People living along the Georgia 400 Corridor now have a new option for surgery, as a new general surgeon is performing advanced procedures at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Lumpkin.
Kevin Powell, MD, recently joined Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Surgical Associates and sees patients in Dawsonville. Dr. Powell earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati and completed his general surgery residency at Good Samaritan Hospital in Ohio.
Dr. Powell says in a press release, “It’s exciting to join a growing community and help people through surgery at what is essentially a brand-new hospital,” says Dr. Powell. “People can see me at my office in Dawsonville, right off Georgia 400, and then it’s an easy 10-minute drive north to the hospital. No need to fight traffic driving south and parking is a breeze.”
Dr. Powell is an expert in minimally invasive techniques, a field he is passionate about. His focus on these techniques reduces scars, recovery time, and pain following open surgery and ensures the best possible outcomes for his patients. The areas he treats include issues with the appendix, gallbladder, colon, hernia, spleen, heartburn/reflux, thyroid, and parathyroid.
Dr. Powell’s passion for surgery and patient care is matched only by his enthusiasm for life beyond the hospital. His interests, which include spending time with family, working out, cooking, off-roading, scuba diving, photography, and range shooting, reflect his active lifestyle.
For surgical care, you can call 770-219-9200 to schedule an appointment or visit ngpg.org/k-powell to learn more.
