Endocrinology

As part of our commitment to excellence in patient care, the Diagnostic Clinic offers two board certified physicians providing comprehensive endocrinology services. Our endocrinologists work closely with your primary physician to help you manage your condition and achieve optimal health.
 

• We offer comprehensive endocrine care:
  Complete thyroid care including thyroid ultrasound, thyroid nuclear
  scans, thyroid nodule biopsies, radioactive iodine treatment
  and thyroid cancer management.
   

• Treatment of calcium disorders and parathyroid disease
   

• Osteoporosis management
   

• Complete diabetes care including certified diabetes
  educators, nutrition services, and weight loss program
   

• Other endocrine conditions including pituitary
  dysfunction, lipid disorders, and adrenal disease.

Physicians
 

Matthey T. Harris, MD
Medical Training:

• Medical Degree: Medical College of Georgia
• Internship: Emory University School of Medicine
• Residency: Emory University School of Medicine
• Fellowship: Endocrinology, Metabolism & Lipids,
  Emory University School of Medicine

• Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

• Endocrinology, American Board of Internal Medicine

Professional Affiliations:

• American College of Physicians
• National Lipid Association
• Endocrine Society
• Association of American Clinical Endocrinologists

Hospital Privileges:  Northeast Georgia Medical Center Main Campus & Lanier Park Campus

Cacia V. Soares-Welch, MD

• Medical Degree: University of South Carolina School of Medicine
• Internship: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
• Residency: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
• Fellowship: Endocrinology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

• Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

• Endocrinology, American Board of Internal Medicine

Professional Affiliations:

• American Medical Association
• Association of American Clinical Endocrinologists
• The Endocrine Society

Hospital Privileges:  Northeast Georgia Medical Center Main Campus & Lanier Park Campus

Certified Diabetes Educators
 

Mitzi B. Lovell, RN, CDE

Medical Training:

• Stanley Technical College, Licensed Practical Nurse
• North Georgia College, Associate Degree Nursing

Certification:

• Licensed Practical Nurse, North Carolina 1982, Georgia 1983
• Registered Nurse, Georgia since 1986
• Certified Pump Trainer, since 1995
• Certified Diabetes Educator, since 1996

Professional Affiliations:

• American Diabetes Association
• American Association of Diabetic Educators
• Greater Atlanta Association of Diabetes Educators
• Gainesville Diabetes Task Force
• Gainesville Diabetes 101 Program Planning Committee
• Diabetes Interactive Network

Profession Background:

     Have had over 20 years of nursing experience in varied settings.  For the last twelve years have found my niche specializing in helping people with Diabetes improve their quality of life.  Diabetes is a very complex, challenging disease and helping people to manage their diabetes better is very rewarding.  We work together as your health care team for improved diabetes control.  Our team continues to grow to serve your needs.

Amy Roark, RD, LD,CDE

Medical Training:

• University of Georgia

• Vanderbilt University

Certification:

• Registered Dietitian, Commission on Dietetic Registration, 1997-Present

• Licensed Dietitian, State of Georgia, 1997-Present

• Certified Diabetes Educator, since 2003

Professional Affiliations:

• American Dietetic Association, 1996-Present

• Georgia Dietetic Association, 1997-Present

Profession Background:

• Long Term Care Dietitian-Russell Nursing Home and Sun Healthcare, 1997-1999

• Clinical Dietitian-Lanier Park Campus, NGHS, 1999-2001

• Clinical Dietitian-Inpatient Diabetes Education, Oncology and Adult Rehab, NGHS, June 2001-May 2002

Jennifer Roark, RN, CFNP, CDE

Medical Training: 

• North Georgia College and State University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Associate in Science in Nursing

• Georgia State University, Masters of Science in Nursing, FNP Program

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Diabetes Education

New Patient Form
 (Print, complete and bring with you to your first visit).