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John "Clifton" Hastings

John "Clifton" Hastings, MD

4.946 ratings, 6 reviews

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About the Provider

Meet Clifton Hastings, III, MD, FACS of NGPG Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons. Dr. Hastings has been practicing medicine in his hometown of Gainesville, GA since 2006. Prior to that, he had a private practice in Charlotte, NC for almost 20 years. Dr. Hastings enjoys vascular surgery because of the immediacy of results from treatment. To Dr. Hastings, the best aspect of practicing medicine is being able to meet patients, their families and bring relief in their time of need.

Locations

  1. Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
    • 200 South Enota Drive Northeast, Suite 380, Gainesville, GA 30501
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Carolinas Medical Center, Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery), 1991
  • Residency: Levine Childrens Hospital, Surgery (General Surgery), 1989
  • Medical School: Medical College of Georgia, 1984

Board Certifications

  • Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, 1992

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

46 ratings, 6 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Listens carefully
Shows respect for what you say
Explains in a way you understand
Spends enough time with you
Overall provider rating
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/25/2025

    Dr.Hastings and his entire team, as well as the entire staff at NGMC- Gainesville have been wonderful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/25/2025

    All has gone well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    Always a pleasure to speak with Dr Hastings. Real down to earth person with a sense of humor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    Provider excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Dr. Hastings is absolutely the best one could ask for in a doctor. Extremely competent & a wonderful bedside manner.

Insurance

Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is in network.
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  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • Alliant HIX
  • Amerigroup Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage
  • Beech Street
  • CareSource Medicaid
  • Cigna
  • Cigna + Oscar
  • Cigna GA Connect HIX
  • Cigna Medicare Advantage
  • Coventry Healthcare (Advantra)
  • First Health Network (Coventry)
  • Health Partners
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Kaiser PPO
  • LifeSynch Psych
  • Magellan Psych
  • Peach State Medicaid
  • Tricare (Standard and Prime)
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