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For the best women’s health care in Lawrenceville, Georgia, consult with board-certified OB/GYN Daniel Esteves, MD. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he offers care to a diverse population of women. Dr. Esteves is proud to have delivered more than 7,000 healthy babies. He has expertise in minimally invasive surgery and pelvic reconstructive surgery.
A graduate of the Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Dr. Esteves continued his education at Tulane University in New Orleans. He’s been practicing as an OB/GYN for more than 20 years.
Dr. Esteves is a member of several professional organizations and is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He precepts midwifery and medical students, and helps other doctors with their patients' complications, surgeries, and emergencies.
Dr. Esteves is happily married with five children. He enjoys quality time with his wife, family, vacation, and is an avid golfer.
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.
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.
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!”
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.
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.
Compassionate women’s health care specialist and board-certified OB/GYN, Lorenza Simmons, MD, dedicates his time and knowledge to helping women optimize wellness, boost confidence, and enhance their quality of life. At Prestige Healthcare OBGYN in Atlanta, Dr. Simmons works alongside his beloved wife, Charis Trench-Simmons, MD, and attentive staff members to provide high-caliber health care and aesthetic services for women in the surrounding communities.
Dr. Simmons completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Alabama before obtaining his medical degree from the Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. He returned to Atlanta to complete his residency in gynecology and obstetrics at the Morehouse School of Medicine as well as extensive high-risk training at Grady Memorial Hospital.
Active in his field, Dr. Simmons is always learning and remains a dedicated member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Some of his special interests include minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery and weight management.
To continuously meet and exceed patient expectations, Dr. Simmons stays up to date with the latest advances in obstetrical and gynecological medicine and technology. When he isn’t helping others to improve their health, he enjoys traveling and exploring new places to breathe fresh air and embrace a fresh perspective. Dr. Simmons is a driven voyager in travel and when providing health care. Even on the most laborious and complex healing journeys, Dr. Simmons walks step by step, guiding and assisting each individual as much as possible.
Dr. Simmons is happy to help women truly realize and experience the blessings, benefits, and inherent contentment that comes with optimal vitality, confidence, and wellness. He’s currently welcoming new patients.
At The Healthy Woman we are dedicated to providing comprehensive health care to all women. Access to great healthcare is something that all women, no matter their creed or color, deserve. We provide full Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Primary Care healthcare for women.
Every woman deserves to be pampered. At The Healthy Woman, we provide a spa-like ambiance for all of our patients while offering many services that will have you feeling and looking your best. We want you to look forward to your Ob-Gyn and Primary care visits to The Healthy Woman, and we want you to be as comfortable as possible.
Remember when you really KNEW your provider? Part of our mission here at The Healthy Woman is to return to the intimate relationship between the patient and provider. Having consistent staff and providers who are grounded in their local community is key to strengthening that bond. Our offices are small, and there is purposely one doctor and one nurse practitioner committed to the care of all the patients they serve. We believe that less is more, and better healthcare is provided when we know our patients thoroughly.
We hope you enjoy your visits to The Healthy Woman as we continue to advocate for Women’s Healthcare and the improvement of community-centered medicine.
“such a great office!! I have seen Faiza multiple times during my pregnancy and she is amazing. She really takes the time to talk and explain things to you and makes you feel super comfortable.”
Faiza Gilani
Nurse Practitioner
1180 Mckendree Church Road
Suite 204
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Anthony Adams MD is a board certified physician whose main areas of expertise are obstetrics and gynecology. At Apogee Women's Health in College Park, Georgia, he offers several services to his patients, including:
Pregnancy
Endometriosis
Infertility
Fibroids
Menopause treatment
Hysterectomy
Birth control
Treatment for abdominal pain
Decreased libido (decreased sex drive)
BioTE Therapy
His top priority is providing quality care to each of his patients, so Dr. Adams uses state-of-the-art technology -- including robotics and lasers -- to perform a variety of laparoscopic procedures.
Dr. Adams received his medical degree in 1980 from Howard University College of Medicine. After that, he completed two residencies: One in internal medicine at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, and another in obstetrics and gynecology at Emory University Hospital. Dr. Adams received his board certification from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 1988, but he also has two fellowships to his credit: The first from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the second is the Infertility Fellowship from Michael Reese Hospital/University of Illinois.
With over 30 years of experience under his belt, Dr. Adams and the staff of Apogee Women's Health offer services to College Park patients and the entire Atlanta community.
Dr. Adams speaks both English and Spanish to help his patients feel more at ease during their appointments. He’s currently accepting new patients and encourages you to make an appointment with him online or by phone today.
Dr. Kaylar Greer Howard studied Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia, from where she graduated in 1992. She did an internship in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mountain Area Health Education Center which is part of Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina.
She also did anesthesia training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee and the Knoxville Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. She also completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee.
She became a diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 1999 and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the year 2000. More recently she has received a certification from the American Board of Anti-aging and Regenerative Medicine, which gives her patients the opportunity to access a wealth of information regarding, not only ways to improve their lives, but tools to extend their lives.
Donald Menya, D.O., is a compassionate and hardworking board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist. He has been in practice since 2014 and sees patients at The Howard Center, with locations in Covington, Valdosta, Moultrie, Warner Robins, Leesburg, Douglas, Tifton, and Waycross, Georgia.
A native of Kenya, Dr. Menya first moved to the United States when he was 22 years old. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Minnesota in 2003. He attended Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences from 2003-2007 and then graduated in 2009 from the Pikeville College of Osteopathic Medicine as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway, New York, in 2013.
Dr. Menya administers care to women of all ages and backgrounds facing female reproductive and gynecologic issues. He aims to provide this specialized care with an evidence-based yet personalized approach, bridging the gap between each patient and their goals. Dr. Menya loves that he is able to witness firsthand a woman’s life positively impacted by helping them with issues such as infertility, pain, cancer, etc.
“It’s so amazing that one person can produce another, and it’s such a privilege that I get to be a part of that. Words will always fall short.”
Laura Dopson Almquist, MD, FACOG, is an OB/GYN in Atlanta, Georgia. She is dedicated to providing personalized, high-quality care to patients at Atlanta Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates.
Dr. Almquist grew up in Atlanta, where she attended the Westminster Schools. After graduating from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, with a Bachelor of Science in psychology, she received her medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. She then completed her internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Greenville Health System in Greenville, South Carolina, and served as chief resident.
Dr. Almquist is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.
She is married with two sons and has two dogs. Outside of work, Dr. Almquist spends her time enjoying meals with family, sharing her love of baking with her children, hosting game nights with friends, and exercising outdoors.
“I've only had three visits with Dr. Almquist and before this visit I didn't feel one way or the other. After so many years with Dr. McFarling I had to embrace the change. My most recent visit has solidified my positive impressions of her. She has impeccable bedside manner and spent time getting to know a more persoanal side of me.”
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.
Julia Samaddar, MD, MPH, FACOG is a board-certified physician serving patients in Atlanta, Georgia providing obstetrics and gynecology services to the Georgia community. After receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in biology and chemistry from Emory University in Atlanta, Dr. Samaddar went on to earn a Master of Public Health and Health Informatics from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta.
Dr. Samaddar completed her medical education at the Medical College of Georgia where she received a Doctor of Medicine degree. As she was drawn to surgery and Ob/Gyn care, Dr. Samaddar continued her education at the Medical College of Georgia where she completed her residency in Ob/Gyn. She's received training in high-risk obstetrics, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, gynecology oncology, and urogynecology. In addition to her medical training, Dr. Samaddar has been in several publications relating to breast cancer and antiestrogen resistance. Additionally, Dr. Samaddar is trained in minimally invasive gynecological procedures including the da Vinci® Surgical System. She continued her career at a prominent Ob/Gyn practice at Emory University Midtown Hospital where she also served as a Clinical Professor to help train the next generation of physicians. Dr. Samaddar continues to strive beyond industry standards to provide the best treatments and knowledge to her patients and is always up to date with the latest literature and advanced care methodologies. Outside of the office, Dr. Samaddar is married with two children, a dog, and spends her time with friends and family, reading, traveling, dancing, and cooking.
“I did not have an appointment with Dr Samaddar. It was cancelled due to a surgery. I’ve sought other care since I was coming for a first visit after Dr Barratt’s retirement and have changed insurers. ”
Peter J. Barratt, MD, FACOG, is an OB/GYN serving patients in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. He joined the team at Atlanta Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates in July 2005. Dr. Barratt has been in practice in Atlanta since 1986. He earned his medical degree at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in Ohio and completed his internship and residency and obstetrics and gynecology at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio.
Prior to joining the team at Atlanta Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates, he served as President of Prime Time Obstetrics and Gynecology for 16 years. Dr. Barratt has served on the boards of West Paces Medical Center, the Medical Association of Atlanta, the Trinity Early Learning Center, and the Agape Youth and Family Center. He currently serves on the Leadership Council of Piedmont Hospital, chairs the Physician Performance Evaluation Committee, and is vice-chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
He is a member of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.
Dr. Barratt is married with one daughter. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, reading, exercising, and watching baseball.
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.
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. ”
Jayasri Bukkapatnam, MD, is an OB/GYN serving patients in Atlanta, Georgia. She joined the team at Atlanta Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates in April 2015.
Dr. Bukkapatnam is a graduate of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, where she received a Bachelor of Science in biology. After receiving her medical degree from the University of South Alabama in Mobile, she completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies (WPHfWB). She was named Assistant Director of Medical Education OBGYN at WPHfWB in 2010, where she was responsible for staffing inpatient labor and delivery, gynecology and triage, as well as the outpatient gynecology clinic. While there, Dr. Bukkapatnam also taught and managed residents and medical students.
She is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Bukkapatnam is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.
In her spare time, Dr. Bukkapatnam enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors as well as catching up on the latest cooking blogs.
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