About
Gary S. D. earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He then completed post-graduate training in Emergency Medicine at Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He holds board certification in Emergency Medicine and brings dual expertise in emergency and family medicine to every patient encounter.
Dr. Orris serves as Medical Director for the Forsyth County Fire Department, the Forsyth County 911 Service, and Atlanta Training Center. He also holds an appointment as Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia. A Georgia native, he has devoted his entire career to patients in metro Atlanta and eastern Georgia. He founded Lanier Family Healthcare in December 2004 and has grown it to include comprehensive vein care and a Direct Primary Care membership program. He is passionate about healthcare cost transparency and advocates publicly for patients navigating complex billing systems. He lives in Cumming with his wife Billie and their two children.
Education & Training
Medical School
Medical College of Georgia, Augusta (MD)
Residency
Post-graduate training in Emergency Medicine, Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Additional Training
Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Medical College of Georgia
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Orris right for?
Dr. Orris works well for adults and families seeking a primary care physician with emergency medicine depth. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or heart health benefit from his diagnostic capabilities, including cardiac and pulmonary testing. He is a good fit for patients who want cost-transparent care and a direct line to their doctor. Those interested in a DPC membership for consistent, relationship-based access will find Vickery Direct Care a practical option.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Orris treats a wide range of conditions across family and preventive medicine. His clinical scope includes chronic disease management, cardiovascular conditions, respiratory issues, and weight management. He also addresses minor emergencies and performs vein treatments through the Orris Vein Center.
Yes, Dr. Orris holds board certification in Emergency Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his post-graduate training at Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University.
Dr. Orris completed post-graduate training in Emergency Medicine at Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He also serves as Medical Director for the Forsyth County Fire Department and the Forsyth County 911 Service. That emergency background informs how he handles urgent and complex cases in the office.
Yes, Dr. Orris holds an appointment as Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia. He also serves as Medical Director for the Forsyth County Fire Department, the Forsyth County 911 Service, and Atlanta Training Center.
Dr. Orris is passionate about cost transparency in medicine. He advocates for patients navigating complex billing systems and built Vickery Direct Care to offer a straightforward membership model. The practice also provides cash pay discounts for non-members.
Dr. Orris founded Lanier Family Healthcare in December 2004. He has spent his entire career serving patients in metro Atlanta and eastern Georgia, making him one of the longer-tenured independent physicians in the Forsyth County area.
Yes, Dr. Orris offers cardiac testing and pulmonary function testing in the office. Cardiac services include EKGs, echocardiograms, cardiac stress testing, and nuclear stress testing. Pulmonary function testing is also available on-site.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026