Lanier Family Healthcare

You’ve always heard, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

Gary S. Orris, M.D.

Family Physician, Emergency Medicine Doctor and Vein Specialist in Cumming, Georgia

Dr. Orris earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He completed his post-graduate training in Emergency Medicine at Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Orris is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician. He is a member of the American College of Emergency Physicians; the Georgia College of Emergency Physicians, where he served on the board of directors from 1998-2001; the Medical Association of Georgia; and the South Forsyth County Rotary Club. Dr. Orris is honored to serve as the Medical Director for the Forsyth County Fire Department, the Forsyth County 911 Service, and Atlanta Training Center. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia. As a native of Georgia, Dr. Orris has spent his entire healthcare career caring for patients in the communities of metro Atlanta and eastern Georgia. In December 2004, Dr. Orris opened his private practice, Lanier Family Healthcare, LLC. Additionally, in 2017, he opened his in-house vein clinic, Orris Vein Center. Dr. Orris, his wife Billie, and their two children reside in Cumming, Georgia.

Sandra Sullivan has been a practicing Physician Assistant in the Atlanta Area since 1999. She completed her graduate training at the Emory University Assistant program. Her bachelor's degree is in Nutrition Science from Florida State University.

She can examine, diagnose, and treat health problems in children and adults of all ages. She assists Dr. Orris in his practice and often has appointments available for same-day sick visits.

Sandra currently resides in Johns Creek with her family.

As a native of Georgia, Dr. Orris has spent his entire healthcare career caring for patients in the communities of metro Atlanta and eastern Georgia.

Our goal on your first visit

During your first visit with us, you will meet our staff, complete a few brief forms and, of course, meet your doctor. As family physicians, we will try to solve your current medical problem and detect or prevent other health problems. We hope to make the first visit not just an opportunity to deal with any medical concerns you may have but also a time to get acquainted with you.