NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CHEROKEE INTERACTIVE PHYSICIAN DIRECTORY 13682 HIGHWAY 92 | WOODSTOCK, GA 30188 | 404-445-7777 Greetings! This complimentary Physician Directory is being provided to you by Holbrook at Woodstock. The directory is the result of an ongoing strategic relationship between the Holbrook and Northside Hospital Cherokee. We feel the information contained within will be a tremendous benefit to our residents, and it is a pleasure to provide our community access to the best medical care all conveniently located in Cherokee County. This directory provides information on multiple specialties tailored to the needs of the senior population. You will find that each specialty has a detailed description of the medical practice, including services offered, office location and contact information, and a brief biography of each physician. We hope you find the information extremely useful. Sincerely, Brad Bickford Executive Director Holbrook at Woodstock DIRECT ACCESS PRACTICES What is the Northside Hospital Cherokee Direct Access Program – • Our goal is to provide community members with the ability to connect with their Northside specialty support physicians quickly upon identification of illness/issue in order to prevent unnecessary Emergency Department visits/hospitalizations. • Provides quick accessibility (48-72 hours) for sick or post hospital visits. How to use Direct Access Program – • Refer to Direct Access Table of Contents - page 5 • Call the practice office during standard business hours. (M-F 8am-4pm, excluding holidays) • Inform staff you live in Holbrook and need to schedule a sick or hospital follow up visit. • Staff will schedule appointment within 48-72 hours • For all well, routine, and follow up visits please schedule through normal office scheduling protocols. If you have an emergency, please call 911. If I have any/all issues with Direct Access Program, whom should I contact- • Any concerns, comments and suggestions are welcomed. Residents are asked to email [email protected]. Comments are reviewed weekly. Additional Outpatient Physician Practices These practices are not a part of the Direct Access Program, however, we felt it necessary to include into this directory for your convenience. • Refer to Table of Content-page 45 • You may call any of these practices Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm, to schedule an appointment through normal office scheduling protocols. The staff will help you schedule an appointment in a timely manner. HOW TO NAVIGATE Welcome to the NEW Holbrook and Northside Hospital Cherokee Physician Directory. Below you will find the instructions to easily navigate this resource. This "Table of Contents" button will take you back to the main table of content. which is located on page ___ Please keep in mind that there are two different tables of contents. Direct Access is for Direct Access Practices ONLY... and the Additional Physicians are featured by specialty for your ease of use. This button will go back to the list of Physicians by specialty and their specialty page, There you can choose different physicians for your without having to scroll. At the bottom center each page, where applicable, you will find a link directing you to their particular practice. No need trying type in a web address. It is conveniently saved for you. The will be in Bold and underlined. See below example. PracticeWebsite.com TABLE OF CONTENTS DIRECT ACCESS ADDITIONAL PHYSICIANS PRACTICES BY SPECIALTY In a continued effort to provide quality healthcare to the residents of Holbrook and all of Cherokee NORTHSIDE HEART County, a comprehensive listing of medical practices has been included in this guide. NORTHSIDE VASCULAR SURGERY These practices are not part of the Direct Access program, however we felt it necessary to include NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE into this directory for your convenience. ARTHRITIS & TOTAL JOINT Bariatric Surgery …………………………………...........…. SPECIALISTS Breast Surgery ….…………………………….……............. CHEROKEE LUNG AND Cardiovascular …………………………..………..........….. SLEEP SPECIALISTS Colon and Rectal Surgery………………………............... MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF Endocrinology…………………………………..............…... NORTH GEORGIA Gastroenterology……………………………………............ General Surgery………………………………………........... SOUTHERN ENT SPECIALISTS Gynecological Oncology Surgery………………............. Hematology/Oncology………………………….............… TOWNE LAKE PRIMARY CARE Neurology…………………………………………........…….. Neurosurgical………………………………...………............ OB/GYN………………………………………….................… Ophthalmology………………….................…………..…… Primary and Urgent Care………..............................…… Northside Radiology Locations and Services Rheumatology……………………................……………… Sleep Medicine………………………………....................… Spine & Pain Specialists……………................…….…… Thoracic Surgery…………………………………….………… Urology ………………….…………….......................……… NORTHSIDE HEART DIRECT ACCESS NORTHSIDE HEART is one of the largest groups to provide cardiology services in the North Atlanta area, and offers complete cardiovascular care in eight convenient locations throughout the Greater Atlanta communities. Our team of highly-trained physicians, nurses, technicians, advanced practice providers and office personnel work hard to deliver the best possible cardiovascular care, utilizing evidence-based medicine to ensure our patients receive the latest technologies and treatments. Our physicians are board certified in cardiovascular disease, nuclear and interventional cardiology, and work with referring physicians to optimize treatment plans and individualize care. When you entrust your patients in our care, you can expect unparalleled expertise, timely communication and patient-centered care. Cardiac Consultation: Diagnostic Services: • Chest pain or shortness of breath • Nuclear and non-nuclear stress testing • Coronary artery disease • Echocardiography • Hypertension • Carotid doppler • Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol) • Tilt table testing • Rhythm disturbances such as atrial fibrillation • T-wave alternans and palpitations • Coumadin clinic • Pacemaker/defibrillator management • Cardiac catheterization interventions • Evaluation of syncope • Pacemaker implantation interventions • Valvular heart disease management • Peripheral vascular angiography and intervention Northside Heart Physicians • Transesphogeal echocardiogram (TEE) Gordon J. Azar, MD • Cardioversion Amol S. Bapat MD • Holter monitor Cesar Cruz, MD • Event recorders Anjan Deka, MD Aashish Desai, MD Parham Eshtehardi, MD Thomas M. Jordan, MD Apurva Shah, MD Hyojin “Kevin” Song, MD northsideheart.com Canton Office Blue Ridge Office Towne Lake Office 460 Northside Cherokee Blvd. • Suite 150 2855 Old Hwy 5 N. • Suite 103 900 Towne Lake Pkwy. • Suite 400 • Canton, GA • Office: 470-639-6250 Blue Ridge, GA • Office: 706-632-4280 Woodstock, GA • Office: 770-924-5095 Fax: 770-345-0712 Fax: 706-632-4282 Fax: 770-924-7429 NORTHSIDE HEART DIRECT ACCESS Gordon J. Azar, Jr., MD Dr. Gordon J. Azar, Jr. is a board certified physician in Cardiovascular Disease. A native of Atlanta, Dr. Azar has nearly three decades of expertise serving patients in the Greater Atlanta area as a founding member of Cardiovascular Physicians or North Atlanta. Dr. Azar enjoys building relationships with each patient, and treats them using the latest in evidence-based medicine, personalizing care for each patient’s specific needs. He has special interests in invasive and interventional cardiology, and has expertise in cardiac catheterization, stent placement and angioplasty. Education and Training • Doctor of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine • Residency, Internal Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine • Fellowship, Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Florida • Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology, University of Florida Certifications and Affiliations • Board Certified, Cardiovascular Disease • Fellow, American College of Cardiology Awards and Honors • Patient’s Choice Award, Vitals.com • Compassionate Doctor Recognition, Vitals.com northsideheart.com Canton Office Towne Lake Office 460 Northside Cherokee Blvd. • Suite 150 900 Towne Lake Pkwy. • Suite 400 • • Canton, GA • Office: 470-639-6250• Woodstock, GA • Office: 770-924-5095 • Fax: 770-345-0712 Fax: 770-924-7429 NORTHSIDE HEART DIRECT ACCESS Amol S. Bapat, MD Amol S. Bapat, MD, F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I. is a board certified physician in Cardiovascular Disease, Nuclear and Interventional Cardiology. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He attended Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland where he received his B.S. in Chemistry. He then proceeded to the University of Alabama School of Medicine, and after receiving his MD, pursued his Internal Medicine Residency at the Baylor College of Medicine. He stayed at Baylor for his subspecialty training in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology. While at Baylor, he was the recipient of a NIH National Research Award Training Grant and his research involved platelet and thrombosis physiology. He was the first physician to work with the Larry King Cardiac Foundation (LKCF) and its partnership with Saint Joseph’s Hospital. He was awarded the Physician Laureate Award by the LKCF in 2006. Dr. Bapat has had the distinction of serving as Director of the Congestive Heart Failure Clinic at St. Joseph’s Hospital of Atlanta, on the Board of Directors of the St. Joseph’s Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute, Vice-Chairman of the Peer Review Committee at St. Joseph’s Hospital and as Vice-Chairman