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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.

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. 

Contact

770-422-2009

info@psychatlanta.com

Dr. Banov on the News 01/09/2023

Dr. Banov CV

Leslie S. Gaskill, M.D., isn't simply just a family doctor, practicing family and internal medicine in Johns Creek and Peachtree Corners, Georgia. She treats the whole person and seeks to find the root cause to problems. 

As a board-certified physician, Dr. Gaskill is grounded in traditional Western medicine and especially focused on naturopathic, functional, and holistic medicine for her patients. She is a fully integrative physician and well-known for her work in advanced heart attack and stroke prevention. In addition, she is experienced in restorative, regenerative, and anti-aging solutions. She is a sought-after speaker and educator in the community.

She earned her Bachelor of Arts in chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and received her Doctor of Medicine from the Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine in Augusta, Georgia. Internship and residency training included Emory Hospital and Erlanger Hospital at the University of Tennessee.

Dr. Gaskill brings 25 years of experience, including almost 20 years of owning her private practice in Johns Creek, Georgia. Dr. Gaskill is very active in her church and community. She is a member of the American Academy of Physicians and the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians. She is a native of Atlanta and a graduate of Westminster High School.

Dr. Gaskill recognizes the challenges that baby-boomers and Gen. Xers face as they age. From chemical imbalances and severe allergies to urinary incontinence and loss of sexual drive, there’s nothing Dr. Gaskill hasn’t addressed in her patients. With her experience as a holistic, integrative and naturopathic doctor in Johns Creek, she works tirelessly to get to the root cause of every illness, issue, and symptom her patients have.

Dr. Gaskill is on staff at Northside Hospital and Gwinnett Hospital Systems.

At Nile Family Medicine in Roswell, Georgia, Radhika Patel, DO, and our team take a comprehensive, whole-person approach to primary care for men, women, and teens ages 12 and older. Our focus goes beyond treating illness. We emphasize prevention, wellness, and lifestyle-based care to help you feel your best every day.

Our medical team takes the time to listen and understand your unique circumstances, creating personalized treatment plans that fit seamlessly into your daily life. We have hands-on techniques to help improve mobility, ease pain, and support your body’s natural healing process. 

We also take into account all the factors that influence your health, including lifestyle, nutrition, stress, sleep, and environment, addressing the root causes of issues rather than just the symptoms. Our goal is to help you achieve optimal wellness through thoughtful, preventive care.

From adolescent health and mental health support to chronic condition management and annual wellness exams, we’re here to guide you through every stage of life. We also offer physical exams, sports physicals, osteopathic treatments, weight loss management, and preventive screenings that empower you to take charge of your wellness.

Experience compassionate, comprehensive primary care that puts you first. Book your visit by calling Nile Family Medicine or use the online scheduler now to start your path toward better health.

Dr. Nijah Burris is from Union City, GA, and the oldest of four siblings. Growing up outside the city, she fondly remembers tubing at Lake Lanier, playing volleyball, and spending time with her cousins. Originally, she matriculated at Spelman College to pursue biomedical research, but family tragedies shifted her pursuits to medicine. Dr. Burris graduated from medical school and completed her family medicine residency at Morehouse School of Medicine. During her journey, she has served as chief resident, performed community-based research on the association between anxiety and epilepsy in African American participants, promoted awareness of psychosocial barriers amongst North African and Middle Easterners in medicine, and volunteered at the HEAL Clinic serving the underserved communities.

Dr. Burris’ areas of interest include preventive medicine, health equity, and community outreach. Lastly in her free time, she enjoys traveling, DIY projects, trying different cultural foods, true crime podcasts, visiting any beach, and hanging out with family and friends. She is excited to join Nextclin and continue the mission of providing quality health care and promoting healthy lifestyles.

Naima Cheema, MD, is the lead health and beauty doctor at Nexclin Medicine serving Roswell, Alpharetta, Milton, Atlanta, GA, and the surrounding areas. She is a triple board-certified medical physician who specializes in comprehensive family medicine and nonsurgical natural aesthetic and anti-aging medicine. Dr. Cheema focuses on the total well-being of her patients by providing expert and compassionate care for both internal health and external beauty. Dr. Cheema earned her medical degree at Fatima Jinnah Medical College for Women, University of Health Sciences Lahore in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. She completed her family medicine residency at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. Dr. Cheema is board-certified in family medicine, aesthetic medicine, and anti-aging medicine. She holds additional medical certifications in highly specialized aesthetic techniques, including Botox®, dermal fillers, chemical peels, Nu-Mesh thread lift, and platelet-rich plasma for hair loss. She is also an expert in hormone replacement and the human chorionic gonadotropin and keto diets. Dr. Cheema spent more than a year immersed in the Hispanic culture while living in Mexico City, Mexico, and fluently speaks medical and conversational Spanish.

Dr. Farago is a family medicine trained, board certified physician. His experience includes general family medicine as well as addiction and non-interventional pain medicine. He has expertise using both buprenorphine and methadone for the treatment of chronic opioid dependency. He is licensed in the both the USA as well as Canada to practice medicine. His DEA exemption allows him to prescribe Suboxone in the US for substance abuse. He is a licensed MRO for urine drug screening and is currently consulted for opioid management.