Northside Hospital is committed to expanding access to leading health care across Georgia. The health system announces the following network updates.
Georgia Cancer Specialists welcomes Dr. Joan Cain in Midtown Atlanta and Fayetteville.
Dr. Cain is board certified in medical oncology with a master’s degree in clinical research. With over 10 years of experience in the Atlanta area, she treats all forms of cancer and has an extensive history of managing gynecologic oncology patients with advanced ovarian, uterine and cervical cancer. Additionally, she was a part of several disease-specific clinics, which provided her with the knowledge of how to best enhance the patient experience, as well as improve patient outcomes associated with cancer care.
Dr. Cain began seeing patients on Jan. 23 at Georgia Cancer Specialists' clinics in Midtown and Fayetteville. Learn more at gacancer.com.
Northside Hospital Heart Institute welcomes Dr. Lourens Willekes, II in Lawrenceville.
Dr. Willekes has experience with some of the most complex cardiac cases and brings more than 20 years of experience and clinical expertise to the Northside program. He is an expert in the most advanced forms of cardiac surgery, which encompass coronary artery bypass grafting (open-heart surgery), valvular heart disease and aortic disease (aneurysms/dissections), as well as cardiopulmonary assist devices and surgical diseases of the lungs.
Dr. Willekes considers it a privilege to use his surgical skills to positively impact a patient’s life. He sees patients at Northside Cardiac Surgery in Lawrenceville. Learn more at northsidecardiacsurgery.com.
Northside providers named "Best of Life."
Several Northside Hospital providers were recognized in Family Life Magazines' 2023 Best of Life Awards, including:
- Canton Family Life, Best Podiatrist - Northside Hospital Orthopedic Institute Sports Medicine
- Woodstock Family Life, Best Medical Practitioner / Family / Internal Medicine - Northside Family Practice
- Woodstock Family Life, Best Pediatrician - Northside Cherokee Pediatrics
View the full list of Northside Network Providers.