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Ikechukwu Okorie, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician and the founder of WellAxis Health in Marietta, Georgia. He is dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-centered, and evidence-based healthcare. His journey in medicine began with a degree in medical laboratory science from one of Nigeria’s prestigious medical universities, where he developed a strong foundation in laboratory medicine and diagnostic science. Although he initially practiced as a medical laboratory scientist in Nigeria, his passion for caring directly for patients inspired him to pursue a career as a physician.

He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Xavier University School of Medicine, where he built a solid medical foundation before completing extensive clinical rotations at healthcare institutions across multiple states in the United States. These diverse training experiences allowed him to care for patients from a wide range of cultural, social, and medical backgrounds while gaining exposure to various healthcare systems.

Dr. Okorie completed his internal medicine residency in New York, one of the nation’s most diverse and academically rigorous healthcare environments. Training in New York provided invaluable experience managing complex medical conditions and serving patients from many different communities. It reinforced his commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to every patient, regardless of background.

Following residency, Dr. Okorie practiced internal medicine in several states, further broadening his clinical expertise and understanding of the unique healthcare needs of diverse populations. Today, he has returned to Georgia—a place he proudly calls home—to serve the community through WellAxis Healthcare.

At WellAxis Healthcare, Dr. Okorie is committed to making healthcare more accessible, personalized, and preventive. His vision is to combine clinical excellence with innovation, emphasizing preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and whole-person care. He believes that every patient deserves to be heard, respected, and empowered to achieve their best possible health.

Outside of clinical practice, Dr. Okorie is passionate about advancing healthcare innovation, improving patient access to quality medical services, and building healthier communities through education, prevention, and compassionate care.

Ira C. Robinson II, MD, is a skilled primary care physician serving patients at Med South Primary Care in Stockbridge, Georgia. Dr. Robinson has a passion for empowering people with the knowledge and insights necessary to live long, healthy lives.  

Dr. Robinson grew up in Washington, DC. He received his Bachelor of Science in pharmacy from Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida. He then worked for five years as a registered pharmacist in Tampa, Florida, before entering Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Robinson completed his internship at Grady Memorial Hospital and his residency training at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He is currently on staff at Piedmont Henry Medical Center.

Valuing both alternative and conventional medicine, Dr. Robinson leads with an evidence-based approach to care and believes both disciplines can empower patients to live longer, healthier lives.

Outside the office, Dr. Robinson loves spending time with his lovely wife, Karen, and their children, Ira and Kira. He and his wife are actively involved at World Changers Church International with a special focus on marriage ministry. Dr. Robinson also enjoys playing golf in his spare time.

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. Nick Sidhu, MD, is a triple board-certified practitioner with specialties in internal medicine, obesity medicine, and functional medicine. He established the Advanced Pain and Weight Loss Center with patients in mind, wishing to provide quality care to resolve their pain or addiction issues and assist with obesity management. 

Dr. Sidhu is a certified physician through the American Board of Internal Medicine, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Dr. Sidhu is also authorized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to treat opioid dependency with buprenorphine.

Dr. Sidhu uses a multi-disciplinary approach to pain and addiction medicine that focuses on a team-based treatment that includes pharmacotherapy, comprehensive medical weight loss programs and referrals to physical therapy, behavioral therapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture and massage therapy.

Residents in Alpharetta, Georgia, and the surrounding areas, who are searching for top-quality care from a pain management physician should schedule a time to meet with Dr. Sidhu and learn about his treatment for internal pain and weight-loss concerns. Everyone is welcome to visit and discover the benefits of treatment at Advanced Pain and Weight Loss Center.