Dr. Turner is from Northwest Georgia. She received her medical degree from Des Moines University in Iowa, then completed her pediatric residency training at LSU-HSC Children’s Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is passionate about preventative pediatrics, and her practice philosophy is grounded in evidence-based medicine. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her son, baking, and photography.
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Meghan Strom, CCC-SLP
Meghan Strom, CCC-SLP, is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Bradley Whiteside Rehabilitation in Dalton, GA. Meghan is Ampcare Certified.
Ansley Taylor, COMT, PT, DPT, DN
Ansley Taylor, COMT, PT, DPT, DN is a physical therapist with dry needling certification at Bradley Whiteside Rehabilitation in Dalton, GA.
Holly Cochran, FNP-C
Holly Cochran, FNP-C is an advanced practice provider at Hamilton Physician Group-General Surgery in Dalton, GA.
D. Paul Stewart, DO
Dr. Stewart is a board-certified non-invasive cardiologist at Hamilton Physician Group-Cardiology in Dalton, Georgia, and Hamilton Cardiovascular Institute-Catoosa in Ringgold, Georgia.
He attended medical school at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, and completed his residency training in Internal Medicine at Plaza Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas. He also completed his fellowship in Cardiology at Plaza Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
“Previously, I was an engineer, and the field of cardiology relates well with that,” says Dr. Stewart. “When I began my cardiology rotation during my residency, I fell in love with it. I liked meeting the patients. I enjoyed looking at the imaging and coming up with treatment plans.”
“The most rewarding part of my job is when one of my patients comes back with a smile and they tell me that they are feeling better and that they are glad that I treated them.”
“People are much happier when they can receive their healthcare in one place. Hamilton Health Care System is a comprehensive healthcare system. This facilitates communication and allows for transparency between healthcare providers.”
To make an appointment with Dr. Stewart, please call Hamilton Physician Group-Cardiology at 706-226-3434.
Shalaka Akolkar, DO
Dr. Akolkar is a gastroenterologist at Hamilton Physician Group-Gastroenterology in Dalton, Georgia. She attended medical school at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and her fellowship in gastroenterology at UNC Blue Ridge.
Dr. Akolkar treats patients with Gl conditions, including GERD, abdominal pain, peptic ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease, liver conditions including fatty liver, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C, and functional Gl conditions like gastroparesis and irritable bowel syndrome. She also performs general Gl procedures such as upper endoscopies, colonoscopies, flexible sigmoidoscopies, video capsule endoscopies, and manometries.
“I enjoy making a positive impact on my patients’ lives,” says Dr. Akolkar. “I picture myself in my patient’s position or imagine they are a family member, and treat them the same way I would like to be treated.”
Rhiannon Tallent, RBT
Rhiannon Tallent, RBT, is a Registered Behavior Technician at Anna Shaw Children’s Institute in Dalton, GA.
Hannah Burris, BCBA
Hannah Burris, BCBA, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst at Anna Shaw Children’s Institute in Dalton, GA.
Oluwatomisin “Tomi” Williams, MD
Oluwatomisin “Tomi” Williams, MD, is a family medicine resident physician at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, GA.
Jaime Beckler, OTR/L
Jaime Beckler, OTR/L is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist with Hamilton Health Care System in Dalton, GA.
Chloe Zimmerer, PT, DPT, PCS
Chloe Zimmerer, PT, DPT, PCS, is a board-certified pediatric specialist at Bradley Whiteside Rehabilitation in Dalton, GA.