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Hello, I’m Bunmi Hambolu, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years of nursing experience in behavioral health, hospital, and long-term care settings. My approach to care is compassionate, collaborative, and personalized. I believe every patient deserves to feel heard, respected, and actively involved in their treatment. I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive psychotherapy for conditions such as anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. I also offer telehealth services for convenience and accessibility. My goal is not only to reduce symptoms but to help you build practical coping skills and long-term emotional wellness in a safe, judgment-free space.

Psychiatric mental health and family nurse practitioner, dual board certified, practicing by telehealth in 23 states. Psychiatry, primary care and substance use treatment managed by one clinician

Mr. Omar Fuller is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. He provides virtual sessions at Healthy Minds and Wellness. He acquired a master’s degree in psychiatric and mental health nursing from Walden University. Mr. Fuller can diagnose and treat various mental, behavioral, and emotional health issues. He expertly utilizes evidence-based strategies to help patients develop better coping skills. Patients trust Mr. Fuller’s expertise because he consistently provides high-quality care and treatment, leading to positive and lasting health outcomes. He keeps up with the latest developments in his field to provide patients with the most appropriate care.

I am a doctoral prepared, dual certified, compassionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner. I completed a master's degree program in Acute care/ Gerontology with Walden University and a doctorate degree with Brandman University California to further my training and specialize in psychiatry/ mental health. I am currently seeing patients from Georgia State, North Carolina State and Washington State is coming soon. I am focused-on high quality care with active listening, very good communication skills, and exceptional interpersonal skills. I utilize most recent advancement in medicine in delivery of my care. I specialize in Telehealth psychiatry in treating different psychiatric diagnoses from ages 6 years to 100+. For all your psychiatric needs, please call First Cornerstone Health care at 877-999-0102 to make an appointment or self-schedule your appointment here online. We currently accept various insurances and cash patients too.

Hello! I'm Aisha Adigun. I'm here to provide you with top-notch, personalized care that puts your overall health first. From thorough mental health assessments to tailored treatment plans, I'm committed to your well-being every step of the way. My journey in healthcare has equipped me with the skills to effectively assess, diagnose, and treat various mental health conditions. Together, let's explore effective strategies and techniques to help you overcome challenges and achieve a happier, more fulfilling life. My approach is simple, I'll collaborate with you to craft a personalized treatment plan designed to reduce distress and enhance the positive aspects of your life. Using a judgement-free connection, I'll help you reach your full potential, creating a pathway toward lasting recovery and well-being. I do not want to be the provider who simply prescribes medications. I want to be the provider who actively listens and collaborates with you to develop the best treatment plan possible.

Asif Choudhary, MD, founded Advanced Psychiatry in Marietta, Georgia, to offer mental health services grounded in compassion and excellence in patient care. He believes in the importance of forming meaningful connections and wants to inspire hope in the community through individualized, dignified, and accessible care.

Combining holistic and evidence-based psychiatry, Dr. Choudhary incorporates lifestyle and medical issues into personalized mental health treatment plans. His goal is always to help each client reach their full potential.

Dr. Choudhary earned his medical degree at St. Matthews University. He completed his psychiatry residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. During his advanced training, he served as chief fellow. Dr. Choudhary is an active member of the American Psychiatric Association.

After completing his fellowship training, Dr. Choudhary worked in inpatient, outpatient, and telepsychiatry settings. He also has experience in consultation-liaison psychiatry, providing care for patients with psychiatric and general medical conditions.

In addition to private practice, Dr. Choudhary has years of experience treating patients of all ages. He has trained in an autism center, the juvenile justice system, and multiple school settings.

Dr. Choudhary has written articles, such as Diagnosing Anxiety and Depression in Teens, published in Atlanta Medicine. He has also been featured on television, informing viewers about a breakthrough treatment for ADHD. 

When he's not busy being Dr. Choudhary, he's just Asif — a fan of skiing, mindless action movies, and traveling. Except for a few brief detours during his medical career, he has lived in Georgia his entire life.

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.

I am experienced in treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders. My integrative approach allows me to care for the whole person—mind and body—while building trusted, therapeutic relationships rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration. Known for my approachable and supportive style, I create a safe space where clients feel heard and empowered. I'm especially passionate about increasing access to quality mental health care and reducing stigma in underserved communities. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive care that addresses both physical and mental health. With advanced training and dual certification, I offer a holistic, person-centered approach to care for individuals and families.

Dr. Rashid is a Harvard-trained, board-certified, child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. After graduating from King Edward Medical University, she joined the Harvard School of Public Health to get her master’s in public health. She did her adult psychiatry training at the University of Connecticut and child & adolescent fellowship with Harvard University at Boston Children’s Hospital. She later joined the faculty at Boston University/Boston Medical Center as a clinical assistant professor, providing clinical care to diverse patient populations and also supporting clinical teaching and training of medical students and psychiatry residents. She later joined advanced psychoanalytic therapy training from Boston Psychoanalytic Society and utilizes psychoanalytical therapeutic approaches in her clinical framework. She provides individual therapy and medication management.

Kewei Yu, MD, PhD, is a highly respected, board-certified neurologist and interventional pain specialist at Atlantic Advanced Spine and Neurology Institute in Bethlehem, Lilburn, and Braselton, Georgia. Dr. Yu has over 25 years of experience diagnosing and treating complex pain conditions and neurological disorders. As the founder of one of Johns Creek's leading interventional pain and neurology clinics, Dr. Yu is committed to helping patients achieve relief through personalized, evidence-based care. 

Dr. Yu's medical journey began in Shanghai, China, where he earned his medical degree from the Second Medical University and completed a PhD in medical science in 1999. After moving to the U.S. in 2002, he pursued neuropathic pain research at Yale School of Medicine, followed by internship training at Prince George's Hospital Center and dual residency programs in Anesthesiology and Neurology at UF Health Shands Hospital. He completed his fellowship in pain management at Alabama Orthopedic Spine & Sports Medicine Associates, training under some of the field's top experts.

Dr. Yu is triple board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN), the American Board of Pain Management (ABPM), and the American Board of Interventional Pain Physicians (ABIPP). He uses a multidisciplinary approach that may include medication management, nerve blocks, spinal cord stimulation, acupuncture, and advanced diagnostics like EMG/NCS, EEG, and autonomic studies to treat conditions such as chronic pain, headaches, neuropathy, and more.

Fluent in both English and Mandarin, Dr. Yu is known for his clear communication, compassionate bedside manner, and dedication to patient education. His goal is to empower patients with the knowledge and tools they need to take control of their health.

Outside of his practice, Dr. Yu enjoys traveling with his family, reading, and performing Shaoxing opera.

Thashi Uppalapati, MD is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist with expertise in treating children, adolescents, and adults. Her areas of interest include holistic and integrative psychiatry, nutritional psychiatry, trauma-focused care, and pediatric psychiatry.

She completed her Adult Psychiatry residency at Larkin Community Hospital, and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at Medical College of Georgia. In recognition of her dedication to patient care, she was named among America’s Best Doctors 2025. 

Dr. Uppalapati emphasizes a holistic approach to care within a compassionate, patient-centered framework. She believes in building strong therapeutic relationships and supporting patients in all aspects of their mental health and overall well-being.

Outside of work, Dr. Uppalapati enjoys chess, racquetball, reading, and traveling.

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.

  

About Practice

Psych Atlanta, with locations in Marietta, Roswell, Johns Creek and soon to be Cartersville, Georgia, is a leading outpatient psychiatric practice serving the communities north of Atlanta. Michael Banov, MD, leads the team of board-certified psychiatrists and fellowship-trained advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) who provide comprehensive adult psychiatric services for conditions including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder, as well as addiction.

The team of experienced mental health clinicians at Psych Atlanta are familiar with traditional treatments for most conditions as well as the cutting-edge psychiatric developments for complex and difficult to treat cases.

For example, in addition to providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and personalized treatment plans that take a holistic approach, Psych Atlanta offers Nuerostar TMS and innovative ketamine therapy, including ketamine infusion therapy, oral ketamine, and Spravato® — an intranasal ketamine spray. Patients also benefit from supplements, including vitamin B12 shots and CBD oils.

At Psych Atlanta, patients have the option of receiving concierge psychiatric services in its modern, beautiful offices, designed to help them feel comfortable and relaxed. The concierge approach allows patients to spend more time with their doctor and ensures that they can see their provider when they need to instead of waiting for an appointment. This approach provides improved privacy and personalized care, which leads to better patient outcomes.

Additionally, Dr. Banov conducts clinical research studies at Psych Atlanta. Participation is optional and at each patient’s discretion. However, this work puts Psych Atlanta at the cutting edge of psychiatric care and ensures that all patients receive the best possible treatments.

At Psych Atlanta, every patient receives highly customized, innovative care aimed at helping them get well. The team applies an integrative, patient-focused approach to psychiatric care, creating multidisciplinary treatment plans designed to improve overall health while also addressing mental health conditions. 

Psych Atlanta welcomes new patients. Appointments are available by calling the practice or using the online scheduling tool.