Welcome to Habersham County Medical Center

Ear, Nose, and Throat
	DON B. BLAKESLEE, M.D. Habersham ENT Clinic 590 Historic Hwy 441 N., Demorest, GA 30535 706-754-4123 Board Certified, ABO • Native of Earlville, IL • Graduate of Northwestern University School of Medicine, Chicago, IL • Clinical Assistant Professor, Emory University School of Medicine • Residencies: Walter Reed Army Medical Ctr., Washington, D.C. and Boston University Medical Center
Emergency Medicine
	MARC CHETTA, M.D. Native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana • Graduate of Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA • Residency at Tallahassee Memorial Regional Medical Center, FL
	JAMES G. HAMILTON, JR., M.D. 4020 Demorest-Mt.Airy Hwy., Demorest, GA 30535 706-778-3259 ABFP • Native of Smith Falls, Ontario, Canada • Graduate of Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA • Residency at Greenville Hospital System, Greenville, SC
	HENRY E. HOLLOWAY, M.D. Board Certified, ABEM • Native of Durham, NC • Graduate of North Carolina Central University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC • Residencies at Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY and Wilford Hall Medical Center Lackland Airforce Base, San Antonio, TX. Member of the Georgia State Medical Association and the American College of Emergency Physicians
	JOHN A. KROWICKI, M.D. Born in Krosno, Poland • Became a U.S. Citizenin 1974 • Graduate of the Medical Academy of Warsaw, Poland, and Hunter College, New York, NY • Internship and Residency at Wyckoff Heights Hospital, Brooklyn, NY
Family Practice
	OWEN C. BYERS, M.D. 1040A Hwy. 441, Demorest, GA 30535 706-754-6281 Native of Rushville, NE • Graduate of Autonomous University of Guadalajara, Mexico • Internship at San Joaquin General Hospital, CA
	DONALD L. FORDHAM, M.D. Habersham Family Medicine 865 Austin Dr., Demorest, GA 30535 706-754-8811 Board Certified, ABFP • Native of Cornelia, Georgia • Graduate Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL • Residency at University of Alabama School of Medicine, Huntsville, AL
	JOSHUA L. GARRETT, M.D. 801 Austin Drive, Demorest, GA 30535 (706) 754-2155 Board certified, ABFP • Native of Rome, Ga. • Graduate of the University of Georgia and the Medical College of Georgia • Completed Residency at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC
	JAMES G. HAMILTON, JR., M.D. 4020 Demorest-Mt.Airy Hwy., Demorest, GA 30535 706-778-3259 ABFP • Native of Smith Falls, Ontario, Canada • Graduate of Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA • Residency at Greenville Hospital System, Greenville, SC
	JAMES C. HARMON, M.D. 504 S Main St., Cornelia, GA 30531 706-778-8020 Board Certified, ABFP • Native of Cincinnati, OH • Graduate of Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA • Residency at Greenville Hospital System, Greenville, SC
	EDWIN P. HENDRICKS, JR., D.O. 4020 Demorest-Mt. Airy Hwy., Demorest, GA 30535 706-778-3259 Board Certified, ABFP • Fellow, American Academy of Family Practice • Native of Mount Pleasant, TX • Graduate of Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Worth, TX • Residency at Medical College of Georgia and Eugene Talmadge Memorial Hospital, Augusta, GA
	M. CLAYTON PULLIAM, M.D., FAAFP HMC Family Medicine, 801 Austin Drive, Demorest, GA 30535 706-754-2155 Board Certified, ABFP * Georgia native * Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians * Graduate of Medical College of Georgia and the University of Georgia * Residency at Anderson Memorial Hospital, Anderson, South Carolina.
	CHRISTOPHER W. RATCHFORD, M.D. 17 White St., Cleveland, GA 30528 706-865-4001 Board Certified, ABFP •Native of Anderson, SC • Graduate of Medical University of SC, Charleston, SC • Residency at Anderson Area Medical Center, Anderson, SC
	JOHN SUSS, M.D. 17 White St., Cleveland, GA 30528 706-865-4001 Graduate of the University of Pittsburg School of Medicine • Residency at St. Margaret's Memorial Hospital, Pittsburg, PA • Bilingual: Spanish and English
Geriatrics
	SCOTT SHELDON, M.D. Heritage Internal Medicine 396 Historic Hwy. 441 N, Demorest, GA 30535 706-754-3287 Board Certified, ABIM • Born in Milledgeville, GA • Graduate of North Georgia College and State University and Mercer University School of Medicine • Residency at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine and Fellowship at Wake Forest University • Specialty in Gerontology/Geriatrics • Certified by the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
Gynecology
	THOMAS L. HATCHETT, JR., M.D. Habersham OB/GYN Associates 870A Austin Dr., Demorest, GA 30535 706-754-3997 Board Certified ABOG • Native of Dublin, GA • Graduate of Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA • Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists • Residency at Bayfront Medical Center, St. Petersburg, FL
Hospitalist
	BRENDA J. GARLAND, M.D. (Medical Director) Habersham Hospitalist 541 Historic Hwy. 441 N, Demorest, Ga 30535 706-754-2161 ext. 4008 Board Certified, ABIM • Fellow, American College of Physicians • Native of Ellijay, GA • Graduate of Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA • Residency at Baylor University Hospital, Houston, TX • Associate Clinical Professor, Mercer Medical School, Macon, GA
Internal Medicine
	DAVID BRAY, M.D. 870 Austin Drive, Suite C, Demorest, GA 30563 (706) 754-8066 Board Certified, ABIM Born in Panama City, FL Graduate of the University of Georgia and the Medical College of Georgia Residency at Georgia Baptist Medical Center, Atlanta, GA Member of the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, the Medical Association of Georgia, the American College of Sports Medicine, American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, American Association of Medical Review Officers and the Southern Medical Association
	JOHN T. COPE, M.D. Habersham Primary Care 590 Historic Hwy 441 N, Demorest, GA 30535 706-754-5511 Board Certified, ABIM • Native of Ozark, AL • Graduate Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA • Residency at Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA
	J. TERRY GREENE, M.D. Habersham Primary Care 590 Historic Hwy 441 N, Demorest, GA 30535 706-754-5511 Board Certified, ABIM • Native of Baldwyn, MS • Graduate of Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA • Residency at Medical College of Georgia Hospital, Augusta, GA
	KECIA JONES, M.D. The Jones Clinic, LLC Internal Medicine 207 Adams Drive, Suite 2, Demorest, GA (706) 754-1034 Raised in Washington County, Georgia • Graduate of Furman University and the Mercer University School of Medicine • Residency at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia • Member of the American College of Physicians and the Southern Medical Association.
	F. STUART SANDERS, M.D. Mountain Medical Specialists 207 Adams Dr., Demorest, GA 30535 706-754-5191 Board Certified in Internal and Sports Medicine by the ABIM • Native of Decatur, GA • Fellow, American College of Physicians and American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation • Clinical Professor at Emory University School of Medicine • Graduate of Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA • Fellow, American College of Sports Medicine (after Fellow, American College of Physicians) • Residency at Greenville Hospital System, Greenville, SC
	SCOTT SHELDON, M.D. Heritage Internal Medicine 396 Historic Hwy. 441 N, Demorest, GA 30535 706-754-3287 Board Certified, ABIM • Born in Milledgeville, GA • Graduate of North Georgia College and State University and Mercer University School of Medicine • Residency at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine and Fellowship at Wake Forest University • Specialty in Gerontology/Geriatrics • Certified by the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
	NANCY M. WATSON, M.D. 676 North Historic Hwy 441, Demorest, GA 30535 706-754-8884 Board Certified, ABIM • Native of Owensboro, KY • Graduate of Quillen School of Medicine of East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN • Residency at Quillen School of Medicine, Johnson City, TN
	W. RHETT WEAVER, M.D. 835 Austin Dr., Demorest, GA 30535 706-754-8518 Board Certified, ABIM • Grew up in Atlanta, GA • Graduate of Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA • Fellow, american College of Physicians • Residency at Keesler Med Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, MS
Obstetrics
	THOMAS L. HATCHETT, JR., M.D. Habersham OB/GYN Associates 870A Austin Dr., Demorest, GA 30535 706-754-3997 Board Certified ABOG • Native of Dublin, GA • Graduate of Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA • Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists • Residency at Bayfront Medical Center, St. Petersburg, FL
Orthopedics
	RONALD MACBETH, JR., M.D. 638 Historic Business Hwy 441, Demorest, GA 30535 706-754-8400 Board Certified, ABOS • Native of Pensacola, FL • Graduate of the University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL • Residency at Erlanger Medical Center, Chattanooga, TN
	GARY MCCARTHY, M.D. 590 Historic Hwy. 441, North, Demorest, GA 30535 (706) 839-4095 Board Certified, ABOS * Native of California * Graduate of St. Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri, and the University of California, Berkeley, California * Residency at San Francisco Group Orthopedics in San Francisco and a general surgery residency at Highland General Hospital in Oakland, California * Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
	WILLIAM S. MCLEAN, D.O. Habersham Orthopedic Surgery 157 Adams Dr., Demorest, GA 30535 706-754-6297 Board Certified, AOBOS, ABSM • Native of Kinston, NC • Graduate of West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg, WV • Residency at Cayahoga Falls General Hospital, OH • Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons • Fellow of the American Oseopathic Academy of Orthopedics • Masters Degree in Medical Management
Pediatrics
	MARIBEL MILLER, M.D. 437 East Louise Street Clarkesville, GA 30523 706-754-5437 Board Certified, ABP • Born in Puerto Rico • Graduate of the University of Puerto Rico and the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine • Residency at Emory University, working at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta-Egleston, Scottish Rite and Hugh Spaulding Children’s Hospital • Member of the American Board of Pediatrics
	K. MICHAEL SCHULZ, M.D. 815 Austin Dr., Demorest, GA 30535 706-754-6224 Board Certified, ABOP • Native of Merrillville, Indiana • Graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN • Residency at Methodist Hospital of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN
	MELANIE SIMS, M.D 815 Austin Dr., Demorest, GA 30535 706-754-6224 Board Certified, ABOP • Native of Cleveland, GA • Graduate of the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA • Residency at Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA
Plastic Surgery
	DON B. BLAKESLEE, M.D. Habersham ENT Clinic 590 Historic Hwy 441 N., Demorest, GA 30535 706-754-4123 Board Certified, ABO • Native of Earlville, IL • Graduate of Northwestern University School of Medicine, Chicago, IL • Clinical Assistant Professor, Emory University School of Medicine • Residencies: Walter Reed Army Medical Ctr., Washington, D.C. and Boston University Medical Center
Podiatry
	JANA M. ROSE, D.P.M. Board Certified in Foot Surgery • Graduate of Millsaps College, Jackson, MS and Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, IL • Residency at Winona Memorial Hospital, Indianapolis, IN • Member of the American and Georgia Podiatric Medical Associations • Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Radiology
	ROBERT J. BALOTIN, M.D. Board Certified, ABR • A native of New York • Graduate of Brandeis University and New York Medical College • Internship and Residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. • Member of the American College of Radiology, the Society of Interventional Radiology and the American Society of Emergency Radiology
	BRETT C. BAUDIN, M.D. Board Certified, ABR • Native of Ocala, FL• Graduate of Florida State University and the University of Florida • Residency and Fellowship at Emory University • Member of the American Society of Neuroradiology and the American Society of Head and Neck Radiology • Holds a Subspecialty Certificate in Neuroradiology granted by the American Board of Radiology
	DAVID M. CARROLL, M.D. Board Certified, ABR • A native of Illinois • Graduate of State University of New York at Buffalo • Residency at the University of South Florida and Internship at Gundersen Lutheren Hospital
	COLBY T. CHASTAIN, M.D. Board Certified, ABR • A native of Jasper, GA • Graduate of Georgia Tech and the Medical College of Georgia • Internship at Medical College of Georgia, Residency and a Fellowship at the University of Florida • A member of several professional Radiological societies
	RICHARD C. CORY, M.D. Board Certified, ABR • A native of Florida • A graduate of Columbia College of Columbia University and the University of Southern Florida • Internship at St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center of New York, Residency at the University of Florida and Fellowship at the University of South Florida • Also, board certified by the American College of Managed Care Medicine
	TREVOR N. HOOPER, M.D. (Medical Director) Board Certified, ABR • Native of Gainesville, GA • Graduate of North Georgia College and the Medical College of Georgia • Internship at Georgia Baptist Medical Center * Residency and Fellowship at the University of Virginia • Holds a Subspecialty Certificate in Vascular and Interventional Radiology from the American Board of Radiology • Certified as a Registered Vascular Technologist by the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers • An Eagle Scout and Chief of Radiology at Habersham County Medical Center
	DAVID L. KIMBALL, M.D. Board Certified, ABR • Native of Ohio • Graduated from Ohio State University and Wright State University of Medicine. Residency at Canton Affiliated Hospitals and Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Holds the Subspecialty Certificate of Neuroradiology from the Amercian Board of Radiology • Member of the Radiological Society of North America and the American Roentgen Ray Society • An Eagle Scout
	LEE A. MARTIN, JR., M.D. Board Certified, ABR • Native of Gainesville, GA • Graduate of Georgia Tech and the Medical College of Georgia • Residency and Fellowship at the University of Arkansas * Member of the American College of Radiology and Past-President and Treasurer of the Georgia Radiology Society, Councilor of the American College of Radiology, member of the Radiology Standards Task Force and the ACR Legislative Action Force and President of Gainesville Radiology Group, P.C.
	JULIE P. PRESLEY, M.D. Board Certified, ABR • Native of Gainesville, GA • Graduate of North Georgia College and the Medical College of Georgia • Residency and Fellowship at the University of Florida’s Shands Hospital • Member of many professional Radiological societies
	SCOTT M. STEPHEN, M.D. Board Certified, ABR • A native of Waltham, MA • Graduate of Brandeis University and the University of Massachusetts Medical School • Internship and Residency at Mount Auburn Hospital and Fellowship at Tufts New England Medical Center. • Member of several professional Radiological societies
	KIMBERLY WINDHAM-COPE, M.D. Board Certified, ABR, Radiology • Native of Cleveland, GA • Graduate of the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA • Residency at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA, VA Hospital and the University Hospital
Sports Medicine
	WILLIAM S. MCLEAN, D.O. Habersham Orthopedic Surgery 157 Adams Dr., Demorest, GA 30535 706-754-6297 Board Certified, AOBOS, ABSM • Native of Kinston, NC • Graduate of West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg, WV • Residency at Cayahoga Falls General Hospital, OH • Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons • Fellow of the American Oseopathic Academy of Orthopedics • Masters Degree in Medical Management
	F. STUART SANDERS, M.D. Mountain Medical Specialists 207 Adams Dr., Demorest, GA 30535 706-754-5191 Board Certified in Internal and Sports Medicine by the ABIM • Native of Decatur, GA • Fellow, American College of Physicians and American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation • Clinical Professor at Emory University School of Medicine • Graduate of Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA • Fellow, American College of Sports Medicine (after Fellow, American College of Physicians) • Residency at Greenville Hospital System, Greenville, SC
Surgery
	JOE D. NOGGLE, M.D. 481 Historic Business Hwy 441, Demorest, GA 30535 706-754-5036 Native of Washington, Georgia • Graduate of Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA • Residency at University of South Alabama Medical Center, Mobile, AL
	EDWARD S. STANTON, M.D. 855 Austin Drive, Demorest, GA 30535 (706) 754-8339 Board certified, ABS * Born in Edenton, NC * Graduate of Duke University * Residency in general surgery at Lankenau Hospital, Wynnewood, PA and internship and residency at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA * Fellow of the American College of Surgeons * Eagle Scout
	CHADWICK V. THOMAS, M.D, FACS 855 Austin Dr. Demorest, GA 30535 (706) 754-8339 Habersham Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of General Surgeon Chadwick V. Thomas, M.D., FACS, to its medical staff. Born in Fairfax, South Carolina, Dr. Thomas earned a bachelor of science degree from Furman University and a doctorate from the Medical University of South Carolina and completed his residency in categorical general surgery and internship at the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo, Ohio. Dr. Thomas is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons as well as the American Medical Association. He and his wife and their three children will reside in Demorest and are moving to Habersham County from Greer, South Carolina. He will be joining General Surgeon Brian Hoffmann, M.D. whose office is located at 855 Austin Drive in Demorest.
Urology
	BERNARD A. RAM, M.D 101 Adams Dr., Demorest, GA 30535 706-754-3054 Native of Charleston, SC • Graduate of North Dakota School of Medicine, Grand Forks, ND • Residency at Charlotte Memorial Hospital, Charlotte, NC

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