Comprehensive primary and specialty care is right around the corner at the new Harbin Clinic located at 855 Curtis Parkway.

The family medicine practice office of Dr. Ken Howard, Dr. Thomas Self and nurse practitioner Roxanne Phillips has always been an integral part of Gordon County, according to a statement from the clinic.

Dr. Self said so far, he’s seen an average number of patients and it seems to be growing.

“I’ve seen probably about 300 patients,” said Self, who specializes is family medicine.

Self said he’s very happy with the new facility.

“It should be easy to find and we’ll take good care of them,” he said of patients.

Patricia Edward is the medical assistant to Dr. Self. Patient interaction is what she said she enjoys the most.

“I decided to come into this field because I like taking care of people,” Edward said. She’s been with Harbin for seven years.

Physicians care for individuals ages 2 and up while striving to meet the needs of their patients. Dr. Howard and Dr. Self treat and diagnose acute to chronic illness, provide health screenings and counsel patients on lifestyle changes to help prevent illnesses before they develop.

Monthly diabetic education classes to help patients stay informed are also offered.

Dr. Ken Howard started with Harbin in 1996. He said high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity are some of the main things they see at the clinic.

Although the location has changed Howard said the level of care given to patients hasn’t.

“We have an excellent staff,” Howard said. “We’re going to give the same quality care that we’ve been doing forever,” he added. 

“We want to maintain a good, long-lasting relationship with our patients,” said Howard. He added that the new facility is just another example of how they provide quality care to the community.

Harbin Clinic Calhoun is also home to the only cardiologist in the city. Dr. Vincent Pearson provides full cardiac care for Calhoun and surrounding areas, using state-of-the-art tests like cardiac CT and MRI scans to help accurately diagnose patients.

He also works closely with cardiovascular surgeons and provides follow-up office care for cardiac patients.

The specialty suite has three exam rooms, while the family medicine wing spans nearly 5,000 square feet with 12 exam rooms.

Harbin Clinic Calhoun recently added Nephrology to its growing list of specialty care.  Nephrology is the treatment and diagnosis of conditions affecting the kidneys. Dr. Rashid Ishaque is a highly trained nephrologist who cares for all aspects of renal disease, including acute renal failure in adults, inherited and acquired kidney problems, hypertension, management of body fluid and electrolyte disorder.

The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

To make an appointment with Family Medicine and Cardiology, call 706-879-6600.  For Nephrology, call 770-276-7201.

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