Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
At North Atlanta Women's Specialists, OB/GYN Sara Morris, MD, finds it a privilege to form relationships and take care of women at different phases of life. She is dedicated to providing patients with the best treatments at the East Cobb office in Marietta, the Midtown office and the Johns Creek office in Duluth, Georgia.
Dr. Morris was born and raised in Denver, Colorado, and received her Bachelor of Arts in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology from the University of Colorado Boulder. She graduated from The Sackler School of Medicine New York State/American Program of Tel Aviv University and did her residency training at Mount Sinai West and Mount Sinai St. Luke’s in New York City. She was an administrative chief resident and received awards for teaching and pelvic surgery. After her residency, she remained in New York as faculty at Mount Sinai Hospital. In addition, she worked at St John’s Riverside Hospital in association with Hudson River Healthcare.
Dr. Morris moved to Atlanta and joined North Atlanta Women’s Specialists in 2018. She is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Some of her interests include, but are not limited to, both low and high-risk obstetrics, infertility, adolescent gynecology, contraceptive management, and minimally invasive gynecological surgery. With two children conceived with IVF, she has a deep interest in infertility and helping others through their fertility journey and beyond.
Dr. Morris is married and has three children- two of whom were delivered at Northside Hospital in Atlanta. She enjoys spending time with family, cooking, spinning, traveling, and photography.
Heath Graham, MD, is a trusted OB/GYN at North Atlanta Women's Specialists. He offers high-quality care to patients at the Johns Creek office in Duluth, as well as the Northside and Midtown offices in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been a member of North Atlanta Women's Specialists since 2002.
Dr. Graham has been practicing obstetrics and gynecology for over 16 years in Atlanta. He attended American University in Washington, DC, St. George's University in True Blue, Grenada, and completed his residency with Mount Sinai in New York and New Jersey. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Dr. Graham is grateful for the opportunity to serve his patients from menarche through menopause and prides himself on continuing to offer excellent care. He believes in experience, keeping abreast of the latest research and techniques, and educating his patients so that they can partner with him to make good decisions about their own health care.
Although he was born in Arizona, he has traveled extensively and lived on three different continents. Dr. Graham stays busy with his hobbies. He loves to travel, eat, cook fine food, and spend time with his family. He has a wife, two daughters, a son, and three dogs.
Arthur Gumer, MD, is an experienced OB/GYN at North Atlanta Women's Specialists. He provides a wide range of services at the Johns Creek office in Duluth and the Northside office in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Gumer was born and raised in New York. He received his Bachelor of Science in biology and psychology at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, in 1976. He graduated from The George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC in 1984, and completed his residency training at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. As chief resident, he received the Thomas Boggs Award for Neonatal-Perinatal Research. Upon completion of his residency in 1988, he began practicing full-time in Atlanta and has been with the same group of physicians for almost 30 years.
Dr. Gumer enjoys providing care for both low-risk and high-risk pregnancies and values the long-term relationships he has made with his patients and their families. He is interested in all aspects of gynecologic care for women at various stages of their lives, from adolescent gynecology through the menopause years. Providing routine well-woman care, he is particularly interested in abnormalities of the cervix, contraceptive management, infertility, minimally invasive surgery including laparoscopic hysterectomy, and management of menopause. He is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has been a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology since 1990.
Dr. Gumer is married and has two adult children who live in Denver, and his daughter is also an OB/GYN. He enjoys playing the guitar and piano, photography, running, and is an avid reader. He is also one of only a few certified Mohels in the Atlanta community.
Anushka Magal, MD, is excited to join North Atlanta Women’s Specialists. She is grateful for the opportunity to provide full spectrum obstetrics and gynecology care for patients at the Northside and Midtown offices in Atlanta and Johns Creek office in Duluth, Georgia.
Dr. Magal grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She received her undergraduate degree in anthropology from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and her master’s degree in biomedical sciences from Tufts University. She graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine with her medical degree and completed her residency training in OB/GYN at Central Michigan University.
Throughout her training, Dr. Magal has been actively involved in advocacy work and held national leadership roles with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Her clinical interests include contraception, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (including robotic surgery), and both low- and high-risk obstetric care.
Outside of work, Dr. Magal enjoys traveling, cooking, hiking, cycling, and is excited to explore the Atlanta area.
At The Healthy Woman we are dedicated to providing comprehensive health care to all women. Access to great healthcare is something that all women, no matter their creed or color, deserve. We provide full Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Primary Care healthcare for women.
Every woman deserves to be pampered. At The Healthy Woman, we provide a spa-like ambiance for all of our patients while offering many services that will have you feeling and looking your best. We want you to look forward to your Ob-Gyn and Primary care visits to The Healthy Woman, and we want you to be as comfortable as possible.
Remember when you really KNEW your provider? Part of our mission here at The Healthy Woman is to return to the intimate relationship between the patient and provider. Having consistent staff and providers who are grounded in their local community is key to strengthening that bond. Our offices are small, and there is purposely one doctor and one nurse practitioner committed to the care of all the patients they serve. We believe that less is more, and better healthcare is provided when we know our patients thoroughly.
We hope you enjoy your visits to The Healthy Woman as we continue to advocate for Women’s Healthcare and the improvement of community-centered medicine.
Oluwakemi Edokpayi, MD is the newest addition to The Healthy Woman organization.
Originally form New York City, she is a graduate of the University of Pittsburg in Pennsylvania with her bachelors in Bilogical Sciences and Africana Studies. Dr. Edokpayi earned her medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. After graduating medical school, she completed her residency at Christina Care Health System in Newark, DE in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.
Dr. Edokpayi is an advocate of women’s health and loves being there for her patients at different stages of their lives. Whether it’s during puberty, the reproductive years or even menopause, she believes that the relationship a patient has with her OB/GYN is vital to her health and overall wellbeing. She offers prenatal care, family planning, and menopausal treatment. Dr. Edokpayi specializes in high-risk obstetric care, minimal invasive surgery, treatment for heavy menses / fibroids, and management.
In her spare time Dr. Edokpayi love to travel, work out on her Peloton volunteer in her community. Her and her family currently reside in Snellville, and they are loving Georgia living! Dr. Edokpayi is now accepting new patients at the Healthy Woman in Lawrenceville.
Patients who are interested in making an appointment should contact The Healthy Woman to learn more.
“Dr. E as I often called her has been a God sent throughout my entire pregnancy. She created an atmosphere my husband and I felt empowered to voice our concerns, ask questions, and actively engage in discussions about my health and that of my baby. For this we want to thank you so much from the bottom of hearts for taking such good care of us during/after the pregnancy as well as the delivery!! Because of your professionalism and great smiles, we felt like we were in good hands and that gave us peace of mind towards the big day.”
Oluwakemi Edokpayi, MD
OB-GYN
1180 Mckendree Church Road
Suite 204
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Komal Agarwal, MD, is one of the skilled, board-certified OB/GYNs practicing at Inspire Ob/Gyn, LLC, located in Suwanee, Georgia.
Dr. Agarwal grew up in Delhi and completed her medical school training at Maulana Azad Medical College, one of the prestigious medical schools in India. Following her MBBS, she did post-graduate training in OB/GYN in India.
She moved to the U.S. and completed her residency in Michigan, where she was voted ‘Outstanding Resident Educator’ by the graduating class. She then served as chief resident during her final year. She was awarded the Special Resident in Minimally Invasive Gynecology by the American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopists. She is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Following her residency, she practiced in Southern Indiana. She excelled in various roles as a physician, mentor, and administrator. She is a board-certified physician who has been providing compassionate and patient-centered care for 20 years now. She understands every patient is unique and believes in taking an empathic approach towards their concerns. She cherishes the patient-physician relationship that develops after the first meeting, which ensures trust and a good outcome.
She has a special interest in treating high-risk pregnancies, infertility, abnormal bleeding, PCOS, and menopause. She specializes in office-based procedures and minimally invasive surgeries such as laparoscopic hysterectomy.
Her goal is to provide comprehensive care to women of all ages.
Dr. Agarwal resides in the area with her husband, who is a nephrologist practicing out of Northside and Emory Hospital. They have two sons. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, cooking, gardening, and traveling.
Kiana Nezafat, MD, is a dedicated and compassionate obstetrician and gynecologist at Inspire Ob/Gyn, LLC in Suwanee, Georgia. She specializes in comprehensive care for women at every stage of life.
With expertise in minimally invasive surgery, annual wellness exams, preventive medicine, birth control counseling, high-risk pregnancy, and infertility, Dr. Nezafat is committed to delivering up-to-date, evidence-based care tailored to each patient's needs. She values building meaningful, long-lasting relationships with her patients and creating a supportive environment for their health and well-being.
A proud Georgia native, Dr. Nezafat grew up in Acworth and earned her bachelor's degree in biology at the University of Georgia. She pursued her passion for women's health and surgery at the Medical College of Georgia, where she obtained her medical degree. She then completed a rigorous residency at the University of Florida in Jacksonville. Now, she is excited to return to her roots and serve the Forsyth community with the same excellence and care she's known for.
When she's not caring for her patients, Dr. Nezafat enjoys quality time with her family, exploring new travel destinations, and indulging her love for cooking and trying diverse cuisines. She looks forward to continuing to empower and support women.
Board-certified Ob/Gyn Gretchen Troxler, MD, is passionate about women’s healthcare and enjoys taking care of patients of all ages. She provides care to women throughout Johns Creek, Georgia, at Inspire Ob/Gyn, LLC.
In addition to providing well-woman care, Dr. Troxler treats a wide variety of gynecologic conditions, including menopausal symptoms, heavy or abnormal bleeding, and uterine fibroids. She also enjoys adolescent patients and builds long-lasting relationships as teens progress through young adulthood, focusing on abnormal or painful periods, contraception, and sexual health. She provides comprehensive obstetric care for both high and low-risk pregnancies.
Dr. Troxler is an Atlanta native who grew up in Gwinnett County and is a proud alumna of the Greater Atlanta Christian School. She completed her undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston, Texas. After college, she attended medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. She then completed Ob/Gyn residency training in Phoenix, Arizona, where she cared for a large volume of medically complex patients.
A true southerner at heart, Dr. Troxler was excited to return to her family and friends in Atlanta in 2017 when she began practicing in the metro area. She is thrilled to join Inspire Ob/Gyn, LLC, in 2021 to serve the women of Johns Creek and the surrounding community. When she is not working, Dr. Troxler loves to travel, cook for family and friends, and play with Daisy, her energetic Labradoodle.
Rachel Yakrus, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN serving patients at Inspire Ob/Gyn, LLC, in Johns Creek of Suwanee, Georgia. A fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dr. Yakrus provides a full scope of services for women of all ages. She is passionate about attending to their reproductive needs and gynecological concerns and has a particular interest in family planning, high-risk obstetrics, and gynecological surgery.
Her dedication to women’s health emerged during her undergraduate studies at the University of Georgia, where she volunteered at the University Health Center with a focus on campaigns promoting sexual health. She also received a scholarship to fund a trip to Argentina, where she volunteered at a Military Hospital as well as rural pregnancy care centers. She graduated summa cum laude with Honors with a BA in Spanish and a BS in Microbiology.
She then attended the Medical College of Georgia, where she founded and co-chaired the Reproductive Health Interest Group. Dr. Yakrus completed her residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of South Florida, where she received excellent clinical training at Tampa General Hospital. She also served as a Chief Administrative Resident in her final year.
After working in the Bay Area in California, she relocated back to her hometown of Alpharetta, Georgia, in 2021. Dr. Yakrus feels lucky and privileged to serve the diverse women of our community. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Tim, and their orange tabby cat, Rocky, as well as her friends and family, in particular her adorable nephews. Her other hobbies include travel, cooking and playing the piano.
Board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, Lindsay Killingsworth, MD, specializes in the unique needs of women from their teen years and beyond. At Inspire Ob/Gyn, LLC in Johns Creek, Georgia, Dr. Killingsworth offers both diagnostic and treatment services for a variety of women’s health conditions, including endometriosis, fibroids, and heavy bleeding.
Dr. Killingsworth enjoys getting to know each of her patients and has a passion for adolescent gynecology. She provides contraceptive counseling services and pelvic exams, and is dedicated to ensuring the first gynecology visit for younger girls is comfortable and positive.
Also experienced in treating and supporting women during their transition to menopause, Dr. Killingsworth offers hormone therapy for menopause-related symptoms. She also offers pelvic floor therapy to address urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction.
After attending the University of Maryland in College Park for her undergraduate education, Dr. Killingsworth went on to earn her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. She finished her residency in gynecology and obstetrics at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Dr. Killingsworth is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
When Dr. Killingsworth isn’t serving her patients, she enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with her husband, a plastic surgeon, and their three daughters, Evie, Lily, and Sophie.
“I went to see Dr. Killingsworth for the first time yesterday. She walked in the room and greeted me like she had known me for years. Sat down with me and explained everything I needed to know. She really took her time, and also never rushed me. She is such a breath of fresh air. I wish all of my doctors were like her. Her staff was also very pleasant and the office is clean, bright and airy. I will definitely recommend her to others. Great practice!”
Dr. Lindsay Killingsworth, MD
OB-GYN
3360 Paddocks Parkway
Suwanee, GA 30024
4.98(54)
Dr. Joseph Pohl, md
Gynecologist 27.2 mi
500 Medical Center Blvd
Suite 365
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Joseph Pohl, MD, is a fellowship-trained pelvic surgeon at Women’s Healthcare Consultants of Gwinnett in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Pohl is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist with over 30 years of experience addressing women’s health care needs. He takes the time to listen to each new and returning patient about their concerns before addressing them with a compassionate, holistic approach.
Dr. Pohl earned his undergraduate degree in chemistry and business from the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia. For his medical education, he stayed in Richmond to attend the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. After earning his medical degree, he moved to San Francisco, California, to complete his internship at Letterman Army Medical Center. Shortly after, he completed his residency at Madigan Army Regional Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and his fellowship training in pelvic reconstructive surgery at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Pohl completed 12 years of military service as a Lieutenant Colonel and Director of Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery and Urogynecology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Bethesda National Naval Medical Center, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Washington, DC. He was also a staff physician at Landstuhl Army Regional Medical Center in Germany.
Today, Dr. Pohl serves women of all ages in the Lawrenceville, Georgia area with a range of gynecological and wellness services. He frequently treats urinary incontinence, painful intercourse, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), hormone loss, and other conditions with innovative nonsurgical treatments and gynecologic surgeries.
Dr. Pohl also prioritizes healthy lifestyles for all of his patients and has special interests in exercise, fitness, nutrition, and chronic disease prevention.
As an Atlanta native, Dr. Lilibird Pichardo has provided caring and compassionate health care to women of all ages and ethnicities in the metro Atlanta area for several years. She is particularly adept at serving the Hispanic/Latino community and is fluent in Spanish.
Dr. Pichardo completed her undergraduate education at Emory University in Atlanta. She later attended medical school at the Morehouse School of Medicine, also in Atlanta. She then completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, NY, and had the distinct honor of serving as administrative chief resident. Afterward, she happily returned home to Georgia to continue her practice.
Dr. Pichardo's interests include high-risk obstetrics, medical management of common gynecologic issues, contraception, and family planning. In her practice, Dr. Pichardo focuses on caring for the whole woman, providing comprehensive health care to patients from adolescence, through pregnancies, and into the menopausal years. Dr. Pichardo encourages her patients to take an active interest in their health and is proud to be one of metro Atlanta's top women's health care specialists.
When she is not caring for patients, Dr. Pichardo enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She also loves to travel, dine with friends, and explore the artistic and musical scene of Atlanta.
With his 20-plus years of obstetrics and gynecology experience, Dr. Eric Brown is a highly respected OB/GYN at Gyn-Care in Atlantic Station, Atlanta. Dr. Brown cares for women from age 16 through the rest of their lives, offering services including gynecology, obstetrics, pregnancy care, endometriosis and fibroids treatment, and much more. His areas of special interest include robotic surgery and high-risk obstetrics.
Dr. Brown earned his medical degree at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. After graduating with honors, he went on to complete advanced training at the University of Chicago Hospital and Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Chicago.
Dr. Brown believes in using the best technology and the most qualified professional support team to ensure that every patient gets the personal longitudinal attention they deserve. Dr. Brown and the entire Gyn-Care team always work hard to ensure that patients enjoy dedicated and compassionate care at all times.
Book an appointment with Dr. Brown through the online appointment maker or by phone today.
Kaitlin McGrail, MD, FACOG, is a highly skilled gynecologist at Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility Group in Atlanta, Georgia. She specializes in comprehensive women's health care.
Raised in Rogers, Arkansas, Dr. McGrail earned her undergraduate degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas. She pursued her medical education at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock before completing her residency in OB/GYN at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where she excelled as chief resident.
To further her expertise, Dr. McGrail completed a fellowship in minimally invasive reproductive surgery in Atlanta. She is focused on managing complex gynecological conditions, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, irregular bleeding, perimenopause, recurrent pregnancy loss, and infertility.
A prolific author, Dr. McGrail has published multiple articles on fertility and aims to continue contributing valuable research in the field. In her free time, she enjoys reading and spending quality time with her family and dogs.
A board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, Crystal Welch, MD, provides patient-centered care for females ages 14 and up at Oasis Women's Wellness Center in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to women’s health services, Dr. Welch provides Botox® and aesthetic medicine.
Dr. Welch earned her Bachelor of Science in biology with honors at Howard University in Washington, DC, before completing her medical degree at Howard University College of Medicine. She then attended Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta for her graduate medical education in obstetrics and gynecology.
Four years after graduating, Dr. Welch decided to expand her expertise and earned Empire Medical Training Certification in Botox, Xeomin®, Dysport®, and dermal fillers for aesthetic enhancements. Dr. Welch shares her obtained knowledge and expertise from education and professional experience through posters and presentations at industry conferences and as a co-author on numerous publications.
Dr. Welch is a member of the American Medical Association, the Georgia OBGyn Society, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She is also a fellow of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
“Dr. Welch is an amazing OBGYN. From the start she was very informative and welcoming! It has really been a pleasure working with her and making my pregnancy journey more educational/enjoyable! ”
Candace Gates, MD, is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist at Oasis Women's Wellness Center in Atlanta, Georgia. She provides high-quality, individualized care to female patients ages 14 and up.
Dr. Gates completed her Bachelor of Science in physiology at Michigan State University in East Lansing. She earned her medical degree and completed an obstetrics and gynecology residency at the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, where she was education chief resident.
To share her knowledge and expertise, Dr. Gates spent three years on the faculty at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford. She has extensive research experience and is also the author of numerous industry publications and conference presentations.
Dr. Gates is a member of the National Medical Association, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the American Medical Association. In addition, she is a diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Jayasri Bukkapatnam, MD, is an OB/GYN serving patients in Atlanta, Georgia. She joined the team at Atlanta Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates in April 2015.
Dr. Bukkapatnam is a graduate of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, where she received a Bachelor of Science in biology. After receiving her medical degree from the University of South Alabama in Mobile, she completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies (WPHfWB). She was named Assistant Director of Medical Education OBGYN at WPHfWB in 2010, where she was responsible for staffing inpatient labor and delivery, gynecology and triage, as well as the outpatient gynecology clinic. While there, Dr. Bukkapatnam also taught and managed residents and medical students.
She is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Bukkapatnam is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.
In her spare time, Dr. Bukkapatnam enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors as well as catching up on the latest cooking blogs.