River Birch Research Alliance, LLC was established in 1992 by Dr. Raymond E. Tidman, MD. Our company collaborates with pharmaceutical industry leaders 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, RBRA is a leader in COPD studies, osteoporosis, rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, pain and chronic pain management, bronchitis, diabetes, pneumonia, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and skin infections trials.

Dr. Tidman and company have carried out more than 100 clinical trials studies, with more than 15 years experience in the field.

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

RBRA's 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.

Our Facility

River Birch Research Alliance, LLC is located within the RiverstoneMD, P.C. medical campus. RiverstoneMD, P.C. 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, skin and laser spa, and a respiratory center. We have specialist doctors in gastroenterology, podiatry, OB/GYN, ENT, rheumatology, internal medicine, pediatrics, radiology, oncology, nephrology, dermatology, neurology and psychology. We are equipped to do X-rays, MRI and 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 coming from North Carolina, Georgia and/or Tennessee. We have a close partnership with Fannin Regional Hospital (Blue Ridge, GA) 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 offer several high-end equipment and services.

All sponsors and monitors are welcome to schedule pre-study site visits with us, and we welcome anyone interested in participating in our studies to tour our facility as well.

• COPD 
• Asthma
• Bronchitis
• Pneumonia
• Obesity
• Rheumatoid Arthritis 
• Osteoarthritis 
• Osteoporosis
• GERD
• Heartburn
• Fatigue
• Congestive Heart Failure
• Weight Loss
• Hypertension
• Stroke 
• Atrial Fibrillation 
• Hyperlipidemia
• Hypercholesterolemia
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Urinary Tract Infection
• Renal Insufficiency 
• Fibromyalgia
• Insomnia
• Sleep Apnea
• Postmenopausal Studies
• Perimenopausal Studies
• Hot Flash
• Anemia 
• Cachexia
• Impetigo
• Psoriasis
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Venous Thromboembolism
• Pulmonary Embolism
• Deep Vein Thrombosis
• Hormone Deficiency
• Hormone Therapy
• Male Hypogonadism
• Immunology
• Vaccines
• Otitis Media
• Pain Management
• Chronic Pain
• Women's Health
• Sports Medicine
• Nutrition
• Erectile Dysfunction
• Contraception
• Male Sexual Dysfunction
• Female Sexual Dysfunction
• Sinusitis
• Coronary Artery Disease
• Anemia
• Substance Abuse
• Observational Studies
• Healthy Volunteer Studies