American Oncology Network Expands Footprint in Georgia with the Addition of Cancer and Blood Specialists of Georgia in Atlanta
New oncology-hematology clinic opens in mid-September, delivering additional cancer care and treatments
to the Johns Creek community.
FORT MYERS, Fla. and JOHNS CREEK, Ga., September 20, 2022 – American Oncology Network, LLC (AON) is pleased to announce the opening of Cancer and Blood Specialists of Georgia (CBSG), a new community-based oncology practice located in Johns Creek. The CBSG clinic is located at 6985 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suite 100, is set to open on September 22 and is accepting new patients.
The CBSG team includes Board-certified medical oncologist Sreekanth Reddy, MD, who will provide a comprehensive range of treatments for patients diagnosed with cancer and blood disorders. Dr. Reddy has over 18 years of experience treating oncology and hematology patients in the metro-Atlanta area.
CBSG is a partnering practice with AON, a nationwide network of community-based oncology practices. AON supports hometown practices, their physicians and patients to ensure the latest in cancer care and treatments are readily available and accessible at the local level. Through the partnership, CBSG is able to provide multiple services to patients such as infusion therapy, centralized laboratory and pathology, oral cancer medications and financial counseling.
“Our partnership with AON is a valuable one that allows our healthcare team to be patient-first and focused on delivering high-quality care and services to every patient,” said Dr. Reddy, lead medical oncologist at CBSG. “Through the partnership, our patients benefit greatly and will have access to a plethora of care and services, including care management, that will have a great influence on their overall health journey.”
“Community-based practices are the heart and soul of delivering patient-first care that is accessible and affordable, which is very important in cancer care,” said Brad Prechtl, MBA, AON’s president and chief development officer. “Dr. Reddy is dedicated to ensuring patient-first care remains intact in his practice. I am honored to say that we are gaining a well-practiced physician who is dedicated to driving patient-first cancer care in his community.”
“We are excited to extend a warm AON welcome to Dr. Reddy and the team at Cancer and Blood Specialists of Georgia,” said Todd Schonherz, AON’s chief executive officer. “Dr. Reddy is an excellent physician and brings ample experience to the oncology network in and around Atlanta. We look forward to supporting him, his practice as well as his patients.”
For more information about Cancer and Blood Specialists of Georgia, visit https://www.cancerbloodspecialistsga.com/.
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About American Oncology Network, LLC
The American Oncology Network, LLC (AON), an Inc. 5000-recognized company, is an alliance of physicians and seasoned healthcare leaders partnering to ensure the long-term success of community oncology. Launched in 2018, the rapidly expanding AON network represents 108 physicians and 89 nurse practitioners and physician assistants practicing across 16 states. The executive management team of AON encompasses more than three decades of oncology practice management experience, enabling physicians to focus on what matters most — providing the highest quality care for patients.
The organization provides unique and comprehensive protocols for managing administrative procedures and enhancing ancillary services for its affiliates. AON is able to aggregate volume and attain economies of scale, as it guides its member physicians and practices through the transition to value-based reimbursement models that improve the patient experience and help to reduce the per-capita cost of cancer care.
AON also provides a unique model of physician-led, community-based oncology management. With services such as a centralized specialty pharmacy, diagnostics, pathology, fully integrated electronic medical records, a care management team and a variety of financial assistance programs, an alliance with AON ensures that patients’ experiences are at the very pinnacle of cancer care today. Learn more at aoncology.com.
About Cancer and Blood Specialists of Georgia
Specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and blood disorders, Cancer and Blood Specialists of Georgia providers have been serving patients in the Johns Creek, Georgia and surrounding Atlanta areas for more than 18 years. As a community-based practice, we offer a full range of exceptional cancer services, providing the highest quality treatment based on research and focused on the whole person.
Contact for more information:
Caroline Hewitt, Vice President of Marketing
American Oncology Network, LLC
Caroline.Hewitt@AONcology.com