Longstreet Clinic
General Surgery • Gainesville, GA • multiple locations in Gainesville area locations
About
Longstreet Clinic's General Surgery department in Gainesville, GA provides a variety of surgical services including thyroid and parathyroid treatment, gallbladder removal, hernia repair, breast cancer care, and robotic surgery using the da Vinci system. Board-certified surgeons perform procedures at multiple convenient locations, with hospital privileges at Northeast Georgia Medical Center and access to Gainesville Surgery Center, along with on-site imaging, laboratory, and physical therapy services.
Clinic Type
General Surgery
Address
Gainesville, GA (multiple convenient locations)
Phone
770-536-2323
MyChart.Support@nghs.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
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Insurance & Payment
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Phone scheduling 770-536-2323, in-office procedures, MyChart portal for records (indirectly)
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
General Surgery
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Awards & Accreditations
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Dr. Brian Pickens): 4.3/5 (48)
- Vitals (Dr. Bruce W. Brient): 4.0/5
- Birdeye (HCA Florida Gainesville Surgical Group): 4.4/5 (150)
- WebMD (Dr. Panagiotis Sarantos): 4.0/5 (16 ratings (2 written reviews))
- Healthgrades (Dr. Julie Stortz): 5.0/5 (1)
- US News (Dr. Steven J. Hughes): 5.0/5 (30)
Patients praise
- High levels of trust in surgical expertise and professional skill.
- Appreciation for thorough explanations, clear communication, and compassionate bedside manner.
- Positive outcomes following complex, minimally invasive, and robotic surgeries.
- Effective coordination of care and successful surgical results in cancer treatment.
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding medical staff professionalism and responsiveness, including difficulty scheduling appointments or obtaining returns on communication.
- Reports of perceived surgical errors and complications, including allegations of surgical negligence or poor postoperative outcomes.
- Isolated reports of poor bedside manner or dismissive communication styles.
"Dr Pickens... did not rush and answers all questions and concerns. I trust his guidance and advice. His staff are also very nice and kind."
— Healthgrades patient review"Dr. Lucarelli was dismissive and condescending from the first visit and beyond."
— Birdeye patient review"Botched Surgery, Lies, and Life-Threatening Bleed... In a routine laparoscopic hernia repair, Peter Sarantos made a serious surgical error."
— WebMD patient reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Derek Engle, DO | General Surgery - HCA Florida Physicians — Oct 3, 2025
- Ronald "Ron" Lewis, MD - Gainesville, GA - General Surgery — Jan 24, 2026
- Meet Dr. Peter Sarantos | HCA Florida Gainesville Surgical Group — Apr 29, 2026
- Lisa Brubaker, MD | General Surgery - HCA Florida Physicians — Nov 11, 2025
- General Surgery in Gainesville, GA - Northeast Georgia Health System — Dec 18, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More general surgery clinics in Gainesville
NGPG Surgical Associates in Gainesville is part of Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG). NGPG is a nonprofit medical group with more than 40 specialties and 50+ locations across North Georgia, including Gainesville. The Surgical Associates team at NGPG offers specialized surgical care from a Gainesville-based location (Braselton and Gainesville offices noted in reach). The organization emphasizes close-to-home expert care and includes a broad network of physicians, PAs, NPs, and midwives across 4 offices in the United States. For specifics on Dr. Nechol Allen (colorectal surgery) and other surgical providers, check NGPG’s Gainesville locations and announcements. Contact: NGPG main lines at (770) 219-8400 / (770) 219-8420.
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