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Kathleen J. Smith, MD, is a highly skilled, board-certified dermatologist, immunodermatologist and dermatopathologist at Dermatology Specialists of Atlanta in Decatur, Georgia. She is extremely knowledgeable in her field with more than 25 years of medical experience. 

Dr. Smith is board certified in dermatology, dermatological immunology, diagnostic and laboratory immunology, and dermatopathology. She received her medical training at the University of Iowa College of Medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. 

She was a veteran and completed her residency at Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington, D.C. Dr. Smith finished up her medical training with a fellowship at Armed Forces Institute of Pathology in Washington, D.C., and Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in Bethesda, Maryland. 

Dr. Smith maintains her advanced medical credentials by taking continuing education courses to stay current in the latest advances in dermatology. She is also a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and Society of Contact Dermatology, and one of very few board-certified immunodermatologists nationally. Dr. Smith has over one hundred published medical articles in peer-reviewed journals. 

When she’s not caring for her patients, Dr. Smith enjoys spending time with family and friends. She welcomes new and existing patients to Dermatology Specialists of Atlanta and enjoys improving the health and appearance of their skin.

James T. Sandwich, MD, MHP, is the founder and head physician of Fayette Area Dermatology. Dr. Sandwich is a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon at the practice's three locations in Fayetteville, Griffin, and Zebulon, Georgia. He has more than 20 years of experience caring for people of all ages and is devoted to providing high quality dermatologic care to underserved areas. 

His formal training includes:

• Georgia State University (Atlanta, GA) – Master of Medical Science, Public Health
• Medical College of Georgia (Augusta, GA) – Dermatology Residency (Chief Resident)
• Medical College of Georgia (Augusta, GA) – Medical Doctorate (summa cum laude; Alpha Omega Alpha)
• Georgia Southwestern State University (Americus, GA) – Bachelor of Science, Biology

Some of his medical school accomplishments include being a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, receiving the Ty Cobb Education Foundation Scholarship, and earning the Sigma Chi Foundation Scholarship.

Dr. Sandwich has completed numerous professional presentations at medical conferences nationwide and maintains his advanced credentials with continuing education. He is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and the American Board of Dermatology (ABMS) and has published many research papers in prestigious medical journals. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).

Dr. Sandwich enjoys helping his patients improve the health and appearance of their skin and welcomes them to Fayette Area Dermatology. 

Laura Bush is a licensed physician assistant certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). She joined Fayette Area Dermatology in Fayetteville, Georgia in 2007.

Her formal training includes:

• Doctor of Medical Science, Advanced Professional Practice, University of Lynchburg 2020
• Master of Medical Science, Physician Assistant Studies, Emory University, 1991
• Bachelor of Science, Radiologic Science, University of Central Florida, 1987

While Laura started her PA career in emergency medicine and family medicine, she has been practicing dermatology for over 20 years. At Fayette Area Dermatology, Laura uses her expertise to evaluate and treat dermatologic conditions in patients of all ages and skin types. Her experience includes skin cancers, inflammatory skin conditions, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurative, keloids, hair loss, rashes, nail disease, pigment disorders, and superficial radiation treatment for cancer.

Laura has been a servant leader in her profession by serving in numerous roles for over ten years. Many of her assosiations and accomplishments include:

• Active member of National Society for Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA).
• Active member of American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
• Active member of Georgia Association of Physician Assistants (GAPA)
• Active member of Georgia Dermatology Physician Assistants (GDPA)
• Inaugural GDPA PA Leader of the Year award - 2018
• AAPA Distinguished Fellow - 2019

Laura has continued to serve as SDPA Director at Large, Secretary/Treasurer, President-Elect, and now President. She is honored and humbled in her new role as the 2023-2024 President of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, serving nearly 5,000 members and professional colleagues. Through this prestigious role, she has grown professionally in many ways that will only enhance her commitment to providing excellent, up-to-date, compassionate care to her patients

When not in the clinic seeing patients, Laura serves her profession and peers, travels, writes, and enjoys spending time with her family.

Board-certified dermatologist Abdul Hafeez, MD, has spent decades helping his patients attain — and maintain — healthy, beautiful skin. At the Center for Dermatology in Lawrenceville, Georgia, patients have access to his extensive dermatology expertise and his dedication to their overall well-being.

After earning his Bachelor of Science in biochemistry with honors, Dr. Hafeez attended the University of Illinois College of Medicine. There, he earned his medical degree and completed both an internship in internal medicine and a residency in dermatology. Immediately upon finishing his residency, Dr. Hafeez earned certification from the American Board of Dermatology.

Dr. Hafeez is a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, American Academy of Dermatology, and the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery. 

As a board-certified dermatologist serving patients for over two decades, Dr. Hafeez is well-versed in treating a wide range of skin conditions and cosmetic concerns. Dr. Hafeez is committed to helping his patients find the right treatment option to fit their specific needs. 

When he’s not serving his patients at the Center for Dermatology,  Dr. Hafeez enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.  

James T. Sandwich, MD, MHP, is the founder and head physician of Fayette Area Dermatology. Dr. Sandwich is a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon at the practice's three locations in Fayetteville, Griffin, and Zebulon, Georgia. He has more than 20 years of experience caring for people of all ages and is devoted to providing high quality dermatologic care to underserved areas. 

His formal training includes:

• Georgia State University (Atlanta, GA) – Master of Medical Science, Public Health
• Medical College of Georgia (Augusta, GA) – Dermatology Residency (Chief Resident)
• Medical College of Georgia (Augusta, GA) – Medical Doctorate (summa cum laude; Alpha Omega Alpha)
• Georgia Southwestern State University (Americus, GA) – Bachelor of Science, Biology

Some of his medical school accomplishments include being a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, receiving the Ty Cobb Education Foundation Scholarship, and earning the Sigma Chi Foundation Scholarship.

Dr. Sandwich has completed numerous professional presentations at medical conferences nationwide and maintains his advanced credentials with continuing education. He is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and the American Board of Dermatology (ABMS) and has published many research papers in prestigious medical journals. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).

Dr. Sandwich enjoys helping his patients improve the health and appearance of their skin and welcomes them to Fayette Area Dermatology. 

Ansley Puslifer, DNP, FNP-C is a Franklin County, Georgia native and excited to join Cleaver Medical Group with the opportunity to provide dermatologic care to her community and surrounding areas.

Ansley attended the University of Georgia for completion of pre-nursing curriculum prior to transferring to Augusta University where she obtained her Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 2016. Upon completion of her undergraduate studies, Ansley was an intensive care nurse and clinical instructor prior to transitioning to dermatology. In 2022, Ansley received her Doctorate in Nursing Practice with concentration in Family Medicine from Augusta University. Before joining Cleaver Medical Group, Ansley expanded her knowledge by practicing in primary care for one year.

Outside of work, Ansley enjoys spending time with her family at the lake and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs. She and her husband have one son and are expecting their second child in September 2024.

Ansley will be seeing patients at our Gainesville location starting in July 2024 and will be a full-time provider at our Lavonia location which will be opening in early 2025.

Abby Wisely, PA-C, is a physician assistant at Cleaver Medical Group Dermatology in Dawsonville, Georgia. 

Abby grew up in Roswell, Georgia, before moving to Columbus, Georgia, during her teenage years and graduating from Brookstone School, a private college-preparation school. She earned her bachelor’s degree in exercise science at the College of Charleston in South Carolina. Abby returned to Columbus and gained valuable experience as a medical assistant in a dermatology practice before returning to South Carolina in 2019. It was in South Carolina where, in 2019, she earned her master’s degree in physician assistant studies at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.

Before joining the team at Cleaver Medical Group Dermatology, Abby expanded her medical knowledge by working in primary care for 18 months.

When she’s not at work, Abby enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and exploring new areas of Atlanta.

Anna Woodson, MD, FAAD, is a fellowship-trained dermatologist at Cleaver Medical Group Dermatology-Dawsonville, Georgia location. Dr. Woodson has over 13 years of experience with extensive medical, surgical, pediatric, and cosmetic dermatology training. She specializes in providing comprehensive, personalized skin care to her patients.

Dr. Woodson earned her undergraduate degree with honors from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge before completing her medical degree at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Jackson. Dr. Woodson relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, to fulfill her dermatology residency at Vanderbilt University, where she also served as chief resident.

In addition to her board certification, Dr. Woodson is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and Society for Pediatric Dermatology.

When she’s not at work, Dr. Woodson enjoys spending time with her husband and their three children.

Nathan Cleaver, DO, FAOCD, FAAD, is a fellowship-trained dermatologist at Cleaver Medical Group Dermatology- Cumming, Dawsonville, and Toccoa, Georgia locations. Dr. Cleaver specializes in cutaneous oncology, the analysis and management of pigmented lesions and melanoma, and tropical and infectious dermatology and dermatopathology.

Dr. Cleaver earned his medical degree at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri. He then moved to Michigan to complete his St. John Health System internship in the greater Detroit area. He did his dermatology residency at St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor Hospital through Michigan State University in Ann Arbor.

In addition to his dermatology education and training, Dr. Cleaver earned additional certifications in dermatopathology and Mohs micrographic surgery through fellowships at the Ackerman Academy of Dermatopathology in New York City, and the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri. While serving as an associate professor for the Northeast Regional Medical Center’s dermatology residency program, Dr. Cleaver taught didactic dermatopathology to dermatology residents locally and nationally.

Dr. Cleaver is a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Mohs Surgery, and the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. He’s authored several chapters for textbooks and articles for scientific journals. He shares his knowledge with his peers through national presentations to the dermatology medical community.

Weston Waxweiler, MD, FAAD, is a dermatologist at Cleaver Medical Group Dermatology-Cumming, Dahlonega, and Toccoa, Georgia locations. 

Dr. Waxweiler completed his undergraduate degree with honors at Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina, which he attended on a full scholarship. During his undergraduate studies, Dr. Waxweiler worked on a medical study-abroad trip in Kikuyu, Kenya, where he developed a desire to practice medicine.

Dr. Waxweiler earned his medical degree with honors at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He studied melanoma at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a Doris Duke Fellow before moving to Denver, Colorado, to complete his internship at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center. To finalize his education, Dr. Waxweiler moved to California to complete a dermatologic residency at the University of California, Irvine, where he gained extensive experience with cosmetics, pediatric dermatology, and skin cancer.

To continue learning about the latest medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology developments, Dr. Waxweiler has authored many articles in scientific journals, textbook chapters, and dermatologic symposium abstracts. He uses the knowledge gained from this valuable research to better assist his patients.

Dr. Waxweiler enjoys fly-fishing, hiking, traveling, and reading when he’s not at work.

Rebecca Watson, NP-C, is a family nurse practitioner at Cleaver Medical Group Dermatology in Toccoa, Georgia. She has been seeing patients of all ages and genders at the Toccoa office since August 2021.   

Rebecca received her associate degree in nursing in 2011 from North Georgia College and State University in Dahlonega (now one of four campuses of the University of North Georgia). She earned her bachelor’s degree with honors in 2017 at Jacksonville State University in Alabama and her master’s degree in 2019 from the University of Alabama in Birmingham.

Rebecca is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the Dermatology Nurses Association, and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.

In July 2020, Rebecca joined the Cleaver Medical Group and now serves as the full-time provider in the Toccoa office. There she uses her more than 10 years of health care experience in labor and delivery, postpartum, and surgical services.

Ansley Puslifer, DNP, FNP-C is a Franklin County, Georgia native and excited to join Cleaver Medical Group with the opportunity to provide dermatologic care to her community and surrounding areas.

Ansley attended the University of Georgia for completion of pre-nursing curriculum prior to transferring to Augusta University where she obtained her Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 2016. Upon completion of her undergraduate studies, Ansley was an intensive care nurse and clinical instructor prior to transitioning to dermatology. In 2022, Ansley received her Doctorate in Nursing Practice with concentration in Family Medicine from Augusta University. Before joining Cleaver Medical Group, Ansley expanded her knowledge by practicing in primary care for one year.

Outside of work, Ansley enjoys spending time with her family at the lake and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs. She and her husband have one son and are expecting their second child in September 2024.

Ansley will be seeing patients at our Gainesville location starting in July 2024 and will be a full-time provider at our Lavonia location which will be opening in early 2025.

Weston Waxweiler, MD, FAAD, is a dermatologist at Cleaver Medical Group Dermatology-Cumming, Dahlonega, and Toccoa, Georgia locations. 

Dr. Waxweiler completed his undergraduate degree with honors at Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina, which he attended on a full scholarship. During his undergraduate studies, Dr. Waxweiler worked on a medical study-abroad trip in Kikuyu, Kenya, where he developed a desire to practice medicine.

Dr. Waxweiler earned his medical degree with honors at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He studied melanoma at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a Doris Duke Fellow before moving to Denver, Colorado, to complete his internship at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center. To finalize his education, Dr. Waxweiler moved to California to complete a dermatologic residency at the University of California, Irvine, where he gained extensive experience with cosmetics, pediatric dermatology, and skin cancer.

To continue learning about the latest medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology developments, Dr. Waxweiler has authored many articles in scientific journals, textbook chapters, and dermatologic symposium abstracts. He uses the knowledge gained from this valuable research to better assist his patients.

Dr. Waxweiler enjoys fly-fishing, hiking, traveling, and reading when he’s not at work.

Ansley Puslifer, DNP, FNP-C is a Franklin County, Georgia native and excited to join Cleaver Medical Group with the opportunity to provide dermatologic care to her community and surrounding areas.

Ansley attended the University of Georgia for completion of pre-nursing curriculum prior to transferring to Augusta University where she obtained her Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 2016. Upon completion of her undergraduate studies, Ansley was an intensive care nurse and clinical instructor prior to transitioning to dermatology. In 2022, Ansley received her Doctorate in Nursing Practice with concentration in Family Medicine from Augusta University. Before joining Cleaver Medical Group, Ansley expanded her knowledge by practicing in primary care for one year.

Outside of work, Ansley enjoys spending time with her family at the lake and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs. She and her husband have one son and are expecting their second child in September 2024.

Ansley will be seeing patients at our Gainesville location starting in July 2024 and will be a full-time provider at our Lavonia location which will be opening in early 2025.

Dr. Nathan J Cleaver D.O., FAOCD, FAAD is the Cleaver Medical Group's board-certified dermatologist.  In addition to his expertise in complex medical dermatology, Dr. Cleaver has performed fellowships with additional certifications in both dermatopathology and Mohs micrographic surgery.  Nathan J. Cleaver D.O. completed his dermatopathology fellowship at the Ackerman Academy of Dermatopathology in New York, New York, a fellowship and institution known both nationally and internationally for its excellence in dermatopathology.

After the completion of his dermatopathology fellowship, Dr. Cleaver went on to complete a Mohs micrographic surgery fellowship at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Missouri.  He completed his dermatology residency, where he served as chief resident, at Michigan State University - St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  Dr. Cleaver completed his internship at the St. John Health System in 2011 located in Oakland County, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit.  He received his medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, located in Kirksville, Missouri.  Dr. Cleaver's professional interests include cutaneous oncology, analysis and management of pigmented lesions and melanoma, and tropical and infectious dermatology and dermatopathology.

During his residency, he spent a month in southern Africa practicing dermatology in both urban and rural settings, servicing for a month as the only public dermatologist in the country of Botswana.  He has authored chapters in textbooks, numerous articles in scientific journals, as well as national presentations to his peers in the dermatology community.  One of his most rewarding professional experiences is his position as an associate professional for Northeast Regional Medical Center's dermatology residency program, teaching weekly didactic dermatopathology sessions for dermatology residents both locally and nationally.

​Weston T. Waxweiler MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist providing compassionate and effective care to patients at Southern Skin and Beauty Bar, with offices in Cumming and Dawsonville, Georgia.

Dr. Waxweiler is originally from Duluth, Georgia, and graduated from Duluth High School. He completed his undergraduate degree with honors at Davidson College on a full scholarship. 

Before graduating, Dr. Waxweiler spent a year studying melanoma at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill as a Doris Duke Fellow. He then moved to Denver, Colorado, to complete his internship with his little brother at Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center. 

Finally, he completed his dermatologic residency at the University of California Irvine,-a program well-known nationwide for its extensive cosmetic training.

When not working, he enjoys fly fishing, hiking, travel, and reading. Dr. Waxweiler looks forward to continuing to serve the dermatologic needs of his hometown for years to come.