Stephens county, GA

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Stephens County, Georgia[edit | edit source]

  • Stephens County is a county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 26,175. The county seat is Toccoa. The county was created on August 18, 1905 and named for Alexander Stephens, U.S. representative, Vice President of the Confederate States of America, and 50th Governor of Georgia.

Geography[edit | edit source]

  • Stephens County comprises a total area of 184 square miles, of which 179 square miles is land and 5.1 square miles is water. The county is located in the Piedmont region of the state.

Healthcare in Stephens County[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare is a vital aspect of life in Stephens County, with several healthcare facilities providing a range of services to the residents.

Stephens County Hospital[edit | edit source]

  • Stephens County Hospital is a 96-bed, acute care, not-for-profit community hospital located in Toccoa. The hospital offers a range of services including emergency care, surgical services, maternity care, and rehabilitation services. It also has a state-of-the-art imaging center and a comprehensive laboratory.

Toccoa Clinic[edit | edit source]

  • Toccoa Clinic is a multi-specialty clinic that has been serving Stephens County and the surrounding region since 1935. The clinic offers a wide range of services including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, and more.

MedLink Georgia[edit | edit source]

  • MedLink Georgia is a federally qualified health center that provides comprehensive healthcare services to the underserved populations in Stephens County and the surrounding areas. Services offered include primary care, dental care, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

  • As of the 2010 census, there were 26,175 people, 10,289 households, and 7,236 families residing in the county. The population density was 146.1 inhabitants per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 85.1% white, 10.9% black or African American, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 1.0% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.4% of the population.

Education[edit | edit source]

  • Education in Stephens County is provided by the Stephens County School District. The district operates five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.

Transportation[edit | edit source]

  • Major highways in Stephens County include U.S. Route 123, U.S. Route 441, State Route 17, and State Route 184. The county is also served by the Toccoa-Stephens County Airport.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Stephens county, GA



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Kiker Christopher 1679908057 M Mercer University School Of Medicine 2017 Family Practice Toccoa GA 30577
Shamim Ainny 1962962241 F Other 2006 Family Practice Toccoa GA 30577



Stephens county, GA - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Tejal Lalaji 1225003320 MD F Other 1999 Diagnostic Radiology 4237 Wieuca Rd Ne Atlanta GA 30577 2036963642
Battaglioli Nicole 1295173730 F Other 2013 Emergency Medicine Toccoa GA 30577
Ellis Mark 1730150194 MD M Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/new Bruns/pisc) 1985 Interventional Pain Management Anesthesiology Suite B Toccoa GA 30577
Vaughn Christopher 1861404295 MD M University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine 1989 Orthopedic Surgery Toccoa GA 30577



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Ables Ralph 1730823824 M Other 2018 Clinical Social Worker Toccoa GA 30577
Dunson Ashley 1932664398 F Other 2018 Nurse Practitioner Toccoa GA 30577
Greer Ashley 1265726665 F Other 2020 Nurse Practitioner 58 Big A Rd Toccoa GA 30577 7068863148
Boyd James 1245724921 M Other 2018 Physical Therapy Eastanollee GA 30538


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