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.
Sabina Lazar is a board-certified physician assistant at the Pain Care, LLC, locations in Stockbridge and Griffin, Georgia.
Sabina received her Bachelor of Science degree in diagnostic medical sonography from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas, and had a 15-year career performing sonograms in a variety of settings prior to becoming a PA. She received her Master of Science degree from Murphy Deming College of Health Science-Mary Baldwin University in Staunton, Virginia.
Sabina is a strong believer of patient education and seeks to help her patients better understand their chronic pain and treatment options. She believes in a holistic approach to pain management and values establishing relationships with each patient so that she can better understand how pain is affecting their life, what factors in their life are contributing to their pain, and what treatment options to recommend.
Sabina is a member of the Georgia Association of PAs (GAPA) and the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA).
In her leisure time, she enjoys listening to music, cooking, and spending time with her three children.
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.
Welcome to Woodstock Family Practice and Urgent Care, and thank you for considering our office to provide your healthcare needs. We believe your health is truly important, and we strive to make each visit enjoyable and comfortable experience.
Our staff is committed to caring for you and your family. Availability is an important component in fulfilling that commitment. Therefore, we offer early morning, evening, and Saturday appointment to better serve you. Moreover, we have SAME DAY/WALK-IN Appointments for most clinical needs which you may require.
We look forward to serving you and your family. Please continue to browse through our website for additional details. I hope to meet you soon.
Dr. Angella Samuels received her doctorate degree at The University of Alabama. She is a dedicated family nurse practitioner with more than 10 years of clinical experience and her extensive background in family medicine makes her knowledgeable in all aspects of overall health management. She is a member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners, United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Georgia, and the American Academy of Home Care Medicine.
Dr. Will Epps practices at our Conyers, Johns Creek/Suwanee, and Lawrenceville locations. After receiving his medical degree at Pennsylvania State College of Medicine, Dr. Epps completed an anesthesiology residency and fellowship in interventional pain management at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Epps is board certified in anesthesiology and interventional pain management and has excelled in several roles throughout his career, including serving as a medical officer in the U.S. Navy caring for our servicemen at home and abroad during three combat deployments. He also has the unique distinction of being a member of 100 Black Men of Atlanta, an organization dedicated to high performing professionals in Atlanta.
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.
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.
“Jennifer is always a pleasure to deal with. She is very consistent and pays attention to details. I have had so many negative experiences with people in medical offices and I really appreciate the always positive interactions with her.”
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. Photo: Image attached
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.
Mariana Liquidano is a newly graduate Physician Assistant who serves the community of Lawrenceville, GA. She received her Bachelors in Natural sciences from Georgia State University with magna cum laude honors. She also studied abroad in Germany where her area of focus was Psychology.
She attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine where she obtained her Master of Health Sciences in Physician Assistant studies. Prior to her graduate education, Mariana obtained 10 years of medical experience working as an administrative representative, Spanish medical interpreter and would later pursue an internship in Cardiology. Ms. Liquidano also gained experience in Radiology and Neurosurgery while working at Northside Hospital.
Through her experience, she has learned how to show empathy and strives to provide the utmost care and compassion to patients by educating them about their health. As a bilingual provider, her goal is not only to educate patients but also to bring awareness to the Latino community about the prevalence of comorbidities and the importance of maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle to prevent further complications of these diseases. Ms. Liquidano is fluent in English, Spanish and some German. Outside of practice, she enjoys running, traveling, spending time with her family and her German Shepherd.
Himanshi Chopra, MD, is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician who holds special interest in preventative medicine, dermatology, women’s health, and outpatient procedures. She is trained in Nexplanon and IUD insertions, Botox ® for migraine injections, and neurotoxin and filler cosmetic injections. Dr. Chopra attended Purdue University for undergraduate education. She went on to earn her medical degree from International Medical University in St. Lucia. She completed and excelled in her Family Medicine Residency at McLaren Oakland Hospital in Michigan, where she was the Chief Resident of her program. During her Residency, Dr. Chopra was very active with the community, something she dedicates to the teachings of her father. She spearheaded many quality improvement projects, research projects, and patient education projects. As a result, Dr. Chopra was awarded the prestigious Graduate Medical Education Excellence Award by AAFP (American Academy of Family Physicians) in 2021. This award recognized her as one of the top 12 resident physicians in the country. She attributes this award to her educators and patients without whom she would not be able to apply her passion. Dr. Chopra is dedicated to caring for, educating, and comforting her patients. She likes to collaborate with her patients and encourages them to be an active participant in their health. Her vision is to help her patients live their healthiest life. Atlanta is home to Dr. Chopra and she is delighted to be back. She enjoys her private time with her husband, family and friends. She grew up as a competitive swimmer, rower, and fencer. Her interests include food, fitness, and furry animals.
Dr. Angella Samuels received her doctorate degree at The University of Alabama. She is a dedicated family nurse practitioner with more than 10 years of clinical experience and her extensive background in family medicine makes her knowledgeable in all aspects of overall health management. She is a member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners, United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Georgia, and the American Academy of Home Care Medicine.
Dr. Angella Samuels received her doctorate degree at The University of Alabama. She is a dedicated family nurse practitioner with more than 10 years of clinical experience and her extensive background in family medicine makes her knowledgeable in all aspects of overall health management. She is a member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners, United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Georgia, and the American Academy of Home Care Medicine.
Dr. Angella Samuels received her doctorate degree at The University of Alabama. She is a dedicated family nurse practitioner with more than 10 years of clinical experience and her extensive background in family medicine makes her knowledgeable in all aspects of overall health management. She is a member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners, United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Georgia, and the American Academy of Home Care Medicine.
Dr. Angella Samuels received her doctorate degree at The University of Alabama. She is a dedicated family nurse practitioner with more than 10 years of clinical experience and her extensive background in family medicine makes her knowledgeable in all aspects of overall health management. She is a member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners, United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Georgia, and the American Academy of Home Care Medicine.
Harvey Schecter, DO, brings over 35 years of expertise as a board-certified family physician to his practice, offering specialized care in general medicine, acupuncture, physical medicine, diving medicine, and osteopathic manipulation. He provides expert care to patients at Reagan Medical Center. The practice has offices in Lawrenceville, Dacula, Suwanee, and Johns Creek, Georgia.
Recognized as a DAN (Divers Alert Network) physician with extensive diving medical training, Dr. Schecter is also an FAA-designated Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) for class 1,2 and 3 physicals.
A distinguished graduate of Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dr. Schecter served as president of Sigma Sigma Phi National Scholastic Honor Society during his medical school tenure. He has contributed to medical education as an adjunct clinical faculty member at Emory University School of Medicine In Atlanta, Georgia, and the Georgia campus of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Schecter's pioneering work in acupuncture led to his approval as one of the first medical doctors in Georgia, shaping acupuncture regulations for the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners. He maintains collaborative relationships with Atlanta's leading neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, sports medicine physicians, and pain management specialists.
With a personal vision for each patient's health and wellness, Dr. Schecter's holistic approach aims for increased vitality and well-being. Experience specialized care and dedication with Dr. Schecter for your health journey.
