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.
“Very rude and rush on patients.. Doctor doesn’t understand and gets mad when patients is scared for there procedure instead of calming the patient down , and letting patient know everything okay she be rude and says she will not due procedure and will move on to the next patient ”
Dr. Kathleen Smith, MD
Dermatologist
1670 Scott Blvd
Suite 202
Decatur, GA 30030
4.7(113)
4.7
(181)
Dr. Anna Woodson, MD
Dermatologist 1.7 mi
4.7(181)
1488 Jesse Jewell Pkwy
Suite 202
Gainesville, GA 30501
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.
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.
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.
“I was very pleased with my visit to Cleaver Medical in Dawsonville. I had some trepidation ahead of time, but everyone was kind and very good about explaining everything to me. Thank you.”
Dr. Nathan Cleaver, DO
Dermatologist
1488 Jesse Jewell Pkwy
Suite 202
Gainesville, GA 30501
4.8(267)
4.8
(153)
Ms. Abigail Wiseley, PA-C
Physician Assistant 1.7 mi
4.8(153)
1488 Jesse Jewell Pkwy
Suite 202
Gainesville, GA 30501
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.
“Ms Wiseley is an excellent PA. She makes you feel comfortable during your visit and is very good in showing her concern for your situation. Is very thorough in explaining what is going on with your medical problem. I recommend her highly. My family also goes to her.”
Ms. Abigail Wiseley, PA-C
Physician Assistant
1488 Jesse Jewell Pkwy
Suite 202
Gainesville, GA 30501
4.8(153)
4.8
(123)
Dr. Stephanie Gardner, MD
Dermatologist 1.7 mi
4.8(123)
1488 Jesse Jewell Pkwy
Suite 202
Gainesville, GA 30501
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.
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. Vekaria is wonderful. My skin has no more breakouts now and my dark spots are also clearing up. I've been struggling with adult acne for years and I'm glad someone was finally able to help me. I'm so very grateful for her and her team. Thank you. ❤️ ”
Ansley Pulsifer, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
1488 Jesse Jewell Pkwy
Suite 202
Gainesville, GA 30501
4.8(76)
4.9
(347)
Dr. Weston Waxweiler, MD
Dermatologist 1.7 mi
4.9(347)
1488 Jesse Jewell Pkwy
Suite 202
Gainesville, GA 30501
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.
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.
“I was very pleased with my visit to Cleaver Medical in Dawsonville. I had some trepidation ahead of time, but everyone was kind and very good about explaining everything to me. Thank you.”
Dr. Nathan Cleaver, DO
Dermatologist
73 Prestige Lane
Suite 101
Dawsonville, GA 30534
4.8(267)
4.8
(76)
Ansley Pulsifer, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner 12.9 mi
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. Vekaria is wonderful. My skin has no more breakouts now and my dark spots are also clearing up. I've been struggling with adult acne for years and I'm glad someone was finally able to help me. I'm so very grateful for her and her team. Thank you. ❤️ ”
Ansley Pulsifer, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
73 Prestige Lane
Suite 101
Dawsonville, GA 30534
4.8(76)
4.8
(153)
Ms. Abigail Wiseley, PA-C
Physician Assistant 12.9 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.
“Ms Wiseley is an excellent PA. She makes you feel comfortable during your visit and is very good in showing her concern for your situation. Is very thorough in explaining what is going on with your medical problem. I recommend her highly. My family also goes to her.”
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. Vekaria is wonderful. My skin has no more breakouts now and my dark spots are also clearing up. I've been struggling with adult acne for years and I'm glad someone was finally able to help me. I'm so very grateful for her and her team. Thank you. ❤️ ”
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. Vekaria is wonderful. My skin has no more breakouts now and my dark spots are also clearing up. I've been struggling with adult acne for years and I'm glad someone was finally able to help me. I'm so very grateful for her and her team. Thank you. ❤️ ”
