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John Donnelly, MD, is a compassionate OB/GYN at North Atlanta Women's Specialists. He is dedicated to providing patients with quality care at the East Cobb office in Marietta, the Johns Creek office in Duluth, and the Midtown office in Atlanta, Georgia.
Born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in 1956, Dr. Donnelly was raised in Utah and Alabama. He attended the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, graduating summa cum laude and with the Dean's Award for highest undergraduate achievement in the College of Arts and Sciences in 1978. Dr. Donnelly earned his medical degree in 1982 from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He then completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville in 1986. Afterward, he moved to Atlanta and has been a partner in the same private practice group of physicians ever since.
Dr. Donnelly's practice is currently focused on family-centered and high-risk obstetrics, well-woman care, and menopause management. He is board-certified and a member of the Medical Association of Georgia. His practice enjoys a reputation for welcoming a wide diversity of women in the community, and he highly values the relationships he has forged over his years in the profession. He continues to enjoy his work to this day.
Dr. Donnelly is married to Elizabeth Woods Donnelly, who has an independent educational consulting practice in Sandy Springs. Their two young adult children grew up in Atlanta and were both born at Northside Hospital. Together, the family enjoys traveling, especially to the great Northwest. Outside of medicine, Dr. Donnelly has interests in music, particularly opera, and literature. He has been a mentor for both youth and adult formation through Holy Innocents Episcopal Church for two decades.
Jeffrey Marcus, MS, MD, joined North Atlanta Women's Specialists when it was formed in 1994. He is proud to provide a variety of obstetrics and gynecologic services to patients at the East Cobb office in Marietta and the Johns Creek office in Duluth, Georgia. His special interests include management of high-risk pregnancies, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, contraception, and menopause care.
Originally from Rockville, Maryland, Dr. Marcus received his Bachelor of Science in physics from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He went on to earn a master's degree in biomedical engineering from The George Washington University (GW) in Washington, DC. He remained at GW for medical school and residency. After finishing his training, in which he was a chief resident and elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, he moved to Atlanta to begin working in private practice.
Dr. Marcus is board certified and a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He is a member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists and the Society for Family Planning. In addition, he is on the executive committee of the Atlanta Women’s Health Group and previously served as Chairman of Perinatal Services at Northside Hospital in Atlanta.
Outside of his practice, Dr. Marcus is the Chief Medical Officer of Femasys Inc., a start-up biotech company that designs and develops minimally invasive in-office devices for women's health. He is also on the advisory boards of The Rally Foundation and Camp Sea Gull/Seafarer. Dr. Marcus has been married for 31 years to his wife, Laura, and they have three children.
Ngozi Monu, MD, PhD, is excited to be a part of North Atlanta Women’s Specialists and considers it a great privilege to provide excellent care and full spectrum obstetrics and gynecology to women in all stages of life. She values establishing long-term relationships with her patients and sees patients at the Johns Creek office in Duluth and Northside, Georgia, and the Midtown office in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Monu received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Howard University in Washington, D.C. She went on to obtain a PhD degree from New York University (NYU) in the field of Cell Biology with research focused on Cellular Immunology and Cancer Immunotherapy and then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Cancer Institute, NYU School of Medicine.
Dr. Monu decided to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a physician and attended medical school at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. She stayed on at New York Presbyterian, Weill Cornell Medicine for her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency training, where she was education chief resident and received awards for teaching and research.
Dr. Monu enjoys the broad range of obstetrics and gynecology, and some of her areas of interest include but are not limited to, minimally invasive gynecological surgery (including robotic surgery), both low- and high-risk obstetrics care, contraceptive management, adolescent gynecology, and patient education. She also continues to be interested in research that furthers the field in providing evidence-based obstetric and gynecological care to women.
Dr. Monu has been an avid athlete her entire life. She participated in two Olympic Games, representing Nigeria at the 2000 Sydney Olympics and at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in the sport of swimming. Dr. Monu is married with two children and continues to enjoy swimming, and loves spending time with her family, traveling, and photography.
Anushka Magal, MD, is excited to join North Atlanta Women’s Specialists. She is grateful for the opportunity to provide full spectrum obstetrics and gynecology care for patients at the Northside and Midtown offices in Atlanta and Johns Creek office in Duluth, Georgia.
Dr. Magal grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She received her undergraduate degree in anthropology from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and her master’s degree in biomedical sciences from Tufts University. She graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine with her medical degree and completed her residency training in OB/GYN at Central Michigan University.
Throughout her training, Dr. Magal has been actively involved in advocacy work and held national leadership roles with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Her clinical interests include contraception, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (including robotic surgery), and both low- and high-risk obstetric care.
Outside of work, Dr. Magal enjoys traveling, cooking, hiking, cycling, and is excited to explore the Atlanta area.
Rachel Yakrus, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN serving patients at Inspire Ob/Gyn, LLC, in Johns Creek of Suwanee, Georgia. A fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dr. Yakrus provides a full scope of services for women of all ages. She is passionate about attending to their reproductive needs and gynecological concerns and has a particular interest in family planning, high-risk obstetrics, and gynecological surgery.
Her dedication to women’s health emerged during her undergraduate studies at the University of Georgia, where she volunteered at the University Health Center with a focus on campaigns promoting sexual health. She also received a scholarship to fund a trip to Argentina, where she volunteered at a Military Hospital as well as rural pregnancy care centers. She graduated summa cum laude with Honors with a BA in Spanish and a BS in Microbiology.
She then attended the Medical College of Georgia, where she founded and co-chaired the Reproductive Health Interest Group. Dr. Yakrus completed her residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of South Florida, where she received excellent clinical training at Tampa General Hospital. She also served as a Chief Administrative Resident in her final year.
After working in the Bay Area in California, she relocated back to her hometown of Alpharetta, Georgia, in 2021. Dr. Yakrus feels lucky and privileged to serve the diverse women of our community. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Tim, and their orange tabby cat, Rocky, as well as her friends and family, in particular her adorable nephews. Her other hobbies include travel, cooking and playing the piano.
Kiana Nezafat, MD, is a dedicated and compassionate obstetrician and gynecologist at Inspire Ob/Gyn, LLC in Suwanee, Georgia. She specializes in comprehensive care for women at every stage of life.
With expertise in minimally invasive surgery, annual wellness exams, preventive medicine, birth control counseling, high-risk pregnancy, and infertility, Dr. Nezafat is committed to delivering up-to-date, evidence-based care tailored to each patient's needs. She values building meaningful, long-lasting relationships with her patients and creating a supportive environment for their health and well-being.
A proud Georgia native, Dr. Nezafat grew up in Acworth and earned her bachelor's degree in biology at the University of Georgia. She pursued her passion for women's health and surgery at the Medical College of Georgia, where she obtained her medical degree. She then completed a rigorous residency at the University of Florida in Jacksonville. Now, she is excited to return to her roots and serve the Forsyth community with the same excellence and care she's known for.
When she's not caring for her patients, Dr. Nezafat enjoys quality time with her family, exploring new travel destinations, and indulging her love for cooking and trying diverse cuisines. She looks forward to continuing to empower and support women.
Komal Agarwal, MD, is one of the skilled, board-certified OB/GYNs practicing at Inspire Ob/Gyn, LLC, located in Suwanee, Georgia.
Dr. Agarwal grew up in Delhi and completed her medical school training at Maulana Azad Medical College, one of the prestigious medical schools in India. Following her MBBS, she did post-graduate training in OB/GYN in India.
She moved to the U.S. and completed her residency in Michigan, where she was voted ‘Outstanding Resident Educator’ by the graduating class. She then served as chief resident during her final year. She was awarded the Special Resident in Minimally Invasive Gynecology by the American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopists. She is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Following her residency, she practiced in Southern Indiana. She excelled in various roles as a physician, mentor, and administrator. She is a board-certified physician who has been providing compassionate and patient-centered care for 20 years now. She understands every patient is unique and believes in taking an empathic approach towards their concerns. She cherishes the patient-physician relationship that develops after the first meeting, which ensures trust and a good outcome.
She has a special interest in treating high-risk pregnancies, infertility, abnormal bleeding, PCOS, and menopause. She specializes in office-based procedures and minimally invasive surgeries such as laparoscopic hysterectomy.
Her goal is to provide comprehensive care to women of all ages.
Dr. Agarwal resides in the area with her husband, who is a nephrologist practicing out of Northside and Emory Hospital. They have two sons. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, cooking, gardening, and traveling.
Board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, Lindsay Killingsworth, MD, specializes in the unique needs of women from their teen years and beyond. At Inspire Ob/Gyn, LLC in Johns Creek, Georgia, Dr. Killingsworth offers both diagnostic and treatment services for a variety of women’s health conditions, including endometriosis, fibroids, and heavy bleeding.
Dr. Killingsworth enjoys getting to know each of her patients and has a passion for adolescent gynecology. She provides contraceptive counseling services and pelvic exams, and is dedicated to ensuring the first gynecology visit for younger girls is comfortable and positive.
Also experienced in treating and supporting women during their transition to menopause, Dr. Killingsworth offers hormone therapy for menopause-related symptoms. She also offers pelvic floor therapy to address urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction.
After attending the University of Maryland in College Park for her undergraduate education, Dr. Killingsworth went on to earn her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. She finished her residency in gynecology and obstetrics at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Dr. Killingsworth is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
When Dr. Killingsworth isn’t serving her patients, she enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with her husband, a plastic surgeon, and their three daughters, Evie, Lily, and Sophie.
“I went to see Dr. Killingsworth for the first time yesterday. She walked in the room and greeted me like she had known me for years. Sat down with me and explained everything I needed to know. She really took her time, and also never rushed me. She is such a breath of fresh air. I wish all of my doctors were like her. Her staff was also very pleasant and the office is clean, bright and airy. I will definitely recommend her to others. Great practice!”
Board-certified Ob/Gyn Gretchen Troxler, MD, is passionate about women’s healthcare and enjoys taking care of patients of all ages. She provides care to women throughout Johns Creek, Georgia, at Inspire Ob/Gyn, LLC.
In addition to providing well-woman care, Dr. Troxler treats a wide variety of gynecologic conditions, including menopausal symptoms, heavy or abnormal bleeding, and uterine fibroids. She also enjoys adolescent patients and builds long-lasting relationships as teens progress through young adulthood, focusing on abnormal or painful periods, contraception, and sexual health. She provides comprehensive obstetric care for both high and low-risk pregnancies.
Dr. Troxler is an Atlanta native who grew up in Gwinnett County and is a proud alumna of the Greater Atlanta Christian School. She completed her undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston, Texas. After college, she attended medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. She then completed Ob/Gyn residency training in Phoenix, Arizona, where she cared for a large volume of medically complex patients.
A true southerner at heart, Dr. Troxler was excited to return to her family and friends in Atlanta in 2017 when she began practicing in the metro area. She is thrilled to join Inspire Ob/Gyn, LLC, in 2021 to serve the women of Johns Creek and the surrounding community. When she is not working, Dr. Troxler loves to travel, cook for family and friends, and play with Daisy, her energetic Labradoodle.
With his 20-plus years of obstetrics and gynecology experience, Dr. Eric Brown is a highly respected OB/GYN at Gyn-Care in Atlantic Station, Atlanta. Dr. Brown cares for women from age 16 through the rest of their lives, offering services including gynecology, obstetrics, pregnancy care, endometriosis and fibroids treatment, and much more. His areas of special interest include robotic surgery and high-risk obstetrics.
Dr. Brown earned his medical degree at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. After graduating with honors, he went on to complete advanced training at the University of Chicago Hospital and Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Chicago.
Dr. Brown believes in using the best technology and the most qualified professional support team to ensure that every patient gets the personal longitudinal attention they deserve. Dr. Brown and the entire Gyn-Care team always work hard to ensure that patients enjoy dedicated and compassionate care at all times.
Book an appointment with Dr. Brown through the online appointment maker or by phone today.
“I've been a patient here since 2020, and it has always been a pleasure. The staff is professional, well-informed, and relatable. I know I'm in good hands and am proud to say I receive the best care here at GYN-Care.”
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Lilibird Pichardo, MD
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Atlanta, GA 30363
As an Atlanta native, Dr. Lilibird Pichardo has provided caring and compassionate health care to women of all ages and ethnicities in the metro Atlanta area for several years. She is particularly adept at serving the Hispanic/Latino community and is fluent in Spanish.
Dr. Pichardo completed her undergraduate education at Emory University in Atlanta. She later attended medical school at the Morehouse School of Medicine, also in Atlanta. She then completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, NY, and had the distinct honor of serving as administrative chief resident. Afterward, she happily returned home to Georgia to continue her practice.
Dr. Pichardo's interests include high-risk obstetrics, medical management of common gynecologic issues, contraception, and family planning. In her practice, Dr. Pichardo focuses on caring for the whole woman, providing comprehensive health care to patients from adolescence, through pregnancies, and into the menopausal years. Dr. Pichardo encourages her patients to take an active interest in their health and is proud to be one of metro Atlanta's top women's health care specialists.
When she is not caring for patients, Dr. Pichardo enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She also loves to travel, dine with friends, and explore the artistic and musical scene of Atlanta.
Candace Gates, MD, is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist at Oasis Women's Wellness Center in Atlanta, Georgia. She provides high-quality, individualized care to female patients ages 14 and up.
Dr. Gates completed her Bachelor of Science in physiology at Michigan State University in East Lansing. She earned her medical degree and completed an obstetrics and gynecology residency at the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, where she was education chief resident.
To share her knowledge and expertise, Dr. Gates spent three years on the faculty at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford. She has extensive research experience and is also the author of numerous industry publications and conference presentations.
Dr. Gates is a member of the National Medical Association, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the American Medical Association. In addition, she is a diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
A board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, Crystal Welch, MD, provides patient-centered care for females ages 14 and up at Oasis Women's Wellness Center in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to women’s health services, Dr. Welch provides Botox® and aesthetic medicine.
Dr. Welch earned her Bachelor of Science in biology with honors at Howard University in Washington, DC, before completing her medical degree at Howard University College of Medicine. She then attended Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta for her graduate medical education in obstetrics and gynecology.
Four years after graduating, Dr. Welch decided to expand her expertise and earned Empire Medical Training Certification in Botox, Xeomin®, Dysport®, and dermal fillers for aesthetic enhancements. Dr. Welch shares her obtained knowledge and expertise from education and professional experience through posters and presentations at industry conferences and as a co-author on numerous publications.
Dr. Welch is a member of the American Medical Association, the Georgia OBGyn Society, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She is also a fellow of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
“Dr. Welch is an amazing OBGYN. From the start she was very informative and welcoming! It has really been a pleasure working with her and making my pregnancy journey more educational/enjoyable! ”
Denise Umpierrez-Morley, MD, FACOG, is an OB/GYN who joined the team at Atlanta Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates in 2019. She is dedicated to providing women’s health care services to patients in Atlanta, Georgia.
After completing her residency at Columbia University Medical Center in New York and an advanced pelvic surgery fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Umpierrez-Morley joined the team at Atlanta Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates.
At the practice, Dr. Umpierrez-Morley provides a full range of obstetrics and gynecology services. She has a special interest in pelvic surgery, abnormal uterine bleeding, adolescent and sexual health, and contraception management. To better accommodate the diverse communities in the Atlanta-area, Dr. Umpierrez-Morley is also fluent in Spanish.
Dr. Umpierrez-Morley currently lives in Midtown with her husband, daughter, and their pet beagle. In addition to spending time with her family, she likes exercising, yoga, traveling, photography, and cooking.
She is currently accepting new patients and welcomes them to Atlanta Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates.
Anne Beesley, MD, is an OB/GYN in Atlanta, Georgia. She joined the team at Atlanta Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates in August 2019.
Dr. Beesley was raised in Peachtree City, Georgia. After graduating magna cum laude from Mercer University Macon, Georgia, she earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. Dr. Beesley completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Greenville Health System, affiliated with the University of South Carolina, where she served as chief administrative resident.
During her residency, Dr. Beesley was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and the Arnold P. Gold Humanism Honor Society. She also received recognition from the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine and the Society of Gynecologic Oncology, as well as the Golden Apple Teaching Award, the John V. Dacus Award for Excellence in Obstetrics, and departmental honors for her resident research.
Dr. Beesley is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists.
Dr. Beesley lives in Buckhead with her husband, 2 sons, and dog. She enjoys spending time outdoors and traveling.
OB/GYN Mimi Vanoyan, MD, FACOG, provides a wide range of women’s health services at Atlanta Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates’ two locations in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Vanoyan completed her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from the University of California, Davis. She received her medical degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and completed her internship and residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, where she also served as chief resident. As chief resident, she was named outstanding resident in laparoscopic surgery.
Dr. Vanoyan joined Atlanta Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates in April 2002. She is proficient in all areas of Obstetrics and Gynecology, with a special interest in adolescent gynecology, contraception, and high-risk obstetrics. Dr. Vanoyan is certified in the placement of all types of IUDs and Nexplanon®. She has been honored multiple times by Atlanta Magazine as one of their top doctors.
Dr. Vanoyan lives in Atlanta with her spouse, two children, and her sweet Havanese. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time in New York City with her family and riding in place on her Peloton.
“I had an appointment at 11 AM. I got there around 10:45 AM to make sure I had time to fill out and handle anything that was necessary. Nothing was needed except payment for the visit. I wasn't called back until close to 11:30 AM. Other than that, the procedure went fine. The doctor explained everything before proceeding. ”
Hayley Scholl, MD, FACOG was previously a clinical instructor in the Obstetrics & Gynecology Department at Mount Sinai Medical Center. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. During her residency, Dr. Scholl was chosen by her faculty and peers to serve as Chief Resident. She also served on the Memorial Health Wellness Committee, where she helped identify and address resident concerns. Additionally, she was a Resident Lecturer within the South University Physician Assistant Program, lecturing on topics in women's health to physician assistant students, and served as the Research Lead for the Program Improvement Project for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
In June 2021, Dr. Scholl was recognized with the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists Award for Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology. She was recognized by the faculty for excellence in gynecology upon graduation from residency. Dr. Scholl is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She earned her medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky
Jacqui Fisch, MD, FACOG, is an OB/GYN serving patients in Atlanta, Georgia. She has been with the team at Atlanta Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates since 1998.
Dr. Fisch obtained her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Cape Town Medical School in South Africa. She then completed an internship in general and trauma surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, as well as internal medicine at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg in South Africa. Afterward, she completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, and her fellowship in pelvic imaging.
She is a member of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. In addition to her OB/GYN career, Dr. Fisch is trained and works in non-invasive aesthetics.
Dr. Fisch an avid outdoorswoman and loves hiking, horse riding, wakeboarding, and traveling the world with her family. She founded a non-profit organization in Tanzania that promotes and supports education. She lives in Buckhead with her two children and two furry children.
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