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.
Lauren is a Family Nurse Practitioner that earned her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing from the University of Central Florida and graduated with a Master's of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from the Medical University of South Carolina. She has regenerative medicine experience in joint injections, chronic wound care, infusion based diabetes care, and Biote therapy.
Lauren began her nursing career as a Mother-Baby nurse at Northside Hospital and then moved on to provide concierge in-home infant nursing for families in the Atlanta area. Her clinical experience included the oversight of of multiple primary care facilities surrounding the Atlanta area focusing on comorbid case management, primary care across the lifespan, and urgent care procedures.
Lauren lives in Atlanta and loves spending time with family, exercising outdoors, and prioritizing a healthy lifestyle for herself and her patients.
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.
Stephanie S. Gardner, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist at Cleaver Medical Group Dermatology. The practice has five offices conveniently located throughout Georgia, and Dr. Gardner is proud to serve patients at the Johns Creek, Georgia, location.
Dr. Gardner graduated from the Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. She then completed a transitional internship at Georgia Baptist Medical Center, covering specialties like general surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics-gynecology, emergency room medicine, and dermatology. She went on to complete an internal medicine residency, also at Georgia Baptist Medical Center, where she was awarded first prize for research in cardiac disease. She then did a second residency in dermatology at Emory, where she was chief resident. She published several papers and lectured on various dermatology issues during that time.
Dr. Gardner has been in private practice in the Atlanta area since 1991. She specializes in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. In addition to being a medical reviewer for WebMD, Dr. Gardner is board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is an active member of several societies and associations. These associations include the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgeons, the Women’s Dermatologic Society, and the Florida Medical Association.
Anjali Vekaria, MD, FAAD, is a dermatologist at Cleaver Medical Group Dermatology-Dawsonville, Canton, and Johns Creek, Georgia locations. She specializes in providing her patients with individualized treatments for conditions including acne, psoriasis, warts, and skin cancer, using results-driven approaches. Dr. Vekaria uses the latest advances in dermatology medicine to treat skin conditions and achieve the best results for her patients.
Dr. Vekaria earned her bachelor’s degree at the University of Georgia in Athens before earning her medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. She relocated to New York City to complete her dermatology residency and research fellowship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Her research includes overseeing over 40 clinical trials of new medications designed to treat skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. She has written several peer-reviewed articles.
When she’s not at work, Dr. Vekaria enjoys yoga, barre, cooking classes, traveling, and spending time with her husband and children.
“Dr Vekaria was very professional. Explained my conditions and solutions very thorough. Asked if I had any questions but i had none because she explained everything so thorough. Very impressed i would highly recommend her.”
Anjali
Vekaria, MD
Dermatologist
11315 Johns Creek Pkwy
Suite 140
Johns Creek, GA 30097
4.8(75)
4.8
(75)
Dr. Anjali Vekaria, MD
Dermatologist 25.4 mi
4.8(75)
1521 Hickory Flat Highway
Suite 203
Canton, GA 30115
Anjali Vekaria, MD, FAAD, is a dermatologist at Cleaver Medical Group Dermatology-Dawsonville, Canton, and Johns Creek, Georgia locations. She specializes in providing her patients with individualized treatments for conditions including acne, psoriasis, warts, and skin cancer, using results-driven approaches. Dr. Vekaria uses the latest advances in dermatology medicine to treat skin conditions and achieve the best results for her patients.
Dr. Vekaria earned her bachelor’s degree at the University of Georgia in Athens before earning her medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. She relocated to New York City to complete her dermatology residency and research fellowship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Her research includes overseeing over 40 clinical trials of new medications designed to treat skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. She has written several peer-reviewed articles.
When she’s not at work, Dr. Vekaria enjoys yoga, barre, cooking classes, traveling, and spending time with her husband and children.
“Dr Vekaria was very professional. Explained my conditions and solutions very thorough. Asked if I had any questions but i had none because she explained everything so thorough. Very impressed i would highly recommend her.”
Anjali
Vekaria, MD
Dermatologist
1521 Hickory Flat Highway
Suite 203
Canton, GA 30115
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.
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.
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.
“I feel that Dr. Woodson is very helpful medically. My biggest issue is with scheduling and wait time.
The last three visits, I have had to wait for about an hour and was only seen after going up to the desk to find out why I was waiting so long.
I had a follow up appointment that was rescheduled twice and should have been on Octobern 10 instead of November 27! ”
Anna
Woodson, MD
Dermatologist
73 Prestige Lane
Suite 101
Dawsonville, GA 30534
4.7(104)
4.8
(72)
Ms. Abigail Wiseley, PA-C
Physician Assistant 38.2 mi
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.
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.
Anjali Vekaria, MD, FAAD, is a dermatologist at Cleaver Medical Group Dermatology-Dawsonville, Canton, and Johns Creek, Georgia locations. She specializes in providing her patients with individualized treatments for conditions including acne, psoriasis, warts, and skin cancer, using results-driven approaches. Dr. Vekaria uses the latest advances in dermatology medicine to treat skin conditions and achieve the best results for her patients.
Dr. Vekaria earned her bachelor’s degree at the University of Georgia in Athens before earning her medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. She relocated to New York City to complete her dermatology residency and research fellowship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Her research includes overseeing over 40 clinical trials of new medications designed to treat skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. She has written several peer-reviewed articles.
When she’s not at work, Dr. Vekaria enjoys yoga, barre, cooking classes, traveling, and spending time with her husband and children.
“Dr Vekaria was very professional. Explained my conditions and solutions very thorough. Asked if I had any questions but i had none because she explained everything so thorough. Very impressed i would highly recommend her.”
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.
3905 Brookside Pkwy
Suite 203
Alpharetta, GA 30022
About
Dr. Waxweiler
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.
“Dr. Weston is very knowledgeable and provides effective treatment”
Weston
Waxweiler, MD
Dermatologist
3905 Brookside Pkwy
Suite 203
Alpharetta, GA 30022
4.9(260)
4.7
(104)
Dr. Anna Woodson, MD
Dermatologist 13.6 mi
4.7(104)
3905 Brookside Pkwy
Suite 203
Alpharetta, GA 30022
About
Dr. Woodson
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.
“I feel that Dr. Woodson is very helpful medically. My biggest issue is with scheduling and wait time.
The last three visits, I have had to wait for about an hour and was only seen after going up to the desk to find out why I was waiting so long.
I had a follow up appointment that was rescheduled twice and should have been on Octobern 10 instead of November 27! ”
Anna
Woodson, MD
Dermatologist
3905 Brookside Pkwy
Suite 203
Alpharetta, GA 30022
4.7(104)
4.8
(139)
Ms. Rebecca Watson, NP
Nurse Practitioner 13.6 mi
4.8(139)
3905 Brookside Pkwy
Suite 203
Alpharetta, GA 30022
About
Ms. Watson
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.
3905 Brookside Pkwy
Suite 203
Alpharetta, GA 30022
4.8(139)
4.8
(72)
Ms. Abigail Wiseley, PA-C
Physician Assistant 13.6 mi
4.8(72)
3905 Brookside Pkwy
Suite 203
Alpharetta, GA 30022
About
Ms. Wiseley
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.
