancer care now is very genetically-based, and the specialists in our program can look for certain abnormalities and adapt treatments based on what they find.” 

Halting Hereditary Cancers

Genetic mutations play a major role in about 5 to 10% of cancers. A patient with a family history of cancer who learns they have specific genetic mutations can partner with their provider to be more proactive, whether that involves screening, lifestyle changes or medical treatments. Taking a few proactive steps could prevent cancer, even if the patient’s genetics may put them at a higher risk.  

Genetic testing can also benefit cancer patients and empower their whole families with important information. If a cancer patient learns they carry a mutation, it can help relatives decide if they could benefit from genetic testing. Also, people who have certain cancers and also have specific DNA sequences may benefit from targeted therapies. 

Some possible signs of hereditary cancer include: 

  • Unusually early age of cancer onset
  • Multiple primary cancers in a single patient
  • Cancer in paired organs (such as in cancer in both breasts)
  • Multi-generational cancers
  • Rare tumors
  • An unusual presentation, such as male breast cancer
  • Belonging to an ethnic group known to be at high risk for hereditary cancers
  • No environmental explanation for the cancer

Some gene mutations can increase your cancer risk, so if your provider finds that you are affected, they may recommend increased screenings and other precautions to monitor your health. 

  • TP53: This gene produces a protein that slows down tumor growth. Mutations in this gene can cause Li-Fraumeni syndrome, which puts patients at an increased risk for developing some cancers. 
  • BRCA1 and BRCA2: Mutations in these genes increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer, as well as pancreatic cancer, prostate cancer and male breast cancer.
  • PTEN: This gene also stops tumor growth. Mutations in this gene are associated with Cowden syndrome, a disorder that increases the risk of breast, thyroid, endometrial and other forms of cancer. 

Take charge of your health — and maybe help out a family member, too — by learning more about how your genetics could affect your cancer risk. Call (470) 793-7472 to book an appointment with a Wellstar genetic counselor. Both in-person and virtual visits are available. Learn more at wellstar.org/cancercare.

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CindyCare

To say Cindy Mejia is “busy” is an understatement. 

She’s constantly crunching numbers as an accounting manager for a large research institute, trying out new recipes in her kitchen at her Roswell home, or trying to keep up with her little granddaughter (who just discovered how much fun it is to run).

But one Wednesday in September, Cindy woke up and reached for her computer, trying to get an early start to her workday. She felt a little groggy and couldn’t remember her password but didn’t immediately realize something was wrong.

Then she stood up. Her right arm and leg weren’t functioning, and that’s when Cindy knew what was happening — she was having a stroke.

“The first thing I thought was, ‘I need to get to Wellstar North Fulton right away,’” Cindy said. “I knew the hospital was nearby and has a good reputation.”

That decision ultimately saved her brain and life.

For Cindy, the critical care she needed was close to home, too — she lives four miles from Wellstar North Fulton Hospital. There, her care team sprang into action, bringing her the treatment and peace of mind in a moment of crisis.

“From then on, I felt well taken care of,” Cindy said. “I was relieved, and I knew I was going to be OK.”

 

Cindy's close-to-home 'pit crew'

When a patient has a stroke, every second matters. Each minute that ticks by could be the difference between a permanent stroke and a return to routine. So at North Fulton, Cindy’s care team assembled quickly to save her brainpower.

“We’re like the pit crew on a NASCAR team,” said Dr. Ed Malcom, a Wellstar emergency medicine physician. “We have our emergency stroke care response down to a science. Everyone knows their role and works together to act quickly.”

Cindy was one of the first patients at North Fulton to benefit from the hospital’s newest addition to its stroke program. While North Fulton has been a primary stroke center for years, the introduction of thrombectomies at the hospital gives patients a close-to-home, life-saving option for stroke care — saving them both time and brainpower.

A thrombectomy is a minimally invasive procedure used to unclog an artery, restoring blood flow to the brain and preventing further damage. It does not involve cutting of the brain but instead starts with the insertion of a catheter through the patient’s groin.

“Recently, we’ve developed our own capability right here in the North Fulton area to pull the clot out of the brain. That’s a giant leap forward,” Dr. Malcom explained. “It's good for the whole state because there's only a handful of hospitals that do that, and it's good for the residents that live in that North Fulton area to have a hospital so close. They don't have to take a helicopter ride somewhere to get that procedure done. It saves time.”

For Cindy, having that procedure just a few miles from her home, right when she needed it, helped save her brain function.

“If Cindy would have gone to a different hospital that didn't provide this care, then it would have been a long time before she was able to have blood flow restored to the brain,” Wellstar Neurosurgeon Dr. Benjamin Zussman said, explaining how critical each section was when it came to Cindy’s care. “The delay could have been 30 minutes or even an hour, and it's possible that she would have had permanent stroke, permanent damage to her brain instead of making the recovery she did.”

Offering thrombectomies at North Fulton has brought long-needed stroke services to the area north of Atlanta, so patients like Cindy don’t have to travel into the city through busy traffic to get the treatment they need.

“In a city like Chicago or New York, there are almost eight or nine stroke centers that provide thrombectomy in a city,” said Dr. Rishi Gupta, director of the stroke and neurocritical care program at Wellstar. “Here in metro Atlanta, we have only had three for a long, long time. So, being able to provide care for patients in the northeast corner of our city is crucial because almost 2 million people live in that quadrant.”

Proximity to care is especially important for critical situations like strokes, Dr. Gupta said.

“Any disease that is time-sensitive where patients need to get to the hospital quickly, get treated quickly — the geography is everything, particularly in bad weather when helicopters cannot fly,” he said, explaining how logistics can impact life-saving stroke care. “We need to be able to provide services in the communities the patients reside and the North Fulton program is uniquely positioned to do that.”

Signs of a stroke can include a loss of balance, dizziness, blurry vision or sudden vision loss, drooping in the face, arm or leg weakness, and difficulty speaking. Patients who experience any of those symptoms should call 911 and seek medical care right away. 

Cindy said she is glad she got to the hospital as soon as she could — “I am so thankful that I took quick action and that I had Wellstar so close.” At North Fulton, she not only received the highest level of stroke care. Wellstar takes a multidisciplinary approach to stroke care, including specialists such as critical care specialists, neurologists, neurointerventionalists and physical therapists on the care team. 

“When you're feeling pretty healthy, you don't think a stroke can happen to you. It happens so quickly. You don't necessarily get a warning,” Cindy said, sharing the importance of listening to your body’s signals when it comes to health. “You can feel one way one day or one minute, and the next minute, it changes.”

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