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Dr. Eduard Fatakhov provides medical and natural care for a broad range of conditions at The Center for Internal and Integrative Medicine. Patients in Alpharetta, Georgia, can depend on Dr. Fatakhov to provide exceptional care.

As a board-certified physician, he has gained expertise in both internal and integrative medicine, along with nutrition and the prevention of health problems. He also has extensive knowledge of weight loss and women’s health, including bioidentical hormone replacement.

Dr. Fatakhov helps patients discover and address the underlying causes of their health problems so they can achieve optimal health. Each patient receives an individualized treatment plan that emphasizes disease prevention in addition to relieving symptoms.

He earned his Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Life University, then graduated at the head of his class from the American University of Antigua School of Medicine. He also earned his MBA, which includes a concentration in health management, from Davenport University. After graduating, Dr. Fatakhov gained more experience during an Internal Medicine residency at Georgia Regents University Medical College of Georgia, located in Augusta.

His credentials include membership in the American College of Physicians and the Outstanding Resident in Volunteerism and Advocacy for the State of Georgia award. He also shares his internal and integrative medical knowledge and expertise with others as an assistant professor of Clinical Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta State University.

Dr. Fatakhov co-authored “The Doctors’ Clinic-30 Program” and contributed to “Internal Medicine -- The Survival Guide to Residency.” He’s a certified personal trainer, wellness expert, and nutritionist who spends his free time with family and friends. He also enjoys staying physically active, traveling, reading, and volunteering at The Healing Hands Clinic, located in Calhoun, Georgia. 

Maintaining optimal health is my main focus and each patient's care is individualized. I have been in the Health Care industry for over 22 years and believe in delivering high level of care prioritizing in health promotion, disease management and optimal health maintenance in accordance with best practices in medicine.

At Optimal Performance Medicine in Woodstock, Georgia, Michael Skardasis, MD, gained a reputation as the doctor that takes his patients off medicine. After spending more than 12 years at North Georgia Internal Medicine, Dr. Skardasis experienced the power that good nutrition has on changing a person’s health.

Dr. Skardasis opened Optimal Performance Medicine in 2018. At his practice, patients come first, and he provides individualized empathic care focused on creating health instead of treating sick.

Dr. Skardasis was born and raised in Atlanta. After earning his bachelor of science from the University of Georgia in Athens, he went on to the prestigious Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta for his medical degree. Initially, Dr. Skardasis set out to pursue a career as a surgeon, but after two years of surgical training, he switched gears to internal medicine. He completed his residency at Grady Memorial Hospital, which became like a second home.

To expand the depth of his medical knowledge, Dr. Skardasis also spent time at the Atlanta VA Medical Center, Emory University, and Emory University Midtown Hospital during his training, which he considers some of his fondest memories.

After completing his training, Dr. Skardasis spent time at the Kaufmann Clinic, working at both the Woodstock and Midtown locations, as well as North Georgia Internal Medicine. He also spent time working as a hospitalist at WellStar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia.

Dr. Skardasis is on a mission to create healthy people and take them off medicine. To schedule an appointment with the experienced physician at Optimal Performance Medicine, call today or book online.

Deepak Das, MD, FACP, is a board-certified internal medicine and sleep medicine physician. At his practice, Athena Medical Clinic and Sleep Medicine Associates of Athens in Athens, Georgia, Dr. Das takes an integrative and holistic approach to care, focusing on his patients’ whole-body health, not their disease or symptoms.

After earning his Doctor of Medicine in Internal Medicine at the Patna University in Bihar, India, Dr. Das relocated to the United States to complete his internship and residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, New Jersey. He then moved to New Hampshire and, after developing a strong interest in sleep medicine, completed a fellowship in Sleep Medicine at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire.

At Athena Medical Clinic and Sleep Medicine Associates of Athens, Dr. Das offers primary care services for adults and sleep-related disorder treatments for both children and adults. In addition to comprehensive annual wellness visits, evaluation, and treatment of diseases like Diabetes, Hypertension, and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Dr. Das has a state-of-the-art sleep lab to perform sleep studies and evaluate different sleep disorders. He prescribes the appropriate durable medical equipment (DME) when needed.

When not at the office, Dr. Das volunteers at a local church-based clinic in Athens. He’s also an avid reader and enjoys spending time with his wife, a pediatrician, and their two children, hiking and visiting the mountains.

To schedule an appointment at Athena Medical Clinic and Sleep Medicine Associates of Athens, call the office or use the online booking tool. 

Dr. Bowman is a 1981 graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina Pediatric Residency (1984), and Fellowship in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology (1987) from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. During almost 20 years of caring for children with cancer, Dr. Bowman became interested in Eastern Medicine, and is certified in medical acupuncture (2010) through the Helms Medical Institute, UCLA. She is board certified in pediatric hematology/oncology, medical acupuncture, and addiction medicine. Combining her areas of expertise, she provides supportive medical, pediatric, oncology care and pain management. Dr. Bowman offers assessment and pharmacologic treatment of concentration disorders (ADD, ADHD) and substance use disorders (alcohol, opioid, stimulants, nicotine). She is credentialed to prescribe buprenorphine and Suboxone.

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.
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Rekha Kesavan, MD, is a board-certified internist specializing in women’s wellness. Dr. Kesavan provides patient-centered care at Comprehensive Primary Care in Lawrenceville and Suwanee, Georgia. Dr. Kesavan earned her Doctor of Medicine at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research in Chennai, India, an affiliate of Harvard Medical International. She then relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to continue her medical training, completing her internal medicine internship and residency at Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center. In practice for more than 10 years, Dr. Kesavan has developed an excellent reputation for her bedside manner. She is known for providing thorough examinations, answering all patient questions, and providing clear and concise explanations to her patients about their health issues and needs. Dr. Kesavan is a caring and knowledgeable provider who invests in the lifelong health of her patients and their families. A native of Gwinnett County, Dr. Kesavan lives in Duluth with her husband and daughter. When she’s not taking care of patients, Dr. Kesavan enjoys playing the piano, traveling, and spending time with her family.

 

 

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. Johnson completed her undergraduate studies at Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, AL. Her activities included shadowing Primary Care physicians and volunteering at the Atlanta VA Medical Center ER. She then attended medical school at the Medical College of GA in Augusta, GA. 

During her medical school training, Dr. Johnson developed an interest in Internal Medicine due to her desire to care for the whole patient. She attended Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA for intern and residency training. She decided to focus on Primary Care because of her love of the relationships formed between patients and families as a Primary Care Physician.

In her leisure time, Dr. Johnson enjoys spending time with her family, watching movies, singing, and being involved in her church. 

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. Yelyzaveta Prysyazhnyuk is a compassionate and highly trained physician with a strong commitment to advancing mental health care. She brings a rich background in internal medicine and a deep interest in the intersection of physical and mental well-being to her role at Vital Psych MD LLC. Dr. Prysyazhnyuk completed her undergraduate studies at Barnard College of Columbia University before earning her medical degree from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. She went on to complete her residency in Internal Medicine at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell NS/LIJ, where she also obtained certifications as a clinician educator and in lifestyle medicine. At Vital Psych MD, Dr. Prysyazhnyuk is excited to focus her practice on supporting individuals through evidence-based care that bridges the gap between physical and mental health. Her clinical experience and academic foundation have shaped her integrative approach, helping achieving overall well-being and a lasting change.