Center Overview

River Birch Research Alliance, LLC was established in 1992 by Dr. Raymond E. Tidman, MD. Our company collaborates with leading companies of the pharmaceutical industry in the investigation of new drugs and medications through clinical trials studies.

Over the years, River Birch Research has developed a reputation of excellence and trust by exceeding all enrollment goals and by completing the highest quality of work in investigational medical studies in the areas of: cardiovascular, gastroenterology, endocrinology, musculoskeletal, infectious diseases, rheumatology and dermatology. In particular, River Birch Research is a magnet for studies in COPD, osteoporosis, rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, pain and chronic pain management, bronchitis, pneumonia, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and skin infections.

With the expansion of our physician team, we aim to bring new studies that benefit our growing patient community in areas of women%92s health, sports medicine, depression and anxiety, and hormone deficiencies.

Located "on the hill" at Riverstone Medical Campus -- a multi-specialty group clinic -- off GA 515 (www.riverstonemd.com), our success is driven primarily by the quality of care offered to our patients by our physicians, clinical and nursing staff. We welcome you to come and visit us, and learn with us, as we strive to bring better health to the greater north Georgia community.

Clinical Research Experience

Therapeutic areas:

• COPD
• Asthma
• Obesity
• Diabetes
• Osteoporosis
• Osteo- and rheumatoid arthritis
• Pneumonia
• Bronchitis (acute, chronic)
• Hypertension
• Hyperlipid
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Hormone deficiency
• Psoriasis
• Skin infections
• Other infectious diseases

CROs:

Quintiles, ICON, Innovex, PPD, iNC Research, Paragon, Sanofi, Ingenix Pharm, Scirex, Parexel, Omnicare, Global, etc...

For list of sponsors and years of experience:

Facility Description

River Birch Research Alliance, LLC is located within the Riverstone MD PC medical campus. Riverstone MD PC is a multi-specialty clinic with in house specialty clinic, walk-in clinic, pharmacy, radiology, dentist, physical therapists, sports medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, family practice, oncology, blood/lab services and arespiratory center. We have specialist doctors in gastroenterology, podiatry, OB/GYN, ENT, rheumatology, internal medicine/pediatrics, radiology, oncology, nephrology and dermatology We are equipped to do X-rays, MRI/CT scans, bone density, Dexa scans, and many other specialized outpatient procedures.We are located conveniently off of the Appalachian Hwy (GA-515) for easy and quick travel for patients. We have a close partnership with Fannin Regional Hospital which is equipped for Level III trauma/ER services, as well as Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper, GA. For a privately run specialty group clinic, we boast several high end equipment and services.

Investigator Experience

Dr. Raymond Tidman, MD
President and CEO, Principal Investigator, Family Practice

Dr. Kelly Koay, MD
Research Sub-investigator, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

Dr. Jack Roof, MD
Research Sub-investigator, Family Practice

Dr. Tidman's research experience:

Staff Expertise

Dr. Maxwell C. Eblaghie, PhD, CRCP
Chief Research Officer
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Albert Eye Research Institute Duke University, Durham, NC (2005-2007) Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Cell Biology, Duke University, Durham, NC (2003-2005)
PhD/Post-Doctoral Research Assistant, Cell and Developmental Biology, University of Dundee, Scotland (2000-2003)

Beth Merry, BSc, LPN, CRC
Research Study Coordinator

Michelle Lewis, LPN, CRC
Research Study Coordinator

Renea Yeagley, MA, CRC
Research Study Nurse/ PFT Technologist

Jamie Baughman, LPN, CRC
Research Study Nurse/ Recruitment Specialist

Patient Demographics

Patient Population in Blue Ridge, GA:

• 97.5% white (caucasian)
• 0.4% Hispanic/latino
• 0.2% black
• 0.3% asian
• 1.1% multi-racial
• 0.1% other
• 50.5% female
• 49.5% male
• 10.9% 0-9 years
• 12.5% 10-19 years
• 9.4% 20-29 years
• 12.9% 30-39 years
• 15.7% 40-49 years
• 15.2% 50-59 years
• 12.3% 60-69 years
• 7.8% 70-79 years
• 3.5% 80+ years

Other Information

We use Central IRB

Interested sponsors and CROs can also contact Dr. Eblaghie through an alternate email address: maxwell.eblaghie@gmail.com.

Contact Information

Dr. Maxwell C. Eblaghie, PhD, CRCP
Chief Research Officer
River Birch Research Alliance, LLC
101 Riverstone Vista, Suite 201
Blue Ridge GA 30513
USA
Phone: 706-258-4112
Fax: 706-632-6006
EMail: meblaghie@riverstonemd.com
Web Site: http://www.riverbirchresearch.com

Currently Enrolling Trials

CenterWatch is listing the following trials that are actively recruiting patients at this center.

• A Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Tocilizumab (TCZ) versus Placebo in Combination with Methotrexate in Patients with Moderate to Severe Active Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

If you are interested in contacting this center to discuss placing a clinical trial there, please complete and send the E-mail form below. A representative from the research center will then follow up with you.