Peeples Cancer Institute at Hamilton Medical Center welcomes board certified medical oncologist Eric Turner, MD, to our medical staff as Medical Director. Dr. Turner specializes in adult cancer and hematology disorders. He completed his internal medicine residency at University of Virginia Health Systems in Charlottesville, Virginia, and his medical oncology/hematology fellowship training at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Turner practiced medical oncology in Calhoun, Georgia, for fifteen years before joining Hamilton.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Turner, call Peeples Cancer Institute at 844.PCI.HOPE.
Peeples Cancer Institute is transforming cancer care in our region. Our multidisciplinary team provides medical oncology, radiation oncology and hematology services, and state-of-the-art cancer treatment.
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Kimberly Bailey, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, AOCNP
Braxton Fields, MD, DABR
Eric Turner, MD
Nicholas S Galanopoulos, MD
Nicholas S Galanopoulos, MD is a board-certified radiation oncologist with Hamilton Health Care System in Dalton, GA. The battle against cancer can be a trying process physically and emotionally. Peeples Cancer Institute is transforming cancer care in our region. Our multidisciplinary team provides medical oncology, radiation oncology, and hematology services, and state-of-the-art cancer treatment.
Lisa A. Duhaime, MD
Lisa A. Duhaime, MD is a board-certified oncologist at Peeples Cancer Institute in Dalton, GA. She received her medical degree from the University of Toledo College of Medicine in Toledo, Ohio. She completed her residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Mich., and a fellowship at H. Lee Moffit Cancer Center at the University of South Florida in Tampa.
“I chose to become a doctor because I felt that it was what God had for me to do with my life, and every day that I get to come to work and take care of patients is a blessing,” Duhaime says. “Every patient that I meet has something to teach me and to help me grow to be a better person and doctor.”
Peeples Cancer Institute is transforming cancer care in our region. Our multidisciplinary team provides medical oncology, radiation oncology, and hematology services, and state-of-the-art cancer treatment.
Peeples Cancer Institute houses both diagnostic and treatment services in one convenient location. This allows for Hamilton’s expert team of medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons, and clinical support staff to work collaboratively to provide state-of-the-art care in a healing, nurturing environment.
Arif N. Ali, MD
Arif Ali, MD is a board-certified radiation oncologist with Hamilton Health Care System in Dalton, GA. The battle against cancer can be a trying process physically and emotionally. Peeples Cancer Institute is transforming cancer care in our region. Our multidisciplinary team provides medical oncology, radiation oncology, and hematology services, and state-of-the-art cancer treatment.
Eric R. Manahan, MD, MBA, FACS
Eric Manahan, MD, MBA, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon and is the breast physician leader with Hamilton Physician Group-General Surgery. He attended medical school at the James H. Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University where he also completed his general surgery residency. He subsequently completed an MBA at Auburn University.
In addition to his position on the board of directors for the American Society of Breast Surgeons, Dr. Manahan has been very active in Breast Fellow education and has served on the Education Committee of the ASBrS since 2011. He currently co-chairs the Fellows Education Committee and is a member of the Corporate Relations Committee. He also serves as the ASBrS representative to the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) Training Committee. He has served as faculty for the SSO Fellows Institute since 2012. He most recently chaired a panel of experts in genetics to release the latest consensus statement on breast cancer genetic testing adopted by the American Society of Breast Surgeons and has been very involved with the salary surveys for the ASBrS.
Dr. Manahan has a special interest in percutaneous breast procedures and is involved with several national clinical trials relating to breast cancer including cryoablation. He has previously served as the chairman of the Department of Surgery at Hamilton Medical Center and currently serves as chair of the Cancer Committee at Hamilton and serves on the Trauma Committee.
We are accepting new patients.
Call 706-278-6403 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Eric Manahan.
Kevin Johnson, MD, DABR
Patrick E. Minor, MD, DABR
Neil Patel, MD, DABR
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HOPE LIVES HERE

Peeples Cancer Institute at Hamilton Medical Center is transforming cancer care in our region with the latest cancer-fighting technology and compassionate cancer care – all under ONE roof.
- Board-certified medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and surgeons
- State-of-the-art radiation therapies
- Customized treatment plans
- Genetic testing and counseling
- 3D mammography and ultrasound imaging
- Patient navigation and oncology social work services
Peeples Cancer Institute is transforming cancer care in our region. Our multidisciplinary team provides medical oncology, radiation oncology, hematology services, and state-of-the-art cancer treatment.
Radiation treatment for skin cancers such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and Bowen’s carcinoma provided by Board Certified Radiation Oncologists is available at Peeples Cancer Institute.

We focus on cancer…
Hamilton Medical Center is ranked Top 10% in the state for Patient Safety.
Peeples Cancer Institute houses both diagnostic and treatment services in one convenient location. This allows for Hamilton’s expert team of medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons, and clinical support staff to work collaboratively to provide state-of-the-art care in a healing, nurturing environment.
Peeples Cancer Institute is accredited by the Commission on Cancer.

Eric Turner, MD
Medical DirectorBoard-Certified Medical Oncologist

Lisa Duhaime, MD
Board-Certified Medical Oncologist

Arif Ali, MD
Board-Certified Radiation Oncologist

Nick Galanopoulus, MD
Board-Certified Radiation Oncologist

Kimberly Bailey, APRN
Board-Certified Gerontology Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Peeples Cancer Institute provides:
- Board-certified medical oncologists and radiation oncologists
- Cutting-edge radiation therapies, including the Varian® TrueBeam linear accelerator, 4-D CT Simulator, and HDR brachytherapy
- Genetic testing and counseling to help guide your decisions
- 3D mammography and ultrasound imaging
- Private and semi-private infusion rooms
- Multidisciplinary care. Hamilton Health Care System’s team of experts work together to provide each patient with the most up-to-date and comprehensive cancer treatment plan.
- A bistro with Starbucks coffee, smoothies, and light refreshments
- Patient navigation
- Second opinions. If you have already received a cancer diagnosis, we can review your treatment plan. We can also connect you with additional resources from academic centers.
You focus on life…

You or a loved one has just received the news, “you have cancer…” Now what? Making your way through the complex steps and decisions of treatment options can be nearly as bewildering and stressful as the disease itself. With a comprehensive array of diagnostic, treatment, and support services, Peeples Cancer Institute can help you navigate the process of when, how and where to receive your cancer care.
We have created a distinctively personalized approach for assisting our patients in overcoming their personal obstacles. At Hamilton, we make preparations for your diagnostic tests, treatments, and post-treatment services in an effort to make your life easier at every stage. The Peeples Cancer Institute’s primary benefit is that it enables patients to obtain cutting-edge, modern care near to home, minimizing the impact on the rest of your life.
Driving Directions to Peeples Cancer Institute at Hamilton Medical Center
From I-75 North:
Take Exit 336, Rocky Face/Dalton.
Left at exit onto US 41.
At the fifth traffic light, turn right onto N. Thornton Avenue.
Turn right Memorial Drive.
Peeples Cancer Institute is at the end of the street on the left. Parking is in the rear or follow signs to parking deck underneath main level.From I-75 South:
Take Exit 336, Rocky Face/Dalton.
Right at exit onto US 41.
At the fourth traffic light, turn right onto N. Thornton Avenue.
Turn right Memorial Drive.
Peeples Cancer Institute is at the end of the street on the left. Parking is in the rear or follow signs to parking deck underneath main level.
Highlights

Accredited by the American College of Surgeons – Commission on Cancer
Utilization of National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines
Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition (NWGRCC)
NWGRCC tumor bank supports cancer research
Health For Life – PODCAST
Ambulatory Infusion Center: 706-217-1088
Radiation Oncology: 706-272-6060
Mammography: 706-272-6565
Fax: 706-217-2040
1215 Memorial Drive
Dalton, GA 30720