VMP - Directions

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Effects of
Mitochondrial Disease

The effects of mitochondrial disease can be quite varied. Since the distribution of defective DNA may vary from organ to organ within the body, the mutation that in one person may cause liver disease might in another person cause a brain disorder. In addition, the severity of the defect may be great or small. Some minor defects cause only "exercise intolerance", with no serious illness or disability. Other defects can more severely affect the operation of the mitochondria and can cause severe body-wide impacts.

As a general rule, mitochondrial diseases are worse when the defective mitochondria are present in the muscles, cerebrum, or nerves, because these are the most energy-hungry cells of the body.

However, even though mitochondrial disease varies greatly in presentation from person to person, several major categories of the disease have been defined, based on the most common symptoms and the particular mutations that tend to cause them.

DIRECTIONS TO CLINICAL OFFICE

Virtual Medical Practice works hard to make your visit with us to be as smooth as possible. We are conveniently located off a major interstate at the Northside Alpharetta Medical Campus just north of Atlanta, Georgia. Please plan on arriving 15 minutes before your scheduled time. If you are late, we will do our best but may not be able to make up the lost time as our schedule of patients can be very tightly booked. If you are traveling from out of town, please see our Helpful Info form for additional information on local accommodations and other travel related information.

If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions please do not hesitate to contact us at (404) 720-0820.

Location of Clinical Office:
Northside Alpharetta Medical Campus
3400 Old Milton Parkway,
Building A, Suite 500
Alpharetta, GA 30005
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Directions:

From Atlanta Airport:
Take I-85 north through downtown Atlanta. Take Georgia 400 north (toll road, one $0.50 toll) to exit 10 - Old Milton Parkway (approx 18 miles). Turn right (east) on Old Milton Parkway. Turn left at the third traffic light onto North Point Parkway. Turn at the first left into the Northside/Alpharetta Medical Campus entrance. At top of hill turn right to go between 2 buildings (building A is on your right) and the free parking deck will be directly in front of you.

From GA-400, going south:
Take Georgia-400 south to Exit 10 - Old Milton Parkway. Turn left (east) on Old Milton Parkway. Turn left at the fourth traffic light onto North Point Parkway. Turn at the first left into the Northside/Alpharetta Medical Campus entrance. At top of hill turn right to go between 2 buildings (building A is on your right) and the free parking deck will be directly in front of you.