NHDC Honors

Physician of the Year
Dr. Kallab has worked in the Hall County community with Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic since 2005. He is a leading expert in oncology and hematology. He is a member of the American Society of clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, the American College of Physicians and the Georgia Society of Clinical oncology. He is also an elected fellow with the American College of Physicians. He has done numerous lectures at National and State meetings and is well recognized in his field. He is one of the reasons that clinical research for patients is so available in our area, as he is a member and speaks at the Georgia National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program.

Dr. Kallab is respected by the community, he is devoted to his patients. His kindness and compassion are one of his many attributes. His patients love him and trust him whole-heartedly. He takes his time with patients and his patients often speak and say he is the “oncologist, I would see if I need one.”

Stephanie has been with Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic/ Northside for 20 years. Stephanie has done an amazing job managing the Diagnostic Clinic/ Northside radiology department. She has overseen the growth of the radiology department into the Braselton and Duluth markets. Stephanie has been intricately involved in the implementation of two RIS/PACS systems. In addition to managing the radiology employees Stephanie still completes patient exams in bone density, CT, and general x-ray every week. During her time as the radiology manager, Stephanie has been involved in the implementation of new equipment for bone density, CT, mammography, general x-ray, ultrasound, and vascular ultrasound. Her coworkers feel Stephanie is an amazing boss. She is hardworking, kind, supportive, communicates effectively, and makes work fun.