the offices of
Bram Wieskopf, MD
Ruby Appiah, MD
Latoya Etheridge, MD
Elizabeth Vandel, PA-C
About Us
About the medical clinic
North Georgia Internal Medicine was established in 2002 to create a center of excellence for comprehensive and compassionate care of adult patients. We are committed to a highly individualized approach as we partner with our patients to maximize their health and sense of well being. Our providers participate in the Medicare program and are contracted with major health plans.
As we continuously strive to improve the pathways of communication with our patients and their specialists, we have adopted a completely paperless system of charting. Importantly, it allows for our patients to communicate by e-mail with the office to obtain answers to their non-urgent medical questions or request medication refills, referrals or billing information.
North Georgia Internal Medicine is extremely pleased to offer our services to the WellStar employee family as in-network providers.
If we may answer any questions for you, please contact our Practice Administrator, Tami, at 678-494-4450.
Thank you.
Please think of North Georgia Internal Medicine when your family members, friends and neighbors ask about a primary care provider
Bram Wieskopf, MD is Board Certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Wieskopf trained at Emory University Department of Internal Medicine, completed medical school at McGill University (Montreal, Canada) and brings over 20 years of clinical experience to our practice. Dr. Wieskopf's approach to patient care involves promoting a partnership with each and every patient in order to make improvements in quality of life and health, building on principles of self-care, ownership of ones' health and maximizing physical and psychological wellbeing each and every day. He enjoys partnering and closely communicating with superb subspecialists in the area. Areas of interest include promoting and optimizing health, maximizing recovery from life events or injuries, preventing diseases before they occur, diabetes, arthritis, cholesterol, blood pressure, osteoporosis, and mental health. When not practicing medicine, Dr. Wieskopf enjoys being active with his family hiking, cycling, skiing and traveling. Dr. Wieskopf is also involved in many areas of clinical research that provide cutting edge options in the care of his patients.
Dr. Ruby Appiah is a Board-Certified Internist and Obesity Medicine Specialist at North Georgia Internal Medicine, bringing over a decade of clinical excellence and a deeply patient-centered philosophy to the communities of North Georgia. She completed her residency training in Internal Medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University in New York, where she distinguished herself as chief Resident. Since completing her training in 2015, Dr. Appiah has spent over a decade serving patients across the greater Atlanta area, developing a rich expertise in managing complex, multi-system diseases with both precision and compassion. At North Georgia Internal Medicine, Dr. Appiah is committed to delivering care that goes beyond the standard-offering her patients not only evidence-based medical management, but also personalized lifestyle coaching, and sustainable wellness strategies that address the whole person. This is reflected in her belief that long-term health outcomes are built at the intersection of clinical rigor and meaningful patient partnership. A lifetime Member of the Golden Key International Honour Society, Dr. Appiah's academic distinction is matched only by her passion for community service. She is an active volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. Outside of medicine, she finds joy in traveling the work, hiking, visiting her family in Canada, and above all, cherishing time with her husband and two daughters.
Latoya Etheridge, MD is board certified in Family Medicine and completed her medical training at Boston University School of Medicine and her residency at Tufts University. Dr. Etheridge brings over 12 years of clinical experience to NGIM and started her career practicing full spectrum family medicine which included adult medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics. Dr. Etheridge also worked as an urgent care physician and is skilled in managing both acute and chronic conditions. Areas of interest include disease prevention, women’s health, and minor in-office procedures. She is passionate about teaching patients about their medical conditions, and enabling them to find their unique path to health. Dr. Etheridge enjoys live music, watching documentaries, and taking road trips with her husband and 3 children.
Elizabeth Vandel, PA-C has over 10 years of clinical background in primary care that includes experience in both the Piedmont and WellStar health systems. Elizabeth completed her Bachelor of Science degree at Columbus State University and Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at South University in Savannah. Elizabeth's approach to patient care involves a collaborative effort between patient and provider. This approach incorporates not only providing individualized and compassionate care, but also educating patients on how best to help themselves with regards to positive lifestyle changes. Areas of interest include diabetes and cardiovascular disease. When not practicing medicine, Elizabeth enjoys traveling, hiking, cross training classes, and spending time with her family.