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.
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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.
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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.
Dr. Vasy is a Board-certified psychiatrist. He completed his undergraduate degree at Keuka College and attended St. George’s University School of Medicine, where he earned his MD degree and graduated with summa cum laude distinction. Prior to joining Psych Atlanta, he worked at Ohio State University, serving as a staff psychiatrist at the student mental health clinic.
Reflecting on his experience, Dr. Vasy shares: “I had the privilege of completing my psychiatry residency training at Metropolitan Hospital (New York Medical College) in New York City. At 'Metro,' I gained invaluable experiences while serving New York City's diverse patient population in various clinical settings, including the psychiatric emergency room, adult and pediatric inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, and addiction medicine. This training equipped me with the skills and knowledge to manage a wide range of acute and chronic psychiatric conditions. It also deepened my awareness of the vast array of mental health issues and their impact, not only on individuals but also on their families and, in some cases, entire communities.
Providing appropriate treatment that improves a patient's condition creates a ripple effect, bringing healing and benefits that extend far beyond the individual. Being part of this ripple effect is a deeply fulfilling experience, and I take great pride in my role working with individuals facing mental health challenges.
In addition to my primary responsibilities during residency, I was actively involved in the education and mentorship of medical students and junior residents, and I participated in clinical research.
Therapeutic style:
Dr. Vasy's priority is to provide compassionate, safe, and effective psychiatric care aligned with current evidence-based standards. In his work with patients, he fosters an environment where individuals feel heard, valued, and understood. He places special emphasis on building rapport, establishing trust, and maintaining a human-centered approach in every interaction.
Following a thorough evaluation and diagnosis, Dr. Vasy collaborates with patients to develop an individualized treatment plan that addresses not only presenting symptoms but also considers each person's unique biological, psychological, and social factors. His treatment approach combines pharmacological interventions with elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), supportive therapy, mindfulness practices, psychoeducation, and encourages beneficial lifestyle modifications.
This holistic approach has proven highly effective in helping his patients reach their goals and achieve optimal well-being and functioning. Research supports the superior outcomes associated with such comprehensive, multi-faceted interventions, further reinforcing the effectiveness of Dr. Vasy's therapeutic style.
Gowri Thummala, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist who began her medical career journey in India and completed her residency training at the University of Central Florida. She brings a wide range of experience treating a mental health conditions, including unipolar depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder. She has a particular interest in supporting individuals living with depression, anxiety, and ADHD.
Dr. Thummala’s background includes work in both inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as advanced treatments such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and esketamine therapy. She also holds a certification in reproductive psychiatry through Massachusetts General Hospital.
Dr. Thummala believes every person’s path to healing is unique. Her approach is collaborative—working closely with her patients to explore treatment options that best fit their needs, with the shared goal of finding meaningful relief and renewed hope.
Outside of work, you’ll often find her playing with her three dogs, experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, or getting lost in a good book. From September through February, though, she’s a devoted NFL fan—go Bucs!
Dr. Rodrigo Falcao has almost 20 years of clinical experience in Psychiatry. He strongly believes that psychiatric treatment goes beyond medication prescription only, and emphasizes the importance of patient-doctor relationship in his approach. Dr. Falcao likes to collaborate with his patients and takes the necessary time to listen to them, provide support and educate about psychiatric illnesses. He thoroughly discusses treatment plan with his patients, including target symptoms, treatment options, diagnosis, analyzes risks and benefits of specific approaches, with the goal to achieve relief/improvement of symptoms and long term remission. He understands that everyone’s needs are different, and tries to tailor his approach to each individual need.
Dr Falcao completed a two year residency program in Psychiatry in Brazil, at the Institute of Psychiatry of University Federal Rio de Janeiro (IPUB) in 2005. Upon the end of his training he practiced Psychiatry for 2 years in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in several different settings and performed diverse clinical roles. He then moved to the US where he had his second Psychiatry Residency training at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami Miller School.
Dr. Falcao has worked for 6 years, in Community Mental Health settings providing services to Springfield/ Holyoke community, in Massachusetts. He provided care to an extensive Hispanic population in that area, (most of the individuals were originally from Puerto Rico). For the past 5 years, Dr Falcao has provided medication management outpatient care in different locations in Atlanta, Georgia area and TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) for patients with Treatment Resistant Depression.
Dr. Falcao has experience treating adults with a variety of psychiatric conditions, including Depressive and Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia.
As the medical director of Psych Atlanta, with locations in Marietta and Roswell, Georgia, Michael D. Banov, MD, provides comprehensive outpatient psychiatric care for adult patients. Dr. Banov is triple-board certified in adult, adolescent, and addiction psychiatry as well as a certified clinical research investigator.
Dr. Banov completed his Bachelor of Arts in Religion at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. He went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine at the Emory School of Medicine in Atlanta. Dr. Banov served his internal medicine internship at University Hospital in Boston and his psychiatry residency at McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Banov has conducted over 150 clinical research studies in all aspects of psychiatry, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He has written over 25 scientific papers and articles. Dr. Banov shares his experience and knowledge as an assistant clinical professor at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta.
Dr. Banov uses this first-hand knowledge of emerging research, treatments, and best practices to provide the most effective care to his patients. His goal is to help patients recover from mental health conditions and develop the skills and strategies they need to lead an active and fulfilling life.
“Jennifer is always a pleasure to deal with. She is very consistent and pays attention to details. I have had so many negative experiences with people in medical offices and I really appreciate the always positive interactions with her.”
Dr. Michael Banov, MD
Psychiatrist
1012 Coggins Place
Marietta, GA 30060
4.93(391)
Chidimma Nzoiwu
Psychiatrist 16.7 mi
2470 Windy Hill Road Se
Suite 125
Marietta, GA 30067
Chidimma Nzoiwu, APRN, MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC is double board certified as a FNP-C and PMHNP-BC.
She earned her NSN in Family Nurse Practitioner at Chamberlain University and Post Graduate in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Valdosta State University. She has worked in correctional facility where she treats patients with mental health and addictive disorders.
She has experience in providing medication management, therapy, mindfulness coaching, nutritional planning, and other complementary alternative treatments.
In her experience as a NP, she finds it is most important to establish meaningful connections with patients to help them achieve their mental and physical health goals through a customized and wraparound treatment approach.
Dr. Weichbrodt, a distinguished psychiatrist from Oklahoma City, is a highly regarded expert in Adult, Adolescent, Geriatric, Addiction, and Forensic psychiatry. Dr. Weichbrodt's career is marked by his commitment to patients' well-being. His calm demeanor and thoughtful approach make him a trusted provider. His expertise spans the spectrum of psychiatric specialties, reflecting his unwavering dedication to embracing mental health. He is recognized for his compassionate and patient- centric approach.
“100% recommend Dr W! He takes his time to listen to your needs; never feel rushed. I always feel like he addresses any of my concerns and provides recommendations with rationale so that I get the cared I need.”
Dr. Skoller is a board certified psychiatrist trained at Emory University. He has broad knowledge and experience treating complex mental health conditions, especially those that are treatment resistant. He see's patients both in-person and via telemedicine. Dr. Skoller performs transcranial magnetic stimulation and ketamine treatment services, both available either in-clinic or in patients' own home. He has been involved with transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy and research for nearly 15 years and has years of experience with ketamine treatment in various clinical settings. Uniquely, Dr. Skoller is also board certified in internal medicine, offering a thorough approach to treating his patient's mental health concerns.
Dr. Skoller is a board certified psychiatrist trained at Emory University. He has broad knowledge and experience treating complex mental health conditions, especially those that are treatment resistant. He see's patients both in-person and via telemedicine. Dr. Skoller performs transcranial magnetic stimulation and ketamine treatment services, both available either in-clinic or in patients' own home. He has been involved with transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy and research for nearly 15 years and has years of experience with ketamine treatment in various clinical settings. Uniquely, Dr. Skoller is also board certified in internal medicine, offering a thorough approach to treating his patient's mental health concerns.
