Welcome to North Georgia Nephrology Consultants
Specializing in Hypertension, Kidney Disease, Dialysis & Kidney Stone Management
Providing Quality Care Since 2002
SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS
For our patients’ convenience, morning and afternoon appointments are available in all our clinics conveniently located in Athens, Winder, Monroe, Loganville and Greensboro.
WORLD CLASS FACILITIES
We have been providing quality care for patients with high blood pressure, different levels of kidney disease from various causes, kidney stones and problems with protein and blood in the urine.
INSURANCE
NGNC accepts most insurance plans. Please contact us at +1-706-227-4075 to confirm your plan with the office staff and set up consultation.
INTRODUCTION
Kidney failure is an extremely common disease. In the United States alone, an estimated 26 million people have chronic kidney disease (CKD) and millions more are at risk. 70-80% of these patients have high blood pressure and diabetes as the primary cause of kidney disease. Early detection of kidney problems and focused care provided by a kidney specialist can help prevent worsening of CKD.
Our goals are:
When dialysis cannot be avoided, patients can pick among different home and in-center dialysis modalities that are offered. We work together with different dialysis units in Athens, Monroe, Royston and Loganville and will be happy to refer patients to a center that is most convenient to them.
Emergency Care
Expert Diagnostics
Superb Rehabilitation
OUR PHILOSOPHY
At NGNC, our goals are early detection of Kidney Disease and preventing/slowing its progression to avoid dialysis, if at all possible.
TREATMENT REGIMEN
We know that without the patients’ help, any treatment will not be successful; hence, we use an approach where our patients are part of the healthcare team. We constantly work with patients in coming up with a treatment regimen that is meaningful to each patient’s needs and lifestyle.
DIALYSIS MODALITIES
If and when dialysis cannot be avoided, we offer our patients with different dialysis modalities and have them pick one that best suits them. We work together with different dialysis units in Athens, Monroe, Royston and Loganville and will be happy to refer patients to a center that is most convenient to them.
TEAM WORK
We understand that being diagnosed with a new disease can be nerve-racking, as such, our team of doctors, nurses, medical assistants, and office staff all work together to ensure that all patients’ questions and concerns are addressed fully and in a timely manner.
PATIENT EMPOWERMENT
We believe that patient empowerment is an essential element of achieving these goals, thus, we proactively share our knowledge of this disease and lifestyle changes that can prevent disease progression to patients.
CONSTANT COMMUNICATION
We recognize that communication is key in providing quality patient care; thus we ensure constant communication, not only with the patients, but also with all referring physicians.
Important Announcements:
- Please bring all your medications to your appointment and get your medications filled while you are here.
- If you need prescription once you leave the office and want to get refills, please contact your pharmacy to send our office an electronic request by Recopia, Dr First (e prescription apps).
- We do require 48 hours notice to refill the prescription.
- For results please ask our staff to give you acess to our EHR system via the patient portal.
- If you need your labs forwarded to your other doctors, kindly send a message to Dr. Bashir’s Medical Assistant at medical.assistant@ngnccorp.com.
- If you need to reschedule or cancel an appointment then please contact receptionist@ngnccorp.com.
- Our office does require 48 hours notice before canceling or rescheduling an appointment as there are charges for canceling or rescheduling less than 48 hours that are not covered by insurance.
- If you have questions regarding billing, please e-mail at om@ngnccorp.com.
- For patients, pharmacists and others:
- To reach Dr. Bashir, please contact medical.assistant@ngnccorp.com.
- If you are a doctor or a doctor’s office or nurse, for appointments please contact receptionist@ngnccorp.com.
- For all other matters or to reach an on call doctor, please call 706-475-7000 or if you wish to leave voice message than please call 706-227-4075.