We chose to be providers to help people in our community.

We take time to get to know our patients and treat you like family. We treat you with an emphasis on holistic health tailored for each individual.

William J. Keating, MD

Family Medicine & Addiction Specialist

Dr. William Keating is the founder of Keating Family Medicine. He is double board certified in Family Practice and Addiction Medicine, and is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Academy of Family Physicians. He graduated with a medical degree from Georgetown University, completed his residency at a naval base in Jacksonville, Florida, and managed a large medical facility in South Korea.

Dr. Keating started Keating Family Medicine in 2004 to provide quality medical services to the residents of Dawsonville, Dahlonega, Cumming, and Gainesville, who at the time were underserved by the medical community.

His clinical interests are addiction treatment, addiction therapy, and drug detox.

In his free time, you will find him spending time with his wife and three sons, on the courts practicing his forehand, restringing his racket, or studying investing.

Amelia Austin, MD

Internal Medicine Physician

Dr. Amelia Austin is a native of north Georgia. She graduated from North Forsyth High School before receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of North Georgia. She went on to obtain her medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine before completing her Internal Medicine residency at Atrium Health Navicent in Macon, Georgia.

Dr. Austin has diverse experience in all areas of primary care, such as management of diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, heart failure, women’s health, and preventative medicine. She is very excited to come back to Dawson County as a physician to provide comprehensive and knowledgeable healthcare for her patients.

When she is not working, she enjoys traveling with her family, loving on her labrador retriever and her cats, and dreaming up DIY projects for her new home.

Stetson Carroll, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Stetson Carroll, PA-C, is a physician assistant with a professional background that extends well beyond traditional healthcare. Growing up in the small town of Spring Creek, Nevada, Stetson worked a variety of jobs before entering medicine, including construction, industrial maintenance, operating heavy equipment, and a short period working in underground mining operations. These experiences gave him an appreciation for hard work and the many demands of physically demanding occupations, while also helping him develop an ability to relate to people from a wide range of backgrounds and understand the lifestyles, challenges, and priorities that can influence their health.

Stetson began his healthcare career as a paramedic with EMSA in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Emergency Medical Services Administration from BYU-Idaho, where he also trained as a paramedic. He later earned a second bachelor’s degree in Cell and Molecular Biology from Northeastern State University in Oklahoma before moving to Georgia to complete his Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Mercer University.

After becoming a physician assistant, Stetson worked in the emergency departments at Emory Decatur and Emory Hillandale before transitioning to family medicine. He enjoys building long-term relationships with his patients and caring for a broad range of medical needs. Stetson takes pride in listening carefully to his patients, explaining medical conditions and treatment options clearly, and working with each patient to develop practical plans that fit their individual needs and goals.

Stetson is married to his college sweetheart, has three boys, a dog, and two cats. Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing baseball with his boys, woodworking, being outdoors, and working on projects around the house and yard.

Gabriela McClenathan, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

Gabriela McClenathen grew up in Dacula, Georgia. She went to the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega for her Bachelor’s in Nursing. She then went on to work as an RN in cardiology for three years before returning to UNG for her Master’s in Nursing.

Gaby brings her background in cardiology and heart failure, as well as her passion for patient education, to the practice. She is interested in making sure her patients understand their condition and can advocate for themselves and their health. She believes in listening to her patients and working with them to create the best possible plan of action.

Gaby is married, has two adorable sons, three dogs and two cats. She loves spending time with her family, crafting, painting, crocheting, and playing tennis.

How we practice

We treat the whole family from toddlers to elderly with a focus on preventative health. We treat and manage chronic conditions such as ADD, hypertension, menopausal symptoms, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We also treat acute conditions such as the flu, sinusitis, strep, and minor skin infections.

Hospital affiliations

• Northside Forsyth
• Piedmont Healthcare
• Northeast Georgia Medical Center

Proudly serving our community

• At our location in Dawsonville
• Cumming
• Dahlonega
• Gainesville
• and other surrounding counties

Insurances we accept

• BlueCross BlueShield GA
• Cigna
• First Health (Coventry Health)
• Humana
• MultiPlan
• Medicare
• and many more