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Forrester Joins Hamilton Physician Group – Murray Campus

October 22, 2021

Chelsea Forrester, DO, says she enjoys building long-term relationships with her patients. She emphasizes preventative medicine to help them reach their health goals.

Chelsea Forrester, DO is a family practice physician at Hamilton Physician Group - Primary Care Murray in Chatsworth, GA
Chelsea Forrester, DO

“I have a special place in my heart for preventative medicine,” Dr. Forrester says. “I love it. “How can I help you on your journey to be the healthiest and happiest you?”

She believes primary care is the foundation of healthcare. “I enjoy all aspects of medicine, and primary care allows me the ability to treat patients of all different ages and backgrounds,” she says.

Dr. Forrester is a family medicine physician at Hamilton Physician Group – Murray Campus.

She attended medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Suwanee, Ga., and completed her residency training in family medicine at the Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tenn.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their dog, reading, cooking, listening to podcasts, and exercising.

Dr. Forrester grew up in Dalton and was born at Hamilton Medical Center.

“Throughout college, medical school, and residency, my address has changed several times, but this area has always been my home,” she says.

Forrester says seeing that she’s made an impact on peoples’ lives is what’s really rewarding to her.

To schedule an appointment with Forrester, call Hamilton Physician Group – Murray Campus at 706-695-1992.


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Turner Joins Hamilton’s Peeples Cancer Institute

April 20, 2020

Eric Turner - Medical Director for Hamilton Peeples Cancer Institute
Eric Turner, MD

Eric Turner, MD, says he approaches patient care with the philosophy of hope and compassion. “It is important to me that patients understand their condition and the treatment approach,” he says. “And, it is important for me, as the healthcare provider, to try to understand the patient’s perspective. I want to take care of a patient the same as I would want my family member treated.”

 

Turner joins Peeples Cancer Institute as medical director and medical oncologist. He specializes in adult cancer and hematology disorders.

Board certified in medical oncology, Turner completed his internal medicine residency at University of Virginia Health Systems in Charlottesville, Va., and his medical oncology/hematology fellowship training at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, N.C. Turner practiced medical oncology in Calhoun for 15 years before Joining Hamilton.

 

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“I chose healthcare as a profession because it allows me to make a difference in people’s lives,” he says. “Healthcare, especially medical oncology, allows me to fuse my scientific interest with my clinical interest. After many years of research experience, I decided that I would like to take that knowledge and experience into the exam room and apply it towards treating cancer patients.”

 

Turner enjoys exercising and is a classic car enthusiast – especially 1960s muscle cars. His family enjoys playing tennis together, eating together – at home and at restaurants, and traveling.

 

To schedule an appointment with Turner, call Peeples Cancer Institute at 844-PCI-HOPE.

 


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Little Joins Hamilton Physician Group – Calhoun Primary Care

October 29, 2019

Michelle Little, DOMichelle Little, DO, a new physician at Hamilton Physician Group – Calhoun Primary Care in Calhoun, GA, says she decided she wanted to be a doctor when she was 8 years old.

“I read a book titled ‘Gifted Hands’ by Dr. Ben Carson, and that was it. I was determined to be a neurosurgeon,” says Little. “Clearly the type of physician I wanted to be changed over the years, but never the desire to become a doctor.”

Family medicine chose her, according to Little. During her third and fourth years of medical school, she did rotations in various specialties. She had an interest in each specialty. “When I finally made it to my family medicine rotation and got to see a little bit of all of the specialties mixed into every day, I knew I had found my place,” she says.

 

Little says her goal is to treat patients like she would want her family treated.

 

“I like to meet people where they are,” she says. “Some respond to humor, others need a hug and a gentle nudge. I think my love of building relationships helps me take good care of my patients. They know I genuinely care about them, even if I’m giving some tough love.”

 

Little did her family medicine residency at Floyd Medical Center in Rome. She also served as chief resident there. She completed her medical schooling at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Spartanburg, S.C. She is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, American Association of Family Physicians, American Osteopathic Association and the Georgia Academy of Family physicians. She is fluent in Spanish.

 

She has volunteered her time at medical clinics and provided medical care on two mission trips to Honduras.

 

Little is married and has one child. She says she enjoys traveling, reading and finding a great bargain. “Whenever I am able to travel abroad, I am most excited about getting the best deals,” says Little. She also enjoys “pretending that I am an interior designer, gourmet chef and crafter extraordinaire.”

 

Current family activities include Water Babies Swim Class and Kindermusik. Little says she and her husband are learning to fish, “which is comical and relaxing. My husband loves to grill, and I enjoy the benefits of this hobby.”

 

To schedule an appointment with Little, call Hamilton Physician Group – Calhoun Primary Care at 706-529-3025.


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Connor Joins Hamilton Physician Group – Specialty Care

October 15, 2019

Dr. Lee ConnorGrowing up, Lee Connor, MD, was always interested in the sciences but it was in college when he figured out he wanted to be in healthcare. “My ability to apply my knowledge and problem-solving skills in a way that benefits others was my main draw to medicine,” he says.

Connor is a new physician at Hamilton Physician Group – Specialty Care, specializing in the treatment of infectious diseases.

Board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Connor did his internal medicine residency at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem, N.C., and his infectious disease fellowship at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. He completed his medical schooling at Florida International University, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine in Miami.

 

Connor says his patient care philosophy is to work as a team.

 

“Each patient is different, and treatments should be individualized based on the patient’s own health goals,” Connor says. “Creating an atmosphere of open communication and trust is essential in the field of medicine, and I strive for this in my practice because it leads to a more accurate diagnosis and therefore better care.”

 

A former Eagle Scout, Connor grew up camping and fishing with his father. He enjoys hiking, camping and being out on the water in his free time. He and his wife have a 10-month-old son. The family enjoys going to parks in the area and exploring the outdoors. They also enjoy trying new restaurants and new cuisines.

 

To schedule an appointment with Connor, call Hamilton Physician Group – Specialty Care at 706-529-3072.

 


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Lee joins Hamilton Physician Group – Cardiology

September 18, 2019

 

Ji Hyun Lee, MD
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Ji Hyun Lee, MD, says she believes in working together as a team to create a patient-centered culture and forming a partnership with the patient in making treatment decisions. “It’s important to be a compassionate listener,” she says.

Lee is a new physician at Hamilton Physician Group – Cardiology.

Board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Lee did her internal medicine residency at Albany Medical Center in New York. She also served as chief resident there. Lee completed a cardiovascular fellowship at SUNY Downstate Medical University in Brooklyn, N.Y., and a nuclear cardiology fellowship at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She completed her medical schooling at Ross University School of Medicine in Miramar, Fla.

Lee is married and has three children. She says they enjoy spending time together at home and outdoors.

“Outside of the medical field, I enjoy the arts and travel,” she says. “I also believe in volunteerism and medical mission work to increase access to healthcare here in our own community and abroad.”

To schedule an appointment with Lee, call Hamilton Physician Group – Cardiology at 706-226-3434.
 


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