Rheumatology | Northside Hospital Diagnostic Clinic
Rheumatology • Valdosta, GA • Since 1953 • 3+ (Department of Rheumatology Locations including Duluth, Braselton Highpoint, Gainesville) locations
About
Summary: The page describes Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic (NGDC), a Gainesville, GA-based medical practice with 37 employees and $11.1M annual revenue (founded 1953). It operates under Northside Hospital Diagnostic Clinic, offering internal medicine and several specialties, including rheumatology, nephrology, endocrinology, hematology/medical oncology, pulmonary disease, and general internal medicine. Services mentioned cover patient registration, medical records, billing/insurance, wellness programs, and overall health diagnostics. NGDC has three offices, with address components in Gainesville (1240 Jesse Jewell Pkwy SE Ste 500, Gainesville, GA 30501). If you’re specifically seeking Rheumatology at Northside Hospital Diagnostic Clinic in Valdosta, this page confirms rheumatology as a specialty but is centered on the Northeast Georgia location, not Valdosta. For Valdosta rheumatology, you may need to verify if Northside Hospital Diagnostic Clinic has a Valdosta site or a different provider.
Clinic Type
Rheumatology
Address
3500 McClure Bridge Road, Duluth, GA 30096
Phone
770-536-9864
email@email.com
Opening Hours
Mon- Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Emergency Care
Call 911 for after hours emergencies
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FAQs
What is Rheumatology?
Rheumatology is the subspecialty of internal medicine that deals with the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, connective tissues, soft tissues around the joints and bones and the immune system.
How long is rheumatology physician training?
Rheumatologists must become board certified in Internal Medicine and complete seven or more years of medical school and postgraduate training, followed by two to three years of specialty training.
What are the hours for the Department of Rheumatology locations?
Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call our office to make an appointment or to refer a patient.
How do I reach an on-call physician?
If you need to reach the physician on-call for Northside Hospital Diagnostic Clinic, please call 770-536-9864 and press 9 to reach an operator.
How do referring providers fax records?
Fax records to 470-228-7306.
What is the after-hours emergency contact?
In case of an after hours emergency, please call 911.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Northside Hospital Diagnostic Clinic official provider profile pages: 4.7 to 4.9 out of 5 across various rheumatology providers
Patients praise
- knowledgeable and kind staff
- high patient satisfaction ratings for individual providers
- convenient onsite laboratory services
Common complaints
- billing discrepancies and disputes
- difficulties resolving financial/billing issues with customer service
"The care is very good by the doctors who treat a variety of conditions. The staff are knowledgeable and kind."
— Yelp review for Northside Hospital Diagnostic ClinicSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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