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.
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.
Nitasha Menon, MD, is a caring OB/GYN at North Atlanta Women's Specialists. She feels privileged to care for women during critical periods in their lives and sees patients at the Northside and Midtown offices in Atlanta and Johns Creek office in Duluth.
Dr. Menon was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She went to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (GO HEELS!), where she majored in psychology. She then spent a few years working in the area of property management and clinical research. She returned to UNC for medical school and earned her Master's of Public Health during this time. Dr. Menon completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at UNC.
Dr. Menon fell in love with obstetrics during medical school, and her interests include contraception, weight gain during pregnancy, and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Menon is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr. Menon has a 3 year old son and a new daughter, both delivered at Northside by her partners! Her other baby is a 100-lb lapdog named Zeus. In her free time, she loves to work out, travel, and spend time with family and friends.
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.
“All the staff I’ve interacted with have been super friendly and professional. The NP I’ve been seeing has shown me she cares and listens to all my concerns.”
Faiza Gilani
Nurse Practitioner
1180 Mckendree Church Road
Suite 204
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
Charis Trench-Simmons, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN with ample medical experience and a true commitment to the field of women’s health care. At Prestige Healthcare OBGYN in Atlanta, Dr. Trench-Simmons works with her husband, Lorenza Simmons, MD, and skilled health professionals to serve women as they transition through all stages of life. Dr. Trench-Simmons offers an array of proven-successful aesthetic, gynecological, and obstetrical services.
After completing her undergraduate degree at the Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans, Dr. Trench-Simmons obtained her medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in Rochester, New York. She then continued her education with a residency in gynecology and obstetrics at Tulane University in New Orleans and the WellStar Atlanta Medical Center.
For three years, Dr. Trench-Simmons served as a lieutenant commander and general medical officer in the United States Navy. She’s a prominent member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Specializing in weight management, adolescent gynecology, and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, Dr. Trench-Simmons works hard to provide the best possible personalized medical experience for women to lower disease risks and boost their confidence and well-being. For Dr. Trench-Simmons, the needs of the individual always come first.
Outside of the office, Dr. Trench-Simmons uses her creative flair to create distinctive jewelry. She also likes to travel and considers each journey an opportunity to learn and explore.
Dr. Trench-Simmons is gladly accepting new patients.
Although a native to West Virginia, Matthew Ralsten, MD, is no stranger to the Atlanta metropolitan area. He first completed his undergraduate education at the Georgia Institute of Technology before returning to his home state for medical school at Marshall University School of Medicine in Huntington.
Dr. Ralsten went on to complete his internship at West Virginia University, where he was recognized as an outstanding teaching resident. He finished his full residency at the Mountain Area Health Education Center, a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill community program.
Dr. Ralsten then returned to Georgia, and in 2006, he became a founding member of The Women’s Specialists of Fayette. Dr. Ralsten is board-certified in OB/GYN medicine by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Today, he provides full-service obstetrics and gynecology for women of all ages. In his practice, Dr. Ralsten focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
His special interests include high-risk obstetrics, infertility, and reproductive endocrinology. He also specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques, including single-site laparoscopic hysterectomies. Dr. Ralsten continually works to help his patients find cutting-edge solutions for all their gynecological problems.
When he isn't assisting patients, Dr. Ralsten enjoys spending time with his wife Tammy and their twins, Helen Claire and Murrill.
As of July 1, 2023, Dr. William Cook decided to focus his practice on gynecology and gynecologic surgery only. As a result, WSF expanded, adding a satellite office at 403 Westpark Court in Peachtree City. The new location provides a more convenient and efficient way for Dr Cook to continue his gynecology only practice. He still performs all his surgeries at Piedmont Fayette Hospital.
Dr. Cook has remained at the cutting edge of gynecologic care. He was an early adopter of minimally invasive surgery. Most of his surgeries are done through a single belly button incision and his patients go home the same day. Dr. Cook also has extensive experience with pelvic prolapse repair surgery and urogynecology surgery such as bladder slings for urinary leakage.
Not every problem needs or even has a surgical solution. There are many medical options, both prescriptive and holistic, that are very useful in women’s health. Dr. Cook want to make sure that his patients are aware of all their options. He has extensive experience in dealing with birthcontrol options, menopause problems, pelvic pain, fibroid management, heavy, painful menses, dysparunea and mood disorders.
Dr. Cook has been a volunteer physician at Grant Park Family Clinic in Atlanta where he has provided prenatal and gynecologic care for impoverished women in the metro area since 1992. He is also a preceptor for the Physician Assistant program at Mercer University, giving students one on one proctoring for their rotation in Women’s Health.
In 1989, after completing medical school at the University of Michigan and residency in Ob/Gyn at the University of Chicago, he joined the staff at Piedmont Hospital. He has held many leadership roles within the Piedmont system, including being the first elected President of the Medical staff at Piedmont Fayette Hospital. He was Chairman of the Board of Directors of the hospital from 2003-2006 when the hospital decided to offer maternity services. He founded his group, the Women’s Specialists of Fayette in order to provide the highest level of obstetrical care for the citizens of Fayette County and southern Metro Atlanta. After delivering over 5000 babies, he is happy to get sleep every night.
Dr. Cook and his wife, Pat, have been married since 1985. They have lived in Peachtree City since 1995. They have 3 grown children and two grandchildren.
Voted one of Atlanta’s Top Doctors of 2017, Marlo Carter, MD, is focused on ensuring the physical and emotional well-being of her patients. She believes that conversation and education are critical parts of providing comprehensive health care. Today, Dr. Carter is proud to offer her services to patients of all ages in the Fayetteville, Georgia, area.
Dr. Carter attended medical school at Mercer University in Macon. During her tenure at Mercer University, Dr. Carter developed a keen interest in women’s health. She went on to train in obstetrics and gynecology at Emory University in Atlanta, where she received awards for her accomplishments in the field of surgery.
Dr. Carter provides gynecological care to women at every stage of life. Her areas of interest include adolescent gynecology, family planning, and preventive medicine. She also offers prenatal care to both low-risk and high-risk pregnant patients.
By educating her patients on the newest medical innovations, Dr. Carter encourages women to take part in their own health care. She takes pride in providing her patients with the guidance they need to make informed medical decisions.
When she isn't assisting patients, Dr. Carter enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She’s an avid reader and enjoys running, shopping, and traveling. Dr. Carter is also an active member of a local charity organization, and she enjoys giving back to her community.
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