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.
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.
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.
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.
“Nicole Knight totally listens to my needs. She offers great advice. I would highly recommend her. It’s a shame that she is leaving. I’m going to miss her. I can’t believe the reasoning behind her departure. I hope the next NP I see is as understanding and respectful as Nicole. Big loss for Pain Care.”
Sabina Lazar
Physician Assistant
619 South 8th Street
Suite 300 & 302
Griffin, GA 30224
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.
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.
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 Patel and her staff have been so helpful to me through a hard season with my health. They are attentive with medications/refills and I feel they truly care about my all around well-being.”
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.
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.
“Great customer attention. Clean office and exam rooms. Phlebotomist is the best!! Doctors are all great people with good mannerisms. I have and will continue to send friend family and coworkers. Out of the 10+ people o have referred everyone had a positive experience!!”
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.”
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.
