General Surgery | Surgical Treatment | Toccoa GA | Stephens County
General Surgery • Toccoa, GA
About
Stephens County Hospital in Toccoa, GA offers local, patient-centered surgical care as part of a full-service hospital. Located at 163 Hospital Dr, Toccoa, the facility provides general medical services across age groups and supports surgical services through its Peri-Operative and Emergency/Med-Surg teams. The hospital is a private, locally oriented provider with about 55 staff and annual revenue around $26.4M. For general surgery needs in Toccoa or the Stephens County area, the hospital serves as a regional option with a focus on compassionate care and community health. Contact: (706) 282-4200.
Clinic Type
General Surgery
Address
163 Hospital Drive, Toccoa, GA 30577
Phone
706-282-5664
barbara.prettyman@stephenscountyhospital.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
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FAQs
What are the general surgery services offered?
General surgeons treat diverse conditions with traditional and laparoscopic techniques, including non-operative, elective, and emergency surgical treatment.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- LocalityBiz: 5/5 (based on anecdotal positive reviews) (Multiple (specific reviews provided))
- Northeast Georgia Health System (General Surgery Associates): 4.9/5 (31 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Gordon Kelly Jr): 3.7/5 (3 reviews)
- MedicalRecords.com (Stephens County Hospital): 2.8/5 (42 reviews)
Patients praise
- High patient willingness to recommend the hospital (89%)
- Specific surgical team (Dr. Cecil Brown) receives highly positive reviews for professionalism and care
- Appreciation for friendly, attentive nursing and surgical staff
- Positive experiences with elective and emergency surgical outcomes
Common complaints
- Reports of poor management and administrative concerns
- Mixed feedback regarding hospital facilities and cleanliness
- Concerns about understaffing and staff morale
- Complaints regarding communication and responsiveness in certain hospital departments
"They did an awesome job on my surgery! I was treated well and everything went smoothly. ... I really can’t express enough how friendly everyone was, I definitely didn’t feel like just another number."
— LocalityBiz Review for SCHPG General Surgery"I was admitted to Stephens County Hospital for a total knee replacement. I couldn't have been better attended to by all the staff there. ... I truly felt like family after only 2 days in the hospital."
— MedicalRecords.com Review for Stephens County Hospital"This hospital has huge potential in the little community of Toccoa, GA, but administration and management are more concerned with lining their pockets. It's not about the patient here... the hospital is understaffed and morale is low."
— Indeed.com Employee Reviews for Stephens County HospitalSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- General Surgeons Near You | NGPG Surgical Associates — Jun 21, 2022
- Directory — Dec 9, 2025
- Primary Care | Staff | Doctors | Toccoa GA
- Dr. Jim Fordyce Joins Stephens County Hospital Orthopedics — Jan 6, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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NGPG Surgical Associates is part of Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG). NGPG is a nonprofit healthcare organization with 40+ specialties and 50+ locations across North Georgia, including surgical services. They employ a large team of physicians and clinicians and aim to provide expert care close to home. For specific availability in Toccoa, NGPG’s site notes new and specialized surgical providers, but there is no explicit Toccoa location listed in the available highlights. If you’re seeking colorectal or other surgical care in or near Toccoa, consider checking NGPG’s provider directory or contacting NGPG Surgical Associates for the most current location and appointment options.
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