About
Shannon Mize, MD earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from North Georgia College in Dahlonega, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1972. She went on to earn her Doctorate of Medicine from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, graduating Cum Laude in 1976. She completed both her internship and residency in Family Practice at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, finishing in 1979.
Dr. Mize holds board certification through the American Board of Family Physicians and carries the distinction of Fellow in the American Academy of Family Physicians. She has served as Chief of Staff at Lakeside Hospital, Chief of Medical Staff at Baptist North Hospital from 1995 to 1996, and Chief of Medicine at Northside Forsyth Hospital from 2002 to 2006. She also served as Chairman of the Board of Health of Forsyth County for over a decade, from 1983 to 1994. Her clinical focus centers on treating the whole person, with special interests in hypertension, diabetes, obesity, lipid disorders, and wellness. S. history, Georgia history, and World War II. She is a member of First Baptist Church of Cumming.
Education & Training
Medical School
Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA - Doctorate of Medicine 1976, Cum Laude
Residency
University of Alabama, Huntsville, AL - Family Practice 1977-1979
Certifications
Conditions Treated
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Mize focuses on hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and lipid disorders, alongside general family medicine and wellness. She takes a preventive approach, working with patients to manage chronic conditions before they escalate. Her goal is to use clinical knowledge and experience to help each patient achieve better health.
Yes. Dr. Mize holds certification from the American Board of Family Physicians and carries the designation of Fellow in the American Academy of Family Physicians. She earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed her residency training at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
Dr. Mize graduated Cum Laude from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta in 1976. She completed her internship and Family Practice residency at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, finishing in 1979. Before medical school, she earned a chemistry degree Magna Cum Laude from North Georgia College in Dahlonega.
Yes. Dr. Mize holds staff privileges at Northside Forsyth Hospital and makes daily rounds for her patients there. She also rounds at Chestnut Ridge and Cumming Nursing Center for patients in those facilities.
Dr. Mize has served in several prominent roles. She was Chief of Medical Staff at Baptist North Hospital from 1995 to 1996 and Chief of Medicine at Northside Forsyth Hospital from 2002 to 2006. She also served as Chairman of the Board of Health of Forsyth County from 1983 to 1994.
Dr. Mize has practiced family medicine for over four decades. Her core medical staff has worked alongside her for 32 years, creating a practice environment built on long-standing relationships and continuity of care.
Dr. Mize is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and a member of the American Medical Association, the Medical Association of Georgia, and the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians. She holds certification from the American Board of Family Physicians.
Dr. Mize sees patients from Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Lumpkin, Hall, Cherokee, and Gilmer counties. Her practice sits in Cumming, Georgia, making it accessible to a wide area of north metro Atlanta and surrounding communities.
Doctor profile last updated March 26, 2026