General Surgery, Surgeons, Physicians

General Surgery • Gainesville, GA • multiple locations in Gainesville area locations

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Clinic Type

General Surgery

Address

Gainesville, GA (multiple convenient locations)

Phone

770-536-2323

Email

MyChart.Support@nghs.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.longstreetclinic.com/specialties/general-surgery/

Services Offered

General surgery
Minimally invasive surgery
Thyroid & Parathyroid treatment
Gallbladder removal
Hernia repair
Hemorrhoid treatment
Appendix removal
Breast cancer care
Breast imaging
Ultrasound
Stereotactic biopsies
In-office procedures
Hospital-based surgery
Outpatient surgery
Robotic surgery
Colonoscopy
Imaging services
Laboratory services
MyChart patient portal
Anesthesia services
Physical therapy
Gainesville Surgery Center access
NGMC hospital privileges

Technology & Equipment

da Vinci Robotic Surgery System
on-site imaging: MRI, ultrasound, X-ray, CT
MyChart patient portal

Team

Aycinena M.D., FACS, FASCRS — Surgeon
Chad M. M.D., M.D., FACS — Surgeon

Insurance & Payment

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Phone scheduling 770-536-2323, in-office procedures, MyChart portal for records (indirectly)

Languages Spoken

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FAQs

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Awards & Accreditations

Leadership in colon cancer screening with more than 2,000 colonoscopies performed annually

Social Media

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Healthgrades (Dr. Brian Pickens): 4.3/5 (48)
Vitals (Dr. Bruce W. Brient): 4.0/5
Birdeye (HCA Florida Gainesville Surgical Group): 4.4/5 (150)
WebMD (Dr. Panagiotis Sarantos): 4.0/5 (16 ratings (2 written reviews))
Healthgrades (Dr. Julie Stortz): 5.0/5 (1)
US News (Dr. Steven J. Hughes): 5.0/5 (30)

Patients praise

High levels of trust in surgical expertise and professional skill.
Appreciation for thorough explanations, clear communication, and compassionate bedside manner.
Positive outcomes following complex, minimally invasive, and robotic surgeries.
Effective coordination of care and successful surgical results in cancer treatment.

Common complaints

Concerns regarding medical staff professionalism and responsiveness, including difficulty scheduling appointments or obtaining returns on communication.
Reports of perceived surgical errors and complications, including allegations of surgical negligence or poor postoperative outcomes.
Isolated reports of poor bedside manner or dismissive communication styles.

"Dr Pickens... did not rush and answers all questions and concerns. I trust his guidance and advice. His staff are also very nice and kind."

— Healthgrades patient review

"Dr. Lucarelli was dismissive and condescending from the first visit and beyond."

— Birdeye patient review

"Botched Surgery, Lies, and Life-Threatening Bleed... In a routine laparoscopic hernia repair, Peter Sarantos made a serious surgical error."

— WebMD patient review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

In the News

Derek Engle, DO | General Surgery - HCA Florida Physicians — Oct 3, 2025
Ronald "Ron" Lewis, MD - Gainesville, GA - General Surgery — Jan 24, 2026
Meet Dr. Peter Sarantos | HCA Florida Gainesville Surgical Group — Apr 29, 2026
Lisa Brubaker, MD | General Surgery - HCA Florida Physicians — Nov 11, 2025
General Surgery in Gainesville, GA - Northeast Georgia Health System — Dec 18, 2025

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.