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Andrea Volk, MD, is the owner and medical director of SafiraMD Medical Aesthetics and Wellness Center in Alpharetta, Georgia. Dr. Volk provides excellent care to patients at the practice, offering various aesthetic services. 

Dr. Volk is board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology and the American Board of Pathology in dermatopathology. She is also board-certified in anatomic and clinical pathology by The American Board of Pathology.

She received her doctoral degree in June 1998 from the Medical College of Georgia, School of Medicine in Augusta, Georgia. After graduating, she completed her internship and residency training in anatomic and clinical pathology and her fellowship in dermatopathology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. 

Dr. Volk studied aesthetics under Sharon McQuillan in the A4M Aesthetics Fellowship.

At SafiraMD Medical Aesthetics and Wellness Center, Dr. Volk is committed to providing the highest level of treatments for optimal results.

She is currently accepting new and existing patients.

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.  

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.

Dr. Anna Woodson is a native of Mississippi. She graduated summa cum laude from Louisiana State University. She attended the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. She then completed a pediatric residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She completed her dermatology residency at Vanderbilt University, where she served as chief resident during her training. She
has had over 13 years of dermatology experience.

Dr. Woodson is a board-certified dermatologist. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the Society for Pediatric Dermatology. She has extensive training in medical, surgical, pediatric and cosmetic dermatology.

Dr. Woodson is a new addition to The Southern Skin and Beauty Bar. She is committed to providing comprehensive skincare, and she is dedicated to being responsive to patients’ needs. When she is not with her patients, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children.

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.

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.

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.

Brittni Chitwood is a Georgia licensed and NCCPA certified physician assistant (PA) who joined Fayette Area Dermatology in 2021. She graduated with a Masters of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from South University’s Physician Assistant program in 2018. 

Brittni focuses on the clinical diagnosis of diseases and cancers of the skin, hair, and nails. She enjoys treating patients of all ages and skin types. She is also an active member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA), and Georgia Dermatology Physician Assistants (GDPA). 

She enjoys travel, the outdoors, and most of all, spending time with her husband and son. She strives to provide excellent, compassionate, and up-to-date care for her patients. 

Brittni Chitwood is a Georgia licensed and NCCPA certified physician assistant (PA) who joined Fayette Area Dermatology in 2021. She graduated with a Masters of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from South University’s Physician Assistant program in 2018. 

Brittni focuses on the clinical diagnosis of diseases and cancers of the skin, hair, and nails. She enjoys treating patients of all ages and skin types. She is also an active member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA), and Georgia Dermatology Physician Assistants (GDPA). 

She enjoys travel, the outdoors, and most of all, spending time with her husband and son. She strives to provide excellent, compassionate, and up-to-date care for her patients. 

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.

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.

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.