River Birch Research Alliance, LLC is an independent clinical research company established in 1992. We specialize in conducting and managing clinical trial studies. Our company collaborates with several major and up-and-coming institutions in the pharmaceutical industry, to bring the best and newest drug therapies to market. Over the years, River Birch Research has developed a reputation of excellence and trust by exceeding our enrollment goals and by completing high quality work in investigational medical studies in the areas of: cardiovascular, gastroenterology, endocrinology, musculoskeletal, infectious diseases, rheumatology and dermatology. In particular, our rich experience in certain therapeutic areas have made us a leader, for example, in Diabetes, COPD, Osteoarthritis or Chronic Pain, Hypertension and other studies.

Our investigators and staff have carried out more than 180 clinical trial studies, with some 20 years of experience in the field of Clinical Research. 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.

• 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