Drs. John Moore, John Gouldman and Shady Eldaif are pleased to welcome Dr. G. Andrew Helms to Atlanta Cardiac and Thoracic Surgical Associates’ (ACTSA) office in Canton. Dr. Helms is a board-certified thoracic surgeon with over a decade of extensive experience performing minimally invasive thoracoscopic procedures including, lung resections, decortications, as well as robotic-assisted mediastinal surgery and esophagectomies. He specializes in treating patients with lung cancer, empyemas, spontaneous pneumothorax and malignant pleural effusions.

Although ACTSA has had a location in Canton for several years, patients have had to go to Northside Hospital’s Atlanta campus for surgery. The addition of Dr. Helms marks the first time thoracic surgery will be performed at Northside Hospital Cherokee. As a skilled robotic surgeon, Dr. Helms has a special interest in treating patients with lung cancer, thymic malignancies and esophageal cancer.

Spectrum Neurosurgical Specialists join Northside Hospital network in Canton and Cumming

The physicians of Spectrum Neurosurgical Specialists have joined the Northside Hospital network. Drs. Thomas Belknap, Bart MacDonald and Charles Weaver specialize in neuro-oncology, as well as diagnosis and treatment of benign neuro tumors, complex spine issues, robotic surgery, micro neurosurgery and Gamma Knife radiosurgery. They have an existing office at Northside Hospital Forsyth in Cumming and have opened a brand new office on the campus of Northside Hospital Cherokee in Canton.

All three experts are dedicated to providing their patients with high quality, patient-focused care. To them, patient-focused care means concern for the comfort and convenience of patients and their caregivers

“I care for all of my patients as if I am treating one of my own family members,” said Dr. Belknap. “Seeing a patient get relief of pain or improvement in neurologic function brings me immense satisfaction.”

Dr. Weaver agrees. “What I enjoy most about seeing patients every day is engaging with them and their families on an individual level, guiding them through treatment decisions, treatment and recovery,” he said.

For Georgia-native and Forsyth County High School graduate Dr. MacDonald, his passion for brain tumors came about while serving as a caregiver for his father after a brain tumor diagnosis.

“I feel that I have a unique perspective with my father’s illness to understand what the patient and the family is feeling and the anxiety that neurosurgical problems generate,” said Dr. MacDonald. “By applying the training that I have accumulated over the years, I can take that knowledge of the patient and give understanding to specific problems with solid direction and guidance for outcomes.”

Spectrum Neurosurgical Specialists are part of the larger Northside Hospital Network, which means that patients have access to the latest imaging technology, as well as minimally-invasive surgical options, if needed.

Dr. Sanjay Vinjamaram joins Atlanta Cancer Care in Canton and Cumming

Atlanta Cancer Care is pleased to welcome Dr. Sanjay Vinjamaram (Dr. Vin) to its Canton and Cumming offices.

Dr. Vin is a board-certified physician in hematology and medical oncology, with more than 10 years of experience treating cancer patients. He specializes in breast cancer, lung cancer, genitourinary and gastrointestinal cancers. His accomplishments include receiving a Fellow Grant for the International Society for Gastrointestinal Oncology and the Mayo Clinic Fellow Award. He has been a principal investigator for various clinical trials and has published multiple peer-reviewed articles on carcinoid tumors and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

“I believe in treating the patient as a whole and not just treating the disease,” said Dr. Vin. “With every patient, I have the privilege to embark on a new journey with them and to guide them through the disease process, making sure they understand the treatment options and goals."

Dr. Dialyn Soto joins Mount Vernon Internal Medicine in Sandy Springs

Mount Vernon Internal Medicine is pleased to welcome Dr. Dialyn Soto, a board-certified physician in internal medicine and geriatric medicine. Dr. Soto specializes in routine physical exams, preventive care, diagnosis and treatment of disease and geriatric assessments in adult patients. She has been in practice for more than 11 years.

Drs. Moeller and Golan join Northside network in Snellville

Dr. William Moeller and his office staff will join the Northside Hospital network of providers Jan. 1. The new practice, Northside Orthopedic Specialists, provides patients with improved access to orthopedic care and sports medicine, and an expanded network of specialists and resources.

Dr. Moeller has been part of the Snellville community since 1984, building relationships with patients and their families over the years, with some of those relationships spanning multiple generations. Dr. Elan Jack Golan joins him at Northside Orthopedic Specialists

Dr. Golan grew up playing sports in Gwinnett County and is excited to serve this community. He is an orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in sports medicine. His particular areas of clinical interest include athletic shoulder injuries, ACL injuries and knee instability, hip preservation, and arthroscopy of the shoulder, hip and knee. As a part of his training, Dr. Golan served as an assistant team doctor for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pittsburgh Penguins. He also served as a team doctor for Duquesne University Football and the University of Pittsburgh’s soccer and gymnastics teams. His philosophy of care is to ensure that his patients fully understand their individual injuries so he can work with them to formulate the best possible treatment plan.