Gay is a cum laude graduate of Georgia State University. A native Daltonian, Gay has over 35 years of experience providing physical therapy to patients in the Dalton area. She is a Certified Hand Therapist and has an interest in all orthopedic conditions. Gay is also a certified LSVT BIG therapist. LSVT BIG is a specialty program for those with Parkinson’s disease. She is on the board of directors for Camp Juliette Low, Inc., an independent, non-profit camp for girls. Gay is the current president of NWGA SORBA, a trail advocacy organization. In her leisure time, she enjoys hiking, bicycling, and traveling.
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Erin Trentham, PT, DPT, LSVT BIG Certified
Erin Trentham, a native of Dalton, GA, received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Emory University. Since graduating in 2017, she has pursued a specialization in Vestibular Rehabilitation to treat dizziness and vertigo of different causes and become a certified LSVT BIG therapist to help treat the Parkinson’s community. Erin enjoys therapy because she feels that she is one of the most integral parts to get people back to their goals.
Teresa Morgan, PTA, CCI
Teresa has a degree in physical therapy from Chattanooga State with 37 years of experience mostly in outpatient orthopedics. She is a certified clinical instructor (CCI) for PTA students that come to Bradley Whiteside Rehab for hands-on experience. She has worked for Hamilton Health Care System for 5 years.
Andrew Fournet, MD
Ashish M. Kabir, MD
Hamilton Physician Group welcomes fellowship trained neurologist Ashish Kabir, MD, to our medical staff. He completed medical school at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, Wisconsin. He has joined Juan Gonzalez, MD, at HPG-Neurology and diagnoses and treats issues related to the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles, including the treatment of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, seizure disorders, and strokes.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Kabir, call Hamilton Physician Group-Neurology at 706.275.6121.
Emily A. Brandt, MD
Emily Brandt, MD is a board-certified Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician at Anna Shaw Children’s Institute in Dalton, GA. Dr. Brandt specializes in attention disorders, autism spectrum disorders, behavioral and developmental challenges, and more. Dr. Brandt has cared for children with developmental delays and has assisted with educating medical students, pediatrics residents, and child psychiatry residents during her fellowship at the University of Iowa and as a member of the faculty at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Chattanooga. Call 706.226.8900 for more information.
Karyn L. Apone, NP
Karyn L. Apone, NP, is an advanced practice provider at Hamilton Vascular Center in Dalton, GA.
Haley Mertz, PA-C
Haley Mertz, PA-C is an advanced practice provider at Hamilton Physician Group – Neurology in Dalton, GA.
J. Mitch Frix, MD
Mitch Frix, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at Associates in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Dalton, Georgia
Juan Gonzalez, MD
James E. Lashley, MD
James Lashley, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at Associates in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Dalton, Georgia.