Northside Hospital is committed to expanding access to leading health care across Georgia. The health system announces the following network updates.
Cherokee County
Georgia Colon and Rectal Surgical Associates welcomes new physician
Georgia Colon and Rectal Surgical Associates is pleased to welcome Dr. Mohammed Al Fayyadh.
He is seeing patients on the Northside Hospital Cherokee campus, at 470 Northside Cherokee Blvd., Suite 365, in Canton.
Dr. Fayyadh is board certified in general surgery and board eligible in colon and rectal surgery. His specialties include colon and rectal surgery, minimally invasive robotic, laparoscopic, open and anorectal surgical procedures.
To learn more, please visit: gcrsa.com.
Gwinnett County

Gwinnett Neurology Associates joins Northside network
Gwinnett Neurology Associates provides comprehensive neurological services to patients in Lawrenceville, Duluth and the surrounding areas. Providing a full-spectrum of advanced neurological care, they will begin seeing patients on October 4.
The dedicated team of neurologists and specially-trained staff include Drs. Talal Aboud, Rizwan Bashir, Mohammad A. Kukaswadia, Arun Lakhanpal, family nurse practitioner Kelley Harrelson and nurse practitioner Eric York. Together, they are committed to providing the most comprehensive neurological care possible from brain and spinal cord injuries to complex cerebrovascular and neuromuscular disorders and disease.
To make an appointment for the Lawrenceville or Duluth location, call 470-325-1300. Learn more at: gwinnettneurologyassociates.com.
Hall County

Dr. Charles began seeing patients Sept. 7 at Northside Hospital Cancer Institute (NHCI) Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic – Gainesville, 1485 Jesse Jewell Parkway, Suite 330. Learn more at: ngdc.com.
Sandy Springs

Atlanta Ophthalmology Associates joins Northside network
Atlanta Ophthalmology Associates in Sandy Springs is a proud center of excellence in vision care.
With five highly skilled, experienced doctors, the practice offers an array of services using the most sophisticated technology available. From glaucoma, to dry eyes, to comprehensive eye care, Drs. Reay H. Brown, David A. Palay, Ken D. Kindy, Kelly R. Barrows and Heather M. Weissman are committed to providing the best eye care possible, while also dedicating in-depth time and attention to each patient.
Atlanta Ophthalmology Associates is located at 5730 Glenridge Drive, Suite 120, Atlanta, Georgia 30328. To schedule an appointment call 404-252-1195. Learn more at: aoaeye.com.