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Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers is an Osteopathic Physician and leading expert in women's hormonal and metabolic health. She is Double Board-Certified in Obesity Medicine and Family Medicine, a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (IFMCP), a Certified Menopause Practitioner (MSCP) through The Menopause Society (formerly NAMS), and holds a Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition. As founder of Essence of Health Wellness Clinic, a concierge, direct primary care (DPC), functional and lifestyle medicine practice with locations in Chattanooga, TN and Atlanta, GA, Dr. Toombs-Withers serves professional women ages 30 to 65+ who are frustrated with conventional medicine's answers to their fatigue, weight struggles, and hormonal imbalance. She takes a root-cause, whole-person approach; investigating the "why" behind these concerns, not simply managing symptoms. Her clinical expertise spans perimenopause and menopause management, hormone optimization, GLP-1 pharmacotherapy, metabolic health, and advanced functional medicine lab interpretation. She believes food is medicine, that every patient deserves time and thoroughness, and that lasting results come from personalized care not "one-size-fits-all" protocols. Beyond the clinic, Dr. Toombs-Withers hosts the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast and is passionate about health equity, delivering CME education for physicians across the country. She is a wife, mom of 3, and a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Her patients don't just feel heard; they finally get answers.

Ms. Vong is a certified Physician Associate (PA-C) with more than 2 years of experience as a clinician and several years of experience in a medical setting providing quality care to patients of all ages. As a committed healthcare professional, her goal is to ensure that patients will receive the best level of treatment and attention they need.

She received her Master of Science in the Physician Assistant Program from South College, where she gained the knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive patient care.

​Ms. Vong is devoted to working with her patients to develop personalized treatment plans that are suited to their specific needs and preferences. She empathizes with patients, taking into consideration the patient’s physical, emotional, and social well-being in creating individualized treatment plans.

​In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors and spending quality time with her friends and family. She has a dog and loves taking him outside whether it is a short walk in the park or a hike near the mountains or river. Her other interests include doing yoga, learning more about gardening, and listening to wellness and nutrition podcasts.

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Adebola Oyekoya, MD, leads Guardian Physicians, located in the Sandy Springs neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia, as a family medicine physician. She offers the highest quality primary care in all areas, but she especially enjoys preventive care and treating chronic and acute conditions.

Dr. Oyekoya earned her Doctor of Medicine from the Medical University of Lublin, a globally-ranked institution in Lublin, Poland. Afterward, she came to the United States, where she completed a residency in family medicine at John F. Kennedy Hospital in Edison, New Jersey.

She is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She’s passionate about providing advanced, comprehensive care for adolescents and adults, including specialized geriatrics care.

Dr. Oyekoya offers patient-focused services, personalized to fit every unique individual who walks through the door. She also makes sure to inform and educate her patients so that they understand their health and feel empowered to take an active role in their care.

Dr. Cameron received her medical degree from Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, California. She did further training in the specialty of family medicine at the Family Practice residency in Orlando, Flo​rida. Since then, she has worked in primary care offices and urgent care clinics in both Alabama and Georgia. In addition to her medical education and training, Dr. Cameron has completed ​a master’s degree in the field of nutrition. She enjoys educating her patients on chronic illnesses such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and heart disease. Dr. Cameron is committed to helping her patients achieve their best quality of life. She believes in taking the time to treat the patient as a whole and places a strong emphasis on prevention and living an active and healthy lifestyle.

Dr. Cameron received her medical degree from Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, California. She did further training in the specialty of family medicine at the Family Practice residency in Orlando, Flo​rida. Since then, she has worked in primary care offices and urgent care clinics in both Alabama and Georgia. In addition to her medical education and training, Dr. Cameron has completed ​a master’s degree in the field of nutrition. She enjoys educating her patients on chronic illnesses such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and heart disease. Dr. Cameron is committed to helping her patients achieve their best quality of life. She believes in taking the time to treat the patient as a whole and places a strong emphasis on prevention and living an active and healthy lifestyle.

As the medical director of Psych Atlanta, with locations in Marietta and Roswell, Georgia, Michael D. Banov, MD, provides comprehensive outpatient psychiatric care for adult patients. Dr. Banov is triple-board certified in adult, adolescent, and addiction psychiatry as well as a certified clinical research investigator. 

Dr. Banov completed his Bachelor of Arts in Religion at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. He went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine at the Emory School of Medicine in Atlanta. Dr. Banov served his internal medicine internship at University Hospital in Boston and his psychiatry residency at McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School. 

Dr. Banov has conducted over 150 clinical research studies in all aspects of psychiatry, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He has written over 25 scientific papers and articles. Dr. Banov shares his experience and knowledge as an assistant clinical professor at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta.

Dr. Banov uses this first-hand knowledge of emerging research, treatments, and best practices to provide the most effective care to his patients. His goal is to help patients recover from mental health conditions and develop the skills and strategies they need to lead an active and fulfilling life. 

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Dr. Banov CV

Shirley began her medical career at just 17-years-old as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Northside Hospital Gwinnett. She worked night shifts all while completing her bachelor of science degree in Cellular Biology and Biotechnology at Georgia Gwinnett College in Lawrenceville, GA. From there, Shirley went on to receive her master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Anatomy and Physiology at Touro University in New York. Following that, she completed her Physician Assistant degree at St. Elizabeth University in New Jersey.

Shirley serves as a physician assistant not only at Comprehensive Primary Care, but at Colon and Rectal Clinic as well. She is dedicated to providing thorough and detailed care to each one of her patients. She is bilingual in Spanish and is from the Gwinnett area. When she is not seeing patients, Shirley enjoys traveling regularly and spends any extra time with her family.

Himanshi Chopra, MD, is a board-certified physician in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine with a passion for preventive care, chronic disease management, weight management, and outpatient procedures. She is committed to helping patients achieve long-term wellness through compassionate, personalized, and evidence-based care.

Dr. Chopra attended Purdue University for undergraduate education and went on to receive her medical degree from International Medical University. She completed her Family Medicine residency at McLaren Oakland Hospital, where she excelled academically and clinically and served as Chief Resident of her program.

During residency, Dr. Chopra was deeply involved in community outreach, a commitment inspired by her father’s teachings. She led numerous quality improvement, research, and patient education initiatives. In recognition of her leadership and dedication, she received the prestigious Graduate Medical Education Excellence Award from the American Academy of Family Physicians in 2021, an honor recognizing her as one of the top 12 resident physicians in the nation. Dr. Chopra credits this achievement to her mentors, educators, and patients, whose support continues to inspire her passion for medicine.

In 2026, Dr. Chopra was named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor of Atlanta, an honor awarded to physicians nominated by their peers and evaluated for their board certifications, professional accomplishments, clinical excellence, and dedication to patient care. This distinction places her among a select group of physicians recognized for making a meaningful impact in healthcare and within their communities.

Now proudly back home in Atlanta, Dr. Chopra enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and friends. A former competitive swimmer, rower, and fencer, she maintains a strong interest in fitness, nutrition, and animal welfare.

 

Dr. Andrea Teodorovic is a board-certified family medicine physician dedicated to providing compassionate, whole-person care to individuals and families across all stages of life. Originally from Vršac, a town in the northern Serbian region of Vojvodina, Dr. Teodorovic comes from a four-generation family of physicians. Her commitment to building lifelong relationships with patients is rooted in this strong medical heritage and a deep understanding of the human experience.

Dr. Teodorovic earned her medical degree from the University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine in Serbia, completing her studies in 2019. She continued her medical training in the United States through the Family Medicine Residency Program at St. Luke’s University Health Network in Allentown, Pennsylvania, where she served as Chief Resident. During her time at St. Luke’s, she led impactful community outreach initiatives, including free health screenings and patient-education workshops. Her leadership secured a $25,000 grant to support these community health efforts.

In addition to her medical credentials, Dr. Teodorovic holds certifications in Transactional Analysis and Emotional Intelligence, enhancing her ability to deliver empathetic and psychologically informed care. She is also certified in Nexplanon insertion, expanding her scope in women’s health.

Dr. Teodorovic speaks Serbian, Romanian, and English fluently, allowing her to connect with a diverse patient population. Outside of her clinical work, she is a trained pianist and solo vocalist, and enjoys expressing her creativity through drawing and painting. She cherishes time spent with her partner and their dog and embraces life’s simple pleasures—especially sharing good food and coffee with loved ones, a tradition close to her Balkan roots.

About Guardian Physicians

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Adebola Oyekoya, MD, leads Guardian Physicians, located in the Sandy Springs neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia, as a family medicine physician. She offers the highest quality primary care in all areas, but she especially enjoys preventive care and treating chronic and acute conditions.

Dr. Oyekoya earned her Doctor of Medicine from the Medical University of Lublin, a globally-ranked institution in Lublin, Poland. Afterward, she came to the United States, where she completed a residency in family medicine at John F. Kennedy Hospital in Edison, New Jersey.

She is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She’s passionate about providing advanced, comprehensive care for adolescents and adults, including specialized geriatrics care.

Dr. Oyekoya offers patient-focused services, personalized to fit every unique individual who walks through the door. She also makes sure to inform and educate her patients so that they understand their health and feel empowered to take an active role in their care.