
the offices of
Bram Wieskopf, MD
Ruby Appiah, MD
Elizabeth Vandel, PA-C
Laura Bayani, PA-C
Chris Cottle, FNP-C
Latoya Etheridge, MD (January 2024)
RUBY APPIAH, MD WILL BE STARTING TO SEE PATIENTS AUGUST 16TH!
We are excited to welcome our newest provider to join North Georgia Internal Medicine, Ruby Appiah, MD. Dr. Appiah is board-certified in Internal Medicine and completed her residency in New York at SUNY Upstate Medical University, New York in 2016 including a year as Chief Resident. She comes to NGIM after practicing over 7 years of internal medicine in the surrounding Atlanta areas. Dr. Appiah is an advocate for providing patients with healthcare services that exceed the standard of care. She is well-versed in managing complex diseases, offering lifestyle adjustments and coaching. Dr. Appiah enjoys spending time with her husband and daughters, as well as her involvement with Habitat for Humanity in Atlanta.
LAURA BAYANI, PC-C IS TAKING ON A LEAD RESEARCH ROLE
We are excited to welcome Laura into our research family as we focus on making an impact not only for the quality of life of our North Georgia Internal Medicine patients but for patients all over the world. Effective August 16th, 2023, Laura will start her lead research role, working side by side with Dr. Wieskopf at our Research Facility. We are excited about the opportunity Laura will have to continue with our work family and excited to have her part of Clinical Research!
If you are currently scheduled to see Laura on or after August 16th, 2023; you will be automatically switched to Dr. Appiah for the same date and time of your current appointment. If you have a conflict with your current appointment time, please notify our office immediately to reschedule. Together, our team will offer 5 days a week of in-office availability – including same day availability, 24/7 coverage and more flexibility with scheduling.
CHRISTOPHER COTTLE, FNP-C ACCEPTING SAME DAY AND NEW PATIENTS
We also want to remind you that Chis Cottle, FNP-C who is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner that joined us May 1, 2023 is also able to see you for your annual physicals, follow ups or sick visits. He comes to NGIM after practicing over 7 years of internal medicine in the surrounding Atlanta areas. Chris is an advocate for preventative medicine. He enjoys working together with each patient individually as a team to reach the best possible outcome for excellent health goals.
If you need any assistance or have additional questions, please contact our office manager, Carrin at 678-494-4450. Thank you.
Sincerely,
North Georgia Internal Medicine
We are now back in our office at 1192 Buckhead Crossing, Suite E
Please be aware Dr. Bram Wieskopf, Laura Bayani, PA-C, Elizabeth Vandel, PA-C and Chris Cottle, FNP-C are now back at our permanent location!