South Georgia Medical Center announced on Wednesday that local neurologists Dr. Mahmood Eisa, Dr. Bipin Patel, and Dr. Hernan Posas have joined the SGMC Physician Network. The partnership is part of SGMC’s goal to develop a comprehensive neurosciences program for the region.  

“These physicians have been providing quality neurological and sleep disorders care to patients across South Georgia and North Florida at the Neurology, Neurosurgery and Sleep Center of South Georgia (NNSC) for decades,” said SGMC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Brian Dawson.  

Dr. Patel says the partnership is truly a win-win for their physicians, SGMC and our community as it enhances the continuity of care available to patients throughout the region.

According to SGMC President and Chief Executive Officer Ronald E. Dean, “Dr. Patel, Posas and Eisa have been valued members of this medical community for many years providing exceptional neuroscience and neurology care. We are pleased to now have them as part of our SGMC Physician Network and look forward to collaborating with them in developing more value-added neurology services for our community.” 

The neurologists have 76 years of combined experience serving the region.  

Dr. Patel was the first neurologist to practice in Valdosta, joining NNSC in 1986. He says it was neurosurgeons Dr. Domenic Esposito, Dr. Wade Renn, and Dr. Jesus Hiramoto who opened the private practice in the 60’s who really laid the foundation for access to this specialized medical care. 

Dr. Posas joined the practice in 1993 and Dr. Eisa in 2005. Over that time, the practice developed a program of excellence that is recognized throughout the state. The physicians provide care to patients from over a 100-mile radius. 

 “We are excited to join this fantastic team and look forward to working with our community neurosurgeons Dr. Hitham Khalil and Dr. Kimberly Mackey to expand inpatient and outpatient neurological services at SGMC over the upcoming years,” said Dr. Patel.  

Their practice, which is located at the SGMC Smith Northview Campus at 4274 N. Valdosta Rd., will be renamed SGMC Neurology and Neurosciences; the adjacent facility will be called the SGMC Sleep Center.